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Vivek: Kicked out of DOGE? Elon Beef? Trump Relationship and More

Jan 29, 2025

Vivek Ramaswamy, an entrepreneur and author of "Woke, Inc.,” returns to share his insights on exiting DOGE and his ambitions for Ohio. He discusses America's AI race with China, the necessity for monitoring his tweets, and the impact of bureaucrats on governance. Vivek emphasizes meritocracy in education and critiques issues like high CEO pay and racial backlash. He advocates for innovative policies to tackle American inequality while reflecting on the importance of family values and mental resilience amid societal challenges.

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Vivek Ramaswamy

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Vivek Ramaswamy discusses his departure from DOGE and emphasizes the critical role of public perception in politics.

He highlights the dangers of bureaucratic overreach by unelected officials, advocating for greater legislative authority from elected representatives.

Ramaswamy argues for reforms that protect American workers while fostering entrepreneurial opportunities through accountable regulations.

He stresses the importance of early education in fostering financial literacy and confidence among youth to reclaim the American dream.

Ramaswamy outlines a vision for immigration reform, advocating for secure borders and a humane approach to immigration policies.

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Introduction of Vivek Ramaswamy

Vivek Ramaswamy returns to discuss the current political landscape and the importance of candid dialogue about leadership. He emphasizes that the public perception is critical, especially in the realm of politics and governance. The lighthearted banter at the beginning sets the stage for deeper discussions about serious political issues that are imperative for the future. Ramaswamy highlights both the challenges and opportunities that come with engaging in public discourse.

Intro

2min

Challenges of Bureaucracy in Governance

13min

Comedic Banter and Upcoming Show Promotions

3min

Navigating Ambition and Governance

4min

Rethinking Intelligence and Education in America

20min

Navigating Criticism and Resilience

8min

Meritocracy and Family Impact on Education

22min

Football Frenzy: Eagles vs. Chiefs

5min

Radical Ideas and the Nature of Bureaucracy

2min

10.

Empowerment Through Acknowledgment

13min

11.

The Power of Compound Interest in Long-Term Investing

4min

12.

Navigating Biotech Misconceptions

19min

13.

Wealth Accumulation and the American Dream

3min

14.

Empowering the Next Generation of Capitalists

10min

15.

Revitalizing Ohio: Innovation and Integrity

29min

YERRRR, Vivek Ramaswamy is BACK on Flagrant to breakdown his departure from DOGE, talk about his possible plans for Ohio, what he thinks about China's new AI technology, AND why he needs someone to monitor his tweets. All that and much much more on this episode of Flagrant. INDULGE

00:00 Intro

00:45 What happened at DOGE?

9:21 Weren't Vivek and Elon unelected?

11:23 What's a technology led approach? Public eye on events

18:01 Different goals and visions + stand on his way

19:15 What would Vivek do? Vision for Ohio

22:18 Vivek's tweets + Outcompeting China

25:59 Deep Seek, Why use H-1Bs? "Auction them off"

39:21 Overcoming people not liking Vivek for being Indian?

41:45 Was Vivek shocked at racial blowback for tweets?

48:00 Dealing with causes of issues + Teacher Unions

57:57 Family values + No-one strives to be on welfare

1:06:57 Why CEO pay is so high?

1:09:47 Akaash = right about Cowboys + Super Bowl picks

1:16:12 Is Vivek a radical? Acknowledge the ridiculousness

1:29:50 UBI investments for kids

1:34:10 How did Vivek make his money? Smear campaign?

1:47:11 Believing narratives to satisfy own pre-conceptions

1:50:44 Who is Vivek fighting against?

1:54:20 Addressing American inequality + Financial Education

2:06:07 That's so Ohio, Corporate money + Conflict of interest

2:17:22 Are there successful States?

2:18:55 What policies would Vivek run on?

2:20:49 Immigration policy

2:26:39 Access to quality healthcare

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