#2370 - Dave Smith

In this episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, Joe Rogan and Dave Smith engage in a wide-ranging discussion on various geopolitical and domestic issues. They begin by critiquing the media's narratives and the concept of expertise, then transition to the influence of fear in tyrannical policies, drawing parallels between the post-9/11 era and the COVID-19 pandemic. The conversation then shifts to the complexities of US foreign policy, neoconservatism, and the military-industrial complex, particularly focusing on the Reagan administration's involvement in the crack epidemic and the Nixon administration's economic policies. They also discuss the role of intelligence agencies in hip-hop and various political events, including the Kennedy assassination and Watergate. The latter part of the discussion centers on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the war in Ukraine, and the influence of media and political narratives on public perception, with both expressing skepticism towards mainstream narratives and advocating for a more nuanced understanding of global events. They conclude by touching on the potential for positive change through youth awareness and the need for economic reform.