3/2/23: Republicans Battle Over East Palestine Aid, Trump Surges 2024 Polls, Vivek Ramaswamy 2024 Interview, Insulin CEO Cuts Prices, Havana Syndrome Debunked, China Threatens Elon, Media Mogul Arrested, Lab Leak Coverup, Ukranian Democracy
Mar 2, 2023
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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.
Vivek Ramaswami believes Trump lacks the ability to deliver national unity.
Tech companies have influenced public debate by censoring certain stories, according to Vivek Ramaswami.
Ramaswami opposes federal legislation on abortion, viewing it as a state issue.
Continuous learning and gaining expertise on various subjects are important to Ramaswami.
Deep dives
Vivek Ramaswami criticizes Trump's unity ability
Vivek Ramaswami suggests that Trump is incapable of delivering national unity and that he himself is focused on unity but lacks the ability to achieve it as well.
Vivek Ramaswami acknowledges evidence of tech companies tilting public debate
Vivek Ramaswami admits that tech companies have influenced public debate by censoring certain stories, such as the Hunter Biden laptop incident, and considers this to be a form of misinformation.
Vivek Ramaswami expresses opposition to a federal abortion ban
Vivek Ramaswami believes that abortion should remain a state issue and opposes federal legislation on the matter, even though he personally identifies as pro-life.
Vivek Ramaswami emphasizes his commitment to learning and fast-study approach
Vivek Ramaswami acknowledges the importance of in-depth knowledge for a president and emphasizes his commitment to continuous learning by dedicating time each day to training and gaining expertise on various subjects.
Ukrainian democracy backsliding and crackdown on dissent
The state of Ukrainian democracy has deteriorated, with a centralization of power and crackdown on dissidents under President Zelensky. The government has curtailed civil liberties, cracked down on opposition parties and pro-Russian sentiments, and eliminated opposition media. There have been allegations of torture, book banning, and the persecution of collaborators. These trends pose challenges to Ukrainian democracy and liberal pluralism.
The importance of understanding the origin of COVID
The origin of COVID is crucial for preventing future pandemics and ensuring the highest safety standards in gain-of-function research. The COVID pandemic has had devastating consequences worldwide and fundamentally reset many aspects of life. The truth about the origin of COVID matters and should not be forgotten, as it has implications for preventing such emergencies in the future.
The lack of consequences for misinformation and cover-up
There has been a lack of accountability and consequences for those responsible for spreading misinformation about the lab leak theory and covering up the true origin of COVID. Dr. Fauci, in particular, played a significant role in dispensing funds to the Wuhan lab and misleading the public. The media, too, has failed to acknowledge and rectify their portrayal of the lab leak theory. The absence of consequences undermines trust in institutions and hinders efforts to prevent future pandemics.
The complex political divisions in Ukraine
The political landscape in Ukraine is more nuanced and complex than portrayed in Western media. President Zelensky has centralized power and cracked down on opposition parties, presenting challenges to liberal democracy. The conflict in Ukraine is not a simple battle between democracy and authoritarianism, but involves rival visions of the country's identity and culture, including the use of multiple languages and preservation of Russian heritage. This complexity needs to be recognized to understand the dynamics in Ukraine accurately.
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.
