Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

In November 2021, Bret spoke to Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. on the DarkHorse podcast. It was unreleased, until now. Find RFK on Twitter: (https://twitter.com/RobertKennedyJr)Find RFK on his campaign website: (https://www.kennedy24.com/)Read his book: The Real Anthony Fauci (amazon.com/Real-Anthony-Fauci-Democracy-Childrens-ebook/dp/B08XQYGC68) ***** Find Bret Weinstein on Twitter: @BretWeinstein, and on Patreon.  Please subscribe to this channel for more long form content like this, and subscribe to the clips channel @DarkHorse Podcast Clips for short clips of all our podcasts.  Check out the DHP store! Epic tabby, digital book burning, saddle up the dire wolves, and more: https://www.store.darkhorsepodcast.org Theme Music: Thank you to Martin Molin of Wintergatan for providing us the rights to use their excellent music.Support the show

Clare Malone, a talented staff writer for The New Yorker, dives into the eccentricities surrounding Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., a politician with a unique campaign. They discuss Kennedy's bizarre admission about a dead bear cub in Central Park, revealing an intriguing connection to his past. The conversation also uncovers the humorous and bizarre claims linked to falconry and a decade-old incident, highlighting the intersection of nature and politics. Finally, they explore Kennedy's political ambitions and the quirky merchandise emerging from his campaign.

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., the son of a former Attorney General and the nephew of President John F. Kennedy, has announced that he’s running for the Democratic Presidential nomination. He is nearly seventy years old, and has never held public office. “There’s nothing in the United States Constitution that says that you have to go to Congress first and then Senate second,or be a governor before you’re elected to the Presidency,” he tells David Remnick. With no prominent elected Democrat challenging President Biden, Kennedy is polling around ten to twenty per cent  among Democratic primary voters—enough to cause at least some alarm for Biden. He is best known as an influential purveyor of disinformation: that vaccines cause autism; that SSRIs and common anxiety medication might be causing the increase in school shootings; that “toxic chemicals” in the water supply might contribute to “sexual dysphoria” in children. He wrote a book accusing Anthony Fauci of helping to “orchestrate and execute 2020’s historic coup d’état against Western democracy.” He seems not at all concerned that Donald Trump, Roger Stone, Tucker Carlson, and Alex Jones—all of whom would like to see Biden bruised in a primary challenge—have praised him. “I'm trying to unite the country,” he says to Remnick. “You keep wanting to focus on why don't I hate this guy more? Why don't I hate on this person more?” Kennedy, who regularly attends recovery meetings for addiction to drugs including heroin, says that “the recovery program is an important part of my life, is an important part of keeping me mentally and physically and spiritually fit. . . . And my program tells me not to do that. I’m not supposed to be doing that.”

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., known for his controversial views, is gaining attention as a potential 2024 Presidential candidate. He discusses his anti-vaccine activism and conspiracy theories. The podcast explores his impact on the election polls, his unconventional political perspectives, and the dangers of spreading misinformation. Kennedy's unique background and beliefs make for an intriguing political journey.

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. discusses his rare experience with both a brain parasite and mercury poisoning. The podcast covers the intricacies of these conditions, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. It also delves into the risks of mercury toxicity from fish consumption and the impact on vulnerable populations.