Tulsi Gabbard

Date: 2019-05-13 | Duration: 2h 38m

Episode Overview

Tulsi Gabbard dives into her critique of U.S. foreign policy, focusing on the consequences of regime change wars in Iraq, Syria, and beyond. She highlights the hypocrisy of political leaders who push for military intervention while ignoring the long-term human and economic costs, sharing her personal experience as a veteran to underscore the toll on service members. Gabbard discusses her legislative efforts, such as the Stop Arming Terrorists Act, aimed at curbing U.S. support for groups that fuel conflict, and calls for a foreign policy centered on peace and national security rather than profit and power. The conversation shifts to domestic issues, where Gabbard addresses political polarization and the influence of big money in Washington. She emphasizes the need for respectful dialogue across party lines and critiques the revolving door between government and defense contractors. Gabbard also explores the growing power of tech giants like Google and Facebook, warning about data privacy abuses, algorithm-driven division, and threats to free speech. Finally, she touches on economic challenges including automation, affordable housing, and the importance of a living wage, advocating for policies that prioritize working Americans and sustainable communities.

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

– U.S. Foreign Policy
– Military-Industrial Complex
– Regime Change Wars
– National Security
– Social Media Influence
– Political Campaign Finance
– Affordable Housing
– Living Wage
– Automation and Economy
– Tax Code Reform
– Artificial Intelligence
– Autonomous Weapons
– U.S.-China Relations
– Marijuana Legalization
– Opioid Crisis
– Freedom of the Press
– Political Polarization
– Veteran Experience
– Environmental Conservation
– Government Regulation
0:00:00 – Introduction and opening remarks
0:03:34 – Discussion on Iraq war architects and consequences
0:06:31 – U.S. history of covert regime change operations
0:09:56 – Debate over denuclearization and regime change in North Korea
0:13:48 – Stop Arming Terrorists Act and legislative efforts
0:21:36 – Insights from first military deployment experience
0:25:55 – Critique of military-industrial complex influence
0:31:13 – Eisenhower's warning on military-industrial complex
0:37:31 – Concerns about data privacy and Google’s control
0:41:40 – Social media algorithms fostering anger and division
0:45:16 – DNC’s use of company New Knowledge in political strategy
0:49:45 – Government information control and public narrative
0:53:30 – Julian Assange case and whistleblower protections
0:59:22 – Motivation to serve the country and public
1:06:48 – Economic challenges in Baltimore and community needs
1:08:44 – Advocacy for living wage and worker support
1:12:56 – Affordable housing crisis in urban areas
1:15:37 – Environmental conservation and national wilderness areas
1:27:01 – Political polarization and lack of bipartisan dialogue
1:36:42 – Criticism of current military interventions and national security
1:40:35 – Threats to freedom of the press and speech
1:54:03 – Constitutional abuses revealed by whistleblowers
1:59:32 – U.S. support for Saudi Arabia and Yemen conflict
2:06:20 – Impact of automation on the economy and workforce
2:14:39 – Concerns about artificial intelligence development
2:18:21 – Autonomous weapons and global power dynamics
2:22:16 – Security risks linked to Chinese technology companies
2:30:32 – De-escalating U.S.-China tensions and diplomacy
2:31:15 – Federal marijuana prohibition and social impact
2:33:27 – Opioid crisis and regulatory challenges
2:34:26 – Closing remarks and interview conclusion

Transcript Excerpt

Starting point is 00:00:00 Three, two, one, and we're back. Starting point is 00:00:10 Now you're out there. Starting point is 00:00:14 No? Starting point is 00:00:21 I'm on a mission. Starting point is 00:01:11 There's so much that we need to do. Starting point is 00:01:52 economy? If you're going to take all the money that the United States earns and all the money Starting point is 00:02:32 visible and invisible wounds that they'll have to live with for the rest of their lives. Starting point is 00:03:34 You look at some of the architects of that Iraq war, guys like John Bolton, who today is President Trump's National Security Council director. Starting point is 00:04:41 the world, need to be the ones to determine their governance and Starting point is 00:05:25 how so? Well, you see there's differences, right? There's the people who are with the current Starting point is 00:06:31 Look at Iraq. You can look at Libya. You can look at Syria. You can look at Guatemala and Ecuador. where in the past we have either overtly or covertly through the CIA gone in and toppled leaders of countries or dictators or regimes. Starting point is 00:07:52 Like, it's not good to have. Starting point is 00:08:10 Yeah, it's that it's hard to accept sometimes the reality that there are bad people in the world. Starting point is 00:08:55 now far more than they were before. But we see the ramifications of that in countries like North Korea, where, again, John Bolton and the Trump Starting point is 00:09:56 the world more safe to denuclearize the Korean Peninsula. So would the argument for regime change Starting point is 00:10:38 that's made. And they sell this to the American people knowing that, hey, we have good hearts and we want to help people if we can. Starting point is 00:11:50 our military, ready to go and wage a war against Iran. So this is evidence of the hypocrisy Starting point is 00:12:33 Why don't you tell me... Starting point is 00:12:55 trying to smear or vilify me and my c...

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