We The People

In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with Catherine Ruth Pollak — Harvard-trained economist, professor at Catholic University, and mother of eight — to unpack her profoundly countercultural new book Hannah’s Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth.

Catherine shares why she believes the real question isn’t “Why are birth rates falling?” but “Why would anyone have children?” She tells powerful stories...

In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with NASCAR driver and Daytona 500 champion Michael McDowell.

Michael opens up about the faith that carried him through the toughest moments of his racing career—including near-career-ending crashes—and how his trust in God, love for his family, and relentless work ethic brought him to Victory Lane. They discuss the spiritual lessons behind the sport, the values that keep him...

In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with filmmaker and veteran advocate Jake Rademacher, director of the powerful documentaries Brothers at War and Brothers After War.

Jake shares what it was like embedding with combat units in Iraq to tell his brothers’ story—and the deeper truths he uncovered about duty, sacrifice, and what service really costs. He opens up about the emotional journey behind Brothers After Wa...

In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with NBA player, author, and entrepreneur Jonathan Isaac to talk about conviction, courage, and building something bigger than basketball.

Jonathan shares the story behind his decision to stand during the national anthem in the 2020 NBA bubble, how that moment launched him into public scrutiny, and what it taught him about faith, freedom, and purpose. He opens up about foundi...

In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with cultural commentator and Heritage Foundation fellow Delano Squires to discuss fatherhood, masculinity, and the future of the American family.

Delano dives deep into the crisis of manhood and the collapse of moral authority in our culture. He breaks down the importance of the nuclear family, the irreplaceable role of fathers, and how faith must lead the charge in reclaimi...

In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with Jeff Harmon, co-founder of Angel Studios—the media company behind The Chosen, Sound of Freedom, Tuttle Twins, and King of Kings. From lawsuits with Disney to disrupting Hollywood gatekeepers, Harmon shares how faith, family, and a radically different business model built a movement.

Harmon discusses how the Angel Guild empowers everyday people to greenlight films, how An...

In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with conservative strategist, attorney, and mother of four, Katie Zacharia, to talk about what it means to fight for faith, family, and freedom in one of the bluest states in America.

Katie shares how her work with Fix California is helping register hundreds of thousands of unregistered conservatives, her pivotal role in mobilizing Arab-American communities in Michigan, and w...

In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with Michele Tafoya—award-winning sports broadcaster turned unapologetic truth-teller. After decades on the NFL sidelines and a successful career in legacy media, Michele walked away from it all to speak out on faith, family, and freedom.

She opens up about the price she paid for her convictions, why so many in media stay silent, and how cancel culture tried (and failed) to s...

In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with Connor Boyack—best-selling author of the Tuttle Twins series and founder of the Libertas Institute—to talk about empowering families, protecting kids from cultural indoctrination, and what it really means to raise critical thinkers in today’s America.

Connor shares his journey from policy advocate to cultural warrior, explains why traditional education reform falls short...

In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with R.A. Dickey—former Major League Baseball pitcher, Cy Young Award winner, and author—to discuss his incredible journey of resilience, faith, and transformation. From a childhood marked by abuse and abandonment to the top of the baseball world, R.A.’s story is a powerful testimony to the healing power of grace and grit.

Dickey shares the emotional depths of his upbringing,...

In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with Elizabeth Barcohana—a UCLA and USC Law graduate, former attorney, and the bold force behind the viral voter registration campaign Project 460. A mother of four and proud Jewish conservative, Elizabeth shares how her faith and family pushed her to leave her 17-year legal career to take a stand for California—and America.

Elizabeth dives into the voter registration data th...

In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with Ilya Shapiro—legal scholar, constitutional expert, and director at the Manhattan Institute—to discuss his personal battle with cancel culture and what it reveals about the collapse of free speech and meritocracy in higher education.

Ilya opens up about his resignation from Georgetown Law after a tweet sparked national backlash, the toll it took on his growing family, and...

In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with Riley Gaines—12-time All-American swimmer turned national advocate for women’s rights, faith, and fairness in sports. Riley opens up about the moment that changed everything: being forced to compete against and share a locker room with a biological male at the NCAA Women’s Championships. Instead of staying silent, she chose to speak out.

Riley shares her journey from col...

In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with Jen Sey—former national champion gymnast, Levi's brand president, and founder of XXII Athletics. Jen shares her powerful story of rising through the ranks of elite athletics, exposing abuse in the gymnastics world, and later walking away from a 23-year career at Levi's for refusing to stay silent about school closures during COVID.

From her 2008 memoir Chalked Up to her ...

In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter John Ondrasik, known as Five for Fighting. John shares his journey from chart-topping artist to outspoken advocate for freedom and moral clarity. He opens up about using his platform to support American troops, stand up for Israel, speak out on Afghanistan, and remind us all of the power of individual action.

John discusses the role of ...

In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with Ryan Petty — school safety advocate, Florida State Board of Education member, and father of Parkland shooting victim Alaina Petty. Ryan shares his powerful story of loss, faith, and resilience, and how he transformed personal tragedy into a mission to protect America’s children.

We dive deep into what went wrong in Parkland, the systemic failures that cost innocent lives...

In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with Brad Wilcox, sociologist and director of the National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia, to explore why marriage is the foundation of a thriving society. Drawing from his latest book, Get Married, Wilcox breaks down how strong families lead to happier lives, economic stability, and a stronger nation.

We discuss why conservatives are more likely to be married...

In today’s episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with Rogan O’Handley, better known as DC Draino, to discuss his journey from Hollywood lawyer to one of the most influential conservative voices on social media. Raised in a liberal household and educated at top institutions, DC Draino took an unexpected turn—leaving behind a lucrative legal career to stand up for his beliefs and challenge the mainstream narrative.

He shar...