Is the American Right Starting to Understand What It Takes to WIN? | Guest: Ryan Walters | 8/5/25
Episode takeaway: new rules of engagement for the culture war and media strategy
This episode of the Steve Dase Show explores how conservatives are rethinking tactics in a shifted cultural battlefield. Hosts and guests dissect recent legal maneuvers, media smear campaigns, education fights, and Hollywood’s summer box office to propose a bolder, long-game response to political and cultural pressure.
Strategic long-game: applying "just war" thinking to cultural conflict
Long-term cultural strategy is framed using a modern adaptation of just war theory: defend core values, prioritize survival, and use every lawful measure short of moral transgression. The show recommends thinking in generations and building sustainable, patient campaigns rather than chasing quick wins.
Education and parental rights: the Oklahoma case study
The interview with Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters focuses on school choice, Bible curriculum restoration, and a smear story involving a TV screen during a public meeting. The segment highlights how media-driven accusations can be weaponized against education reform and parental-rights initiatives.
Legal accountability and jurisdictional tactics
Hosts analyze the DOJ grand jury inquiry tied to the Russiagate origins and the tactical choice of jurisdictions (Florida vs. DC) to improve conviction prospects. Texas redistricting standoffs and arrest-warrant tactics are discussed as emerging tools in state-level enforcement politics.
Media mockery, dissent, and persuasion tactics
The show argues mockery and satire—when used strategically—can deflate perceived opponents’ invulnerability. Viral moments, not always wonky long-form arguments, can shape public opinion faster and more effectively.
Pop culture and franchise health: July box office lessons
A detailed box-office review contrasts Jurassic Park, Superman, and Fantastic Four. The hosts identify franchise fatigue, international market weaknesses for certain American properties, and how branding or perceived “woke” changes are affecting global earnings.
- Actionable takeaway: prioritize survival and long-term cultural capital over short-term policy skirmishes.
- Media and legal tactics should be coordinated to maximize pressure points and accountability.
Overall this episode blends policy, media analysis, legal strategy, and cultural commentary into a playbook for conservative activists and citizens seeking to defend shared values while adapting to a new media and political terrain.
