THE SAVAGE NATION

America now faces the consequences of its moral decline. Can the nation be saved? Savage compares the biblical story of Noah's Ark and the flood to the personal and societal upheaval in America today. He discusses current fears of an impending apocalypse due to global events like the Russia-Ukraine conflict and domestic unrest.He draws parallels between Noah's effort to build an ark to preserve life and the necessity for individuals to create personal 'arks' to maintain inner peace amidst chaos. He urges listeners to seek peace and kindness in their daily lives and to prepare spiritually for turbulent times.

The New Yorker described Savage as, "a marvellous storyteller, a quirky thinker, and an incorrigible free-associator. He sometimes sounds less like a political commentator than like the star of a riveting and unusually vivid one-man play." Listen to these beloved tales from the master storyteller on this extraordinary episode. He reminisces on his tough teachers, life for the working class in Queens, the tight-knit communities of yesteryear, and the human condition. First, listen about the no-nonsense Irish Geometry teacher who would be fired in today's woke schools; his father's friend who moved into middle class only to suffer a sad fate; Louie who taught him to straighten nails with his own hands; the tale of The Jar, and many more. He explores the unpredictable nature of life as the year draws to a close. Please share this remarkable episode with your friends and loved ones!

Savage discusses "The Women Who Flew for Hitler," a book about Hitler's heroic women pilots. He uses their stories to delve into how nationalism and patriotism, when detached from moral integrity, can evolve into racism and zealotry. He highlights the stark differences between two pilots and their contrasting beliefs and actions during Nazi Germany. Savage links these historical lessons to contemporary issues in America, emphasizing the importance of maintaining moral integrity in nationalism and patriotism.

President Trump has signed an order to reclassify cannabis, moving it from Schedule I to Schedule III drug. Savage discusses the impact of high THC marijuana on adolescent brain development and public health with Laura Stack, founder of Johnny's Ambassadors. Laura shares her personal tragedy of losing her son, Johnny, to suicide after he developed cannabis-induced psychosis. The conversation addresses the normalization and legalization of marijuana, its connections to mental health issues, increased potency in modern cannabis products, and its negative effects on youth, including psychosis, violence, and addiction. They discuss how emergency rooms nationwide have been plagued by 'scromiting' a debilitating condition that triggers episodes of relentless nausea, abdominal pain and severe vomiting in chronic weed users. Learn how profits are being prioritized over the health of the people. They also touch on political influences and the need for more public education to combat the growing epidemic of marijuana-related harms among teenagers.

Savage addresses the troubling proliferation of hate and rage on social media and its role in driving engagement, while traditional media declines. He discusses the shocking violence,  including the murder of Rob Reiner and his wife by their own son, a massacre of innocent Jews by two Muslims, and the unexplained killings at Brown University. He questions why such events are becoming more frequent. Savage explains how hate has become commercialized and speculates what role marijuana may play in the rise of violence and psychosis.