The James Altucher Show

823 - P.J. O'Rourke (Re-release): How The Hell This Happened? and Rest In Peace, P.J. O'Rourke

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One of my favorite political commentators, author, and journalist, P.J. O'Rouke has recently passed away. So I decided to re-release an older episode with him, and may he rest in peace. ----Everyone's favorite topic... Trump. I interviewed PJ O'Rourke back in May. But today (the day this show releases) is pretty much the one year anniversary of President Trump's inauguration. And so I explore alternate realities with PJ, a 2x New York Times bestselling author, journalist, Irish Catholic hippie and a world of other contradictions.QUESTION:  "What would the country be like if all the First Ladies ran the country?"ANSWER: "We're out of slavery in 1800 because Sally Hemings would've abolished it."(That's a chapter in his book. PJ tells you how the world would be different. He gives you scenarios to dream up a new world.)He also asks you to vote differently... Hypothetically, who would you vote for if you picked the president based on who you'd go on a road trip with.Our conversation makes you think. And laugh. An