Scott Horton Show - Just the Interviews 1/23/25 Ben Cohen: DOGE Needs to Focus On the Pentagon
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Jan 26, 2025 
Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, dives into his latest initiative, DOGE vs. Blob, focusing on reducing Pentagon waste. He discusses the absurdities of U.S. military spending and emphasizes the need to reallocate funds to vital domestic issues like healthcare. The conversation touches on the role of memes in political discourse while critiquing outdated military tech. Cohen also shares creative ideas for engaging the public in anti-war messaging through meme contests, demonstrating how humor can address serious topics.
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Fox News on Ben Cohen
- Matthew Hoh, an anti-war activist, connected Scott Horton and Ben Cohen for the interview.
- Fox News ironically pointed out Ben Cohen's anti-war stance despite being a progressive.
The New Peaceniks
- The Democratic Party is now associated with war, unlike the anti-war left of the past.
- Republicans, in some ways, have become the new advocates for peace.
Doge vs. Blob Contest
- Participate in the Doge vs. Blob contest at dogevsblob.org.
- Submit memes about excessive Pentagon spending to win Dogecoin.