Vivek Ramaswamy, a biotech entrepreneur and 2024 presidential candidate, joins the discussion alongside Branko Marcetic, a staff writer at Jacobin. They dive into the Republican infighting over aid for East Palestine, dissecting how lobbying influences media coverage. Ramaswamy shares insights on his campaign as Trump gains momentum in the polls. The conversation also touches on recent insulin price cuts, the debunking of the Havana Syndrome, and the erosion of democratic freedoms in Ukraine, offering a critical lens on accountability and media narratives.
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Bipartisan Railway Safety Act
Support the bipartisan Railway Safety Act of 2023 to prevent future disasters like East Palestine.
This act mandates two-person train crews, better wheel bearing monitoring, and increased penalties for industry wrongdoing.
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GOP Divide on East Palestine Aid
Republicans are divided on aiding East Palestine, prioritizing political attacks over resident needs.
Some Republicans resist regulations and aid, despite Vance's proposed PPP-style program, highlighting the GOP's internal conflict.
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Rail Lobbyists' Tactics and Politico
Rail lobbyists employ delay tactics and advertise on Politico to push their safety record narrative.
Politico's reporter attacked Lever News's grassroots fundraising while accepting rail industry money, raising ethical questions.
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In this book, Vivek Ramaswamy critiques the modern woke-industrial complex, arguing that it divides people by mixing morality with consumerism. He reveals how America’s elites exploit innermost insecurities by selling cheap social causes and skin-deep identities. The book begins as a critique of stakeholder capitalism and ends with an exploration of what it means to be an American today, offering a path forward that promotes unity and a more free and prosperous society.
Nation of Victims
Identity Politics, the Death of Merit, and the Path Back to Excellence
Vivek Ramaswamy
In 'Nation of Victims,' Vivek Ramaswamy critiques the pervasive victimhood culture in modern American society, which he argues undermines personal responsibility and collective progress. Ramaswamy traces the historical and philosophical roots of this culture, from the Civil Rights Movement to current educational and parenting practices. He contends that this mindset has infiltrated institutions, political discourse, and self-perception, leading to a society where victimhood is celebrated over heroism and merit. Ramaswamy proposes a path forward by advocating for a cultural shift towards personal accountability, resilience, and empowerment. He suggests reforms in education, policy, and public discourse to foster an environment that promotes individual achievement and national excellence rather than dependency and division[1][2][4].
Krystal and Saagar discuss the Republican civil war over East Palestine Aid, Corporate media caught running Railroad propaganda, Trump surging in all Republican 2024 polls, Fox stunned as Diner voters back Trump over Desantis, Saagar presses Vivek Ramaswamy on his 2024 run, Insulin company Eli Lily cuts insulin prices, the Havana Syndrome is debunked, China threatens Elon Musk over Lab leak tweets, Krystal looks into Fake Media Mogul at Ozy media is arrested for fraud, Saagar looks into the comparisons between Iraq WMD's and Lab Leak, and Branko Marcetic (@BMarchetich) from Jacobin joins us to talk about the media's lies on Ukranian democracy.
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 
