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In this episode of The Vivek Show, host Vivek Ramaswamy welcomes Governor Tom Wolf, former governor of Pennsylvania, to discuss pro-American values, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in business and politics, and the challenges of leadership. Governor Wolf reflects on his time in office, emphasizing the importance of integrity, honesty, and competence. They engage in a thought-provoking conversation on DEI policies, meritocracy, race consciousness, carbon emissions, and the need for open and respectful conversations in America. This episode explores the complexity of American values, and the importance of genuine dialogue and leadership in politics.--Donate here: https://t.co/PE1rfuVBmbFor more content follow me here:Twitter - @VivekGRamaswamyInstagram - @vivekgramaswamyFacebook - http://facebook.com/VivekGRamaswamyTruth Social - @VivekRamaswamyRumble - @VivekRamaswamy--Time-codes:00:00:00 - Introduction and pro-American values discussion00:02:22 - Governor Tom Wolf welcomed as a guest00:03:13 - Governor Wolf reflects on his time in office00:06:30 - Importance of integrity in business and politics00:08:52 - Governor Wolf's background in business00:09:25 - Motivations for running for governor00:11:12 - Diversity and inclusion practices in Wolf's company00:18:44 - Potential issues with DEI policies00:22:21 - The importance of honest DEI efforts00:28:04 - The idea of meritocracy in corporate settings00:31:49 - Progress made in diversity in the workplace00:34:11 - Limiting free expression in the workplace00:38:02 - Addressing inequalities and moving forward00:41:25 - The essence of the current DEI debate00:47:26 - Meritocracy and Harvard's perception00:48:40 - Race consciousness vs. colorblindness in hiring00:51:30 - NASDAQ's approach to diversity and inclusion00:53:14 - Not backsliding on DEI in the workforce00:57:22 - Showing progress and moving forward01:00:00 - The concept of externalities and carbon emissions01:03:16 - State governor taking on global issues01:06:20 - The importance of open and respectful conversation01:08:58 - Honesty, integrity, and competence in governance01:10:23 - Standing firm in beliefs rather than playing political games Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices