The speaker shares their personal journey from adversity to success, driven by familial support and luck, leading to a decision to run for Congress after the disappointment of the 2016 election. They discuss their motivation for challenging the incumbent president in 2024, advocating for principles, dialogue, and common ground, while critiquing the political duopoly. Concerns about Biden's age, policy issues in the Biden administration, and frustrations with limited choices in the upcoming election are also explored, along with a proposal for 'American Dream Accounts' to support young Americans.
Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with entrepreneur, U.S. representative, and 2024 presidential candidate Dean Phillips. They discuss his now-suspended presidential campaign, the monolithic opposition he faced getting platformed, the reality of President Joe Biden’s age, the core issues facing America right now, and the comparative pathologies of Republicans and Democrats respectively.
Dean Phillips is an American businessman and congressman, serving as the U.S. representative of Minnesota’s 3rd District since 2019. Phillips has started and run several companies over the years (Such as Talenti Gelato) and served as CEO of his family's liquor business, Phillips Distilling Co, for 12 years (2000-2012). Phillips ran as the only Democrat against Joe Biden in the 2024 election. On March 6th, 2024, he suspended his campaign.
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