The Michael Knowles Show Ep. 1664 - Tulsi, Patel, & RFK Jr. Confirmation RECAP In 5 Mins
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Jan 31, 2025 The discussion kicks off with intense confirmation hearings for Tulsi, Kash Patel, and Bobby Kennedy, featuring dramatic confrontations with senators. Further, political maneuvers in these hearings reveal underlying racial strategies and highlight Kennedy's sharp critiques of pharmaceutical funding. The conversation dives into the implications of recent aviation safety scandals and calls out the politicization of intelligence agencies. Themes of personal beliefs versus workplace demands also emerge, offering a rich tapestry of modern political life.
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Kash Patel's Testimony
- Kash Patel, nominee for FBI Director, shared a racist threat he received after Congress released his personal information.
- He used this anecdote to highlight the discrimination he’s faced and the risks law enforcement officers face.
John Kennedy's Conspiracy Theory Joke
- Senator John Kennedy used humor during Kash Patel’s hearing, joking about conspiracy theories.
- He quipped that "conspiracy theorists are up something like 37 and nothing."
Bobby Kennedy Jr. vs. Bernie Sanders
- Bobby Kennedy Jr. challenged Bernie Sanders on campaign finance during his confirmation hearing.
- Kennedy pointed out that Sanders was a top recipient of pharmaceutical money, which Sanders argued came from workers, not corporations.