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Shawn Ryan reveals he won't host politicians anymore after realizing they all lie
Shawn Ryan Show
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"To make a bigger impact, I actually started going to the lawmakers. People in charge, people that can make a difference. And then I realized they all just lie to you. You know, and they use the platform to advance themselves. And so now I'm extremely particular. I even have friends that are running for Senate, for Congress, for whatever places in the administration, doesn't matter. I won't have them on."
Ryan explains his evolution from hosting military personnel to seeking political figures who could create change, only to discover politicians consistently lie and exploit platforms for self-promotion. He now refuses to host political candidates even when they're personal friends, having concluded that even well-intentioned people either fail to make impact or become absorbed by the system. This represents a significant shift for a show that reaches millions and has hosted numerous political figures.
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