Summary E138: Presidential Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy in conversation with the Besties - YouTube (Youtube) www.youtube.com
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Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy shares his entrepreneurial and biotech industry background, reasons for running for president, and expresses his opinions on scandals involving Biden and Trump.
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- Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy discusses his background as an entrepreneur and capital investor.
- Ramaswamy highlights his experience in the biotech industry, specifically building the business Ro.
- Ramaswamy emphasizes the need for conservatives to offer an alternative vision instead of simply opposing "woke" ideologies.
- Ramaswamy discusses his views on the climate cult and his energy plan, including embracing nuclear energy and producing energy in the United States.
- Ramaswamy suggests freezing the current lines of control in the Ukraine conflict and ensuring that NATO does not admit Ukraine.
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Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy discusses his background as an entrepreneur and capital investor, his decision to run for president, and his experience in the biotech industry. He also talks about scandals involving Biden, his views on Trump, and his
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Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy engages in playful banter with the hosts before discussing his background as an entrepreneur and capital investor. He explains his decision to run for president and highlights his experience in the biotech industry, specifically his work with
Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy discusses various topics including scandals involving Biden, his views on Trump, and his campaign strategy. He emphasizes the importance of having a vision for the US presidency and believes that Trump's attacks on other candidates may not
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Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy engages in playful banter with the hosts before discussing his background as an entrepreneur and capital investor. He explains his decision to run for president and highlights his experience in the biotech industry. Ramaswamy
Vivek Ramaswamy discusses his experience building the business Ro, which licensed drugs in their early stages of development. He explains that the company built a pipeline of drugs with the expectation that some would succeed and some would fail. The company became
Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy reflects on his decision to run for office and the impact it had on his followers. He discusses feeling disappointed rather than bullied by those who supported his mission but were let down by his actions. Ramasw
Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy discusses the concept of "woke" and the rise of secular cults. He emphasizes the need for conservatives to offer an alternative vision instead of simply opposing these ideologies. Ramaswamy believes that national identity
Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy discusses his views on the climate cult and his energy plan, which includes unlocking the permitting process, embracing nuclear energy, and producing energy in the United States. He also criticizes paying people to stay at home
Speaker B and Speaker C discuss the criteria for a point-based immigration system, with Speaker C emphasizing the importance of matching skills to job openings and prioritizing civic commitments. Speaker C also advocates for strong border security, including using the US military on the southern
Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy discusses his approach to the Ukraine conflict and his proposed solution. He suggests freezing the current lines of control, similar to the Korean War armistice, and ensuring that NATO does not admit Ukraine. In return
When people are happy at home in a democracy, they tend to avoid conflict abroad. However, when they are unhappy, they often seek external conflict. The current state of the nation suggests that we are not happy at home. This unhappiness is reflected
Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy discusses the importance of recognizing past grievances and moving forward as a united nation. He believes that both elements are necessary and that some Republican candidates only offer one or the other. An opinion piece by Rich Lowry
Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy discusses his approach to speaking without filters and being open to changing his opinions. He mentions the trade-off of potentially having to eat his words. The conversation shifts to a discussion about the banking crisis and whether Genesis
The conversation highlights the importance of reassuring and rebuilding confidence in small banks to prevent a panic and protect the small businesses that employ half of the country's population. Different vantage points are discussed, with one view advocating for government intervention and another suggesting that the
Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy expresses his agreement with most of Trump's policies but also acknowledges some policy disagreements. He believes that Trump's withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TTP) gives the US a stronger negotiating position with Malaysia and
Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy discusses his disagreement with Biden's decisions and the risk of breaking the law. He clarifies that he does not believe Biden incited violence on January 6th. Ramaswamy states that he would
Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy discusses various topics including scandals, his views on Trump, and his campaign strategy. He believes that scandals involving Biden are the strongest he's heard so far. Ramaswamy does not have views on Jared
Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy discusses the unique role of the US presidency, emphasizing the importance of having a vision. He is not surprised by the current state of the race and believes that Trump's attacks on other candidates may not have a
Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy discusses his plan to shut down the Department of Education and return the money to the states. He believes that states with school choice programs should receive the shutdown dividend, but also states that teachers unions need to be
Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy discusses the tension between genetic reality and the fluidity of gender, arguing that affirming a child's confusion about their gender is cruel. He believes that decisions regarding gender surgery or hormone therapy should be made by
Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy discusses his stance on abortion, stating that he believes the federal government should stay out of it and that it should be a states' issue. He emphasizes the importance of being pro-life and mentions the need for
Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy discusses the focus on Ukraine in the GOP and the divide between party elites and the base. He believes that the base wants to prioritize domestic issues over foreign affairs. Ramaswamy also mentions a turning point
Speaker B and Speaker C express appreciation for each other. Speaker D mentions that they didn't discuss their location. Speaker B reveals that they are in Italy and shares a story about being recognized at a beach club. They mention being close to each other and
Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy discusses the impact of Trump's presidency on global politics, noting a rise in nationalism. The conversation touches on the appeal of Ramaswamy's campaign and concerns about Biden's cognitive issues and spending. The
Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy discusses various topics with the Besties. They touch on his critique of regulatory capture, the impact of censorship, and the need for fundamental protections. Ramaswamy also expresses his appreciation for the truthfulness
Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is praised for his ability to engage in unedited, lengthy discourse during interviews, in contrast to other candidates like Joe Biden whose interviews are edited and short. Ramaswamy is commended for coming from
Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy discusses the value of earned media versus paid media in politics. He mentions that candidates like Donald Trump and himself are not lifelong politicians and have found success by inserting themselves into the news cycle. Ramaswamy
Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy discusses the importance of being open to changing positions based on new information. He emphasizes the need for vibrant debates and acknowledges that sometimes positions may shift. The conversation then shifts to the banking crisis, with agreement that
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