Robert F. Kennedy Jr: CIA, Power, Corruption, War, Freedom, and Meaning | Lex Fridman Podcast #388

A 2-3 hour podcast with a candidate tells us 10000 orders of magnitude more about who they are than all the presidential TV debates combined.

This type of long format interview should be mandatory for anyone seeking public office. It would open many eyes.

It’s almost absurd how little we knew about previous candidates. Most would be too fearful to even have a 30 minute conversation.

I Hope Kennedy camp reads this: Mr Kennedy do you remember working a case in West Virginia where you visited a small town gym ? It was my gym and we actually did some lifting together. I can't believe I am writing this, anyway, You gave me words of encouragement and now I am still living my American dream. I know you will be a great President based off of my experience when no one was looking. No BS

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I am honestly ashamed to say I used to think RFK Jr was a nutcase... Now I truly wonder if other major candidates could sustain a 2+ hour coherent interview conversation.

I like how he answers every question with a little story from either his past or history.

I am 76 years old. I am grateful for interviewers that provide sufficient time for Mr. Kennedy to provide a meaningful response. Mr Kennedy's responses are thoughtful and very informative. I am grateful and hopeful. Thank you

Wow. I found this interview fascinating. RFK Jr. is a brilliant man. His knowledge on virtually everything is astounding. He needs to be protected at all costs.

Lex, please interview RFK again soon... Before the election.