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Why Everyone Pays Attention To The Wrong Politics | From Connor Boyack #488 | The Way I Heard It

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A lot of people want to save the country. Connor Boyack wants to start with the family. In my recent conversation with Connor, he makes the case that politics is downstream from culture, culture is downstream from family, and that the future of America might depend less on what happens in Washington than what happens around the kitchen table. We also talk about why so many well-meaning people wind up focusing their energy on the one place where they have the least influence. Fair warning—some of Connor's ideas are provocative. A few will probably raise an eyebrow. But whether you agree with him or not, he makes a compelling case for paying more attention to what's happening in your own zip code and a little less attention to the people yelling at each other on cable news. Give it a watch and let me know where you think real change actually happens. Watch the full conversation with Connor: https://bit.ly/TWIHI488ConnorBoyack #podcast #america #government My foundation is awarding millions of dollars in work ethic scholarships to men and women willing to learn a skilled trade. Apply now at: https://bit.ly/mrwscholarships If you like me, and even if you don't, subscribe to my channels and follow me. Much obliged. https://www.youtube.com/@therealmikerowe https://www.youtube.com/@therealmikeroweshorts https://www.youtube.com/@PYSKshow http://instagram.com/mikerowe http://facebook.com/TheRealMikeRowe https://twitter.com/mikeroweworks 00:00 Saving our country 06:55 Looking at local politics ️ 15:22 Consent to govern 19:56 The idea of school choice 22:47 The concept of consent

Top Comments (10)

@danducati 2026-06-16

I’ve been using America’s Pulse to track my states performance in education, public safety, health. A great way to hold elected officials accountable if they hope to get reelected

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@ritalewis1021 2026-06-15

you are a somebody and thanj goodness we still have somebodys like you.

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@kevinknapp6837 2026-06-15

Loving your work , Sir!

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@bmwestmoreland 2026-06-17

The problem is, even if you reach the families and teach the kids. Social media will turn the children against their families in the name of compassion and empathy.

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@giselafiege7169 2026-06-16

Im in agreeance with it starts in our community. Now I live Hawaii and I can not emphasize enough that the city council is bought out and do not listen to the communities. We did not want Amazon here so many turned out to all the meetings and opposed the plans yet here we are they are building it now ruining our landscape. Look at Spencer Pratt for instance he couldn't move the needle there. So Not all communities will be able to make the change needed.

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@Sakana_Kaizen 2026-06-16

Tbh, California did try to put the matter of letting parents decide whether to send their children to a private or public school. Unfortunately, the majority of voters said no. That being said, good points made. Keep up the awesome work, Connor and Mike. And, take care. 🤔

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@jtellis6423 2026-06-15

Wow really love the idea about radical consent concept to redirect the money to citizen choice! Unfortunately I still think states will have to secure a session in order to remain in control.

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@gsentinel7948 2026-06-17

Sometimes I think of an alternate universe where Mike becomes president and delivers State of the Unions in barbershop quartet fashion.

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@ShreddingFinn 2026-06-16

It will never be saved because the way to fix it is so socially unacceptable.

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@megann7489 2026-06-16

Andrew Klavan talked awhile back about working at a newspaper and when it moved from local to federal. 10000% there is less local checks and balances without those media people that used to listen in on local school board meetings.

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