Exposing the Previously Hidden Police State | Dinesh D'Souza
Oct 29, 2023
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Dinesh D'Souza discusses his new film 'Police State', the impact of the Middle East on the U.S., the Left's global presence, the need for Republicans to fight the police state legally, ongoing issues related to Hamas and Israel, the factors uniting police states, safeguarding freedoms while addressing security concerns, strategies for the 2024 election, securing the voting process, and concerns about Trump's potential candidacy.
The film 'Police State' explores the rise of a police state in America, discussing mass surveillance, censorship, indoctrination, and restrictions on liberties.
The global left movement exhibits similar characteristics worldwide, with events like the January 6th riot in the US echoing in other countries, raising concerns about the rise of a police state globally.
Deep dives
Film distribution revolution: The success of releasing films through locals
The speaker discusses the success of releasing his previous film through locals, a new film platform. The old distribution model of releasing films in theaters and later on digital platforms was challenged by this new approach, which turned out to be a great idea. He emphasizes the importance of making locals an effective movie platform and replicating the same distribution strategy for his new film to offer something entirely different from the traditional model.
Exploring the concept of the film "Police State"
The main focus of the podcast episode is on the new film called "Police State." The speaker explains that this film explores how elements of unfree societies are now becoming visible in American society. He expresses his concern about the erosion of liberties and the need to examine the rise of a police state. The film delves into topics such as mass surveillance, systematic censorship, mind-numbing indoctrination, one-party control, criminalizing dissent, restrictions on religious liberty, and political prisoners.
The global nature of the left and the rise of the police state
The episode delves into the global nature of the left and how it influences movements and ideologies in different countries. The speaker highlights the emergence of a global movement with similar characteristics, mentioning examples like the January 6th events in the US being echoed in Brazil. He also addresses the alliance between BLM and Hamas, emphasizing the interconnectedness and the presence of similar forces. The rise of a police state, both domestically and globally, is discussed, raising concerns about the direction society is heading.
The need for Republicans to fight smarter and strengthen the party
The podcast touches on the challenges and vulnerabilities faced by the Republican Party. The speaker emphasizes the need for Republicans to fight smarter and to have a stiffer spine. He discusses the tactics used by the Democrats and the coordinated efforts in creating a police state, incorporating academia, media, digital platforms, and various institutions. The episode calls for a stronger, more coordinated Republican Party that utilizes its power effectively and fights back against the encroachment on liberties and the erosion of democratic processes.
Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks to Dinesh D'Souza about his new film "Police State"; the Middle East and its impact on the U.S.; the Left's global presence; why Republicans need to be more proactive legally without resorting to lawlessness to fight the police state; the only way that the the modern police state can be defeated; the ongoing issues related to Hamas, Israel, and recent protests; the factors that have united police states around the world and throughout history; the complexities of safeguarding freedoms while addressing security concerns; if institutions can self-correct and express concerns about the expanding power of the state; strategies to ensure that Americans have faith in the results of the 2024 election; the need for comprehensive surveillance at drop boxes and potential solutions to secure the voting process; why Ron DeSantis can’t defeat Donald Trump; the role of different states in testing different governmental policies; and much more.