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All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg

E138: Presidential Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy in conversation with the Besties

Jul 21, 2023

Vivek Ramaswamy, an entrepreneur and presidential hopeful, shares his unfiltered views on a range of topics. He discusses his motivations for running, addressing critical issues like immigration, energy policy, and a reimagined American identity. The conversation highlights strategic diplomatic approaches to global conflicts like Ukraine and Taiwan, while also tackling the complexities of social issues such as abortion and education funding. Ramaswamy's critiques of traditional political structures and advocacy for grassroots support make for a captivating and thought-provoking dialogue.

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Not feeling bullied - people are just lost. No mission or purpose.

The Problem with Politics as a Career

The Negative Correlation Between School Spending and Student Outcomes

Unhappy at home seek conflict abroad

1.

Intro

2min

2.

Navigating Biotech and Political Discourse

15min

3.

Redefining American Identity

16min

4.

Strategic Diplomacy in the Ukraine Crisis

6min

5.

Populism and Political Discontent

16min

6.

Reflections on Trump's Presidency

12min

7.

Navigating the Political Landscape

9min

8.

Reimagining Education Funding and School Choice

3min

9.

Navigating LGBTQIA+ Identities

5min

10.

Exploring the Deeper Void Behind Mental Health Issues

4min

11.

Navigating the Abortion Debate and Political Divides

10min

12.

Navigating Political Landscape and Free Speech

15min

13.

Pragmatic Defense: America's Semiconductor Dependency

2min

14.

Navigating the Political Landscape

14min

15.

Playful Banter and Cosmic Comparisons

3min

(0:00) Bestie intros!

(1:08) Vivek's background, corporate political / ESG distractions, why he's running for president

(19:16) Energy policy, unemployment work requirements, immigration

(30:24) Foreign policy: How to handle Ukraine/Russia and Taiwan/China

(44:46) Media strategy, Silicon Valley Bank's implosion

(54:09) Thoughts on Trump

(1:06:16) Campaign strategy, establishment appeal

(1:14:10) Social issues: Abolishing the DOE, abortion, trans rights

(1:29:31) Defense budget, Military Industrial Complex, GOP division over Ukraine

(1:39:27) Bestie update!

(1:41:33) Post-interview debrief

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Follow Vivek Ramaswamy:

https://twitter.com/VivekGRamaswamy

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Intro Music Credit:

https://rb.gy/tppkzl

https://twitter.com/yung_spielburg

Intro Video Credit:

https://twitter.com/TheZachEffect

Referenced in the show:

https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2023/07/20/vivek-ramaswamy-pete-buttigieg-00107193

https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/polls/president-primary-r/2024/national/

https://twitter.com/PatrickRuffini/status/1680204156953407488

https://twitter.com/DavidSacks/status/1680205700738211840

https://twitter.com/charliekirk11/status/1680665098765975558

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