Best Podcast Episodes About Ro Khanna
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Updated: Apr 02, 2026 – 26 episodes
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“… game over? You know, you got to hope that it's not game over because you do have some Democrats, certainly the younger Democrats, Richie Torres, Ro Khanna. They seem to want innovation. They understand that we can't chase it offshore, that we have to win the race.”
“… would change the administration's strategy, I think, in general. If Trump loses both House and Senate, what do you think the administration, which has been a very pro-administration, will do to try to recover anything in crypto, or do you think it's game over? You know, you got to hope that it's not game over because you do have some Democrats, certainly the younger Democrats, Richie Torres, Ro Khanna. They seem to want innovation. They understand that we can't chase it offshore, that we have to win the race.”
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The outcome of the midterms could determine the future of crypto regulation in the U.S., especially regarding the controversial Clarity Act. With a 52% chance of Democrats retaining the Senate, the stakes are high—another Gensler-like figure could push innovation offshore. Young Democrats are advocating for a balanced approach that fosters innovation rather than stifling it.
“… will take, I think, electing or choosing, nominating someone who understands that. There are plenty of Democratic politicians who do. I've talked to Ro Khanna pretty extensively about Bitcoin, and he gets it. He knows. I don't know if he's going to run for president. We're not that close. but someone who is identical to him or who listens to him and understands the difference between these things is really important So it hard to say whether the party will change their stance There are plenty in the party who have always been pro-Bitcoin and will continue to be. It's just is the talking points that …”
“… to show up to the Bitcoin Policy Institute events and listen and not think that they understand it. Far too many politicians and academics think that they understand Bitcoin enough to have a judgment about it when they don't. And people. And then it will take, I think, electing or choosing, nominating someone who understands that. There are plenty of Democratic politicians who do. I've talked to Ro Khanna pretty extensively about Bitcoin, and he gets it. He knows. I don't know if he's going to run for president. We're not that close. but someone who is identical to him or who listens to him and understands the difference between these things is really important So it hard to say whether the party will change their stance There are plenty in the party who have always been pro-Bitcoin and will continue to be. It's just is the talking points that everyone inherits from the leadership of the party going to keep reflecting this ancient and misguided take on Bitcoin? or are they willing to listen and learn? What's the inside scoop from BPI in terms of how these people are responding to it now? Has there been more interest from the Democrat side? There is certainly more interest. They are not …”
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There's a growing interest in Bitcoin among Democrats, but the party remains polarized. While some politicians, like Ro Khanna, understand its potential, many still cling to outdated views. The challenge lies in educating party leaders and distinguishing Bitcoin from crypto scams to shape future policy.
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In this intense segment from the podcast discussing the show 'The Red Weather', a chilling connection between Willow and Anna's relationships emerges. The narrative reveals a pattern of inappropriate relationships that could link back to a potential killer, suggesting that Willow may be repeating Anna's tragic fate by engaging in a secret affair with an older man, possibly a teacher. This revelation raises unsettling questions about trust and the cycle of trauma within families.
“… waste? Not their money. Not their TV set. Yeah. They don't give a fuck. That's why there's so much waste. And the crazy thing is, is like you have Ro Khanna and Bernie Sanders out on the road going, if only the rich would give 5% of their wealth, we could afford. It's like, are you fucking guys nuts? Yeah. All you do is waste money. Why would more money, that's just more waste. This thing of like, we could build this or lift out of poverty. I don't know. We're 50% out here in California. You lifting people out of poverty? There's no amount of money that can fix this. And by the way, his thing of …”
“… you, but I still don't want to pay twice as much for a TV set as I need to. I want to get you a good TV set, but it's my money. The worst you can do is not your money, not your TV set. That's what the government is. Yeah. And so you go, why all the waste? Not their money. Not their TV set. Yeah. They don't give a fuck. That's why there's so much waste. And the crazy thing is, is like you have Ro Khanna and Bernie Sanders out on the road going, if only the rich would give 5% of their wealth, we could afford. It's like, are you fucking guys nuts? Yeah. All you do is waste money. Why would more money, that's just more waste. This thing of like, we could build this or lift out of poverty. I don't know. We're 50% out here in California. You lifting people out of poverty? There's no amount of money that can fix this. And by the way, his thing of like, this billionaire's tax, we could give everybody a check for $3,000. Yeah, so they could fucking drink malt liquor in the fucking park all day. Yeah. You're not helping them, you idiot. This whole notion of like, I'll just give them some money. That every piece of shit celebrity and their fucking junkie son that overdosed, they just got free …”
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In this segment, the host hilariously critiques government spending by comparing it to buying a TV for yourself versus someone else. The punchline hits when he points out that giving money to the poor is like giving 'free money' to celebrities' junkie kids, leading to their overdoses, driving home the absurdity of government waste and misguided solutions.
“… for this. Not you, Tyler. Not you, Tyler. Keep working on our other launch. All right, we got to hit the size gong. Okay, what do we have to do? Ro Khanna. Ro Khanna. What did Ro Khanna do? He's put up $609 million of trading volume while in Congress. He's fighting back against the elites by trading against them. I was talking to Jordy about this this morning, and I was like, volume is hard because you can be a very high volume trader. But I was reflecting on, like, there are years when I just don't really trade that much. Or the only volume is the buy. The buy, and then you just hold or …”
“… Yeah, yeah, yeah. I'm not going to say it, but the domain's available. Okay, we're getting the domain. We're getting the domain. You're going to Shark Tank. You're going in the tank. I'm so excited for this. You're going in the tank, Ben. I'm so excited for this. Not you, Tyler. Not you, Tyler. Keep working on our other launch. All right, we got to hit the size gong. Okay, what do we have to do? Ro Khanna. Ro Khanna. What did Ro Khanna do? He's put up $609 million of trading volume while in Congress. He's fighting back against the elites by trading against them. I was talking to Jordy about this this morning, and I was like, volume is hard because you can be a very high volume trader. But I was reflecting on, like, there are years when I just don't really trade that much. Or the only volume is the buy. The buy, and then you just hold or something. But he's putting up big numbers. But maybe he's running like – maybe he has like 10K in like a high-frequency trading operation. Yeah, long-short strategy. It's just eking out milliseconds of a tick. Yeah, maybe he's running – maybe he's got a stack of 40 open-clothed instances. Yeah, maybe he's been poaching from Jane Street, and so he's …”
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Ro Khanna has executed an astonishing $609 million in trading volume while serving in Congress, challenging the elite financial players. His strategy involves high-frequency trading, averaging 11 trades a day for nine years, raising eyebrows about how he manages such volume. This raises questions about transparency and the ethics of trading while in office.
“… States broadly at the federal level. Bad news for everyone who migrated to Miami or Florida, because it is going to follow you wherever you go. Ro Khanna and Bernie Sanders are proposing a national wealth tax on billionaires going even further than California. They want 5% unrealized wealth tax to be annual. Every year. Every year. That would be serious capital erosion And I seen some people running the numbers on like oh if this tax had been in place since 1999 Jeff Bezos would still be worth billion and he could still afford his million mega yacht Just like not actually like processing all the …”
“… take a tour or something i want to get i want to get a wafer that didn't make it through uh quality control and get some of the chip CEOs to sign up. Moving on. The billionaire tax has gone national. Bernie Sanders is proposing bringing it to the United States broadly at the federal level. Bad news for everyone who migrated to Miami or Florida, because it is going to follow you wherever you go. Ro Khanna and Bernie Sanders are proposing a national wealth tax on billionaires going even further than California. They want 5% unrealized wealth tax to be annual. Every year. Every year. That would be serious capital erosion And I seen some people running the numbers on like oh if this tax had been in place since 1999 Jeff Bezos would still be worth billion and he could still afford his million mega yacht Just like not actually like processing all the negative externalities of something like this. So, yeah, I just I just I would be like a like a PE backed like shell pretty quickly because you lose control. Right. Yeah. that or Amazon never even gets the level of investment that it got because of capital flight. I would be so much more sympathetic to Ro Khanna and Bernie Sanders on this if they …”
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Bernie Sanders and Ro Khanna's national wealth tax proposal could lead to massive capital flight from the U.S. They suggest a 5% annual tax on unrealized wealth, which critics argue may decimate the billionaire base and harm the economy. The debate centers on whether such a tax can be effective or if it will just push the wealthy to hide their assets elsewhere.
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In a chilling recount of events from 2003, the podcast delves into the mysterious disappearance of Anna Traynor after a Halloween party in Sebastopol, California. Witnesses recount her last known moments, including a fight with her boyfriend and a ride from a group of girls who may not have had her best interests at heart. The segment explores the eerie circumstances surrounding her last sighting, leaving listeners questioning what really happened that night.
“Ro Khanna and Thomas Massey, but the point is, is it like, are you for this or against it? And if you're against it, why are you not all out saying that this is reckless, that this is a betrayal of what Donald Trump said when he ran for president, that we don't need more wars, that why are we spending money? The price tag of this is going to be in the tens of billions. That's money that could pay for the ACA subsidies. At least. Yeah, at least. There's …”
“Ro Khanna and Thomas Massey, but the point is, is it like, are you for this or against it? And if you're against it, why are you not all out saying that this is reckless, that this is a betrayal of what Donald Trump said when he ran for president, that we don't need more wars, that why are we spending money? The price tag of this is going to be in the tens of billions. That's money that could pay for the ACA subsidies. At least. Yeah, at least. There's your healthcare subsidies right now. Our healthcare subsidies are being spent on a war in Iran. Donald Trump is not looking after your interests. He's looking after some kind of grandiose ambitions in the Middle East. This is a very easy political case to make, Ezra. This is the easiest thing in the world that we should be nation building at home, …”
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War is often justified on humanitarian grounds, yet it leads to uncontrollable outcomes and massive costs that could be used for domestic needs. Politicians face a dilemma: oppose a brutal regime and risk appearing to support it, or support military action that may cause more harm than good. The reality is that war rarely achieves its intended goals and often exacerbates suffering, both abroad and at home.
“… from the Jewish Insider writer in the story who says Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the ADL, called out two Democratic lawmakers, Chris Van Hollen and Ro Khanna from the main stage of the organization's Never Is Now conference in Manhattan, accusing them of perpetuating anti-Semitism. Ryan, if you could tell us about, so Greenblatt, it's not a surprise in any way whatsoever that these criticisms are being leveled. It's apparently over disagreement over Ro saying that Israel pushed the United States into war, unclear into war in Iran that Israel pushed the U.S. into war with Iran. It's unclear whether …”
“We don't have him in studio today, but he's here in spirit. We're going to talk now about E1, put this up on the screen, headline from, well, this is actually the tweet from the Jewish Insider writer in the story who says Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the ADL, called out two Democratic lawmakers, Chris Van Hollen and Ro Khanna from the main stage of the organization's Never Is Now conference in Manhattan, accusing them of perpetuating anti-Semitism. Ryan, if you could tell us about, so Greenblatt, it's not a surprise in any way whatsoever that these criticisms are being leveled. It's apparently over disagreement over Ro saying that Israel pushed the United States into war, unclear into war in Iran that Israel pushed the U.S. into war with Iran. It's unclear whether Jonathan Greenblatt has made similar criticisms of Marco Rubio, or Speaker Mike Johnson, or perhaps Donald Trump himself. But we could put the next elements up on the screen here. This became an all-out Twitter war yesterday. Ro Khanna, a week ago, posted the assaults on Israeli-Americans in San Jose while speaking Hebrew is horrific. This kind of …”
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Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, accused Democratic lawmakers Ro Khanna and Chris Van Hollen of perpetuating anti-Semitism during a major conference. The controversy erupted after Khanna criticized Israel's influence on U.S. foreign policy, leading to a heated exchange on social media where Khanna labeled Greenblatt a 'Trump apologist.' This clash highlights the growing tensions within the Democratic Party regarding Israel and anti-Semitism.
“… it's time to put you on the ballot too, I noticed. Right. That's fair. So I work with people like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Primo Jayapal and Ro Khanna and a bunch of other people. And we are trying to move the Democratic Party to be a party that stands with working class Americans and has the courage to take on powerful special interests. Now there's another faction of the Democratic Party that doesn't like Trump for, I think, a lot of right reasons, I agree with him, but basically cuddles up to the moneyed interests. And that's the division that we have. Mamdani is part of the movement that …”
“… him? No. So the Democratic Party right now is kind of split. I am an independent, okay, to be honest with you. I'm the longest serving independent. I caucus with the Democrats, but I'm an independent. Proud of it. They get really independent too when it's time to put you on the ballot too, I noticed. Right. That's fair. So I work with people like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Primo Jayapal and Ro Khanna and a bunch of other people. And we are trying to move the Democratic Party to be a party that stands with working class Americans and has the courage to take on powerful special interests. Now there's another faction of the Democratic Party that doesn't like Trump for, I think, a lot of right reasons, I agree with him, but basically cuddles up to the moneyed interests. And that's the division that we have. Mamdani is part of the movement that I've helped try to build, Alexandria as well, and others, many, many others. So that's kind of the split that we're seeing within the Democratic Party. Got it.”
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In today's political climate, grassroots movements hold the key to overcoming authoritarian threats like Trumpism. Drawing parallels to historical battles against oppression, the speaker emphasizes the importance of unity and vision for a better future, advocating for healthcare and education as fundamental rights. By rallying together, citizens can reclaim democracy and create lasting change.
“And people like Ro Khanna and Stansbury and other people on that committee just keep on pushing hard You get results You get results and you get breakthroughs Let talk about that and more Let's take our first quick break of the show.”
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Ro Khanna and other committee members are aggressively driving for significant breakthroughs in political reform. Their relentless efforts are yielding tangible results, showcasing the impact of dedicated advocacy. This dynamic highlights the importance of persistence in achieving meaningful change in governance.
“Congressman Ro Khanna joins me here at the table when we come back. Tonight we are continuing to digest the news that Donald Trump's Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over claims they obstructed federal agents. Basically, they have opened an investigation because Trump doesn't like that they are criticizing him. That is what's happening, everyone, just as stated very clearly. …”
“Congressman Ro Khanna joins me here at the table when we come back. Tonight we are continuing to digest the news that Donald Trump's Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over claims they obstructed federal agents. Basically, they have opened an investigation because Trump doesn't like that they are criticizing him. That is what's happening, everyone, just as stated very clearly. Joining me now is Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna of California. He's a member of the House Oversight Committee. I was just saying to you during the break, and we'll get to a lot of this, that earlier in the day we were like, we're going to talk to you about all sorts of things. And now there's just all this news that dumped in this evening. Let me …”
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Donald Trump's Justice Department is investigating Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for allegedly obstructing federal agents, a move seen as targeting political opponents. Congressman Ro Khanna criticizes this tactic, likening it to actions taken by authoritarian regimes, and emphasizes the need for accountability in government. He warns that without accountability, true reconciliation is impossible.
“… what that means. Representative Thomas Massey of Kentucky on X, this is not America first. When Congress reconvenes, I will work with Representative Ro Khanna to force a congressional vote on war with Iran. You know, if they just if they had said we see an opportunity to vastly diminish the kinetic capability and restore it, which likely decreases chaos and terrorism and increases the likelihood of the Iranian people being able to choose its leaders or bring stability to the Middle East, they could have left it at that and created an off ramp. But my understanding is in the last four days, we've …”
“… heels And the response typically they say Republicans and fall in line They're just falling out of love right now. So some Republican responses, Senator Chuck Grassley on X, President Trump gave Iran plenty of negotiable opportunity. I don't know what that means. Representative Thomas Massey of Kentucky on X, this is not America first. When Congress reconvenes, I will work with Representative Ro Khanna to force a congressional vote on war with Iran. You know, if they just if they had said we see an opportunity to vastly diminish the kinetic capability and restore it, which likely decreases chaos and terrorism and increases the likelihood of the Iranian people being able to choose its leaders or bring stability to the Middle East, they could have left it at that and created an off ramp. But my understanding is in the last four days, we've seen, I'm willing to put boots on the ground. Well, of course, don't be stupid. It's not going to be boots on the ground. We want regime change. No, not necessarily regime change. And now it feels like they're on their heels saying with these four objectives they've outlined, which quite frankly, they could say they've already achieved and leave …”
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The U.S.-Israel relationship is at a crossroads, with growing discomfort among supporters as Israel's actions in the region raise questions about American foreign policy. Recent statements from key political figures suggest a shift in sentiment, indicating that both parties may be losing their grip on the narrative. This could lead to a significant change in how the U.S. engages with Israel and Iran moving forward.
“… I know. I wonder if that populist movement will go anywhere. Like it seems like the architecture of the Internet is so hostile. And speaking of Ro Khanna, big booster of mass surveillance laws and stuff. And like it seems like even something like Occupy Today would be so surveilled and crushed before it even got traction. And when we see, I mean, look at what ICE is doing out in the streets. It's like, I would disagree with you there. Cause like, I mean, I saw, you know, I was in Minneapolis and I saw how they're doing, how anti-ICE people are, are running things. And like, I actually think …”
“… that we're we're heading towards a mass sort of anti-elite populist movement that like will look like whatever, you know, whatever. I'm not really sure. But yeah, this is not going away in the way I think the Trump administration hoped it would. Yeah, I know. I wonder if that populist movement will go anywhere. Like it seems like the architecture of the Internet is so hostile. And speaking of Ro Khanna, big booster of mass surveillance laws and stuff. And like it seems like even something like Occupy Today would be so surveilled and crushed before it even got traction. And when we see, I mean, look at what ICE is doing out in the streets. It's like, I would disagree with you there. Cause like, I mean, I saw, you know, I was in Minneapolis and I saw how they're doing, how anti-ICE people are, are running things. And like, I actually think there's evidence all around us that offline social movements are gaining traction and the technology is speeding up to allow them to operate, whether it's through Signal or whatever else. And I think we are closer to a tipping point with this stuff than we think. I don't think it's going to be an inherently liberal populist uprising, but I think that …”
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A new wave of anti-elite sentiment could lead America towards a chaotic populist movement, reminiscent of Occupy Wall Street. As international scrutiny on elite figures like Jeffrey Epstein grows, Americans might question their own complacency, potentially igniting grassroots activism despite heavy surveillance. This evolving landscape suggests we may be closer to significant political change than we realize.
“… What we need now is a picture of him in his backyard recreating the Ben Affleck smoking meme. Why? Because there's this new national wealth tax that Ro Khanna and Bernie Sanders are pushing. So he's like, he just moved, he just got this new place across the country, probably overpaid to a degree. People are just going to be like, actually, I live in international waters full time. I don't live in America. I don't live in any country, actually. I live in space. I live on the International Space Station or something. Very, very tricky. $170 million sounds staggering. Buy a 5% tax on Mark Zuckerberg's …”
“… seamless real-time experiences and new value with Cisco. So, of course, Mark got this because of California's wealth tax, which if it goes through, he would still be subject to at least a one time payment, which would get litigated, of course. What we need now is a picture of him in his backyard recreating the Ben Affleck smoking meme. Why? Because there's this new national wealth tax that Ro Khanna and Bernie Sanders are pushing. So he's like, he just moved, he just got this new place across the country, probably overpaid to a degree. People are just going to be like, actually, I live in international waters full time. I don't live in America. I don't live in any country, actually. I live in space. I live on the International Space Station or something. Very, very tricky. $170 million sounds staggering. Buy a 5% tax on Mark Zuckerberg's wealth, over $11 billion. That should have been his shopping budget. Because in dude math, if you save money, you just have a free license to spend it. So you're like, by moving to Florida, I'm effectively saving myself $11 billion. I can spend that right Isn that how that works Exactly Met a chief executive Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla …”
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Warner Bros is poised for a major transformation under David Ellison, who aims to produce 30 films a year, marking a significant increase in output. This shift comes after nearly a century of ownership changes, suggesting a more stable future for the studio. With advancements in AI and innovative financial strategies, the company is set to redefine its place in Hollywood.
“… we're going to see continued pressure on this, irrespective of what's going on in Iran. I really do. That worries me a little bit because I look at Ro Khanna's bill that's coming through. That could take some heat off of it at a very critical timing because I think that vote's coming up just in a couple of weeks. Then you look at this right here, which is Iranian crypto outflow. I mean, this is Senator Warren's wet dream right here. She's going to love this. She's going to be pointing at this. I'm surprised we haven't seen a clip already that, you know, the bad guys are using crypto to get out of …”
“… prices move up this morning. As a result of that, I think there's a flight to safety here. So so we're seeing kind of Bitcoin and these other crypto assets kind of maybe form go back to kind of the digital gold narrative, perhaps. But I do think we're going to see continued pressure on this, irrespective of what's going on in Iran. I really do. That worries me a little bit because I look at Ro Khanna's bill that's coming through. That could take some heat off of it at a very critical timing because I think that vote's coming up just in a couple of weeks. Then you look at this right here, which is Iranian crypto outflow. I mean, this is Senator Warren's wet dream right here. She's going to love this. She's going to be pointing at this. I'm surprised we haven't seen a clip already that, you know, the bad guys are using crypto to get out of Iran, you know. So do you think this will cause any problems? Now that I do. I mean, there is a narrative from Democrats that crypto is a primary mechanism for illicit finance and used by our adversaries. It is not to the extent they say it is, but this will certainly fuel that sort of narrative. We saw this with Hamas. We've seen this time and time …”
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Community banks are losing ground to larger banks like JP Morgan Chase, but they have a unique grassroots network that could help them leverage opportunities in the crypto market. Local connections with senators and representatives give these banks a fighting chance to remain relevant, especially as discussions of a consortium stablecoin arise. This could level the playing field and allow them to attract a new customer base amidst fierce competition.
“… because Americans would not support that. And I got back up for that in a moment. Now, in the House, the leading radical is California Congressman Ro Khanna. Roll it. It is a profoundly moral vote. It is a vote to direct our resources towards healing our own people, towards health care that saves lives, jobs that restore dignity, housing that shelters families instead of raining destruction on other nations. It is a vote to renew an America that leads once more through diplomacy, statesmanship, and principle. an America that strives to end cycles of violence rather than ignite them. So this is a …”
“… in the Middle East. Yeah, just sit it out no matter what happens. And of course, he's making an invalid comparison. There is no scenario for which infantry, American military would be on the ground in Iran. That would destroy the Trump administration because Americans would not support that. And I got back up for that in a moment. Now, in the House, the leading radical is California Congressman Ro Khanna. Roll it. It is a profoundly moral vote. It is a vote to direct our resources towards healing our own people, towards health care that saves lives, jobs that restore dignity, housing that shelters families instead of raining destruction on other nations. It is a vote to renew an America that leads once more through diplomacy, statesmanship, and principle. an America that strives to end cycles of violence rather than ignite them. So this is a usual. I don't have any solution to Iran. I know they're going to let them do what they want. OK, but we got to do things at home like you can't do both. I think you can. I could. So that's just that's just called gibberish, political gibberish. All right, summing up, big risk for President Trump. Bigger risk for the opposition Democratic Party, …”
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The U.S. is at a crossroads regarding potential military action against Iran, with many Americans wary of repeating the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Congressman Ro Khanna argues for redirecting resources to domestic issues instead of pursuing conflict abroad. This debate highlights the risks for both President Trump and the Democratic Party as they navigate the complex geopolitical landscape.
“And I got back up for that in a moment. Now, in the House, the leading radical is California Congressman Ro Khanna. Roll it. It is a profoundly moral vote. It is a vote to direct our resources towards healing our own people, towards health care that saves lives, jobs that restore dignity, housing that shelters families instead of raining destruction on other nations. It is a vote to renew an America that leads once more through diplomacy, statesmanship and principle. An America that strives to end cycles of violence rather than ignite them. So this is a …”
“And I got back up for that in a moment. Now, in the House, the leading radical is California Congressman Ro Khanna. Roll it. It is a profoundly moral vote. It is a vote to direct our resources towards healing our own people, towards health care that saves lives, jobs that restore dignity, housing that shelters families instead of raining destruction on other nations. It is a vote to renew an America that leads once more through diplomacy, statesmanship and principle. An America that strives to end cycles of violence rather than ignite them. So this is a usual. I don't have any solution to Iran. I know they're going to let them do what they want. OK, but we got to do things at home like you can't do both. I think you can I could so that just called gibberish political gibberish All right Summing up big risk for President Trump bigger risk for the opposition Democratic Party which once again has …”
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The podcast highlights the moral argument against military action in Iran while acknowledging the historical dangers of not confronting tyrants, reflecting a tension between domestic priorities and foreign policy risks.
“… any of their claims. You know why people are so upset about these redactions in the Epstein files? And I'm upset too. I criticize Thomas Massey and Ro Khanna for the language of their bill that they crafted, the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which they crafted in concert with Bradley Edwards, this extortionist quote unquote victims lawyer who's made a killing on this issue over the past 10 years in conjunction with David Boies, another shyster. And Bradley Edwards, at his urging, Ro Khanna and Thomas Massey put in this giant carve out to so-called transparency and disclosure into their bill such …”
“… victimization and then call themselves a sex trafficking victim. And then they can secure a couple million dollars tax free from JP Morgan and the media will hail them as these brave survivors without doing a single thing to check the veracity of any of their claims. You know why people are so upset about these redactions in the Epstein files? And I'm upset too. I criticize Thomas Massey and Ro Khanna for the language of their bill that they crafted, the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which they crafted in concert with Bradley Edwards, this extortionist quote unquote victims lawyer who's made a killing on this issue over the past 10 years in conjunction with David Boies, another shyster. And Bradley Edwards, at his urging, Ro Khanna and Thomas Massey put in this giant carve out to so-called transparency and disclosure into their bill such that the DOJ was authorized to redact or withhold or conceal any information that could be the most tangentially tied to anything that's quote victim identifying. So they've been arguing frantically in federal court for the past few months that they're opposed to the disclosure of Epstein files because it's going to terrorize all these beleaguered …”
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The Epstein case is a complex web involving potential intelligence operations, financial crimes, and elite corruption, rather than just a straightforward criminal case.
“… Powers Resolution vote that happened in the House and the Iran war in general, and also we'll get his reaction on those jobs numbers, is Congressman Ro Khanna from California. Great to see you, Congressman. Always a pleasure Thanks for having me back Yeah So first of all just your reaction to you know you and Thomas Massey once again teamed up to push this War Powers Resolution vote which is not even a vote against the war It's just literally a vote to say, hey, Congress should have a say in this. To me, that doesn't seem like it should be controversial. Nevertheless, the vote failed both in the …”
“All right, guys, joining us this morning to talk about the War Powers Resolution vote that happened in the House and the Iran war in general, and also we'll get his reaction on those jobs numbers, is Congressman Ro Khanna from California. Great to see you, Congressman. Always a pleasure Thanks for having me back Yeah So first of all just your reaction to you know you and Thomas Massey once again teamed up to push this War Powers Resolution vote which is not even a vote against the war It's just literally a vote to say, hey, Congress should have a say in this. To me, that doesn't seem like it should be controversial. Nevertheless, the vote failed both in the Senate and yesterday in the House. So your reaction to that was very disappointing. disappointing because we've already lost six American service members because we're literally spending over a billion dollars a day. I mean, just to put this in perspective, 50 days in Iran could fund free public college education for every American in this country and …”
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Congressman Ro Khanna expressed deep disappointment over the failed War Powers Resolution vote, emphasizing that Congress should have a say in military actions. He highlighted the staggering cost of the Iran conflict, noting that the money spent could fund free public college education for every American, questioning the rationale behind American lives being risked for geopolitical maneuvers. Khanna calls for a unified Democratic stance against funding the Iran supplemental, urging accountability in military spending.
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Top Podcasts on Epstein Case Revelations
The Jeffrey Epstein scandal has resurfaced as new information reveals that prison guards lied about their actions on the night of his death. Additionally, files related to the case remain unreleased, prompting renewed interest and scrutiny. This development could have implications for ongoing investigations and public trust in the justice system.
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Best Podcasts on Iran War Opinions
Recent polling indicates that 56% of Americans disapprove of U.S. military action in Iran, with a notable divide along party lines; 93% of MAGA voters support the conflict. This polarization raises questions about how public sentiment may influence President Trump's foreign policy decisions and the upcoming midterm elections, as younger voters largely oppose intervention while Republican support remains robust.
