Tulsi Gabbard

Date: 2018-09-10 | Duration: 1h 47m

Episode Overview

Tulsi Gabbard discusses her unique perspective as a congresswoman representing nearly all of Hawaii outside Honolulu, sharing vivid memories of the 2018 false ballistic missile alert that thrust her constituents into panic and reflection on mortality. She reflects on her military service and deployments in the Middle East, emphasizing the human cost of U.S. interventionist wars and the complexities of regime change, citing Libya and North Korea as examples of unintended consequences. Gabbard critiques the entrenched political system, highlighting the influence of corporate money and the challenges faced by younger, reform-minded politicians trying to bring accountability and transparency to Washington. The conversation also delves into pressing domestic issues such as healthcare reform and criminal justice. Gabbard advocates for innovative approaches like paramedicine programs in Hawaii to reduce costs and improve care, while addressing the burden of medical debt on young professionals. She underscores the need for drug policy reform, particularly around medical marijuana’s benefits for conditions like severe autism and epilepsy, and critiques the opioid crisis’s roots in pharmaceutical profiteering. Additionally, she raises concerns about civil liberties erosion through mass surveillance and outdated laws, calling for legislative updates to protect privacy in the digital age. Throughout, Gabbard stresses the importance of honest leadership committed to serving people over special interests.

About Tulsi Gabbard

Tulsi Gabbard is a former U.S. Representative for Hawaii's 2nd congressional district, serving from 2013 until 2021, and a prominent figure in American politics known for her unique blend of military service and progressive ideals. A combat veteran of the Iraq War, she was the first Hindu elected to Congress and the first Samoan American voting member of Congress. Gabbard gained national attention for her candidacy in the 2020 Democratic presidential primaries, where she championed issues such as foreign policy reform and climate change. Her willingness to challenge party norms and engage in candid discussions on controversial topics, including her appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience, has made her a compelling voice in contemporary political discourse.

Key Moments

– Hawaiian Politics
– Ballistic Missile Threats
– Regime Change Wars
– Humanitarian Crises
– Military Deployments
– Political Accountability
– Media Bias
– Congressional Reform
– Election Security
– Universal Basic Income
– Healthcare Innovation
– Paramedicine Programs
– Civil Liberties
– Mass Surveillance
– Criminal Justice Reform
– Medical Marijuana
– Opioid Crisis
– Veteran Affairs
– Campaign Finance
0:00:11 – Discussing life as a congressperson in Hawaii
0:02:12 – Ballistic missile alert sent to Hawaii residents
0:03:01 – Personal reflections on imminent missile threat
0:08:09 – Impact of U.S. regime change wars on global perception
0:12:37 – Humanitarian disaster caused by war in Yemen
0:15:36 – Importance of voluntary military service
0:17:20 – Holding politicians accountable for their actions
0:20:16 – Media coverage gaps on critical political issues
0:23:10 – Concerns about congressional war authorization powers
0:25:58 – Challenges faced by younger members of Congress
0:30:43 – Social media misuse and foreign influence
0:34:35 – Differences in foreign policy worldviews
0:38:53 – Corporate influence on political campaigns
0:42:13 – Potential impact of vice presidency on policy
0:44:07 – Hidden agendas in legislative bills
0:49:52 – Election security vulnerabilities and DEFCON conference
0:54:53 – Democratic party primary challenges and superdelegates
1:07:43 – Universal basic income as opportunity for dreams
1:11:25 – Paramedicine pilot program on Hawaii's Big Island
1:25:09 – Mass surveillance abuses under the Patriot Act
1:28:59 – Efforts to reduce incarceration of nonviolent offenders
1:33:15 – Medical marijuana benefits for severe autism
1:37:04 – CBD's non-addictive and therapeutic properties
1:39:15 – Intersections of healthcare, economy, and criminal justice
1:41:29 – Insights from Hawaii Army National Guard deployments
1:42:34 – Respect and differing ideas in problem solving
1:43:03 – Closing remarks and gratitude

Transcript Excerpt

Starting point is 00:00:00 Five, four, three, two, one. Starting point is 00:00:11 What a great place to be a congressperson. Starting point is 00:00:28 I have a friend who goes to the Big Island every year for Thanksgiving. Starting point is 00:00:45 My district in Hawaii covers basically the whole state except for the densely populated urban corridor of Honolulu. Starting point is 00:01:04 Yeah. Starting point is 00:01:30 boarding up all the doors and windows. Starting point is 00:02:12 saying, you know, ballistic missile headed towards Hawaii. Seek cover. This is not a drill. Starting point is 00:03:01 started thinking through what do we do with the last minutes of our lives. Starting point is 00:03:40 But as I was doing that, I was getting text messages and emails and things from people Starting point is 00:04:37 down a manhole on the side of the street, his little girl. Starting point is 00:05:21 did he have like no glasses on or something? Starting point is 00:05:46 Understand the magnitude of your decision. Starting point is 00:06:16 people aren't living under this threat of possibility that that could be a real thing. Starting point is 00:07:02 Yeah. Starting point is 00:07:36 And they have said it directly. Starting point is 00:08:09 The U.S. led this regime change war, toppled Gaddafi, and North Korea says, okay, Starting point is 00:08:41 That you're watching it on YouTube. Starting point is 00:08:58 know what the proper solution is. I mean, do you keep someone like Saddam Hussein or someone like Muammar Starting point is 00:09:56 OK, we're going to remove this person and then we're going to put this person in Starting point is 00:10:33 I mean, either off the record or on the record, what do they think is the solution for situations like that? Starting point is 00:11:04 and not trying to further a specific agenda or Starting point is 00:11:34 Worse for the people in those countries. Starting point is 00:12:37 in this war that's created the worst humanitar...

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