US Representative Matt Gaetz, Entrepreneur Patrick Bet-David, and Journalist James O'Keefe discuss the flawed system of governance in the United States, efforts for government spending reform, the power of holding individuals accountable, concerns about Republican unity, the importance of unity through consciousness, personal experiences with COVID-19 and treatment, tackling big pharma advertising, Governor DeSantis and President Trump's efforts to drive down healthcare costs, the impact of increasing national debt and interest rates, money in politics and grassroots support, finding your role and embracing courage, Republican party reform vs starting a new party, the influence of mainstream media on the pharmaceutical industry, and lighthearted conversations and playful banter.

James O'Keefe, founder of Project Veritas and enemy of the state, discusses his early journalism career, exposing ACORN's wrongdoings, facing defamation and false accusations, defending the truth, and seeking accountability in the federal government. He emphasizes the importance of caring about the future generation, explores the potential threat of AI, and highlights attacks on First Amendment rights.

James O'Keefe is an investigative journalist and the Founder of Project Veritas.Faith in mainstream media is at an all-time low. At a time when we need better quality information, pretty much everything seems like it's been made with spin in mind. Creating an alternative type of journalism is filled with legal, ethical, organisational and personal dilemmas and today James explains some of the biggest ones he faces.Expect to learn what it feels like to have Anthony Fauci call you out by name during a hearing, why James was raided by the FBI at 6am, James' response to criticisms about undercover reporting, how Project Veritas deals with the ethics of releasing undercover documents, whether James sees himself as impartial, how many times he's been sued and much more...Sponsors:Join the Modern Wisdom Community to connect with me & other listeners - https://modernwisdom.locals.com/Get 10% discount on everything from Slater Menswear at https://www.slaters.co.uk/modernwisdom (use code MW10)Get 83% discount & 3 months free from Surfshark VPN at https://surfshark.deals/MODERNWISDOM (use code MODERNWISDOM)Extra Stuff:Check out Project Veritas - https://www.projectveritas.com/Follow James on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jamesokeefeiii/  Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom-Get in touch.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillxTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillxYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcastEmail: https://chriswillx.com/contact/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James O’Keefe, the founder of Project Veritas and an investigative journalism powerhouse, discusses his journey from building a media empire to facing significant setbacks. He delves into the struggles and resilience required to expose corruption, especially involving high-profile cases like Pfizer. The conversation also touches on the legacy of whistleblowers like Edward Snowden and the role of citizen journalism in promoting transparency. O’Keefe emphasizes the need for fearless reporting to combat propaganda and foster community growth.

James O'Keefe, an investigative journalist and activist known for his undercover work, joins the discussion on the uproar Democrats faced over a comedian's joke at a Trump rally. The conversation dives into election integrity concerns following ballot box fires, and the implications of political humor in today's charged environment. They also explore the complexities of border crises, corruption, and the moral dilemmas faced by those tasked with upholding election integrity. O'Keefe’s insights shed light on the intertwining of comedy, politics, and public perception.