JP Sottile joined me in the first hour to discuss the current political climate and the soon approaching 2020 Presidential election. We talked about the possibility of Trump not running in 2020 and the potential Republicans that might take his place. JP floated the idea of both John Kasich and Nikki Haley running. Later we talked about the seemingly endless list of Democrats lining up to take the nomination. JP and I touch on Kamala Harris, Beto O’Rourke, Mitch Landrieu, John Hickenlooper, Julian Castro, Kirsten Gillibrand, and Joe Biden. We discussed the multitude of political problems with these potential candidates, and the shift within the Democratic party. JP also touched on the rise of figures like Ocasio Cortez who may represent the first real step towards true democratic-socialism. We also discussed what the true role of William Barr will be while acting Attorney General and the decline of the Trump wing of the GOP.
In the second hour Robbie Martin joined me to break down one 2020 presidential hopeful, Tulsi Gabbard. Robbie explained how Gabbard is wrongly being trotted out as the anti-war/ anti-interventionist candidate in 2020. Robbie talked about Gabbard’s support of torture and her neoconservative views on terrorism and the War on Terror. We touched on her anti-Muslim Hindu nationalist rhetoric and how that contributes to her hawkish views. Robbie and I also talked about the response from the left which has been to praise Gabbard as some sort of peace loving dove who will stop all the foreign wars. We also touched on the recent moves by the US to overthrow Maduro in Venezuela. Robbie and I talked about Venezuela being a true litmus test for anti-imperialists. We end by talking about Gabbard’s bizarre views on gay rights and what supposedly made her a defender of the LGBTQ community.
Show Notes:
Tulsi Gabbard Endorses Torture During 12/17/14 NDTV
Gabbard: Current policy not hard enough on Islamic extremism
Tulsi Gabbard Is a Rising Progressive Star, Despite Her Support for Hindu Nationalists
What Does Tulsi Gabbard Believe?
‘Homosexual extremists’ remarks come back to bite 2020 hopeful Tulsi Gabbard
Amid mounting coup threats in Venezuela, Maduro begs Trump for dialog
Mike Pence statement on Venezuela
The U.S. Has Venezuela in Its Crosshairs
Trump Recognizes Guaido as Venezuela Leader, Challenging Maduro
Porkins Policy Review 
Comments
Hey Pierce,
Your and Robbie’s critical take on Tulsi was good as far as it went, but how did neither of you think to mention that Tulsi is a proud member of the Council on Foreign Relations?? https://gabbard.house.gov/news/press-releases/photos-rep-tulsi-gabbard-hosts-council-foreign-relations-briefing-honolulu
Peace,
Ken
Pearse,
Sorry for misspelling your name…the spellchecker may have gotten the jump on me…
Peace,
Ken
Pearse,
Sorry for the misspelling of your name…the spellchecker strikes again!
Peace,
Ken