This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von

E464 Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Sep 25, 2023

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an attorney, author, environmentalist, and 2024 presidential candidate, discusses his vision for America, focusing on restoring the middle class and addressing economic instability. He critiques the influence of corporate control on media and housing, highlighting the decline of trust in journalism. Kennedy shares his insights on homelessness, political corruption, and voter disenfranchisement, while reflecting on the challenges facing progressive candidates. His candidacy raises questions about the future of democracy and the American Dream.

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Robert Kennedy, Jr.

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Consolidation of media companies has led to a lack of diversity and neutrality in news, influencing public opinion and creating mistrust.

Presidential candidates face challenges in running against an incumbent due to lack of fairness and neutrality within the party.

Erosion of democratic values and concentration of power within political parties impact people's trust in the political process.

Maintaining integrity and staying true to principles is crucial for a candidate, regardless of the campaign outcome.

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This podcast episode features a discussion about various topics, including upcoming tour locations, the guest Robert Kennedy Jr., running for president, the state of the news media, and the fairness of elections. The episode delves into the consolidation of media companies and the lack of neutrality within the Democratic Party. It also highlights the challenges faced by presidential candidates running against an incumbent and the perception of a rigged system. The guest expresses his concerns about the erosion of democratic values and the impact on people's trust in the political process.

Small town vibes and the contrast with city living

04:10

Vaccine Speech and Abraham Lincoln's Love for Animals

02:44

Alcoholism, Recovery, and the Impact on Comedy

01:44

Role of All-In Podcast on Campaign - Very Pivotal

02:36

Intro

2min

Nature, Community, and Corporate Consequences

10min

The Complexities of Homelessness and Housing Economics

14min

Seeking Hope in Uncertain Times

3min

Media Trust in Decline

11min

Covington Chronicles: History and Anecdotes

4min

Censorship, Politics, and Podcast Influence

10min

Examining Political Corruption and Voter Disenfranchisement

4min

Election Fairness and Political Dynamics

13min

10.

Navigating Chaos: Reflections on Sobriety and Integrity

17min

11.

A Call to Action: Analyzing a Dire Mission

2min

12.

Political Candidacy and Economic Struggles

12min

13.

Complexities of Immigration and Border Control

17min

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is an attorney, author, environmentalist and 2024 candidate for the office of President of the United States of America.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joins This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von for the third time to talk about his campaign for President of the United States, his ideas for restoring the middle class, how news has changed over the course of history, recent security threats, why he thinks he can beat both Biden and Trump, and what it will take to restore people’s faith in America again.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: https://www.instagram.com/robertfkennedyjr/

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