Dan Crenshaw is back on Forged In America—and this time, he has nothing to lose.

After a stunning primary defeat that will bring his four terms in Congress to an end, the former Navy SEAL joins us for a wide-ranging and candid conversation about what happened, what he learned, and what comes next.

Dan opens up about the misinformation and conspiracy theories he believes helped cost him his election, including allegations about his stock trading and personal conduct. We discuss whether politicians should be banned from trading individual stocks, why he surprisingly pushes back on some of the accusations against Nancy Pelosi, and whether serving in Congress is financially worth it.

From there, we get into the biggest political and geopolitical questions facing America: the rise of democratic socialism, AOC and the future of the Democratic Party, the filibuster, the SAVE Act and proof-of-citizenship requirements for voting.

Dan also weighs in on the changing politics surrounding Israel and antisemitism before giving his assessment of the escalating conflict with Iran. He explains why he believes America should respond disproportionately to Iranian aggression, whether Iran could ever become a functioning democracy, and the circumstances under which he could potentially support American boots on the ground.

Then the conversation turns to Tucker Carlson.

Dan doesn't hold back about Tucker's relationship with Qatar and Russia, the rise of conspiracy culture on the right, and why he believes the "woke right" and "woke left" are more similar than either side wants to admit.

Finally, Dan reflects on losing an election, leaving Congress, making money in the private sector, and the stoic philosophy that allows him to move forward without bitterness.

Dan Crenshaw served as a U.S. Navy SEAL before being elected to Congress in 2018, where he represents Texas and serves on committees focused on intelligence, energy and commerce. As his time in Washington approaches its end, this is Dan Crenshaw with fewer political constraints—and plenty to say.

Disclaimer: The Forged in America podcast features personal stories, experiences, and opinions from hosts Al Goldstein and Ravin Gandhi. This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not investment advice, financial advice, solicitation of investments, or any form of professional recommendation.We strive for accuracy, but mistakes can happen and are unintentional. Nothing discussed should be relied upon for making financial, business, or personal decisions. Always consult qualified professionals before acting on anything you hear.Past performance or results mentioned do not guarantee future outcomes. Listeners are responsible for their own choices.

Pete Kadens is back for Round 2.

After his first appearance on Forged in America sparked such a strong response, we brought Pete back to continue the debate—and this time, we go even deeper.

Pete lays out his vision for what the Democratic Party should become: builders over bureaucrats, stakeholder capitalism over socialism, children over politics, and expanded opportunity without punishing success. Ravin's response? Pete might actually be a Republican.

From there, the conversation gets heated as Ravin, Pete, and Al debate whether socialism is gaining real power inside the Democratic Party, whether MAGA has fundamentally transformed the Republican Party, and whether either side can still claim the moral high ground.

They also tackle education, personal responsibility, broken families, policing, criminal justice, media bias, censorship, and why Americans increasingly disagree not just about solutions—but about the basic facts themselves.

Then the conversation turns to business and the future: Pete explains why he's still bullish on cannabis, why he believes the stock market could be headed for a prolonged period of pain, and why he fears AI could create a dangerous combination of massive job displacement, abundant idle time, and a shortage of money.

Ravin and Al push back, arguing that technological disruption has historically created more prosperity and opportunity—and that AI may prove to be an enhancer of human productivity rather than a replacement for human beings.

Pete came back because the first conversation wasn't long enough.

This one picks up right where we left off.

Disclaimer: The Forged in America podcast features personal stories, experiences, and opinions from hosts Al Goldstein and Ravin Gandhi. This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not investment advice, financial advice, solicitation of investments, or any form of professional recommendation.We strive for accuracy, but mistakes can happen and are unintentional. Nothing discussed should be relied upon for making financial, business, or personal decisions. Always consult qualified professionals before acting on anything you hear.Past performance or results mentioned do not guarantee future outcomes. Listeners are responsible for their own choices.

Orthopedic surgeon and entrepreneur Dr. Ben Domb joins Ravin Gandhi and Al Goldstein for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of medicine, AI, longevity, GLP-1s, robotics, healthcare innovation, and the psychology behind healing.

The discussion explores where artificial intelligence will—and won't—replace physicians, why personalized medicine may finally become reality, and why one of America's leading surgeons believes the single biggest public health intervention isn't another drug... it's eliminating refined sugar.

Along the way, the conversation dives into placebo effects, statins, cancer treatment, parenting, resilience, medical research, and what separates great doctors from merely good ones. Books every physician—and entrepreneur—should read:

• When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
• The Emperor of All Maladies by Siddhartha Mukherjee
• Being Mortal by Atul Gawande
• Healing Back Pain by John E. Sarno
• Bad Therapy by Abigail Shrier
• Range by David Epstein
• The Sports Gene
• Unbroken
• Steve Jobs
• The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Quotes:

"I'd bet Elon Musk one trillion dollars that robots won't replace surgeons in three years."

"The placebo worked. Maybe we should learn how to harness it."

"The biggest public health intervention I can imagine? Make refined sugar illegal."

"Focus on what's in your power to improve your outcome."

"Healthcare is still delivered to individuals—not populations."

Dr. Ben Domb is one of the world's leading orthopedic surgeons and the founder of the American Hip Institute. A graduate of Princeton University and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, he has published more than 500 scientific papers, pioneered advances in hip arthroscopy, and performed the first outpatient robotic hip replacement in the United States. He has treated elite athletes from the NBA, NFL, and around the world while remaining at the forefront of surgical innovation.

Disclaimer: The Forged in America podcast features personal stories, experiences, and opinions from hosts Al Goldstein and Ravin Gandhi. This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not investment advice, financial advice, solicitation of investments, or any form of professional recommendation.We strive for accuracy, but mistakes can happen and are unintentional. Nothing discussed should be relied upon for making financial, business, or personal decisions. Always consult qualified professionals before acting on anything you hear.Past performance or results mentioned do not guarantee future outcomes. Listeners are responsible for their own choices.