Summary:
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an independent presidential candidate, discusses his standing in the polls and his experiences with mainstream and right-wing media in an interview with The Young Turks.
- He explains that he is doing well among young people and independents but struggles to gain support from Baby Boomers. >1. When asked about a past controversy involving a parasite in his brain, Kennedy clarifies that it was not recent and was brought up by the New York Times during their exploration of his past life.
- He also notes that the parasite is common and can be contracted from undercooked meat or from hog production farms, which he has spent time litigating against. Kennedy criticizes mainstream media for not allowing him to do live interviews, which he believes hurts his chances with Baby Boomers who still rely on television news shows.
- He suggests that his success among young people and independents is due to them seeking news from alternative sources and longform interviews.
- Kennedy hopes to make inroads with Baby Boomers in order to win the election.