# Gad Saad: Why Progressive "Kindness" Is Actually a Death Wish for America

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Podcast: [Brian Kilmeade Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/brian-kilmeade-show-745158)
Published: 2026-05-08T16:51:00+00:00
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## Resource

Dr. Gad Saad joins Brian Kilmeade to discuss his new book, "Suicidal Empathy: Dying to Be Kind." They dive deep into why modern progressive policies—from open borders to soft-on-crime laws—are actually a "dysregulation of a noble virtue" that is putting Western civilization at risk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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