The Optimistic American

By Paul Johnson

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The past, present, and future of the United States are full of promise. A promise sustained by the efforts of brave individuals and organizations who champion the pursuit of technology, improving the human condition, free markets, and a belief in who we are. We are losing the fact that we are a nation of dreamers, a catapult for those who have the heart to dare, a place that rewards ingenuity and innovation. This country, more than any other, succeeded by making possible the release of the human spirit. We need to put in the work to bring the actual narrative of abundance forward. We need to make it consumable for everyday Americans. It is how our conversations will pivot towards the positive. Our mornings will begin with promise and faith rather than fear and despair. If you’re willing to help others feel better about tomorrow, join us. Weekly shows are coming very soon. Follow us to stay notified of new episodes.

Episode Date
A Life Changing Diagnosis at 12 Years Old - Rebecca Alexander
Apr 29, 2024
Arizona Democracy Summit 2024 Part 1
Apr 24, 2024
War in the Middle East: Can We Win the Peace?
Apr 23, 2024
War in the Middle East: Civilization v Jihadism
Apr 22, 2024
War in the Middle East: Overturning the American World Order - Part 1
Apr 21, 2024
The Myth of All Myths, The Lie of All Lies - Boyd Matheson
Apr 21, 2024
Escaping Sudan's War to Build Dreams in the USA - Jany Deng
Apr 12, 2024
The Anthem Girl: A Story of Music, Motivation, and American Pride - Janine Stange
Apr 07, 2024
From Blind Date to a Fallen Hero: A Family's story of Sacrifice and Service - Jennie Taylor
Mar 06, 2024
The Unspeakable Mission: The Fighter Pilot Ordered to Crash into Flight 93 on 911 - Heather Penney
Feb 29, 2024
10 Tips to 10X your Business - Dave Berg
Feb 21, 2024
How to deeply connect and spark empowering conversations
Feb 14, 2024
How to Influence & Transform People Closest to You - Richard Eyre
Feb 12, 2024
Joe Biden's Response, Israel, Moore's Law, and the Iran Proxies
Feb 11, 2024
Talking About The REAL Problems: Immigration, Capitalism, and the Environment
Feb 08, 2024
Surviving Vietnam: Last Warrior Standing - Rocky Olsen
Jan 31, 2024
Bridging the Political Divide for a Better Future
Jan 28, 2024
Inside the Shadows: The Crusade to End Human Trafficking - Ashlie Bryant
Jan 24, 2024
Uncovering America's Political and Economic Undercurrents
Jan 21, 2024
Breaking the Silence: The Stark Truth About Stopping Campus Assaults - Dr. Jill McCluskey
Jan 18, 2024
Revolutionizing the Workplace: How to Motivate Millennials for Maximum Productivity
Jan 10, 2024
Understanding the Resilience of Antisemitism with Rabbi Allouche
Jan 03, 2024
Understanding Global Politics & Unveiling Political Corruption
Dec 31, 2023
Fighting Anti-Semitism on College Campuses with Martin Jannol
Dec 27, 2023
Boomers vs. Doomers: The Battle for American AI Dominance
Dec 23, 2023
The Two Party Doom Loop - Dustin Wahl
Dec 20, 2023
Discovering your Potential with an Olympian - Catherine Raney Norman
Dec 13, 2023
Child Abductions to Corporate Meltdowns - Chris Thomas
Dec 06, 2023
Confronting Media Control, Empowering Youth, and Instilling Hope
Nov 29, 2023
Israel and Ukraine, The Existing World Order
Nov 25, 2023
Conversation Techniques to Find Common Ground with Peri Kinder
Nov 22, 2023
United States Economy and Partisanship
Nov 19, 2023
Rep. Chris Stewart: Select Committee on Intelligence, US Security and the "Deep State"
Nov 15, 2023
Unpacking Free Speech, Regulation, and the High Price of Housing
Nov 10, 2023
Defending America
Nov 01, 2023
The Second Republican Debate, Who Actually Won?
Oct 25, 2023
How “Fitting In” Harms You
Oct 18, 2023
Learn the Secret Power of Forgiveness
Oct 11, 2023
US Voters: The Psychological Benefits of Being an Independent or Unaffiliated Voter
Oct 04, 2023
How Independents See the Republican Debate: U.S. Politics and Thoughts on the Future of America
Sep 27, 2023
Triple the Chance of Your Child Becoming a Successful Adult and Avoiding Dangerous Influences
Sep 20, 2023
Addictive Ideologies: Societal Divisions, 21st Century Genocides and Solutions
Sep 13, 2023
Why America Needs a New Political Party, by Forward Party Founder, Governor and Madam Secretary Christine Todd Whitman
Sep 06, 2023
Not Left, Not Right, but Forward with Forward Party Founder Andrew Yang
Aug 30, 2023
God's Connection to American Politics
Aug 23, 2023
Improving Education Requires We Reform Our Political System First
Aug 16, 2023
Does America Need a 3rd Party Candidate for President in 2024? With No Labels Founder, Sen. Joe Lieberman
Aug 09, 2023
Businesses See a Brilliant Economic Future If We Fix the Broken Political System That Threatens Our Economic Security
Aug 02, 2023
Veterans on Why the Existing Partisan System is a Threat to National Security
Jul 26, 2023
Data Shows America Not as Divided as You Believe
Jul 19, 2023
Rusty Bowers on Trump and Fake Elections, What Conservative Means, and Overcoming Divisions in U.S. Politics
Jul 12, 2023
Community, the Tucson Government, and Reform Work in Arizona
Jul 05, 2023
How Political Reform Created Cooperation and Collaboration in Alaska, with Alaska Senator Cathy Giessel
Jun 28, 2023
Saving Democracy: How Voter Choice Arizona is Trying to Make Elections Competitive and Treat All Voters Equally
Jun 21, 2023
The Holocaust, Unsettling Empathy, and What’s Happening With Divisions and Extremisms in America Today with Prof. Bjorn Krondorfer
Jun 14, 2023
Party or Country: If We’re Serious About Saving the Democracy of the United States, This Voting System Might Be the Key
Jun 07, 2023
Jordan Peterson is just wrong! Part 4
Jun 03, 2023
Jordan Peterson is just wrong! Part 3
May 31, 2023
Why the US is in Ukraine. Jordan Peterson is wrong! Part 2
May 27, 2023
Jordan Peterson is just wrong! Part 1
May 24, 2023
The Psychology of Mass Shooters in the United States: A Deep Dive
May 17, 2023
How to Exercise Your Civic Responsibility Without Becoming an Extremist
May 10, 2023
Intimacy in Relationships: The Three C’s of Healthy Relationships
May 03, 2023
Empathy in Action: How to Listen Actively and Connect on a Deeper Level
Apr 26, 2023
The Dark Side of Addictive Ideologies in Politics: The Toll on Mental Health and Society
Apr 19, 2023
Parenting Types: How Both Attachment and Anti-Fragility Are Important to Your Child's Success
Apr 12, 2023
So You Want to Become an Entrepreneur?
Apr 05, 2023
The Truth About American Racism and Police Brutality with Brandon Tatum
Mar 29, 2023
The Art of Emotional Intelligence: How to Improve Your Life Through Emotional Mastery
Mar 22, 2023
Informed Trauma Care: Recognizing and Overcoming PTSD & Trauma
Mar 15, 2023
Blind Spot Biases: How to Overcome the Addictive Desire to Always be Right
Mar 08, 2023
Learn the #1 Negotiations Skill and Become a Better Negotiator
Mar 01, 2023
Leadership and Agency: Top Qualities of a Great Employee & 5 Keys to Becoming a Superstar at Work
Feb 22, 2023
The American World Order: The Quest For World Peace Through Democracy with General Wesley Clark
Jan 11, 2023
Unpacking Psychopathy, Power, and Agency with Dr Emily Bashah
Jan 04, 2023
Dark Money: How Anonymous Contributions Are Influencing Political Campaigns in the U.S. with Terry Goddard
Dec 28, 2022
From Surviving an Explosion in Vietnam to Prosecuting Arizona’s Deadliest Mass Shooting: A Talk About Overcoming Adversity and Finding Meaning in Life with Rick Romley
Dec 21, 2022
The Dark Passenger, Finding Meaning in Life and the Hierarchy of Agency with Dr. Emily Bashah
Dec 14, 2022
Danger Zone: Dissecting China, Its Future, the Authoritarian Threat, and the Repercussions for the U.S. with Prof. Michael Beckley
Dec 07, 2022
Politically Correct Authoritarians and the Alt-Right: Studies, Principles, and Differences with Dr. Emily Bashah
Nov 30, 2022
Free Speech, Human Nature, and the New Wave of Enlightenment with Prof. Steven Pinker
Nov 23, 2022
Leadership Explained: Key Traits, Psychology and Tactics to Become a Better Leader
Nov 16, 2022
What Does War in Ukraine Mean for the US? How We Got Here and Possible Scenarios, with Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch
Nov 09, 2022
Amygdala Hijacking to Jewish Genocide in Iraq: How Agency Can Help Avoid Political Manipulation with Dr. Emily Bashah
Nov 02, 2022
Idealists are the Changing the World
Sep 24, 2022
The Power of the Individual
Sep 17, 2022
Why Nations Fail - James A. Robinson
Sep 10, 2022
The Truth of Love and Loneliness
Sep 03, 2022
In Defense of The American Free Market - Robert Robb
Aug 27, 2022
Hey! Small business owner, this is for you. - Mike Michalowicz
Aug 20, 2022
This is an Extraordinary Time to be an American - Peter Zeihan
Aug 13, 2022
When Meaning is More Important Than Happiness
Aug 06, 2022
How to Overcome Adversity and Generate Abundance! - Joe Polish
Jul 30, 2022
Learning to Talk with Those you Don’t Agree with Makes you Stronger!
Jul 23, 2022
Reclaiming your Authentic Self by Letting Go of Addictive Ideologies & Negative Perspectives
Jul 16, 2022
The World is Better then you Think and the US is Better Then you can Imagine! - Dr. Emily Bashah
Jul 09, 2022
Defining the Free in Free Speech - Regina Revarova
Jul 02, 2022
How Democracy can Work for the People - Solange Whitehead
Jun 25, 2022
Optimistic About America’s Future, Although Time to Take a Breath - Larry Summers
Jun 18, 2022
Business Leadership Lessons from a World-Renowned American Mountain Climber - Kevin Cherilla
Jun 11, 2022
The American Educational System Reinvented! - Dr. Michael Crow
Jun 04, 2022
Reinventing Health Care Services through Artificial Intelligence - James Bates
May 28, 2022
America’s Strengths are Unrivaled! - Michael Beckley
May 21, 2022
Political Rivals Build Friendships Setting Politics Aside - Fife Symington
May 14, 2022
The Pursuit of the American Dream and Lessons on Leadership - Marcelino Quiñonez
May 07, 2022
From One Truck to the Biggest American Fleet - Jerry Moyes
Apr 30, 2022
Hope After His Worst Hours:  Man’s Inhumanity Inspires Optimism - Dr. Esad Boskailo
Apr 23, 2022
Republican Expert Empowers Citizens Who Prefer Neither Political Party - Chuck Coughlin
Apr 16, 2022
Why a Ukrainian Left Her Country and What a Future in America Holds - Nataliia Baker
Apr 09, 2022
Welcome to The Optimistic American
Mar 19, 2022