The Glenn Beck Program If China Wins the AI Race, We’re DONE | Guests: Rep. Chip Roy & Justin Haskins | 7/1/25
Jul 1, 2025
Rep. Chip Roy, a Texas congressman, shares insight into the legislative hurdles of passing significant bills, especially those impacting fiscal responsibility. Justin Haskins, president of Our Republic, emphasizes the urgent necessity for the U.S. to dominate the AI race against China to secure its future. Economist Mark Skousen narrates lesser-known tales of Benjamin Franklin and his profound influence on American culture. Together, the guests touch on themes of patriotism, innovation, and the importance of civic engagement in shaping America's identity.
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America's Complex Legacy
- The left has focused heavily on America’s past sins, causing a significant drop in patriotism among Democrats since 2001.
- America, while flawed, is unique as it continually self-corrects and has profoundly shaped the modern world for good.
Ben Franklin's Selfless Invention
- Ben Franklin invented the potbelly stove to prevent women from burning to death while cooking over open flames.
- He refused to patent it, choosing to give this life-saving invention freely to the world instead of profiting from it.
America's Self-Correction and Innovation
- America’s greatness stems not from perfection, but from its ability to self-correct and improve over time.
- Innovations in capitalism and standards raised billions from extreme poverty, creating the modern comforts we now take for granted.
