System Update with Glenn Greenwald RFK Jr. Hearing Reveals DC Pro-Pharma Consensus; Trump's Executive Order to Deport Student Protesters Criticizing Israel; Untangling DC Think Tank Funding & Influence
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Jan 30, 2025 
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an environmental lawyer and public health activist, delves into his contentious Senate testimony, where he faced sharp attacks for his vaccine stance. Nick Cleveland-Stout from the Quincy Institute analyses the covert influence of think tanks on U.S. foreign policy, spotlighting their corporate funding. The conversation raises urgent questions about free speech amid political pressure, especially regarding Trump's proposed deportation order targeting student protests against Israel, revealing the tangled web of health, politics, and corporate interests.
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Democrats' Opposition to RFK Jr.
- Democrats attacked RFK Jr.'s character during his confirmation hearing.
- They labeled him a "corrupted sellout" and "science denier" for challenging D.C. authority.
Challenging D.C. Authority
- RFK Jr.'s main offense is questioning big pharma and corporate regulatory capture.
- He and Tulsi Gabbard are targeted for challenging D.C. institutions.
Questioning Authority
- Health authorities' lies during the pandemic necessitate questioning their pronouncements.
- Regulatory agencies are often captured by the industries they oversee.