November 7, 2024 • 3hr 4min
#2225 - Dave Smith
The Joe Rogan Experience
Key Takeaways
- Trump's victory in the 2024 election represents a major shift in how information and media influence politics, with podcasts and alternative media becoming more influential than traditional corporate media
- The corporate media's repeated attempts to demonize Trump and others through false narratives have backfired as they've lost credibility
- Trump has assembled an impressive team of advisors including RFK Jr., Tulsi Gabbard, JD Vance, and Vivek Ramaswamy who could help implement positive changes
- Key issues discussed include election integrity concerns, media manipulation, foreign policy regarding Ukraine and Israel, and the need for psychedelic therapy for veterans
- The conversation emphasized the importance of unity and finding common ground despite political differences
Introduction
Dave Smith, a libertarian political commentator and comedian, joins Joe Rogan to discuss Trump's 2024 election victory and its implications. The conversation covers media manipulation, foreign policy, cultural shifts, and potential positive changes that could come from Trump's second term with his new team of advisors.
Topics Discussed
Trump's Victory and Media Influence (0:00)
The discussion begins with analysis of Trump's decisive victory and how it represents a shift in media influence. Key points include:
- Alternative media platforms like podcasts have become more influential than traditional corporate media
- Trump's appearances on podcasts with figures like Theo Von, Andrew Schultz and Joe Rogan helped humanize him
- Corporate media's repeated false narratives and attempts to demonize Trump have backfired as they've lost credibility
Trump's New Team and Potential Changes (20:21)
The conversation explores the impressive team Trump has assembled and potential positive changes:
- Key advisors include:
- RFK Jr. - Expert on environmental and health issues
- Tulsi Gabbard - Former congresswoman with foreign policy expertise
- JD Vance - Senator with working class background
- Vivek Ramaswamy - Successful entrepreneur with fresh perspective
- Discussion of need to avoid war hawks like Mike Pompeo in key positions
- Potential for real reform on issues like foreign policy and veteran care
Election Integrity and Media Manipulation (52:15)
The hosts discuss concerns about election integrity and media manipulation:
- Analysis of voting patterns and statistical anomalies between elections
- Discussion of how corporate media gaslighted the public about various issues
- Examples of media figures like Joy Reid comparing Trump to dictators despite his peaceful first term
Foreign Policy Discussion (1:28:31)
Extended discussion of foreign policy issues including:
- Ukraine conflict:
- Evidence that peace deal was possible but blocked by US/UK
- NATO expansion as key factor in conflict
- Israel-Gaza situation:
- Concerns about civilian casualties
- Discussion of US funding and support
Veterans and Psychedelic Therapy (2:55:07)
Important discussion about helping veterans through psychedelic therapy:
- Benefits of psychedelic therapy for PTSD and trauma
- History of psychedelic prohibition under Nixon administration
- Need for reform to help veterans access treatment
Conclusion
The conversation ends on a hopeful note about potential positive changes under Trump's second term while emphasizing the importance of unity and finding common ground. Dave Smith's ability to analyze complex issues while maintaining humor and humanity is praised as an important voice in current political discourse.
