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Robby Starbuck discusses his family's escape from communist Cuba and its impact on his views of America, alongside topics like corporate activism and the AI race.

Robby Starbuck, activist and former Hollywood director, speaks with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit about his family’s escape from communist Cuba and why that history shapes his view of America today. They discuss the rise of corporate activism, how DEI policies spread through corporate boardrooms, and why many companies are reversing course. They also discuss the growing power of AI, the dangers of AI-driven misinformation, and why the country that wins the AI race could determine the future of global power. Chapters: 00:00 – From Cuba to Hollywood: Robby Starbuck’s Story 02:40 – Walking Away: Why He Risked Everything 05:00 – The Lesson From Cuba: Courage Over Comfort 06:40 – Corporate America Goes Political: DEI & Power 13:45 – Inside the System: Government Pressure & Corporate Control 16:00 – The New Communism: Control Without Seizing Power 27:20 – AI Gone Wrong: The Google Defamation Case 33:00 – The Collapse of Truth: How AI Could Shape Elections 39:20 – The AI Race: Why China vs U.S. Changes Everything 46:50 – Cuba, Power, and the Future of America Follow Marissa on social: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit…

People in this episode

Host: Marissa Streit

Guest: Robby Starbuck

Topics covered

• Cuba
• Communism
• Corporate Activism
• AI
• Misinformation
• Global Power

Keywords

• Cuba
• Communism
• Corporate Activism
• AI
• Misinformation
• Global Power
• Robby Starbuck
• Marissa Streit

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Organizations: PragerU, Google, AI, China, U.S.

Places: Cuba, America

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