James Dobson is a psychologist and evangelical leader who founded Focus on the Family. Through books and radio, he became a prominent voice on parenting, marriage, and social issues. His strong positions on moral and political topics brought both support and criticism.
Dobson major broadcasting work was hosting the Focus on the Family radio program, where he interviewed guests and offered counsel on family life. His involvement in political advocacy and culture war rhetoric made him a controversial figure in some circles, even as many listeners valued his guidance.
Founder and longtime host of Focus on the Family, influential and sometimes controversial voice on family and politics.