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American Restraint

Hosted by Patrick Trepanier · government · EN · 15 episodes

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America is broken and divided. And everything you need to know about the Divided States of America can be explained by two relentless forces: hyper-individualism and hyper-capitalism.This podcast explores how both hyper-individualism and hyper-capitalism are what is fundamentally ripping our country apart. Traditional solutions and status quo politicians can’t help us. Patrick Trepanier is a powerful new voice addressing the real root causes and solutions for our divided country.The first solution is Article V in the Constitution. We’ll talk about the Convention of States and returning much of the federal government’s work to individual states. This podcast challenges decades of failed Democratic and Republican policies and calls for new pragmatic solutions that put the needs of children, families and communities first.On this podcast, we’ll discuss such topics as the importance of religion, rebuilding the middle class, restraining consumerism, restoring community trust, restrainin

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What is American Restraint about?

America is broken and divided. And everything you need to know about the Divided States of America can be explained by two relentless forces: hyper-individualism and hyper-capitalism. This podcast explores how both hyper-individualism and hyper-capitalism are what is fundamentally ripping our country apart. Traditional solutions and status quo politicians can’t help us.

Who hosts American Restraint?

American Restraint is hosted by Patrick Trepanier. The show has published 15 episodes to date.

What has American Restraint covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Ep 14 How to Fix America: Restrain Hollywood & Porn" (22 July 2025, 11 minutes), "How to Fix America: Restrain Consumerism" (15 July 2025, 9 minutes), and "No, Elon. A Third Party Won’t Fix America" (9 July 2025, 8 minutes).

How often does American Restraint publish?

American Restraint publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 14 minutes across 15 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on American Restraint?

Booking probability for American Restraint is 19%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. American Restraint requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. American Restraint's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch American Restraint?

The strongest fits for American Restraint are Government & Politics. American Restraint has a government audience.

About the host

Patrick Trepanier hosts American Restraint, a government show with 15 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #14

    Ep 14 How to Fix America: Restrain Hollywood & Porn

    Jul 22, 202511 minS1

    Is porn just harmless entertainment—or a cultural toxin? In this episode of American Restraint, Patrick Trepanier explores the rise of online pornography and its devastating impact on men, relationships, and American...

  • Episode #13

    How to Fix America: Restrain Consumerism

    Jul 15, 20259 minS1

    What happened to the American Dream? Once rooted in liberty, family, and faith—it’s now been hijacked by consumerism, credit cards, and click-to-buy culture. In this episode, I explore how hyper-individualism and...

  • Episode #12

    No, Elon. A Third Party Won’t Fix America

    Jul 9, 20258 minS1

    Elon Musk is right: the U.S. debt is a disaster. But launching a third party won’t fix it. In this episode of American Restraint, Patrick Trepanier explains why our debt crisis—national, personal, and cultural—can’t be...

  • Episode #11

    How Religion Can Fix America (Say an Atheist and a Catholic)

    Jul 2, 202517 minS1

    Is religion the missing piece in fixing America? In this episode of American Restraint, Patrick Trepanier explores why both an atheist (Jonathan Rauch) and a Catholic (Ross Douthat) are calling for a revival of...

  • Episode #10

    Ep. 10 How to Fix America: Family, Community & The Power of Restraint

    Jun 5, 202512 minS1

    Welcome to Episode 10 of the American Restraint podcast with Patrick Trepanier. In this visionary episode, we fast-forward to 2035—after a successful Article V Convention leads to term limits, a balanced budget, and the...

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  • Episode #9

    Ep. 9 A Progressive Paradise, A Libertarian Atlantis and other Thought Experiments on How to Fix America

    May 28, 202518 minS1

    This ninth episode of the American Restraint podcast continues discussing the theme of “How to Fix America.” We review themes of How to Fix America by diving into the alternatives. An Article V Convention is the only...

  • Episode #8

    Ep. 8 Top 10 Reasons Why We Need an Article V Constitutional Convention NOW

    May 21, 202516 minS1

    This eight episode of the American Restraint podcast continues discussing the theme of “How to Fix America.” We present a Top 10 list for why we need an Article V Convention. A fun list of reasons why America is broken...

  • Episode #7

    Ep. 7 - I ♥️ Federalism

    May 14, 202517 minS1

    This seventh episode of the American Restraint podcast continues discussing the theme of “How to Fix America.” We discuss how to fix America by revisiting federalism. America has two choices: keep going with the...

  • Episode #6

    Ep. 6 Reagan Revolution Remix

    May 2, 202510 minS1

    This sixth episode of the American Restraint podcast continues discussing the theme of “How to Fix America.” We go Back to the Future to revisit the Reagan Revolution. We look at hyper-individualism and hyper-capitalism...

  • Episode #5

    Ep. 5 Let's Destroy the Middle Class!

    Apr 30, 202518 minS1

    This fifth episode of the American Restraint podcast continues discussing the theme of “How to Fix America.” We discuss hyper-capitalism in more depth. We talk about how the current bad trade deals are an example of...

  • Episode #4

    Ep. 4 But What About MY Needs??

    Apr 24, 202517 minS1

    This fourth episode of the American Restraint podcast continues discussing the theme of “How to Fix America.” We discuss hyper-individualism in more depth and how the 60s counter culture contributed to more focus on...

  • Episode #3

    Ep. 3 What are Hyper-Individualism & Hyper-Capitalism Anyway?

    Apr 18, 202517 minS1

    This third episode of the American Restraint podcast continues discussing the theme of “How to Fix America.” We discuss why hyper-individualism and hyper-capitalism are the root causes of America’s structural...

  • Episode #2

    Ep. 2 I don’t recognize you anymore America

    Apr 14, 202519 minS1

    This second episode of the American Restraint podcast continues discussing the theme of “How to Fix America.” We discuss how America is no longer one country anymore and what some of the issues are that divide the...

  • Episode #1

    Ep. 1 How to Fix America

    Apr 9, 202512 minS1

    Episode Summary: This first episode of the American Restraint podcast introduces the host, Patrick Trepanier, the book American Restraint, and provides a background for the podcast. This episode is an introduction to...

  • Episode #0

    American Restraint Trailer

    Apr 8, 20254 minS1

    Introduction to the American Restraint Podcast. This podcast explores how both hyper-individualism and hyper-capitalism are what is fundamentally ripping our country apart. Traditional solutions and status quo...

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