Honestly with Bari Weiss

Presidential Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy Wants a Second American Revolution

Aug 1, 2023

Vivek Ramaswamy, the first millennial Republican presidential candidate, has a fascinating background as a Harvard-educated entrepreneur. In this discussion, he boldly claims that America needs a 'second American revolution' to revive its foundational ideals. Ramaswamy outlines his radical proposals, from dismantling the Department of Education to redefining foreign policy. He critiques mainstream narratives, particularly around immigration and the Ukraine conflict, while calling for deeper civic engagement, especially among young voters.

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Vivek Ramaswamy

Highlights

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Embracing the Radicalism of the American Revolution for National Unity

00:53

The Constitutionality of the Administrative State and Federal Regulations

00:50

Republican Views on Immigration and Presidential Candidate's Stance

01:15

Disaffection and the Importance of Civic Engagement: A Personal Journey

02:02

Intro

2min

The Rise of a Millennial Outsider in Politics

3min

The American Dream and a New Vision for the Future

4min

Reviving the Ideals of the American Revolution

3min

From Apathy to Activism

22min

Challenging Narratives and Foreign Policy Perspectives

4min

Redefining American Foreign Policy

21min

Culture Wars and National Identity

11min

Reevaluating Family and Governance

27min

10.

A Playful Lightning Round of Personal Favorites

2min

11.

Reflections on Political Figures and the American Dream

2min

Vivek Ramaswamy, at 37 years old, is the first ever millennial Republican presidential candidate. He graduated from Harvard, then Yale Law School, and worked as a partner at a hedge fund before starting a successful biotech company, where he made millions.

It’s an impressive background. But he lacks any political experience, so he’s not someone pundits think has a shot in the already crowded GOP primary field. And yet, somehow, his name is in the news almost every single day. His tweets are constantly going viral. And recent polling suggests that he’s hitting a nerve with the American people: it’s only August and Vivek is polling in third place, ahead of established politicians and a former vice president.

On today’s show, Vivek explains he thinks he can win the nomination and the presidency—by beating Trump by going further than Trump, and by being a kind of Trump 2.0. He talks about why he thinks we’ve lost our soul as a nation, and why he thinks we need a “second American revolution.” And—from immigration to foreign policy to dismantling the Department of Education—what a President Ramaswamy, with all of his radical proposals, would do for the country.

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