This Past Weekend: Sen. John Kennedy on Iran, AI, and Louisiana grit

A sharp, fast-moving conversation where Senator John Kennedy mixes Louisiana storytelling with blunt takes on Washington, Iran, AI, and the future of America. In this condensed version of This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von #666, you’ll hear Theo Von and Kennedy talk about growing up around St. Tammany Parish, lessons on authenticity, Kennedy’s path through public service, and his frustrations with Congress, budget fights, and partisanship. The episode also dives into foreign policy, national security, misinformation, free enterprise, and the risks and promise of artificial intelligence and job automation. Originally much longer, this summary brings the key ideas down to minutes, highlighting Kennedy’s views on leadership, media literacy, and why he thinks resilience still matters. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.