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Vivek's other books:
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Nation of Victims: https://amzn.to/3Tu4259
Capitalist Punishment: https://amzn.to/3XOwi5c

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OUTLINE:
(00:00) - Introduction
(12:50) - Conservatism
(16:06) - Progressivism
(21:41) - DEI
(26:33) - Bureaucracy
(33:25) - Government efficiency
(48:34) - Education
(1:02:59) - Military Industrial Complex
(1:25:18) - Illegal immigration
(1:46:53) - Donald Trump
(2:08:18) - War in Ukraine
(2:19:31) - China
(2:30:42) - Will Vivek run in 2028?
(2:42:21) - Approach to debates

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Vivek Ramaswamy is a conservative politician, entrepreneur, and author of many books on politics, including his latest titled Truths: The Future of America First. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.

Vivek Ramaswamy is a conservative politician, entrepreneur, and author of many books on politics, including his latest titled Truths: The Future of America First. 
Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep445-sc 
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CONTACT LEX: 
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EPISODE LINKS: 
Truths (new book): https://amzn.to/3XPgZJF 
Vivek's X: https://x.com/VivekGRamaswamy 
Vivek's YouTube: https://youtube.com/@VivekGRamaswamy 
Vivek's Instagram: https://instagram.com/vivekgramaswamy 
Vivek's Facebook: https://facebook.com/VivekGRamaswamy 
Vivek's Rumble: https://rumble.com/VivekRamaswamy 
Vivek's LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4e5g0uv 
 
Vivek's other books: 
Woke, Inc.: https://amzn.to/4eqiDqs 
Nation of Victims: https://amzn.to/3Tu4259 
Capitalist Punishment: https://amzn.to/3XOwi5c 
 
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Ground News: Unbiased news source. 
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Eight Sleep: Temp-controlled smart mattress. 
Go to https://eightsleep.com/lex 
 
OUTLINE: 
(00:00) - Introduction 
(12:50) - Conservatism 
(16:06) - Progressivism 
(21:41) - DEI 
(26:33) - Bureaucracy 
(33:25) - Government efficiency 
(48:34) - Education 
(1:02:59) - Military Industrial Complex 
(1:25:18) - Illegal immigration 
(1:46:53) - Donald Trump 
(2:08:18) - War in Ukraine 
(2:19:31) - China 
(2:30:42) - Will Vivek run in 2028? 
(2:42:21) - Approach to debates 
 
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#445 – Vivek Ramaswamy: Trump, Conservatism, Nationalism, Immigration, and War