Vivek Levels With Mark Cuban on ESG, DEI, and Kamala | TRUTH Podcast #58

[@patrickreagan7784]

I can't understand how some people believe a candidate's character plays no part in their voting decision.If a person shows again and again he's not trustworthy,why would you support him and not someone else?

[@narda1072]

Exactly. Could never vote for trump

[@mikeygraves16]

It's literally cultist behavior. It's the same reason that tons of people throughout history have pledged their allegiance & lives to people like Manson, Jones, Koresh, etc. even when they've seen them lie & commit atrocities with their own eyes. It's far more easier for someone to make justifications for horrible behavior, than it is for them to ever admit they were conned.

[@diatribe114]

Because they don't even care about doing any basic education about any of those things, let alone having an actual moral issue. It's Trump, and nothing else matters. When you have Trump ok with Russians paying bounties for American soldiers and doing nothing, you have no morality left. You are a drone.

[@eddiehauser6661]

Ya, I've been saying this since 2016. It's always a bad idea to assign leadership to an extreme narcissist. That's just asking for trouble. We have decades worth of examples that show us the man can't be trusted, cares about nothing except his own interests, is a pathological liar, with no sense of morality. Aside from the practical problems that arise from this, I think one of the jobs of a President is to unite and inspire. I think it's important to have someone in that office that our children can look up to and aspire to be like. If I had younger children, I wouldn't even want them watching most of Trump's speeches!

[@10maxamillion]

I think many people like me recognize that and don't love him but know that the alternative is far far more dangerous

[@MAC-vi7fy]

Topic aside, HIGHLY appreciate two people having a CIVIL DISCUSSION like this and not calling each other names.

[@debbieholoquist2059]

We've just watched a master class in how to keep things civil while arguing your point.

[@janetprice85]

Vivek is the smarter by 100 IQ pts.

[@lesliejsmith9987]

This conversation was civil because of V's brilliant way he agrees with MC and makes him feel heard but yet, make him explain himself.

[@robsherwood5065]

Love Viveks pure logic and intelligence

[@danielsather3561]

Agree. Most comments are one sided and the reality is, we need more discussion like this.

[@dariankun10]

This is what we need more of. Educated people having conversations, regardless of whether or not they agree or not. Nowadays people are too scared to converse and feel disagreement is disrespect.

[@MrSinister718]

Cuban sounds like a typical lefty with TDS

[@shazaaaaam1987]

This is so true.. they disagree but do so with respect. No name calling like little kids like our "leaders" at the top do.

[@klyles70]

Exactly. This is why we need liberal and conservative viewpoints. Dig into the topics and work together for the best solution.

[@ryanbauer8317]

​@@klyles70partisanship is destroying our country.

[@JohnSmith-tk7nt]

@@ryanbauer8317 exactly. people dont understand that both points of view are important and need to be harmonized

[@greenbluemonkey]

Cuban ran circles around Vivek on defending Donald Trump's personal ethics. And wanting that in a leader. And he weaseled out at the end when the heat got too much. Ouch

[@cjp1599]

But some how the Kool aid drinkers are saying Mark lacks the ethics... wtf has happened to Americans?

[@kreauchee]

@@cjp1599 You KNOW what has happened.

[@Givemeabreak12]

How does anyone see Vivek justify Trumps actions and not be embarrassed by it? What a grifter.

[@theodenstore]

Vivek really should drop DT at this point, he actually has a chance at the presidency but being such an apologist for DT's behaviour makes him look like he has zero principles. I get that the Republican party has major cancel culture issues under Trump but he can rise above it by being himself.

[@bzzzz2191]

Stormy isn’t exactly the topic that trump wants his minions talking about

[@pm5418]

Mark, the question to ask is can you have a conversation like this with Kamala?

[@hanh3000]

LOL, good one.

[@CUzzell]

Kamala won't even engage anyone who will ask her tough questions.

[@bazookajoethompson3407]

HAHAHA!! She drank the Wine!!

[@hugool3222]

The only thing that worries me if they talk is if they start talking about the significance of the passage of time, right, the significance of the passage of time. So, when you think about it, there is great significance to the passage of time

[@bazookajoethompson3407]

@@hugool3222 HAHAHA

[@gregengland5178]

Cuban’s idea of DEI is not at all what is occurring. Maybe in his companies, but in several companies I’ve worked in it is being used as a straight up racist policy. It is destructive and demoralizing.

[@ronb4115]

Agree. And it’s equity not opportunity like supporters of DEI keep defining when they discuss the big E.

[@OttawaMikes]

Cuban sees DEI from the boardroom. That's not our view.

[@mcmoore02]

Exactly. Violations of the civil rights act masked as DEI. The current corporate and political leadership have no morals.

[@SuperProGro]

Cuban has too many people to please

[@mcmoore02]

@@WorldIn360channel Boards and CEOs set the policies. But you cannot execute DEI without favoring. All the major tech companies translated the policies to quotas for female leadership etc. to meet government targets which is blatant discrimination. And rank and file employees who bust their butts everyday see people getting favors based on appearances instead of merit. It has become destructive. It's immoral and unethical at its core. It's like socialism - great theory but in practice destructive.

[@jameskm03]

We need more discussions like this with two people who disagree and still respect each other. It healthy and responsible.

[@wondertrip]

Both Vivek and Cuban failed to accurately convey the history and actual application of AA, EEO, EEO-1 reporting and EEO-4 reporting; plus (as non-disabled individuals) they completely ignored the impact of ADA on AA/EEO. Vivek and Cuban entirely missed the point of the Johnny-come-lately skewed and failed application of DEI. I'm a subject matter expert in AA/EEO/ADA/DEI and it's particularly annoying to listen to two "elite," politically powerful and affluent men, one man of color and one White man, talk about a subject for which they hold absolutely no expertise.

[@alexandervladimirov3939]

This discussion happed to be civil due to Mark only, Vivek disturbed, jumped from a subject to subject as usual…

[@adamjohnson9285]

I don't think I've ever had a political disagreement that wasn't respectful, because I've always genuinely respect the person I was talking to, and I think most people feel the same. I think most of the time when you get some on the Left freaking out over someone defending Trump's actions or praising him, or someone on the Right freaking out over someone calling Trump out for lying or underperforming in office, most of that happens in the Media, because it gets views. Most people on the ground do respect each other, and the spazzy people are the outliers.

[@alexandervladimirov3939]

@@adamjohnson9285 Really? It was clearly demonstrated on the Jan 6th…

[@mdqsurf9304]

I don’t agree with many of Mark’s views on these topics, but it gives me hope when 2 people with different believes can sit down and have a civilized conversation, kudos to both.

[@CharlesFosterMalloy]

It was only civil because Vivek was tolerant of Cuban’s waterfall talking over him on every important point over which there was disagreement. That’s what bullies do. That’s what people with weak cases to plead, do.

[@BlossomsInTheNight]

​@@CharlesFosterMalloyand yet it was Vivek interrupting Cuban constantly. The man wouldn't let him finish any points.

[@2596mr]

@@CharlesFosterMalloy lol vivek is proven wrong. thats all there is. cry more.

[@ALCRAN2010]

​@@CharlesFosterMalloy, It's been proven that Vivek will lay down and roll over for a billionaire. Mark is just a veteran Billionaire. Vivek is humble bragging always. I don't think MC would have shark tank'd VS's drug.

[@wondertrip]

Both Vivek and Cuban failed to accurately convey the history and actual application of AA, EEO, EEO-1 reporting and EEO-4 reporting; plus (as non-disabled individuals) they completely ignored the impact of ADA on AA/EEO. Vivek and Cuban entirely missed the point of the Johnny-come-lately skewed and failed application of DEI. I'm a subject matter expert in AA/EEO/ADA/DEI and it's particularly annoying to listen to two "elite," politically powerful and affluent men, one man of color and one White man, talk about a subject for which they hold absolutely no expertise.

[@dlehmann8353]

Mark is hilarious "LET ME FINISH _ LET ME FINISH _ LET ME FINISH" while he interrupts Viveks train of thought and communication CONSTANTLY

[@paulklopper5841]

nah thats not true in that case - i like both men but vivek was faster in responding and framing the arguments then mark in this case. i would love to have a longer format in which both would have been allowed to finish their thoughts - but anyway i found vivek was a bit more interrupting then mark here

[@Machoman50ta]

@@paulklopper5841if you actually watched the interview and not just the beginning you would see they actually ended up interrupting each other so much they went off topic randomly 😂😂😂😂

[@1mctcn]

We need Patrick Bet-David to debate Mark on DEI and ESG topic. #PatrickBetDavid

[@ScottAcy]

@@paulklopper5841 Go back and count.

[@winstonq82]

Mark is a veteran. He schooled Vivek in this interview.

[@AnnaMishel]

Vivek is such a CLEAR thinker!

[@playinem121]

YES! I really want Vivek to be a future US President hopefully in 2029.

[@Melikebutter]

​@@playinem121Vivek is a failed politician

[@GeneJohnson-vy2ci]

@@playinem121 Election is in 2028. Person who wins election becomes President on Jan 2029.

[@bengerendash]

Mark is not...he's been brainwashed by his peer group.

[@joelgarcia6534]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@OnlyMeee-ie3dw]

I love how Cuban redefines "DEI" his way to cover up the true nature of it. It has nothing to do with the real world. Picking a a black woman in the name of DEI and not because she's sharp and knows what she's doing is a insult to her and her family. Picking the right person for the job is a honest business decision. Business isn't a social service, it's about making money. Who cares about the color of the skin. He can lie to himself all he wants.

[@Manaswi_84]

He is simply saying let the companies who support DEI fail to prove the point that DEI is bad. While in the same breath, he says even if there is 1% evidence that climate change is real, we have to be prepared for it. Why don't he use the same logic for DEI? Even if there is 1% evidence that DEI can cause life and death situations in many jobs, why should we even try DEI?

[@Manaswi_84]

Mark is saying let the companies who support DEI fail to prove the point that DEI is bad. While in the same breath, he says even if there is 1% evidence that climate change is real, we have to be prepared for it. Why don't he use the same logic for DEI? Even if there is 1% evidence that DEI can cause life and death situations in many jobs, why should we even try DEI?

[@OnlyMeee-ie3dw]

@@Manaswi_84 Yeah. Cuban is shrewd, probably in a bad way. Is he trying to encourage companies to fail to lessen the competition? He reminds me of a far leftest coworker who shuts down the conversation with overspeak when Vevik is making sense. Cuban wouldn't let Vevik get to the point. I hope this conversation popped Vevik's view of Cuban. Humans might have a little to do with Climate change but probably to do with other things humans can't fix. The earth will correct itself. I hope mother nature does that without wiping everyone out before it's over. LOL

[@TheCrayonMan529]

@@OnlyMeee-ie3dw Humans do have a little to do with climate change. What the government agencies do is then make it a bigger deal than it actually is. If it isn't a big deal, they will get less funding, and they may be out of a job.

[@4evahodlingdoge226]

Kamala Harris is more qualified than Trump, Trump is a trust fund baby with a shitty past and if he was black he wouldn't even be considered for President.

[@stuart249]

Cuban schooled Vivek on Trump. Cuban made some very good points and Vivek had no answers.

[@shbk7338]

Apparently he’s not perfect😂

[@HB-wd8gp]

Yeah but Vivek drank too much Trump cool aid to know it. He pretends not to see Trump's corruption, law breaking, narcissism, immorality, etc. for political reasons. He is going to keep pretending he doesn't and didn't see until judgement day. Meanwhile, we can pretend Vivek is as dumb and clueless as he pretends to be on Trump.

[@SeanPGribbons]

Vivek was being kind and not going to complete shut Cuban down that would be pretty rude. Vivek is a class act

[@1161ize]

@@SeanPGribbons Vivek is a scumbag.

[@SKing-tz3im]

if that is what going to make you sleep good at night. Smh

[@sethmacdougall2565]

hey vivek, massive respect man. you held your ground and you did it with grace and confidence. the way you handle disagreements truly brings more and more people together. most humans have so much in common but the media inflates the things we don’t agree about to make the situation worse. “a house divided cannot stand” however you bring unity to opposition in a way i haven’t witnessed in my lifetime as a young man. Truly, from the bottom of my heart, thank you sir.

[@normanklature6014]

AMEN

[@user-dl3ll5cx1l]

I completely agreed. I've learned to rethink through my words a bit more in life per Vivek's example.

[@kopph8tr693]

Agreed….

[@kopph8tr693]

Under Obama nobody knows anyone who got deported.. he simply turned em’ around at the border and called it a deportation after briefly letting them in. Trump did similar but tried to secure illegal crossing & “close” the border..

[@livelylocalmarkets3188]

Not really, he talked over Mark Cuban over and over again, cutting him off several times to make his point while Mark was beautifully explaining his

[@broccolifan6971]

Vivek got everything nailed about DEI. Business owners and leaders can't let DEI on top of qualifications when looking for talents to accomplish missions. Vivek's DEI definition: Determination. Excellence. Integrity Mark's DEI definition: Didn't Earn It

[@michaelscott940]

I think you have these mixed up

[@Anotherdudeeeee]

This guy doesn’t understand the discriminatory practices in hiring.

[@bennypit4411]

It's always funny when the .1% attempt to appease the mob with this DEI nonsense, in order to avoid the mob coming for them.....These people never learn, it's only a matter of time til the mob does come.....Eat the rich isn't just a saying, it's their philosophy, they will use the rich to advance their cause but that usefulness will come to an end at some point.

[@ravenstone366]

DEI= DESTROYING EVERYTHING INSIGHT

[@grodt25]

let me guess, your white, haha tell me your racist without telling me your racist. The whole point of DEI is because of the long history of discrimination in hiring against minorities.

[@hanh3000]

Cuban is pretty smart. But as the conversation goes, you start to see their mental capacity diverges. I honestly thought mark made compelling arguments but I just feel it kind of fall apart if we analyze it deeper. For example, DEI hires - he mentioned maybe there’s a woman from no name college that doesn’t test well but great at other things. But isn’t that just about finding the best people regardless of what they are? Why is DEI necessary then? Another thing I don’t understand is people such as Mark who likes to focus on discrimination acts as if Vivek or anyone who questions the potency of racism is saying “there’s no racism or discrimination”. Vivek literally said there’s discrimination in all directions and right after that Mark tries to claim Vivek said there’s no discrimination. WTF? Anyway, Vivek seems to out shines every one he speaks to.

[@BasedGod2K]

Cubans only strengths are money and business

[@texasoutlook60]

Well said and totally agree!

[@donjohnson1290]

Beautifully Said Han! Lol. I watched this w/ a lot of focus to Truly Learn about the derangement these ppl suffer from. Still clueless but I learned how awesome Vivek is at conversation! 👍❤️🙏

[@Politics-em1uv]

Agree. And as one of my favorite talk show hosts (Michael Savage) said, liberalism is a mental disorder. Mark is extremely smart, but Vivek is an INTELLECTUAL.

[@hollywoodlibertarian4227]

Vivek has the truth on his side. Mark is disingenuous and when you don’t really believe in what you arguing it’s gotta be tough

[@SiriDur89]

Thank you Mister Cuban for calling out Trump on wanting to terminate the constitution!!!

[@manhours1]

Personal attack. Hes scared

[@jayrios2223]

@@manhours1trump always gives out personal attacks himself wtf lol

[@Darkpara1]

Why would he be scared? He's a billionaire. He can live wherever he wants if he wants out of the US ​@@manhours1

[@elizabethsealander247]

Cuban has lots of money but no contact of what real poverty is like..

[@lauriewalsh420]

​@elizabethsealander247 and Trump does 😂😂😂

[@doyouseewhatisee3183]

"Never do a wrong thing to make a friend or to keep one." -- General Robert E. Lee

[@ellieveganphilly-7335]

❤

[@jimluebke3869]

This could be the voice of experience talking, here.

[@jsmashrumble419]

quoting a confederate is crazy, my turn "mein Land ist klein" -- any german during WW2

[@onetruebrick]

Mark simply would not let Vivek get a full thought in before interrupting. Really disrespectful. I'm impressed by how polite Vivek was and how concisely he conveyed his thoughts.

[@rmssdj]

agreed

[@lucaswilliams1160]

Cmon, no they both did this the whole time and it was only ever to keep the conversation on track

[@Ch4wsVirtu3]

@@lucaswilliams1160 not even close bro. Mark was cutting Vivek off the whole time and he was talking way longer than Vivek. The difference was, towards the end Vivek kept talking as mark tried talking over him. He also started to interrupt mark when mark was trying to interrupt him because they were running out of time because was mark was talking so long

[@Ch4wsVirtu3]

@@onetruebrick I know right. It was hard to watch

[@lucaswilliams1160]

@@Ch4wsVirtu3 that’s true he definitely did, but I think Vivek was missing some of his points / steering the wrong way sometimes. Idk! Huge fan of both regardless

[@johnsambo9379]

Mark is the same guy that refused to play the national anthem at Dallas Mavericks games.

[@ellieveganphilly-7335]

He did? I had no idea. What a pick me!

[@epicveiwer8526]

Texas is an interesting place to try and pull that

[@cody0126a]

@@epicveiwer8526I’ve lived in Dallas is far more progressive than most believe.

[@dianamcmahon6823]

Yes he did. The fans did not let him get away with it.

[@nicholasking1018]

Makes sense even in red states the big cities are more liberal.

[@Mike-ce1my]

My favorite part is how Vivek would ask a question, completely evade the answer mark was giving, and then proceed to talk over him and change the subject. What a coward.

[@prettyflower01]

Yep. I just posted that. He was fine LISTENING until they moved toward politics and Trump. As if he didn't want an alternate voice heard for his followers and DJT.

[@thrillhouse4784]

@@Mike-ce1my hahaha selective hearing? Mark is just a schill for the establishment and has the self restraint in a grown man conversation of a Labrador retriever. "let me finish let me finish", after everytime vivek tries to speak. Mark just argued to argue. Vivek was way more poised and articulate than Mark who thinks he's knows everything no matter what room he's in. He's a very lucky dude that got a payout of the century from yahoo for his streaming service that yahoo didn't even use. And his net worth has sat relatively adjacent to the mavericks net worth ever sense. I never once saw any form of dei on the shark tank when he chose to make investments. The only sweetheart deals given were to people whom he thought his own kids would bond with. That's why they call business the shark tank, not the dei tank.

[@Mike-ce1my]

@@thrillhouse4784 i ain't reading all that. i'm happy for u tho. or sorry that happened.

[@thrillhouse4784]

@@Mike-ce1my don't know what that means but take care

[@Stinkfist69]

Vivek is just a dumb persons idea of an intelligent person. Fuvek Vivek. Mark is a man who’s not afraid to admit he’s wrong. Vivek is the guy who’ll never admit they’re wrong. Vivek is transparently a grifter.

[@jbp4532]

I love how Mark described meritocracy at least 4x while trying to convince you about DEI. What a clown. He doesn't believe what he is pushing, he serves an agenda.

[@SetitesTechAdventures]

I don't think that's quite accurate. He is describing meritocracy but He described some great reasons to have alternative pipelines to find good talent that the traditional meritocracy of higher education excludes. I've gone through traditional higher Ed and also non-traditional coding free boot camps like the program he mentioned. The quality of those in my field from both pipelines is identical. I learned some general coding skills and ended up as a data analytics consultant. DEI is bad because of its motives. But there are programs that accomplish the supposed end result of DEI without that being their goal which I think is his mistake. He doesn't understand that a program that focuses on finding qualified coders who don't have a degree will result in more women and minorities in tech without race being the goal. It just happens that if you try to find people with the ability without educations you will end up with a more representative sample of people. The real key is just to look at results as Vivek says, and then to iterate as Cuban says. The government doesn't do either of those things. I think the market is doing okay since ESG is being abandoned.

[@derrickcrumpton3165]

Because DEI doesn't discount meritocracy idiot. That's only yall saying that. Biggest misconception is that people receiving these positions aren't qualified that's not true.

[@kisamano3684]

​@@SetitesTechAdventures Amazing synthesis of the ideas. I think this is probably why Elon Musk believes college degrees are bullshit while being an outspoken conservative. Basically don't enforce an artificial system like DEI when the bias in opportunity is itself due to the existing system of creating talent. And I very much agree with the diversity related to the mission, just like how Vivek is seeking to diversify his views by debating with Mark.

[@plastifiedmetal5682]

​@@SetitesTechAdventuresas if companies didnt already know about these pools of talent. Come on you dont believe that.

[@bennypit4411]

Of course he doesn't, typical ultra wealthy trying to appease the eat the rich mob.

[@nenax24x]

Wow, Mark has absolutely no self-control to have a productive conversation. He reminds me of Cenk!

[@WhiteManXRP]

so bad, always trying to up one on you

[@GeneJohnson-vy2ci]

@@WhiteManXRP Liberals are evil. We like to pretend they aren't but we must admit they are.

[@annepham1205]

Hate that guy Cerk

[@GeneJohnson-vy2ci]

@@annepham1205 Me too. What an evil man.

[@kayhawkins5925]

He's so totally indoctrinated like Cenk ....the mind control over these people is unreal. As a former Democrat I got out of the cult of hate. Getting rid of that hate, anger and fear is such a relief...The Great Awakening

[@SoundJunky]

Contrary to most of these comments, I think this was a great conversation. I definitely agree with Vivek, but Cuban was definitely not disrespectful like everyone is claiming. Honestly this is what confident, healthy disagreement looks like. Sure there were passionate outbursts, but they treated each other with respect and expressed disagreements without character attacks, straw manning the other position, or pretentious smugness. I’ll take this over 99% of the “debates” that are aired today. Thanks Mark Cuban for taking the time to have a discussion with Americas future president! Vivek 2028 🇺🇸

[@Ixciimero]

That's my POTUS 2028

[@mistyaprilartist]

Mark has a God complex I did find him a little condescending and somewhat disrespectful. He interrupted, and he is dismissive.

[@user-nh9iv5uk9p]

Lol, you're right. Didn't interrupt vivek a single time. Didn't raise his voice a single time. Definitely clearly answered half the questions Vivek asked, right? The only reason this debate was 'respectful' was 110% because Vivek is classy af. Mark is a POS.

[@ScottH.]

​@@user-nh9iv5uk9poh stop with your fake account. This was a very good and respectful conversation.

[@ScottH.]

I couldn't agree with you more. Did people even watch it?? The comments out here show exactly what's wrong with this country and shows why we're so divided. People are so negative.

[@Donnapetunia]

Vivek continues to impress me as Mark Cuban always had. Two great minds having healthy debate about solid issues. Vivek has proven to be not only super intelligent but authentic and a master at articulating his views impactfully, without offending opposing views. I hope he continues to be a prominent figure in the political arena for years to come.

[@chiquitafeldberg8259]

I love Vivek. Mark would happily live in a tyranny so long as he was one of the survivors and lived in comfort. Survival of the fittest. Meanwhile the rest of us have been sacrificed to the climate overlords.in the depopulation plan. This is why Vivek should be in politics because he has genuine compassion for humanity. Mark has compassion also he just dosnt understand the full effects of some of his ideas.

[@MUST-TRT]

Amazingly well said friend. ----- Disclaimer: I don't know Mark's life story of success from it's inception. Meaning, I don't know whether he came from nothing or if he had a helping hand. ----- The above being said - even if he did come from humble beginnings, he's been so very far from that life for so very long that he can't possibly have the perspective of the common working man. I don't think he's a bad dude. And I do think he's brilliant in many ways. But he's so what out of touch. Then again - anyone at his level for that long is likely to be far more woke and unreasonable. Mark still seems to have boundaries. For example - I find it hard to believe that he'd be cool with supporting dudes in women's sports.

[@kassygendron3022]

Yep

[@protectmesquire]

Vivek is 100% right about getting rid of the the discriminatory government meddling. At this point it IS causing more division.

[@judyarvy3702]

MEDDLING ONLY always happens when corporations, schools, etc. are not competitive and GET HELP FROM GOVERNMENTS (OUR TAX MONEY.)

[@lmax0001]

How? The problem with some people they think the job was theirs. But it wasn’t

[@Mr50403]

Affirmative Action lasted less than slavery, Jim Crow and Seperate but Equal. I hear you making excuses.

[@prettyflower01]

PROTECT - You only think that way because you were told so! 💯

[@alancheah1195]

@@protectmesquire Does that include government meddling in banning books, reproductive rights, bailing out banks which created the financial crisis?

[@jayprimo]

Wow. One of the best conversations i've listened to in awhile. Almost ZERO agreement, yet ZERO disrespect, negativity, or slander. If you walked away from this video with negative feelings, YOU are part of the problem.

[@mknop3]

??? Civility is key. Mark C. failed.

[@jayprimo]

@@mknop3 When was he "un-civil"? I found the banter extremely friendly and jestful, honestly

[@bibby3027]

@@mknop3he was civil

[@ilovethewiggle-crypto8033]

Mark talked over Vyvek alot. Ugh

[@jayprimo]

@@ilovethewiggle-crypto8033 Fair enough, but Vivek is a big boy and has no prob handling bad faith conversations. I honestly just felt Mark was really excited to have a conversation longer than a couple hundred characters, I don't think he was doing it to be rude or disrespectful. Maybe Vivek got that vibe too, they seem pretty friendly to one another.

[@SonTimba]

Vivek, please do a segment like this with Pete Buttiguieg. You are each on the opposite sides of the poles and can both respectfully debate on all things politics. Set it up where each ‘round’ of 20 minutes or so deals with a specific issue: economy, foreign policy, education, etc… that would be extremely beneficial for our country. Thanks!!

[@alancheah1195]

@@SonTimba Yes, I’d like to see that but if you think Cuban schooled Vivek, Buttegieg would skewer Vivek.

[@user-sk6so5md2x]

Couldn’t help but notice Mark Cuban is drinking from a plastic bottle ( petroleum based, non biodegradable) and Vivek is drinking from a recyclable metal bottle. Additionally, Vivek courteously allows Mark to speak and waits for an opening to respond. Mark on the other constantly interrupts without hearing out Vivek. These two things alone without picking more apart. Confirms Mark is interested in Mark and considers himself the all knowing. His action contradicts his words. Not saying he’s stupid by any means. But, messing with Vivek doesn’t look good on him

[@catholiclife9304]

No it doesn't. Vivek is a gentleman. Cuban I don't know.

[@juliemaiers2553]

loved "Mark Cuban is drinking from a plastic bottle ( petroleum based, non biodegradable) and Vivek is drinking from a recyclable metal bottle."

[@chedburton3953]

Mark is the person being interviewed. He was supposed to talk. Have y’all not watched interviews before?

[@wexpmedia5889]

Ahhh yes got any more irrelevant details?

[@maykala2963]

Mark Cuban supported Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden and now Kamala Harris. But he calls himself an independent, and that's a load of crap!

[@SantiagosReality]

Vivek, you are the most patient articulate man I’ve ever witnessed. Thank you for sticking with people even though they can be very abrasive and overbearing. Appreciate the work you’re doing!

[@truthwarrior122]

Vivek said he really likes and respects Mark Cuban. HAHAHAHAHA what a clown Vivek is.

[@kathimonter6855]

Did you people miss the debates he was in??!! Ramasawmy is waaay too emontional! He's ill-tempered, he belittles people, i.e. name calling, etc. That is why he got the lowest score of all the candiates in the debate. Wake up!

[@truthwarrior122]

@@kathimonter6855 You LIAR. Vivek is a clown because he treats the demons too kindly. You have to be FIRM with evil, barking at the beast to BACK OFF!! Weakness is open season for Satan.

[@rapid5208]

@@kathimonter6855, no! He was calling out the shady ones like Nikki and Chris Christie!

[@winecellar1012]

AGREED!

[@craigblackman4558]

The more I watch this, the more I enjoy the freely given back and forth without malice.

[@Shaw_Cardboard_Treasures]

I enjoyed it, too. But every time Vivek saw he was losing the argument/debate, he tried to change the subject. Lol

[@StankHunt42]

Its not back and forth Mark keeps talking over him

[@shanedurban]

@@Shaw_Cardboard_Treasures Spot on. Wants Trumps support but knows that in these kinds of situations there is no credible way of defending trump. But this basically true for most educated maga con men

[@tsemlesentimental6051]

@@StankHunt42 No he didn't. Vivek wouldn't let him finish when he was making solid arguments

[@Shaw_Cardboard_Treasures]

@tsemlesentimental6051 exactly. Mark was more than gracious to let Vivek finish his points. Every time Vivek saw that he was getting his ass handed to him, he interrupted or changed the subject. That dude better watch the podcast again. This must be his version of the woman who caught her husband in bed with another woman and asked her, who you are going to believe, me, or your lying eyes?" 😆😆 😂 🤣

[@SuperJulez1982]

Mark Cuban- “ I’m more compassionate than most”. The humbleness is unreal.

[@kassygendron3022]

Dude right?!?!?!

[@davidcarrico4106]

Mark, you gotta let him talk man

[@user-mp9pi3kf6g]

It’s a tell sign! He knows he’s not in the right!

[@invest2115]

Typical left

[@travisjazzbo3490]

It really is exhausting and so rude to watch and listen to this conversation. You have one guy trying to make a cogent argument and the other guy constantly emotionally interrupting and for what? He rarely has any intelligence in his argument. It sounds virtually entirely emotional and lacking in logic and common sense

[@philipdamask2279]

@@travisjazzbo3490 Mark is operating at an emotional level and has a fundamental belief that more government involvement in our lives can make things "better".

[@anthonyhewat9254]

⁠so Vivek is talking all the time and Cuban cannot get a word in, right? On Vivek’s show should he not be letting Cuban talk?

[@brockduarte9866]

Regardless of my personal political opinions, I love the fact that these two people were able to discuss charged issues for over an hour. This is what we need more of.

[@TravelCostaRicaNOW]

So cute that Mark thinks he's always the smartest guy in the room...... Mark, meet Vivek.

[@justinhess6127]

So true😂

[@Tackleqb]

Very true. Mark is smart but he just cannot measure up to Vivek. It was painfully obvious in this.

[@adamblake2466]

Mark is a reasonably smart guy who got incredibly lucky in life. He seems to attribute his success more to his intelligence than to his luck, even though it’s actually the other way around.

[@mathurex211]

Mark is smart. It's just too easy to sound incompetent when you're so blatently lying on behalf of incentives.

[@GoCubs2016]

Mark won this one hands down.

[@baihu4u]

Vivek probably the ONLY person to play basketball and NEVER commit a 'travelling' violation... His 'pivot' foot is strong.. Seems to be the only real go-to move in his game actually!

[@marcuswhitney426]

Vivek is awesome! I wish he were going to be president

[@svin3819]

I want to see him Sec. of State.

[@spencerfly1007]

it's simple, let him run 2028 and maga will back him

[@BeachBumZero]

It's amazing a man like him even wants to be president and the citizens of our country are not smart enough to take him up on it.... yet.

[@MrVanhovey]

Only the bate and switch thing got him rich.

[@shazaaaaam1987]

Unfortunately some of the big talking heads on the right won't even give him a chance in your party solely because of his race.. Ann Coulter.. I belive alot of folks feel just like her sadly

[@ChipNov1998]

Mark's DEI definition is not what is put forth as DEI in general. I think if this was how DEI was put into action there would be very little push back. I think Mr. Cuban is an exception rather than the rule. This conversation is EXACTLY what this country needs...honest debate where folks can disagree without demonizing each other

[@memecakes4436]

I know he is just describing normal hiring practices 😂😂 he is gaslighting tho DEI is Kamala Harris

[@thomasaquinas399]

Agreed. Mark Cuban's definition implied that there is all this talent amongst minorities that is actively being ignored by companies (at the cost of their profits!?), and DEI is companies attempts to open their eyes to this talent. This implies that either a) minorities have 0 ability to promote themselves to businesses, or b) that businesses actively discriminate against minorities in their hiring practices. I don't think either is happening. Which one is it Mark. That being said, I did love this interview and wish Vivek let Mark complete his thoughts more often. I think Mark is correct in his criticism of Trump on the ethical basis, although Kamala isn't any better.

[@wondertrip]

Most respectfully, Vivek and Mark, with regard to AA/EEO/DEI your mutual comments reek of an overt lack of subject matter expertise. FACT: The socioeconomic status for the overwhelming majority of Black people NEVER improved as a result of AA/EEO/DEI. There are more "token" Negroes, primarily being "showcased" in sports and entertainment, while the wage and income gap between White and Blacks has perpetually increased; segregation has increased; minority home ownership has decreased; the traditional Black family and marriages is essentially non-existent; etc. Even worse, as researched by Derenoncourt, Chi Hyun Kim, Kuhn, and Schularick in their March 8, 2021 report, “The Racial Wealth Gap, 1860 - 2020,” the wealth gap between Blacks and Whites has never been abated, has only increased significantly, and most importantly, if present trends in the data continue, the racial wealth gap is headed to a steady state with average White wealth at least five times greater than average Black wealth - even through 2260! Please, instead of being "armchair quarterbacks," learn more about the "reality of AA/EEO/DEI" by reading this: tripoetry.com/Letters/reynoldsrap-blackpeople5.htm or watch this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5DcqWyCepukmpI

[@davidwebster6005]

I’m sure he did not employ DEI when drafting for the Mavericks

[@Doublewhiteshoes]

Not much DEI in the nba😂

[@Doublewhiteshoes]

Blacks r less than 20% but are everywhere u look. Count commercials on tv without a black person. You’ll be amazed

[@TheDNAGroup]

BOOM.

[@Doublewhiteshoes]

@@davidwebster6005 typical, sum old woke white guy preaching why DEI is important to a minority. 😂

[@Melikebutter]

​@@DoublewhiteshoesVivek is a failed politician

[@melissaerlitz5231]

I wholly agree with Vivek on almost everything, that said my opinion of Mr. Cuban has changed. I was pleasantly surprised and thoroughly enjoyed this conversation.

[@Hobie152]

Cuban has a Cenk Uygur vibe. His cup is full.

[@souvikmukherjee5353]

I don't think so, he isayleast better than that radical crack head

[@Sig509]

Cenk is like not so far gone Alex Jones of the left xD. I've reminded myself TYT meltdown after the 2016 elections, and hope to see one this year. But what I really hope is to see Vivek on the ticket in 2028, or whenever he thinks its best, because US, and world in general needs such leader. Dude hat literally the best speech at RNC, and only lost in the entertainemnt category with Hogan, but that was just something different :D.

[@WhiteManXRP]

very well put, not a leg to stand on and knows it, but does mental gymnastics to constantly jump around

[@travisjazzbo3490]

This is a perfect comment. He is not a listener... He can't wait to talk - and emotionally. He is hard to listen to

[@bbcoachSupermanBR]

He doesn't care about "kids" he cares because he knows doing this is "in" right now and he'll get millions from morons

[@mikelanman8328]

Vevek, I'm more aligned with you politically but you and Mark have a great opportunity to REALLY solve many of the problems in our country.Please, more of these debates.

[@77Avadon77]

@@mikelanman8328 Mark Cuban. No!

[@julianvega2677]

Exactly. When people don't cancel everyone who doesn't agree with them all the time, different ideas can come together so that everyone wins. These two are a great model.

[@janukab]

Great debate between two smart men who have very different world views and yet they both sparred with respect and a smile on their faces. More of this please!

[@Oneness100]

Vivek cut Mark off when Mark exposed Trump's deceitful behavior and Vivek denies and ignores REALITY. That's what's wrong with MAGA.

[@jamesbrown9607]

This was probably one of the best comments I’ve seen after reading a lot of these other comments gives me hope. People we could have disagreements and still respect each other just because we don’t agree with your opinions or you don’t agree with our opinions doesn’t make us wrong and it doesn’t make you wrong.

[@redfisher5378]

Well, this type of conversation doesn’t fit too well in MAGA world.

[@Oneness100]

@@jamesbrown9607 Vivek didn't let Mark finish what he was saying. Mark was ripping into Trump and Vivek just cut him off, and simply wouldn't agree that Trump is a corrupt immoral person that should not be President again. People should read three books by David Cay Johnston that cover Trump, his policies in the first year in office and how he was committing a self serving behavior to enrich himself and family. Check them out.

[@davidparks4835]

@@redfisher5378lol it’ll be an echo chamber of MAGA agenda and no accountability. Not saying that all of MAGA is bad, but people that associate with MAGA often like to act like some of these issues don’t exist.

[@TedoMD]

I get where Vivek is coming from, but the fact is that Mark is right on a lot of things, especially on DEI. It’s not Mark’s fault that companies don’t know or understand how to implement those plans, which is where capitalism comes into play. DEI is a tool to help companies think outside of the box, in order to find value where others have often overlooked. That’s it. As an Asian, I don’t expect somebody to hire me because of my race, but because of what I bring to the table. I didn’t expect my girlfriend to get hire by Deloitte because she was Asian. She brought skills to the table that made her a fit for consulting services. This isn’t Woke Capitalism. This is providing an opportunity, where pay walls of big name universities and inner circle connections don’t play as big of a role in hiring. And if companies bungle it in the training and implementation stage, then that’s on them being unable to cultivate talent. I can teach knowledge. I can teach skills. I can’t teach talent or work ethic. Those are inherent abilities.

[@chrisharley5781]

Well said.

[@TheDangerous123dan]

Mic drop 🎤👏🏾💯👍🏾

[@mg9009]

Everyone should earn it....period...cut all the wasted programs....economy needs to be more libertarian....If a business doesnt hire you cuz of who you are...apply somewhere else...make your own business....stop mandating dreams to decision makers....

[@TedoMD]

@@mg9009 That’s just it. It’s NOT a mandate. There’s no quota. You just look stupid to the rest of the market for not being able to hire people in that space. Shows a lack of talent spotting by your company. And if you fail at developing them, it shows a failure of training. I mean, sure. Go ahead. Only hire from Harvard Law or Brown Business, etc. These are the same universities others call indoctrinated liberals or kids with trust funds and even more inner circle connections. But don’t ask why you lack innovation when everybody was taught the same lessons in the same manner.

[@edwardcoward1062]

​@mg9009 naw. That's been attempted and companies were failing to hire, promote who was most qualified bc of skin color, other factors.

[@woodward_alan]

This is the kind of debates we need in this country! So much I've learned here. Thanks

[@ryr635]

Vivek has his own path, can't blame him for rejecting a position he is over-qualified for. We will all see where Vivek leads the world. God bless him!

[@Ixciimero]

100 percent agreed, that's my POTUS 2028

[@thatWanderingSoul]

Curious to know what position he declined

[@HurricaneChise]

@@thatWanderingSoul I'm assuming he means VP, but I haven't seen/heard any evidence Vivek was offered the position and declined.

[@nicholasking1018]

No he went never offered lmao

[@ryr635]

@@thatWanderingSoul Oh sorry I don't know actually I was just assuming. There was so much praise and expectations, you'd think they must have discussed about it. I just think Vivek is too smart to be a side job.

[@dudefromca]

This is an incredible discussion. Have you EVER heard a discussion between two incredibly successful and intelligent people who were willing to have an honest, deep, philosophical and economics-based discussion on government diversity programs etc? No name-calling, straw-mans or bumper sticker slogans??? WE NEED MORE OF THIS!!! and THANK YOU Vivek for making this happen!

[@BMANZZS]

Agreed. Mark Cuban was a great choice.

[@jsvalina3503]

Agree 100% this is how adults share ideas points of view.

[@rickross4241]

Except Mark is not particularly intelligent

[@Starky513]

​@@rickross4241look in the mirror you clown

[@user-ff5zc1wg4i]

A person that supports & will vote for a Marxist is also one & doesn't love his country or it's people. He really knows the true side of Trump but refuses to admit it & basically he's jealous of the fact DT became president & he didn't. When he announced to also run for the presidency he didn't have the backup that Trumphad. He even said he would be a better president than Trump. He's a back stabber because he used to be his friend. I have no respect for him, again he betrays anyone if there is a financial benefit for himself & his bull dog ego. A big mouth rich guy with no ethics. He only loves himself & thinks he knows it all. Good for Vivek who kept his cool & behaved intelligent & on control with all the bull dog interruptions. Vivek will make a good president 2028.

[@InspiredMoney]

Social and mainstream media skew the news so much that everything is extremely divisive. It’s refreshing to see two people have a discussion where they can explore common ground and differing viewpoints openly. This is how neighbors should break bread, even if they watch different news channels.

[@kurthelms7607]

Sorry Vivek, but I can't listen to Mark Cuban for more than a couple minutes before i start wanting to gouge out my eardrums.

[@GregSpeed]

Gotta watch this one in about four separate sessions. 😆

[@letitflow1120]

He’s such a glib liar 😊

[@CaptainDeLairious]

ESG and DEI are illegal. Period. Whoever has been rejected from getting a job at one of Cuban’s businesses should do a class action lawsuit for illegal discrimination.

[@JonnyBeoulve]

It's literally legalized racism and prejudice. How the left doesn't see this is absolutely insane and a testament to how we give Humanity way too much credit when it comes to our intelligence.

[@xavierb9061]

No and its good to combat racism and sexism

[@pariahnation1284]

CLASS ACTION? Nèeds more than one Plaintiff

[@thebasement7620]

@@xavierb9061 ever been on the other end of that -- I have lots of examples ppl that were unqualified got the positions over white males.. shall I also reference you the disney recordings stating that they will not hire white men period.. so no it's discrimination ... you don't combat racism and sexism by being racist and sexist to a different group...

[@MegaAshfire]

Illegal? Now you are sounding like the other side. It’s system created by humans, which is why is scary. And which is why we need to spread awareness and wisdom among the young .

[@seanharris8353]

I wish this interview went longer. Love hearing 2 opposing ideas challenge each other in a cordial manner

[@mulguru6258]

Vivek is a great thinker.. Great communicator.. I wish Cuban would let Vivek finish his thought without interrupting.... But I give him credit for participating in this..

[@annamariacombs5348]

Yes Marc has diarrhea of the mouth,will not let Vivek finish a sentence

[@nicholas5396]

Kudos to these two gentlemen for having a DISCUSSION vs a DEBATE. The world needs more of this! 🍻

[@tabor503]

yeah except Vivek was waiting to respond instead of listening with an open mind😂🤦🏻‍♂

[@nicholas5396]

@tabor503 baby steps! Lol. Both men had their options for sure and it's hard when you're up against a clock. Would've been great if they had a few hours to get all their options out. I agree with you but I'll still take this type of condo over the debate style of gotcha rhetorical back and forth. Or worse, yelling over each other. It was far from perfect but perfectly ok imo.

[@AuditorInvestor]

This is what KZbin should promote more: respectful disagreements reasoned out between intelligent minds.

[@johntheherbalistg8756]

Have met the internet? That is never gonna happen 😂

[@Gene3x]

😂😂 ​@@johntheherbalistg8756

[@GeneJohnson-vy2ci]

I only saw one intelligent mind. The other is a typical evil Democrat.

[@AuditorInvestor]

@@johntheherbalistg8756 Seen my share - but this video is a good example (that's already happened).

[@mikelanman8328]

These 2 men have the best chance of solving social issues in our country. I listened and didn't feel as though anyone was trying to deceive me in thinking a certain way. Great Debate!

[@eduardocantu2793]

What a master class of genuine disagreement yet mutual respect. We need more of this in on social media. This is what the U.S. and other countries need to learn when arguing on politics.

[@KGB1697]

Having diversity of experiences and knowledge is valuable, but not on the basis of skin color with unqualified people.

[@kassygendron3022]

Exactly

[@lefthanded3512]

These open discussions are an absolute treat, Vivek. I love listening to them. You are truly a resounding voice for this country and I see a lot of potential in you.

[@vote4pedro7]

My first question to Cuban would be..."if I showed you that my way is right, or better, would you admit you're wrong"?

[@philipdamask2279]

These are not necessarily right/wrong issues. Human motivations are really a grey area with plusses and minuses and each side does their own evaluation.

[@lazerboy5327]

​@@philipdamask2279big disagree

[@GEM4sta]

Any person will say yes, the problem is that you would never agree to what is right or better.

[@soomanmahanta2659]

Staunch Vivek admirer here, I have to say that I'm really impressed with Mark's intellect & logical ability.

[@calvinmiguel4405]

What’d you think of the deflection of the Trump Uni comment? Seemed kind of weak to call it a ‘personal attack’ when it clearly brings up the man’s ethics.

[@Ch4wsVirtu3]

Holy shit it’s like mark can’t let Vivek talk for 10 seconds without having to cut him off!

[@lasshrugged]

They were both doing that, it was enthusiastic and "spirited." I thought at the beginning Mark caught Vivek off more, but toward the end, it was the other way around.

[@Ch4wsVirtu3]

@@lasshrugged not even close. The difference toward the end was that Vivek kept speaking when mark would try to cut him off. Also, it doesn’t matter how spirited you are about a topic if you keep cutting someone off it doesn’t make a productive debate

[@lasshrugged]

@@Ch4wsVirtu3 I enjoyed it and thought it was productive. I disagree on both points.

[@justinhess6127]

@@lasshruggedhere to validate you saw this wrong. Mark is ignorant and really less than intelligent in this realm

[@Benwood1900]

@@Ch4wsVirtu3 Trumps playbook. Talk about nothing and don't answer policies questions 😂.

[@bvolvr]

Open minded critical thinkers would absolutely love this. Great ideas shared with respect. We need more of this please.

[@paulbarber4678]

Vivek, my wife and I just watched this video, or at least as much as we could stand. You were a gentleman as usual. I used to have a little respect for Mr. Cuban, but no longer. He's bulldog who seems to like the sound of his own voice. What I got out of this was Mark saying my facts are bigger than your facts. I think it all boils down to him having hard feelings about a friend who had to go to court to win damages against Trump. This is a fact of life in big business, one that he's well acquainted with. Businesses get sued and sue in return. Listening to Cuban talk about stocks and trading, etc. it sounds like high level insider trading to me and THAT is unethical in my book. My message to Mr. Cuban, Vivek outclasses you in every area. Trump is the best candidate for president and I trust his judgement in foreign and domestic issues. Don't give up Vivek. We love you and love your common sense approach to business and politics. As for Mark, he will be the biggest voice in the room, no matter where he is. But that doesn't mean he's right on everything, or liked. Stay out of politics. No one likes a big, loud, barking dog. Stick to emails and don't use all caps, like you do in person.

[@vickyfulkerson8403]

You expressed exactly what I was thinking!!!

[@kencurtis2403]

Thank you for saying what I was thinking. There is something about Cuban that rubs me the wrong way.

[@ScottH.]

It was a great conversation. What the hell are you talking about?

[@tubeeightpluseight]

I couldn't have said it any better! Cheers!

[@ChrisSmart-oj4vb]

Mark said he would vote for joe on his deathbed over trump???? Must be nice to be sooo rich he can afford a president on his deathbed....majority of america can NOT.....mark is a 100% scumbaggg...he wants his hate to be everyone elses hate. Period.

[@tomswallafathii6189]

Thanks for Vivek I hope I’ll vote for you in 2028

[@greymatters14]

Biggest difference, Vivek is open and listens, Mark is closed and does not listen.

[@SunKissedBaddie]

You know… I think the ONE good thing Biden did for this country was mandate that the other persons mic is muted while the other speaks during a debate 😂 I LOVE hearing compelling and passionate conversations but I hate the fact NO ONE in 2024 seems to have the attention span to have conversations without interrupting the other speaker in the middle of their point.

[@Milkmans_Son]

Well since you hate hearing compelling and passionate conversations, I will say this.... In a real conversation, I'll bet $5 you would have just interrupted me.

[@Blaaake]

26:49 Mark says “Equity is putting people in the *position* to succeed”. The dude doesn’t even know the definitional difference between equity and equality, and he assumes they are the same. He quoted the definition of equality which is equal inputs and opportunity. Equity is defined as equal outcomes. This dude shouldn’t even be up here conversing or posting on Twitter if he doesn’t have his definitions down first.

[@govols4512]

@Blaaake he's just like the rest of them. He redefines words to mean what he wants them to mean.

[@mathurex211]

He's totally disingenuous here. He lied by implying that climate change regulations don't cost his business money. They do. He lied when he claimed going out into underserved communities give him better candidates. Its a cop out. You cannot employ that consistently with expected gain. It will always be anecdotal circumstances that would propel a candidate like that. And he recommends that for EVERYONE? Totally disingenuous.

[@thomasnader7065]

In my opinion, Cuban is a little off for a while

[@DrewWalle]

Lol you watched this amazing interview and you came on here to split hairs amazing

[@Blaaake]

@@DrewWalle redefining the root definitions of a widespread issue is not splitting hairs pal.

[@frazerph11]

If you watch this with a critical mind, i hope you see a safe and productive conversation. This is debate from two competent people diametrically opposed on highly contentious issues. This opens a wide spectrum of ideas for viewers to draw from. Vivek hosts and asks the first questions. Anything less than an animated response would be useless. Mark listens and directly engages in debate. This is what high functioning discussion looks like. We'd all be better off if we celebrated this dynamic rather than pretending you know enough to say who 'won'....

[@ronaldrey8474]

Mark isn't listening... He's thinking about what to say next. Now he's afraid of being cancelled from Gov't he's supporting.

[@user-fx7sd1dg5q]

It’s exactly what I said. ☝️ and it says on his T Shirt “Be a better human”. Just like Degenres used to finish her shows with “Be Kind to one another “!

[@squibblet]

wrong.

[@ronaldrey8474]

@@squibblet yep Mark is wrong.

[@Mr50403]

Vivek was scared to say the truth. Look at how they treat JD Vance wife.

[@billieyoung8858]

Absolutely love Vivek. Young, intelligent, successful family man who I believe can bring humanity to politics

[@garypick]

Fact checking. Trump didn't ask for anyone to create 11K votes. During the call, he pointed out that there was an 11K difference and stressed that they needed to be sure all votes were properly tallied. Second, Trump did say, during the Conference of Black Journalists, that his plan was to get people into the U.S. but wanted to ensure it was legal because illegal crossings are damaging the country. Third, the inflation didn't grow by 25% under Trump. According to sources, it grew by about 2% per year while he was president.

[@madog2226]

Thank you for clarifying Vivek should have stopped Cuban’s misinformation immediately w your type of response!

[@ProdBenjiBeats]

What about him stealing 4million with trump university

[@comoelitamelendez8467]

MSM and big government have a way of misconstruing basic information, MEANWHILE, they[MSM,FBI,USSS/ETC] don't seem to know anything a useful about Crooks and how he managed to prance around the field or crawl around on a sloped roof.

[@catholiclife9304]

Truth

[@yiggiddy]

Cuban said it went up 25% from Obama years. So if Obama was at 4%, then 1% increase would be a 25% jump. Must pay attention closely as Cuban is one intelligent man.

[@arielvillaverde8813]

I’d give Vivek maturity credit for not eye-rolling Cubans common sense talk. It’s clear that the word “ethics” isn’t in Viveks vocabulary. They’re both capitalists.. but ones ethically moral.. and one is not here. Well done Mark!

[@kassygendron3022]

How are Kamala Harris and Tim Walz better ethically than Donald Trump? Please tell me.

[@davesabum3991]

Respect to Vivek for having a respectful conversation with the other side

[@lukeav6097]

Mark Cuban won

[@Mr50403]

The other side?

[@Sk8buzz]

Vivek is an ass kisser dude !! The guy has no self respect

[@pmh1nic]

Mark is NOT describing DEI. He's describing another means of selecting the most qualified person for the job. If you're factoring in an individual's ability to play a game as a qualification for hiring that has zero to do with DEI. You're making a hiring decision based on the merits you believe make for a successful candidate.

[@winstonq82]

Mark is right. DEI forces companies to look in directions that they wouldn’t look at if those regulations weren’t in place. DEI is not saying to hire less qualified workers. It’s just saying take look at those markets and see if you could find there what you’re looking for.

[@TurnOffYourTV]

Cubes lives in a different world. Never to be trusted.

[@needparalegal]

He is a liar, he understands math batter than he demonstrates here.

[@dws0828]

Obviously so does Vivek if he thinks the economy was in a good place after Trump shut it down in 2020

[@HPxG323]

​@@needparalegal Cuban sees behind the scenes to understand who Trump is and how much he steals from everyone. He knows Trumps character better than average Joe and thats why he is against him. Trump is scum of the earth and the fact that this crooked TV-star has fooled so many Americans (especially conservatives who value traditional values and morality) to support him must be the greatest magic trick on earth.

[@user-zy3qi1qy5o]

It's refreshing to see a Democrat and Republican engaging in a respectful conversation, valuing each other's perspectives without resorting to insults.

[@nicolasrossier3906]

Cuban is not a democrat.

[@fairways918]

Two alpha males having a conversation on matters that they clearly don't agree on. No name calling. No attempt to win the debate by destroying the opponent. Refreshing. Personally, I'm all in on Vivek but Cuban makes some good points.

[@Oracle_Speaks]

Cuban made ZERO political points, he is a wokey with woke brain rot.

[@teklewoldhaile821]

Thank you

[@channellift2775]

I understand Mark’s perspective, since he’s a billionaire in a woke world with no moral values. He will cater to the mob in order to survive.

[@nicholasking1018]

Wish the presidential debates could be like that. Whether you like trump or not it’s easy to see that he’s the reason why debates aren’t not as civil.

[@Here4Democracy]

Mark is a true MAN 💙 caring for people alwhile being a billionaire is rare. He’s got self love and self respect. Doesn’t need to tear down others, just wants to do good. His children must be VERY PROUD 💙❤️🙏🏼💯🥰

[@weird_philosopher]

Woke

[@TheWillvoss]

Thats the one thing Vivek can't buy. Self Respect. Feel sorry for his entire family as well as blood line. So Proud of Mark Cuban.

[@kassygendron3022]

Hahahahahha. He has you absolutely fooled.

[@kassygendron3022]

He does not give a CRAP about peasants like us.

[@leannebourque]

Did you hear the part where he will follow the climate change path on the idea that if it is possibly true it’s just about money, his children. You bankrupt the first world countries, everyone starves.

[@GmoSerran]

I wonder how DEI works in China, India, and Russia.

[@guptabhishek]

In India: Massive reservation in college seats and government jobs and contracts and government positions even.

[@Someone-nv1cj]

in india there is massive reservation on basis of caste, the people that were previously considered high/middle castes are a minority and have no political power so face discrimination in everything. Marks to get a seat in college for some castes previously considered low caste is 50 while it is 100 for the general category.

[@sriramsrinivasan5011]

India is the king of rotten DEI and social justice system which is why Countries around the world should take notes from India about what not to do and how to not become a failure. Ps. I'm Indian

[@sunofa67]

In Russia you will disappear if you speak out. In India, they will throw acid on you if you speak out. All you Vivek supporters are blind to the experience and empathy that Mark's thought processes eminate from. That is the difference between that listen and those that always have an agenda to achieve in a conversation rather than welcoming the opportunity for thought growth and the ability to pivot one's beliefs and opinions. Talk with Vivek not at, which is how most all of his conversations/intervi ews go.

[@Sig509]

India is a bad example, as they still have the caste system (mentally). Russia and China yest, but in the other hand corruption there is far more significant than in the West. However in gerenal I do agree, DEI is far worse, and the moment you stop hiring people on merit you stop being competetive.

[@JohnDonnelly-973]

Vivek really could unite America and this conversation is proof. Pray he runs in 2028, he would win by a landslide by getting all sides together. Thank you to both these men!

[@oceanbnd]

That was GREAT. I wanna see A LOT more of that. Work it out, guys. We need the country to come back under people who know what they're doing.

[@dominiccusi2210]

Vivek will make a great president one day. His ability to calmly debate a topic with an open mind while remaining critical is a rare trait in politics these days

[@kingspring22]

What a great opening by Vivek, "I always learn something from Mark....except his politics". Great interview to get a better perspective of Cuban.

[@JamesWitte]

"How many people are going to die to due to lack of energy access in the meantime"

[@lukeav6097]

Mark won that debate

[@needanacct]

"I always learn something from Mark....except his politics" highlights that Vivek isn't interested in an open and honest discussion, because he could learn something from Cuban, he just refuses too. The fact that you think it's a "great opening" confirms that that you are the same as Vivek, you're not interested in discussion, you simply want people to agree with your politics.

[@Sk8buzz]

Mark mopped the floor w Vivek

[@sensational6111]

@@Sk8buzzbro actually believes that 💀💀💀

[@codysb05]

The problem with DEI is that every time someone is hired the other people feel disenfranchised by something out of their control. Its one thing not getting a position because you weren't as qualified, or didnt interview well, etc but to even have to consider that it may have been due to your ethnicity its tough to swallow for all people.

[@cornerarcade7913]

Vivek is the most successful communicator of Libertarian principles & values since Ron Paul.

[@Tackleqb]

Duuuuude I been saying this as well. That’s why I was so fuckin bummed Trump didn’t chose him as VP. It seriously turned me off.

[@colintanmh]

He is much more articulate than Ron Paul. As much as I love and respect Dr Paul, I sometimes wished he could have articulated this thoughts better and being punchy and straight to the point. Vivek is flawless. Try and see if he ever uses a filler word.

[@schmiddy8433]

The DEI that mark describes is COMPLETELY different than the DEI actually practiced at most companies. The current insurance company that I work for that I'm thankfully leaving very soon shut down a bunch of their northern US offices and pushed all of us to WFH, our quality and productivity declined. Then they instead opened offices in low computer literacy communities in the south because they wanted more black people in the roster to hit their DEI targets. Our major core metrics are suffering and the quality that I observe in a wide range of activities especially entry level positions like customer service has taken a nosedive. First Call Resolution and satisfaction used to be their #1 priority and they were good at it, now it's "normal" for an account to have 4 interactions in a single week because the reps didn't handle the call properly. I observed one of the training classes and after 9 weeks training the reps still didn't know how to send out a replacement ID card which is the most basic and fundamental steps to allowing customers to access healthcare benefits.

[@ephalanx1]

So what are you saying? Blacks are incompetent? Maybe the training was bad. You yourself said they moved to WFH and quality and production declined. Sounds like the company made some cost cutting decisions that are ultimately the issue. Plus you’re right community literacy is a thing. I work in health care and sometimes it’s more about the communities you are hiring or providing services in. I can point out exact opposite situations where a company is diverse that is doing better than those that aren’t. So it’s 6 or one half dozen there. This idea that the reason for failure is because of DEI is overblown and simply unproven. Allowing people to ‘hire only the best’ is putting your head in the sand because they DONT and WONT always hire the best rather they will hire what they are comfortable with and aligns with their personal bias. Not to mention rampant nepotism. This is how you get nothing but straight white males at the top. Because it’s human nature to do what you feel comfortable with. Once this is in practice it trickles down. Ironically, there is always this focus on black people with DEI, when DEI isn’t just about black people. It’s about those that are handicapped, old, women, maimed, etc. For some reason when anything is wrong or failing it’s about the minorities in the country. As if the majority (whites) are infallible and just better citizens and workers.

[@prettyflower01]

How do you know factually what's practiced at most other companies? You're only speaking from your solo experience.

[@temperugby7542]

They most likely moved to hiring in the south because labor is cheaper, as it's also cheaper to pay first year versus 5 year with experience. Cuban answers this well, he notes that they still have to compete and if they don't, they are let go. If you're company took the cheapest route to save money (shutting down expensive offices and higher cheaper labor), then continues to keep them, that's on them and their profit push. No company sabotages themselves to hire 'black people.' Anyone that believes this has never owned their own business.

[@schmiddy8433]

@@temperugby7542 we had an older lady who had no idea how to use a Windows computer at all. When she would share her screen she would have so many edge browser windows open you had to scroll through her task bar to see them all and half of them were duplicates of the same page. Median call survey scores sat around the 90-92ish percent area for her training class, her scores were averaging 78%. The only reason they were that high is most people got so impatient waiting 45 minutes for her to figure out how to send out an EOC that they hung up so they didn't get a survey. She was at the company for 2 years and chose to retire. You're right, people who own their own business don't do this. But I don't work for a business owned by a person, I work for a business that's publicly traded by mutual funds, hedge funds, retirement funds etc. and the people who make these decisions aren't board members they're middle management workers with a personal agenda who use DEI to justify it to the executives.

[@schmiddy8433]

@@prettyflower01 networking

[@steveallen5126]

Kudos to Vivek and Mark Cuban both. We need more civic dialogue like this. Thank you for modeling that we can talk about things we have differing opinions on and gain perspective from each other and better understand and appreciate each other. If we could learn to have more dialogue in this manner (seeking to understand with respect) we would find there is more that unites us than divide us.

[@lukeav6097]

Kudos to Mark

[@raknoknak]

Far more interesting than the mindless rambling I heard in Trump Musk talk.

[@highvoltage1979]

This is how it used to be. Then came loud mouth Trump.

[@ronrussell3216]

This is what America needs to be - respectful diverse opinions that allow its citizens to clearly understand the issues.

[@pbcash7788]

Vivek is incredible. Just fact after fact with this guy. Mark meanwhile can’t convey a single point without appealing to emotions.

[@rhymeswithteeth]

Mark is overly empathetic.

[@michaelehlert9]

Not sure what interview you’re referring to. Cuban nails his points easily. It’s like a seasoned vet talking to a junior recruit.

[@pbcash7788]

@@rhymeswithteeth I may be jaded but I don’t think it’s that. When you use a solely empathetic argument, you don’t need to discuss actual policy.

[@pbcash7788]

@@michaelehlert9 how so? I thought they both made their points very loud & clear. Difference was the logic used to get there.

[@SpearThomas]

Vivek thank you for sharing this discussion with Mark Cuban. I believe finding common ground and giving credit where it’s due is important to having civil discussions with people who you fundamentally disagree with. No minds were changed in a 1 hour discussion but you both ended your discussion professionally and respectfully. You had my support in 2024 and have it in the future. I hope to see you as president in 2028.

[@beanzor]

I truly believe Vivek would be such an amazing president. He can talk really well with people with opposing views

[@ralphalf5897]

Lol Thomas Sowell would have a FIELD day with this. CLASSIC conflict of visions. Easy to Agree with Cuban if you think money grows on trees and choices & resources are infinite 😂

[@Roshand-pl9tn]

We are all better humans after listening to viveks truth podcasts. 🙏❤️🇺🇸💯

[@Financere425]

Every time i hear vivek speak i am throughly impressed with his ability to articulate a conversation, hes so well spoken for a guy at his age , its mind boggling to me, his ability to discuss topics with such clear and concise meaning, i mean throw esg out the window , the true problem with america is the fact that it is run by the industrial complex and the military and there whole montra of dumbing down the american public by backing leaders like kamala harris, who is about as smart as an eggplant versus a guy like vivek who could teach people so much, and lead the country down the correct path without the worry of corruption. corruption is the root problem, vivek could fix it i know that. great interview max respect.

[@richardhale5281]

It 100 percent causes people to think about race and creates animosity.

[@jackbrunk3907]

Yep. Never thought about race a single time until all this DEI crap. Always have and always will deeply believe we are all equal in value because we are human/created by God.

[@miinyoo]

Back in the 90's, people didn't care much about race. Why was that? There were still racial problems but not universally. Now, race is the dividing card to get politics done. Nothing more. DEI is an international effort of divide and conquer, not territory but minds. Same thing as the gender craziness. It's not to bring "ethics", it's to get people to sterilize themselves so they can't reproduce. Sounds rash but so was eugenics in the 1920s. That eugenics movement has never gone away, in fact it has metastasized and morphed into what we see now.

[@richardhale5281]

@@jackbrunk3907 agreed. Cuban is disconnected. For someone working at a company with a DEI goal, when a white person is passed over for a job for someone not white. Immediately the white person will blame the DEI goal. Which immediately creates racism issues. Stop focusing on it and let that narrative die.

[@Cook1990]

Appreciate the open discussion and not ever being afraid to talk with opposing viewpoints. Hope the intention is to keep this up for not just the rest of this election cycle but moving forward. The country needs this now more than ever.

[@jordanwarner5432]

Ain’t no way they got my boy Mark Cuban to become the poster child for “White Dudes for Harris” 😂😂.

[@JohnPartyka]

I think people learn more when both sides are argued well, like in this EXCELLENT debate on DEI. Well done, Vivek and Mark! We need more multipolar discussions to get people out of their comfy echo chambers.

[@Solar750]

It’s super easy, why is DEI race/Gender/sex pref, rather than other factors. Why not Shoe size or height or weight. CEOs are predominantly tall and slender, we must have a “target” for short fat guys!

[@playinem121]

Agreed! And every NBA team should include a midget, a 5'2" tall Asian or Latino and a couple of women. Same thing with the NFL. Why is this country which was built on exceptionalism so intent on exchanging standards of merit, excellence, skill and intelligence for the ephemeral illusion of equity?

[@mclemore100]

Hey now and fat gals don't leave people out lmao

[@Disgruntled_Canadian]

👏👏👏 love this.

[@bonganiwilson9706]

The crux of one of the main topics as I see them during this. Clearest comment I,'ve seen here summarising.

[@superturtle1000]

More open discussions like this needs to happen. Sticking with “the home team” and not having an open mind for civil discussion is the worst thing that can happen.