Behind the scenes of abolishing DEI with Vivek Ramaswamy [ARC 2025]

Entrepreneur and former U.S. presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy joined us at ARC 2025 for a deep discussion on DEI, capitalism, big government, and America’s growing debt crisis. He critiques corporate mission drift, calls for a revival of meritocracy, and outlines how to cut government spending while restoring national identity. Will his vision shape the future?

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Vivek Ramaswamy is a former Republican presidential candidate in the USA. He is an entrepreneur, political and cultural thought leader, author, and founder of Strive Asset Management.

Peter Costello AC was Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Australia for a record term and brought down 12 Federal Budgets. He established Australia’s Sovereign Fund, the Future Fund, which he went on to Chair for a decade. He has also been Chairman of the largest Australian media company.

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00:00 - Introduction & Guest Welcome
00:50 - DEI & Corporate Mission Drift
03:36 - Restoring Merit & Capitalism
05:36 - Big Government Overreach
06:51 - Federal Debt Crisis
09:28 - Economic & Moral Case Against Debt
11:39 - National Identity & Borders
13:30 - Closing Thoughts

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