Freedom Fighter: Why Two Party Politics Must End - Brian Rose & Governor Jesse Ventura

Brian Rose: London Real 🍿Watch Full Episode: 💰LEARN MORE ABOUT EARLY STAGE INVESTING HERE: 38th Governor of Minnesota & Former Pro Wrestler Today’s show is set to be a biggie and one that I am personally very excited about. You see, today’s guest is someone I’ve long pushed to get on the show, but he’s an incredibly hard man to pin down and for good reason – holding legendary status tends to make you a very popular person! Yes, it’s my pleasure to welcome none other than Governor Jesse Ventura to the London Real hot seat. Jesse is a retired former professional wrestler, actor, author and politician who became something of a freedom fighter and a highly respected outspoken voice of the people. Jesse has led an incredible life, one that has seen him go from a musclebound wrestling icon to a serious political heavyweight and is bookmarked by a consistent determination to take on new challenges, while continuously speaking out wherever a lack of justice and respect for the people surfaces. Early adulthood saw Jesse spend six years in the US Navy after graduating from BUD/S in 1970. During his years of service, Jesse was a member of Underwater Demolition Team 12 and was sent to Vietnam during the war, before being honourably discharged in 1975. Jesse’s wrestling career started shortly after, where his stage name ‘The Body’ fit perfectly with his sculpted physique. Taking on the role of the heel, his bad boy antics and quick wit, made him an incredibly popular figure and a move to the WWF soon materialised. Jesse became a headline act fighting in world championship matchups with Hulk Hogan before partnering Macho Man Randy Savage in tag team events. As his stock rose, Jesse’s career was cut down after blood clots in his lungs curtailed his ability to compete. Jesse quickly found a new role in the organisation and became part of the commentary team, where his entertaining and unique approach went down a storm with fans and maintained Jesse’s presence and popularity. It wasn’t long before Hollywood came calling and alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jesse starred in two of the biggest action films of the 80s – Predator and The Running Man. More roles quickly followed, but Jesse had already earmarked his next big move. Politics was a calling for Jesse, and his extremely passionate belief system, desire to do right and hunger for the truth, meant there was an inevitability about this latest transition. From 1991 to 1995, Jesse served as Mayor of Brooklyn Park, before winning the 1998 election to become the Governor of Minnesota as a Reform Party nominee. His victory was unexpected, as he went head to head with the Republican and Democratic candidates.