@steven: The American Dream used to work for 9 in 10 Americans. Today, it is a coin toss. The gap between those two numbers says a lot about America right now. People are working hard but struggling to afford homes, healthcare and the basic security they were told hard work would provide. I wanted to understand how the country got here and what would actually need to change. Secretary Pete Buttigieg is a former US Secretary of Transportation, a Navy veteran who served in Afghanistan and a two-term mayor. He was also the first openly gay candidate to win a US presidential primary. What I found valuable about Pete is that he does not pretend one political party has all the answers. He spoke honestly about the failures that have built up under both parties and why simply returning America to the way it was before will not solve the problems that created this moment. We discussed things like: - Why he believes American democracy is on the brink. - Whether he is preparing to run for President in 2028. - Hard work is no longer enough for millions of people. - How AI could transform jobs, inequality and global security. - What serving in Afghanistan taught him about sending people into conflict. - The false anonymous allegation that led to his children being taken from him for 24 hours. One of the things that sets Pete apart is his willingness to speak to people who completely disagree with him. By the end, I told Pete that I applaud him for leading the way in having those conversations, because he is so articulate and smart. You do not have to agree with every answer Pete gives to get something from this discussion, but his experience means he understands how political decisions affect real lives and his willingness to engage with the other side is something politics needs more of. Watch our full conversation now on YouTube, Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Search "The Diary Of A CEO Pete Buttigieg". #americanpolitics #american #news #politicstiktok #thediaryofaceo

Marco M :

Oligarch Dictatorship thats where we are going. Ever seen Cyberpunk

annasxtjs1i :

This podcast had turned into a doom and gloom podcast. Don’t recommend watching this if you want to preserve your mental health.

at3614 :

I would worry if ol Pete was in charge. Dude is a nightmare.

Ashley 🪽 :

These comments are strange… I was not a fan before watching this, I think he made a lot of poignant remarks, used statistics, used his humanity, highlighted actual solutions and is a person who is extremely competent and has done essentially everything America has expected previous presidents to do (aside from current). He makes an excellent contender for the presidential race.

Irv✌️🙏❤️ :

No taxes for single making under 150k and no taxes for married couples making under 250k. No property taxes . That's a start

jackson :

Can someone explain the first part where he talks about the multi-billionaire paying less % in taxes compared to a teacher/firefighter. Is it because the tax bracket caps at 37% for around 600k and above? Does that mean if you make well above 600k you’re paying a less % on your total income?

Garrett :

Well, our richest people pay the highest taxes. Instead of worrying about taking more from people worry about spending less. We can’t spend less though because to get an elected you have to spend more. It’s a crazy incentive problem

Glenn Lee Alan Davis :

The last hope

SummerGirl0619💙 :

Jake102 :

The Simpsons literally know it years ago

lokis :

Brando gill from president

user5650712545384 :

Don’t forget about the tariff’s

Alberto Cruz :

What a statement so obvious that a billionaire will pay less as a percentage because their percentage would be hundreds of thousands of dollars in taxes as opposed to a higher percentage for someone that’s going to pay a couple hundred dollars if anything at all in Taxes. 🤣

The Millennial Brittney! :

I don’t care and he’s 💯 correct, we should be very scared I know I am

DrRosenRosen :

We’re still doing this?

Prince Adam 🦁 :

We all think there is no plan, but there is and all of them involved think they will prevail. That’s the scary part.

Miss Faithful ❤️ :

A brink of loosing humanity maybe 😕

𝐀𝐛𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐡 :

Firstt

Bethany Bown :

Does he take money from AIPAC?

Coco02🇩🇴 :

War

@aShToN. Fullmer :

Dems are ruining this country. Check out New York City!!

wastingtime :

why is anyone listening to the most incompetent public official in our lifetime.

James :

Pete takes money from AIPAC

James H. Hill :

I don't care what side you say you're on because the party system itself is what's destroying this country.

Dr. Mitchell Halbeisen :

😂😂😂