Drew Pavlou's ideological EVOLUTION & the Hastie Question

Drew Pavlou's ideological EVOLUTION & the Hastie Question

Author: A podcast by The National Observer September 28, 2025 Duration: 1:16:57

Drew Pavlou joined us this week to discuss his ideological progression from avowed left-wing socialist to classical liberal and now a National Conservative with Lee Kuan Yew characteristics.

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