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Mar 2025
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526. Trump, Musk, Kennedy: the Dawn of T...

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson
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Jordan Peterson sits down with journalist, bestselling author, and founder of Public.News, Michael Shellenberger. They discuss the key moments that ushered in rapid transparency for the U.S., from the Twitter Files to Donald Trump taking the white house. They also explore how new generations can take political responsibility for the future of the West, the n ... Show More
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