Show Notes
You know the name David Seymour. But how well do you know the man?
In Episode 8 of Past The Name, we go back to the beginning. David talks about his upbringing, his mother, father and grandfather, the role models who influenced him, and his time working at a think tank in Canada.
This is a conversation about the experiences and people that shaped the David Seymour we see today. There are plenty of laughs, a few surprises, and stories that take us well beyond the usual political headlines.
Watch the full conversation and tell us in the comments what surprised you most.
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0:00 Early life and influences 2:34 Family dynamics 5:59 Career, family, and politics 8:40 Entrepreneurship and problem solving 12:51 Ideology and public perception 17:12 War, history, and values 22:12 Philosophy and books 26:58 Thinking fast and slow 30:14 Technology and the future 33:26 Risks of innovation 37:00 Rugby and entertainment 43:52 Entering politics 48:00 The journey to ACT party 53:21 International experience 58:31 Personal loss and motivation 1:02:26 Building the ACT party 1:06:47 Political style and mission 1:12:38 The Paul Henry influence 1:17:34 Addressing critics 1:24:07 Education and charter schools 1:33:20 Economic perspective 1:38:04 Closing thoughts
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