Democrat Ro Khanna’s 2028 pitch: tax the rich, regulate tech
Summary
Rep. Ro Khanna discusses his 2028 presidential ambitions, advocating for a "New New Deal" featuring billionaire taxes, an industrial investment bank, and AI regulation. He addresses Silicon Valley’s political shift, the Epstein files, and the need for economic patriotism to heal America’s divisions. Khanna argues that transformative economic policy is essential to preserving the union and building a cohesive multiracial democracy.
Topics discussed
Intro and sponsor messages
Ambitions for 2028 and background in swing states
Industrial policy and listening to local needs
America's Next New Deal and taxing billionaires
California wealth tax and capital flight concerns
Abdul El-Sayed's candidacy in Michigan
Endorsement of Graham Platner and lessons learned
Political labels, trans rights, and voter priorities
Silicon Valley billionaires and tech executive attitudes
Taxing AI and creating federal jobs programs
Elon Musk, unions, and the rise of MAGA
Data centers, local control, and job creation
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Banning congressional stock trading and blind trusts
Jeffrey Epstein files and intelligence connections
Economic transformation and multiracial democracy
Outro and final sponsor messages
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