I sat down with comedian and political commentator Jimmy Dore to discuss the current state of American politics, the collapse of traditional left-right distinctions, and the influence of corporate power. Jimmy shares his journey of increasing disillusionment with the Democratic Party and how its alignment with Wall Street and big business has motivated toxic identity politics. We also dive into the overwhelming censorship and propaganda during COVID, how the military-industrial complex keeps us permanently at war, and why these realizations have led Jimmy to question other elements of progressive orthodoxy.

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Follow Jimmy on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/jimmy_dore

Watch “The Jimmy Dore Show” on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thejimmydoreshow

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Outline:

[0:00] Where did all the liberals go?

[6:53] COVID normalized censorship

[16:42] Why should we still talk about COVID?

[27:04] Don’t “trust the experts” on climate change

[33:15] Jimmy’s case for Medicare-For-All

[39:20] What happened to Bernie Sanders?

[42:20] Do “left” and “right” exist anymore?

[49:39] Which media sources can be trusted?

[1:02:15] What Jimmy loves about America

[1:05:13] War is the health of the state

[1:17:43] Can the Democratic Party transform itself?

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I sat down with Ian Vásquez, Vice President for International Studies at the Cato Institute, to unpack the failures of foreign aid and the true purpose of USAID. For decades, the U.S. has funneled billions into foreign assistance programs, yet these efforts have done little to spur economic growth. Instead, they have trapped countries in a cycle of dependence by subsidizing dysfunctional and corrupt regimes. Using Argentina as a case study, we explore how Javier Milei’s radical free market approach is steering his country away from perpetual hyperinflation and debt crises toward prosperity.

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Follow Ian on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/VasquezIan

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Outline:

[0:00] Does foreign aid work?

[15:14] DOGE’s crusade against USAID

[21:09] Foreign aid is political meddling

[29:56] Does economic freedom lead to political freedom?

[41:27] The economic effects of colonialism

[54:08] Argentina wasn't always a disaster

[1:04:24] FDR’s admiration for fascism

[1:09:32] Javier Milei’s war on inflation

[1:20:12] Price control ruin housing markets

[1:24:52] Are there downsides of Milei’s policies?

[1:29:51] America might not be the freest country

[1:33:33] How “libertarian” is the Trump administration?

[1:44:46] Is freedom in retreat around the world?

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I sat down with James Fishback, CEO of Azoria and founder of Incubate Debate, to discuss the merits of his “DOGE Dividend” proposal. Here’s the idea—take 20% of all DOGE savings and pay them out directly to American taxpayers. After sharing his idea on X (Twitter), Elon Musk brought it to the attention of President Trump, who quickly endorsed it. I have my reservations—namely, that we can’t spare a single penny that could otherwise pay down the national debt. However, James believes that by getting Americans directly engaged in the DOGE project, we can bring them on board for a new era of fiscal responsibility.

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Follow James on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/j_fishback

Read more about the DOGE Dividend: https://x.com/j_fishback/status/1891933120313663493

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Outline:

[0:00] Who is James and what is the DOGE Dividend?

[7:53] Running the numbers on the dividend

[15:06] Is this good politics, but bad policy?

[22:50] Not all deficit spending is created equal

[28:13] Will this undermine Trump’s plans for tax cuts?

[38:13] Wouldn’t a national snitch line just cause chaos?

[43:54] Is it even possible to avoid a national debt crisis?

[53:24] How are ‘public servants’ this entitled?

[59:16] Cutting spending isn’t about cutting benefits

[1:11:17] Economic statistics are fundamentally broken

[1:18:15] Is the free trade model too simplistic?

[1:33:29] What could derail the Trump administration?

[1:36:51] End DEI hiring and bring back meritocracy

[1:44:28] James’s work with Incubate Debate

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