Your Kid's Screwed (Unless You Break This Cycle) ft. Kevin Riley

By Larry Hagner

The Dad Edge Podcast

10/03/25·1h 1m

Kevin Riley went from fatherless at age 7 to NYC Council Member, author, and founder of the Dad Gang movement. Kevin faced a tough life in the Bronx. His father was incarcerated and deported when he was just seven years old. He is also the founder of The Dad Gang—a movement dedicated to breaking stereotypes and creating supportive communities for fathers.

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One of the greatest challenges children growing up in fatherless homes are:

47.6% more likely to grow up in poverty Twice as likely to commit suicide Comprise 71% of high school dropouts

The stats are shocking, and it's clear. KIDS NEED DADS.

This conversation explores Kevin's story of resilience—how he transformed childhood trauma into a mission to support other fathers, what fatherhood means to him today, and his work ensuring dads never face their parenting journey alone.

Through personal experience and dedicated advocacy, Kevin offers insights on breaking negative cycles, building meaningful family legacies, and showing up authentically for our children.

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