Best Carl Ruth Podcasts (2026)

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What Conservatism Is (And Isn’t) - Ep. 50 7:13

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In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia argues that modern conservatism must draw clear boundaries to survive. Using a New Year’s resolution analogy, Gates explains why the movement is weakened when it allows voices that tear down families, institutions, and coalitions to define it. He directly addresses the influence of Nick Fuentes, Tucker…

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Why the “Judeo” Matters - Ep. 49 7:38

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In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia confronts a growing and dangerous revision of American history — the attempt to erase the “Judeo” from Judeo-Christian values. Drawing from history, scripture, and the words of the Founders themselves, Gates explains why Judaism was never peripheral to the American project, but foundational to it. At a…

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When Silence Disappears - Ep. 48 8:19

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In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia examines a quiet shift happening in modern life — the loss of silence, stillness, and unstructured time. Gates reflects on how constant stimulation is reshaping how people think, feel, and lead, and why a culture addicted to noise struggles to develop wisdom, patience, and self-control. Rather than bla…

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When Entertainment Replaces Truth - Ep. 47 8:09

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In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia addresses a growing problem many are hesitant to confront — the rise of conspiracy culture driven less by truth and more by entertainment. Gates explains why these narratives spread so easily, how storytelling can become manipulation, and why confusion is profitable in an attention economy built on fea…

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Dear Nick Fuentes Followers | Ep.46 6:48

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In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia speaks directly to the young men following Nick Fuentes — not with insults, but with a challenge. Gates unpacks why so many men feel lost today, how comfort has weakened a generation, and why voices that profit from outrage and despair are keeping them stuck. He reminds listeners that strength, purpose…

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A Nation Worth Giving Thanks For | Ep. 45 11:27

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In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia delivers a timely Thanksgiving reflection — cutting through the outrage, division, and doom to remind America of what still makes this country extraordinary. Gates speaks on gratitude, faith, family, and the blessings most of us overlook in a culture trained to scan for what’s wrong instead of celebrat…

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Dear Gen Z | Ep. 44 24:14

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In this Straight Out the Gate monologue, Gates Garcia speaks directly to Gen Z with a message they almost never hear — validation, honesty, and a path forward. Gates breaks down the real pressures young men are facing today without mocking, lecturing, or dismissing them, and calls out the political, cultural, and economic systems that stacked the d…

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A Call for Integrity | Ep.43 26:52

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In this Straight Out the Gate monologue, Gates Garcia turns the spotlight inward — challenging the rise of outrage-driven commentary and calling for a return to truth, humility, and integrity within our own movement. This isn’t about the left. It’s about guarding our gates from the inside, resisting the temptation of viral theatrics, and choosing c…

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The War for Manhood | Ep.42 5:44

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In this monologue episode of We The People, Gates Garcia delivers a direct challenge to the growing culture of online masculinity built on outrage, nihilism, and counterfeit strength. Speaking man-to-man, he exposes the influencers and movements that target young men with anger instead of purpose, isolation instead of family, and cynicism instead o…

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Saving America Starts at Home | Tina Descovich | WTP | Ep.41 29:33

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In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with Tina Descovich, co-founder of Moms for Liberty, to talk about how two moms turned frustration into a national movement that’s reshaping education, defending parental rights, and inspiring courage across the country. From a living room in Florida to chapters in nearly every state, Moms fo…

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The Soul of the Movement | Ep.40 12:00

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In this first Straight Out the Gate monologue, Gates Garcia challenges the culture war from within — calling believers to trade outrage for conviction, pride for purpose, and fear for faith. He reminds us that revival doesn’t start on social media or in politics — it starts in the heart. This new We The People segment dives deep into truth, convict…

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Faith, Art, and the Battle for Culture | Andrew Klavan | WTP Ep.39 54:03

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In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with bestselling author, screenwriter, and commentator Andrew Klavan to talk about the spiritual and creative fight for Western civilization. From his journey through Hollywood to his conversion to Christianity, Klavan unpacks how storytelling and faith can restore truth in a culture consumed…

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Faith, Football, and the Fight for American Culture | Blaine Crain | WTP Ep. 38 35:26

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In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with Blaine Crain — host of Crain & Company and star of Lady Ballers — to talk about what’s really happening in American sports and culture. From the NFL’s slogans to the NCAA’s NIL chaos, Blaine unpacks how faith, family, and tradition are being replaced by political messaging — and why the …

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Nick Freitas – The Cost of Conviction and the Call to Courage | WTP Ep. 37 1:03:11

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In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with combat veteran, legislator, and principled conservative Nick Freitas — a man who’s dedicated his life to faith, freedom, and the defense of American values. From his years of military service to his fight in the political arena, Nick opens up about the convictions that guide him, the fai…

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Dr. Ben Carson - Faith, Civility & Healing a Divided Nation | WTP Ep. 36 51:27

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In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with world-renowned neurosurgeon and former cabinet member Dr. Ben Carson — a man whose calm strength and conviction have guided him through the highest levels of medicine and government. As America grows louder and more divided, Dr. Carson offers a voice of clarity and hope — sharing how fai…

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Paul Renner – Florida Governor candidate on the personal side of politics | WTP Ep. 35 44:08

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In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with Navy veteran, prosecutor, and Speaker of the Florida House Paul Renner, now stepping into the race for governor of the great state of Florida. The son of a minister and a schoolteacher, Renner’s values of faith, service, and family were forged long before politics ever entered the pictur…

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Brian Urlacher – Faith, Family, Freedom & Football | WTP Ep. 34 32:31

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In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with NFL Hall of Famer and Chicago Bears legend Brian Urlacher — one of the toughest linebackers ever to play the game, and now one of the boldest voices speaking his mind. Urlacher opens up about life after football, his outspoken support for President Trump, and the courage it takes to be c…

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Jobe Dickinson – Shot in the Line of Duty, Border Wars, & Faith Under Fire | WTP Ep. 33 49:03

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In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with Tucson Police veteran Jobe Dickinson — a man who has stared death in the face and kept serving. A 20-year officer, Jobe recounts the harrowing night he was shot in the line of duty, sharing the raw radio transmissions from that moment. He takes us inside the reality of chasing cartel smu…

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Bethany Mandel – Woke Politics, Family, and Fighting for the Next Generation | WTP Ep. 32 45:57

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In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with writer and cultural commentator Bethany Mandel to talk about raising families and preserving values in a culture that feels increasingly hostile to both. Bethany, co-author of Stolen Youth, explains how “woke” ideology is reshaping classrooms, parenting, and even childhood itself — and w…

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Jobob – Comedy, Culture, and Speaking Truth Through Satire | WTP Ep. 31 49:45

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In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with comedian and commentator Jobob to talk about the power of humor in an age of outrage. Known for his sharp satire and unapologetic delivery, Jobob explains why comedy is one of the last bastions of free speech — and why truth is often funniest when it makes people uncomfortable. From the …

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Alexandra Bougher – Faith, Freedom, and the Fight for the Next Generation | WTP Ep. 30 48:07

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In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with Alexandra Bougher to talk about faith, family, and why the next generation is worth fighting for. Alexandra shares her personal journey of faith and resilience, and how she’s using her platform to stand for truth in a culture that too often bends to pressure. From navigating attacks on t…

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Smilen' Sam Alvey – Faith, Fighting, and Family in the Octagon | WTP Ep. 29 37:57

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In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with UFC veteran and fan favorite Smilen’ Sam Alvey for a conversation that goes far beyond the cage. Known for his grit, grin, and unforgettable career in mixed martial arts, Sam shares what kept him grounded through the highs and lows of professional fighting. From pre-fight rituals of pray…

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Jeff Zausch – Survival, Faith, and Why He Never Tapped Out | WTP Ep. 28 52:00

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In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with survivalist Jeff Zausch, best known as the undefeated champion of Naked and Afraid. Jeff has endured lions, leopards, dehydration, and the screaming silence of isolation—emerging every time with strength, faith, and purpose intact. Unlike most, he has never tapped out. But this conversat…

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Nurse Kate Johnson – Faith, Freedom, and the Fight Against Mandates | WTP Ep. 27 47:59

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In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with Nurse Kate Johnson, a frontline medical professional who took a stand against vaccine mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic. Kate shares her deeply personal journey of faith, the moment she decided she could no longer comply with policies that violated her convictions, and the sacrifices…

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Josh Hammer – Israel, Civilization, and the West’s Moral Compass | WTP Ep. 26 46:37

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In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with conservative commentator and author Josh Hammer to discuss the civilizational stakes of the Israel–Hamas conflict. Hammer, whose new book Israel and Civilization explores the deep biblical roots of Western values, argues that the war in Israel is not just a distant foreign struggle but a…

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Neal McDonough – Faith, Family, & Standing Strong in Hollywood | WTP Ep. 25 47:58

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In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with acclaimed actor Neal McDonough (Yellowstone, Band of Brothers, Minority Report) to discuss a career built on talent, integrity, and unwavering faith. Neal opens up about the bold choices that shaped his path in Hollywood—turning down roles that conflicted with his convictions, prioritizi…

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Billy Hallowell & Ryan Bethea – Exorcisms, Miracles & The Supernatural in America | WTP Ep. 24 54:44

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In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with Billy Hallowell and Ryan Bethea — hosts of The Playing With Fire Podcast — for a fascinating look at spiritual warfare, miracles, and the growing cultural interest in the supernatural. Billy and Ryan have interviewed everyone from exorcists to deliverance ministers, and they share firsth…

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Corey LaJoie – Stacking Pennies, NASCAR Faith, & Family at 200 MPH | WTP Ep. 23 1:06:26

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In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with NASCAR driver and podcast host Corey LaJoie — the man behind the “Stacking Pennies” mantra. Corey opens up about growing up in the garage, chasing his dream of racing at the Cup Series level, and how fatherhood and faith reshaped what winning really means. He shares the story behind his …

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Catherine Ruth – Hannah’s Children, Faith & The Quiet Power of Motherhood | WTP Ep. 22 59:25

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In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with Catherine Ruth Pollak — Harvard-trained economist, professor at Catholic University, and mother of eight — to unpack her profoundly countercultural new book Hannah’s Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth. Catherine shares why she believes the real question isn’t “Why are b…

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Michael McDowell – Faith, Family & Winning the Daytona 500 | WTP Ep. 21 57:36

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In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with NASCAR driver and Daytona 500 champion Michael McDowell. Michael opens up about the faith that carried him through the toughest moments of his racing career—including near-career-ending crashes—and how his trust in God, love for his family, and relentless work ethic brought him to Victor…

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Jake Rademacher – Brothers at War, Brothers After War, & The Stories We Miss at Home | WTP Ep. 20 48:52

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In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with filmmaker and veteran advocate Jake Rademacher, director of the powerful documentaries Brothers at War and Brothers After War. Jake shares what it was like embedding with combat units in Iraq to tell his brothers’ story—and the deeper truths he uncovered about duty, sacrifice, and what s…

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Jonathan Isaac – Why I Refused to Kneel & Built a Christian Brand Instead | WTP Ep. 19 45:34

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In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with NBA player, author, and entrepreneur Jonathan Isaac to talk about conviction, courage, and building something bigger than basketball. Jonathan shares the story behind his decision to stand during the national anthem in the 2020 NBA bubble, how that moment launched him into public scrutin…

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Delano Squires – The War on Fatherhood & the Fight to Reclaim the Family | WTP Ep. 18 46:05

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In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with cultural commentator and Heritage Foundation fellow Delano Squires to discuss fatherhood, masculinity, and the future of the American family. Delano dives deep into the crisis of manhood and the collapse of moral authority in our culture. He breaks down the importance of the nuclear fami…

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Jeff Harmon – The Angel Studios Story: Faith, Film & Disrupting Hollywood | WTP Ep. 17 52:11

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In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with Jeff Harmon, co-founder of Angel Studios—the media company behind The Chosen, Sound of Freedom, Tuttle Twins, and King of Kings. From lawsuits with Disney to disrupting Hollywood gatekeepers, Harmon shares how faith, family, and a radically different business model built a movement. Harm…

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Katie Zacharia – California Conservatism, Culture Wars & Fighting for Our Kids | WTP Ep. 16 47:31

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In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with conservative strategist, attorney, and mother of four, Katie Zacharia, to talk about what it means to fight for faith, family, and freedom in one of the bluest states in America. Katie shares how her work with Fix California is helping register hundreds of thousands of unregistered conse…

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David Cone – Faith, Football & Fighting for Truth | WTP Ep. 15 46:50

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In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with David Cone—former Michigan quarterback and co-host of Crain & Company at The Daily Wire—for a powerful conversation on culture, conviction, and the calling to speak truth. David opens up about his journey from the football field to faith, how becoming a father reshaped his perspective, a…

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Michele Tafoya – From NFL Sidelines to Standing for Truth | WTP Ep. 14 48:44

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In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with Michele Tafoya—award-winning sports broadcaster turned unapologetic truth-teller. After decades on the NFL sidelines and a successful career in legacy media, Michele walked away from it all to speak out on faith, family, and freedom. She opens up about the price she paid for her convicti…

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Connor Boyack – Raising Lions, Not Lambs | WTP Ep. 13 1:02:54

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In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with Connor Boyack—best-selling author of the Tuttle Twins series and founder of the Libertas Institute—to talk about empowering families, protecting kids from cultural indoctrination, and what it really means to raise critical thinkers in today’s America. Connor shares his journey from polic…

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R.A. Dickey – Knuckleballs, Grace & the Power of Redemption | WTP Ep. 12 1:06:38

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In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with R.A. Dickey—former Major League Baseball pitcher, Cy Young Award winner, and author—to discuss his incredible journey of resilience, faith, and transformation. From a childhood marked by abuse and abandonment to the top of the baseball world, R.A.’s story is a powerful testimony to the h…

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Elizabeth Barcohana – The Mother Flipping California Red | WTP Ep. 11 1:10:18

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In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with Elizabeth Barcohana—a UCLA and USC Law graduate, former attorney, and the bold force behind the viral voter registration campaign Project 460. A mother of four and proud Jewish conservative, Elizabeth shares how her faith and family pushed her to leave her 17-year legal career to take a …

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Ilya Shapiro – Cancel Culture, Law Schools & the Fight for Free Speech | WTP Ep. 10 56:42

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In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with Ilya Shapiro—legal scholar, constitutional expert, and director at the Manhattan Institute—to discuss his personal battle with cancel culture and what it reveals about the collapse of free speech and meritocracy in higher education. Ilya opens up about his resignation from Georgetown Law…

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Riley Gaines – Fighting for Women, Faith, and Fairness in America | WTP Ep. 9 46:57

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In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with Riley Gaines—12-time All-American swimmer turned national advocate for women’s rights, faith, and fairness in sports. Riley opens up about the moment that changed everything: being forced to compete against and share a locker room with a biological male at the NCAA Women’s Championships.…

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Jen Sey – From Gymnastics Glory to Corporate Courage | WTP Ep. 8 1:02:45

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In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with Jen Sey—former national champion gymnast, Levi's brand president, and founder of XXII Athletics. Jen shares her powerful story of rising through the ranks of elite athletics, exposing abuse in the gymnastics world, and later walking away from a 23-year career at Levi's for refusing to st…

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John Ondrasik – Courage, Music, and Patriotism in a Divided World | WTP Ep. 7 54:14

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In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter John Ondrasik, known as Five for Fighting. John shares his journey from chart-topping artist to outspoken advocate for freedom and moral clarity. He opens up about using his platform to support American troops, stand up for Israel, speak out on Afghanis…

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Ryan Petty – Turning Tragedy into Action & Saving Lives | WTP Ep. 6 1:14:04

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In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with Ryan Petty — school safety advocate, Florida State Board of Education member, and father of Parkland shooting victim Alaina Petty. Ryan shares his powerful story of loss, faith, and resilience, and how he transformed personal tragedy into a mission to protect America’s children. We dive …

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S301 "God did it" Shaun and KeeKee Gardner 1:45:58

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To kick off Season 3, we have the privilege of meeting Shaun and KeeKee Gardner. From the beginning of their story and now well into their marriage, the consistent theme is: God did it! This episode will encourage you in your faith and remind you that God's ways don't always make sense to us but following Him will come witht the necessary supplies …

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Brad Wilcox – Why Marriage is the Key to Saving America | WTP Ep. 5 1:09:43

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In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with Brad Wilcox, sociologist and director of the National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia, to explore why marriage is the foundation of a thriving society. Drawing from his latest book, Get Married, Wilcox breaks down how strong families lead to happier lives, economic stabili…

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DC Draino – From Hollywood Lawyer to Conservative Fighter | WTP Ep. 4 43:43

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In today’s episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with Rogan O’Handley, better known as DC Draino, to discuss his journey from Hollywood lawyer to one of the most influential conservative voices on social media. Raised in a liberal household and educated at top institutions, DC Draino took an unexpected turn—leaving behind a lucrative leg…

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Alex Jones - How Prayer and Faith Built the Hallow App | WTP Ep. 3 54:13

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In today’s episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with Alex Jones, the creator of the Hallow prayer app, to discuss his journey from skepticism to faith and how prayer changed his life. Alex shares how a simple moment of meditative prayer led him to create the world’s leading Christian prayer app, the challenges he faced in the startup wo…

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Dr. Carol Swain - Combing courage and grace to hold higher-ed accountable - WTP Ep. 2 41:25

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In today’s episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with Dr. Carol Swain—renowned political scientist, author, and advocate—to discuss her inspiring journey from adversity to academic success, her bold stance on political and cultural issues, and the fight for integrity in higher education. She shares insights on her latest book, The Gay Af…