The New Founding Podcast Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO): Playbook for political & cultural victory | #70
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Oct 8, 2025 
Senator Eric Schmitt, a U.S. Senator from Missouri and former Attorney General, discusses his strategy for combating government overreach, censorship, and migration. He shares insights on challenging COVID mandates and the need for a conservative expert class to reshape cultural institutions. Schmitt highlights the dangers of big tech collusion with the government and advocates for mass deportations to address migration issues. He urges young conservatives to engage in various sectors to win cultural battles, emphasizing the importance of American patriotism.
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Power Reveals Character
- Power reveals people's true instincts when granted even a little authority.
- Eric Schmitt says COVID mandates exposed how some officials abused limited power.
Missouri Working-Class Roots
- Schmitt traces his roots to German immigrants who settled Missouri and worked hard in blue-collar jobs.
- He describes a working-class upbringing and family service in WWII that shaped his outlook.
Use The Courts To Push Back
- Challenge overreaching policies through legal action when possible.
- Schmitt credits state lawsuits and a Supreme Court challenge for reversing COVID vaccine and mask mandates.
