Who Actually Runs The US Government? - Tulsi Gabbard - #821
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Tulsi Gabbard is a politician, military veteran, and former U.S. Representative. Our elected officials are supposed to be in charge of the country we live in. But the more we learn about the inner workings of government, the less that seems to be true. So, who is really running the show, and what will the future of America look like for those who truly hold the power? Expect to learn what Joe Biden is actually like behind the scenes, why RFK Jr’s campaign didn't succeed, the reason that Elon Musk’s X platform was so important during Trump's assassination attempt, the truth behind Project 2025, Tulsi’s thoughts on Kamala Harris as a presidential candidate and much more… Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://chriswillx.com/deals Get a Free Sample Pack of all LMNT Flavours with your first box at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom (automatically applied at checkout) Get a 20% discount on Nomatic’s amazing luggage at https://nomatic.com/modernwisdom (use code MW20) Get a 60-day free trial at https://shipstation.com/modernwisdom (automatically applied at checkout) Get a 20% discount on your first order from Maui Nui Venison by going to https://mauinuivenison.com/modernwisdom (use code MODERNWISDOM) Timestamps: (00:00) Who Actually Runs the Government? (09:54) What Motivates Leaders to Go to War? (16:35) How Obvious Was Biden’s Declining Health? (24:37) Tulsi’s Unique Political Path (30:24) Why Tulsi is Popular With Conservatives (35:33) Why Didn’t RFK Jr Get More Momentum? (40:48) Does Tulsi Miss Being in Congress? (44:29) Trump’s Speech to Christians (52:03) Understanding the New TikTok Bill (01:03:20) The Effectiveness of X for Breaking News (01:08:35) Conspiracy Theories Around the Trump Shooting (01:15:10) The Left’s Relationship With God & Religion (01:24:56) Is Politics Salvageable? (01:32:08) Australia’s Voting Mandate (01:36:06) Irony of the Political Class (01:39:33) The Degradation of the Nuclear Family (01:44:47) The Truth About Project 2025 (01:48:45) Tulsi’s Thoughts About Kamala (01:54:20) What’s Next for Tulsi? (01:55:32) Where to Find Tulsi Extra Stuff: Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: https://chriswillx.com/books Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom Episodes You Might Enjoy: This Is How To Master Your Life - David Goggins - #577: lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs - Dr Jordan Peterson - #712: lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain - Dr Andrew Huberman - #700: lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman - Get In Touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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