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The Sharyl Attkisson Podcast

199. 2024 Spoiler Alert: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (From the Archives)

Feb 14, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a presidential candidate and environmental lawyer known for his activism, discusses his vision for the 2024 campaign. He tackles censorship surrounding vaccine information, emphasizing the need for accurate reporting. Kennedy critiques the influence of corporate interests in politics and calls attention to rising chronic health issues in America. He also explores the challenges facing third-party candidates and suggests a new approach to public health and transparency in government, all while advocating for independent journalism.
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  • Robert F. Kennedy Jr. aims to prioritize free speech and transparency by proposing executive actions like pardoning whistleblowers on his first day as president.
  • Concerns about election integrity were raised, highlighting manipulation within the Democratic Party that compromises fair democratic processes and disenfranchises candidates.

Deep dives

Executive Actions for Change

Proposed executive actions would include pardoning whistleblowers Julian Assange and Edward Snowden on the first day of presidency. An executive order would be established to prohibit federal employees from participating in censorship efforts relating to free speech, aiming to restore transparency and fairness in governmental practices. This approach emphasizes returning to established norms of democracy, where government entities do not suppress differing viewpoints. By prioritizing these actions, the candidate seeks to address fundamental issues of censorship and free speech within the current political landscape.

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