Episode #2470
Pierre Poilievre
Books mentioned
Capitalism and Freedom
Mentioned by Pierre Poilievre · at 00:08:13 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Man's Search for Meaning
Mentioned by Pierre Poilievre · at 00:15:40 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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The Wealth of Nations
Mentioned by Pierre Poilievre · at 01:00:24 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Pierre Poilievre, leader of the Conservative Party and Official Opposition in Canada, discusses his political philosophy, economic policies on bureaucracy and permits, and personal topics like diet and martial arts. The conversation also covers trade relations, the opioid crisis, and his views on freedom and meaning.
What they talked about
- Gift of a custom kettlebell from a Canadian gunsmith
- Poilievre's transition from wrestling to politics
- Meaning and purpose in life (Victor Frankl)
- Canada-U.S. relations and Trump's 51st state comments
- Canadian oil sands and environmental criticisms
- Inflation, monetary policy, and Swiss-style budgeting
- Opioid crisis and addiction treatment programs
- Evolution of MMA and current fighters (Topuria, GSP)
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