Ben Carson's Incredible American Story with Lt Dan Patrick

From poverty in Detroit to becoming one of the world's leading pediatric neurosurgeons, Dr. Ben Carson's life is one of the great American success stories. In this rebroadcast episode of Dr. Ben Carson's appearance on "Lt. Dan," Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick explores the influence of Carson's mother, the power of reading, the complexity of the human brain, his experiences on the presidential campaign trail, his friendship with President Donald Trump, and the work of the Presidential Commission on Religious Liberty. It's an inspiring conversation about perseverance, faith, personal responsibility, and the values that continue to define the American Dream. Timestamps: 00:00 – Lt. Dan introduces Dr. Ben Carson & Religious Liberty Commission 02:43 – From inner-city Detroit to “Gifted Hands”: Ben Carson’s origin story 05:12 – Books, art, Mozart & Motown: how curiosity changed his life 07:09 – Classical music in the OR: pioneering pediatric brain surgery 08:17 – Mind-blowing brain demo: what it takes just to raise your hand 10:21 – Running for president & Trump’s debate-stage act of kindness 14:10 – Inside the Presidential Commission on Religious Liberty 16:41 – Shay, Navy SEALs & Christians punished for their faith 22:54 – At HUD: empowering faith-based groups & the “mustard seed” model 26:16 – America’s God-given rights, the American Dream & a call to stand up