Vivek Ramaswamy is a conservative politician, entrepreneur, and author of many books on politics, including his latest titled Truths: The Future of America First.
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Vivek's other books:
Woke, Inc.: amzn.to/4eqiDqs
Nation of Victims: amzn.to/3Tu4259
Capitalist Punishment: amzn.to/3XOwi5c

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OUTLINE:
0:00 - Introduction
2:02 - Conservatism
5:18 - Progressivism
10:52 - DEI
15:45 - Bureaucracy
22:36 - Government efficiency
37:46 - Education
52:11 - Military Industrial Complex
1:14:29 - Illegal immigration
1:36:03 - Donald Trump
1:57:29 - War in Ukraine
2:08:43 - China
2:19:53 - Will Vivek run in 2028?
2:31:32 - Approach to debates

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