Political Operative Roger Stone & CIA Agent Ric Prado | PBD Podcast | Ep. 166

Jun 28, 2022

Roger Stone, a seasoned political consultant known for his work with Nixon to Trump, teams up with Ric Prado, a CIA veteran with two dozen years of covert operations under his belt. They delve into the potential candidacy of Ron DeSantis for 2024 and discuss the CIA and FBI's controversial role in American politics. The conversation touches on voter shifts to the Republican Party, the implications of Roe v. Wade, and Putin's expansionist ambitions, all while revealing the polarized landscape of today's political climate.

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ANECDOTE

Roger Stone's Political Career

Roger Stone worked on eleven presidential campaigns, starting with Richard Nixon.
He predicted Trump's presidential potential early on and highlights Trump's dominance in the Republican Party.

INSIGHT

The Power of Fame in Politics

Candidates with pre-existing fame have an advantage in politics, as seen with Reagan and Trump.
Stone suggests that even The Rock could be a viable candidate due to his celebrity status.

ANECDOTE

Roger Stone's Polarization

Roger Stone is known as a polarizing figure due to his outspoken nature and involvement in controversial campaigns.
He was charged in connection to the Mueller investigation but maintains his innocence.

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In this episode, Patrick Bet-David is joined by Roger Stone, Ric Prado, and Adam Sosnick to discuss Ron DeSantis as possible candidate for 2024, CIA and FBI involvement in politics, and Roe V. Wade, Putin and much more...

TOPICS

0:00 - Intro
9:31 - Is Ron DeSantis running for president in 2024?
19:33 - Could Dwayne Johnson be the next president?
24:41 - Reaction to people saying Roger Stone is polarizing
27:52 - CIA and FBI's involvement in politics
35:37 - Bill Maher claims Trump will win easily if he runs in the next election
39:37 - More than a million voters have shifted to the republican party.
53:06 - People are scared to say what they feel
57:28 - Joe Biden's gun reform bill
1:15:04 - Putin's goals of expansion
1:34:46 - Reaction to Roe v Wade

About Roger:

Roger Jason Stone is an American conservative political consultant and lobbyist. Since the 1970s, Stone has worked on the campaigns of Republican politicians, including Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, Jack Kemp, Bob Dole, George W. Bush, and Donald Trump.

About Ric: Enrique "Ric" Prado is a paramilitary, counter-terrorism, and special/clandestine operations specialist, with a focus on international training operations and programs. Mr. Prado is a twenty-four-year veteran of the Central Intelligence Agency where he served as an Operations Officer in six overseas posts. He was Deputy Chief of Station and "Plank Owner" of the original Bin Ladin Task Force/Issues Station under Senior Analyst, Michael Scheuer, as well as Chief of Station in a hostile Muslim country.

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