Andrew Schulz's Flagrant with Akaash Singh
Andrew Schulz's Flagrant with Akaash Singh
"The arc of all his whole career was towards justice and you know there's a little brown guy in jail who didn't get a proper trial for 60 years and I think my father would at least you know would not like that." — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (Discussing Sirhan Sirhan and his father's legacy.)
"And so, you know, the whole sort of bureaucracy that's under he doesn't know what's going on and then my father then called one of the Cuban bay of pig leaders a guy called Harry Ruiz who was very close to my family and I was in a hotel room in Washington DC with a famous writer who wrote the book on the bay of pigs and my father said damn did your guys do this so that was his first instinct" — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (Recounting his father's immediate reaction to his uncle's assassination.)
"The biggest thing that happened in terms of corporate influence was the Citizens United case and it's hard to fix that... [it] said donations are free speech... it's the court we got today." — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (Critiquing the influence of corporate money in politics.)
The podcast features an extensive discussion with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who shares personal anecdotes and critical perspectives on historical events and current political landscapes. He recounts his experiences living with Larry David, detailing David's unique household rules and the development of their friendship. The conversation delves into his family history, particularly concerning the assassinations of his uncle, John F. Kennedy, and his father, Robert F. Kennedy. RFK Jr. posits that government agencies were involved in both deaths, citing documentary evidence and confessions as support for his claims regarding his uncle's assassination and outlining a detailed, albeit circumstantial, account of his father's death, pointing to alleged plots and cover-ups.
Further into the discussion, RFK Jr. touches upon his personal health journey, specifically his vocal condition and the surgical interventions he underwent. He pivots to critiques of the financial and political systems, discussing the influence of corporations, the role of entities like the CIA in regime change operations, and the implications of decisions like Citizens United. He shares his perspective on the war in Ukraine, suggesting it's a result of NATO expansion and US provocations, and expresses concerns about the national debt and the financialization of the American economy. The latter part of the episode focuses on his presidential campaign, his views on democratic processes, and the challenges of running against established political structures, emphasizing the importance of debate and critical thinking. He also reflects on his family's legacy, their commitment to public service, and the personal impact of historical traumas.
The episode includes discussions on specific historical figures such as Allen Dulles, Robert Maxwell, and various mob figures, exploring their alleged roles in shaping historical events. RFK Jr. also shares his personal philosophy on dealing with adversaries and societal challenges, advocating for forgiveness and gratitude as essential tools for navigating difficulties and promoting a positive outlook.