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Knowledge Fight

#880: March 31, 2004

Dec 25, 2023
01:19:30
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In this episode, the hosts delve into the fascinating and embellished life of a former showbiz player turned politician. They also discuss the uselessness of the Democrat and Republican nominating processes, the concept of unfunded liabilities in government spending, and the evolving landscape of podcasting. They explore an interview about changes in aircraft shootdown guidelines and the right-wing's desperation for pop culture acceptance.
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Quick takeaways

  • Aaron Russo's exaggerated claims about his past achievements and connections with liberal celebrities are debunked, impacting his credibility.
  • Aaron Russo's baseless assertion of knowing a Rockefeller fuels conspiracy theories and influences his documentary 'America: Freedom to Fascism.'

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Aaron Russo recalls his resume and Hollywood support

Aaron Russo boasts about his past accomplishments in the entertainment industry, claiming to have managed Bette Midler and produced well-known films. He also mentions receiving support from liberal celebrities like Jack Nicholson during his run for governor of Nevada. However, his claims are exaggerated and he ultimately did not secure the Libertarian Party nomination for president in 2004.

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