What if George Washington returned to challenge a modern-day tyrant? In this powerful and provocative episode of Coffee with Bearded Bad Dad, I sit down with bestselling author and journalist Paul Greenberg to talk about his politically charged book A Third Term—a satirical story imagining America’s first president being resurrected to face off against a would-be authoritarian in today's turbulent political landscape.

We dig deep into the inspiration behind the book, the dangers of strongman politics, American exceptionalism, the erosion of constitutional norms, and whether the idea of a third presidential term is satire… or prophecy. Paul shares his firsthand experience working in post-Soviet Russia, his thoughts on Trump, Biden, freedom of speech, and the importance of preserving American democracy through real, honest dialogue.

This episode isn’t about left vs. right. It’s about truth vs. tyranny, law vs. lawlessness, and courage vs. compliance. Plus, we nerd out on George Washington's dentures, political screenplays, and why Hollywood’s afraid of controversial stories.

🔗 Find Paul Greenberg: https://paulgreenberg.org

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