The Commentary Magazine Podcast The RFK Craziness
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Sep 5, 2025 The discussion dives into Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s contentious Senate hearing and the conflicts surrounding vaccine policies. It scrutinizes the proposed renaming of the Department of Defense to the Department of War, questioning its significance. The podcast also explores the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and media narratives, while touching on the cultural shifts in higher education. Additionally, it offers a nostalgic look at sports, blending humor with sharp commentary on current player conduct.
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Donations Become Political Theater
- Political figures often weaponize donations and ideological labels during hearings for performance rather than clarity.
- Podhoretz highlights how mutual accusations (e.g., Big Pharma ties) obscure substantive policy debate.
RFK Hearing Reveals Hypocrisy
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Senate hearing revealed glaring hypocrisy and theatrical confrontations rather than substantive oversight.
- John Podhoretz argues RFK's generational wealth likely benefited from pharmaceutical investments, undermining his anti-pharma posture.
Anti-Vax Movement Fueled By Wealth And Influence
- RFK's anti-vaccine stance draws on longstanding crank theories and generational wealth enables public platform persistence.
- Christine Rosen warns children's lives are at stake if vaccination policy shifts toward parental choice.
