How do we fix the polarisation in the US? What made him move from Hollywood movies to the world of politics? Does he still identify as a Republican?
Rory and Alastair are joined by Arnold Schwarzenegger to discuss his childhood in Austria, coming to the US, marrying into the Kennedy family, and how he feels about politics today.
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00:00 - Intro
00:09 - Childhood & 1940s Austria
02:54 - Choosing Bodybuilding
04:36 - Leaving Austria
06:40 - You can't blame parents
07:00 - Be Useful
09:28 - Earning Parental Pride
12:30 - Moving Into Politics
15:45 - Being The Governor
18:56 - Republicans Working With Democrats
21:58 - Age, Biden and Trump
25:10 - Bad Politicians
26:40 - Tony Blair and Arnold
29:50 - Admirable Politicians
31:00 - What's Next?
35:10 - Fame

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