Andrew Bailey is a prominent figure in Missouri politics, currently serving as the state's Attorney General. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and later earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri, where he also participated in the Army ROTC. His professional history includes deployment to Iraq, as well the roles of Assistant Attorney General, General Counsel for the Missouri Department of Corrections, and Deputy Counsel in the Governor's Office. Throughout his career, he has focused on protecting constitutional rights, advocating for victims, and addressing violent crime. Bailey's tenure as Attorney General has been marked by significant legal actions, particularly regarding COVID-19. He led Missouri's lawsuit against the Chinese government for allegedly hoarding personal protective equipment during the pandemic, seeking $25 billion in damages for the state. His office has also actively pursued cases related to consumer protection and First Amendment rights, including recent lawsuits against Starbucks for discrimination and Jackson County for infringing on free speech in counseling settings. As he continues his work, Bailey remains committed to safeguarding Missourians' rights and enhancing community safety. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkoujZQZatbqy4KGcgjpVxQ/join Shawn Ryan Show Links SUBSCRIBE: http://www.youtube.com/@ShawnRyanShow Sign up: https://shawnryanshow.com/pages/newsletter Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/VigilanceElite Download Free Content: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lF-8_5jwRc5eAhzDkqqCOp-6yvd05vAw?usp=sharing Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shawn-ryan-show/id1492492083 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5eodRZd3qR9VT1ip1wI7xQ?si=59f9d106e56a4509 Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnryanshow Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawnryanshow/ Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shawnryanshow/ Follow on X: https://twitter.com/ShawnRyanShow SRS Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4pqo9Uoh0WuUKxw0BmaK1yrg9Kd7E4lk #vigilanceelite #shawnryanshow Andrew Bailey Links: Office of the Attorney General - https://ago.mo.gov/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/andrewbaileymo/ X - https://x.com/AndrewBaileyMO Website - https://baileymo.com/ Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://ShawnLikesGold.com | 855-936-GOLD #goldcopartner http://shopify.com/srs http://ziprecruiter.com/srs https://bunkr.life/ | Use Code SRS https://americanfinancing.net/srs NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org http://trueclassic.com/srs Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at trueclassic.com/SRS! #trueclassicpod 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 04:50 Missouri v. Biden Case 08:14 Consumer Protection and Big Tech 13:29 Role of State Attorneys General 26:39 Personal Life and Early Years 31:54 Military Service and Experiences in Iraq 41:52 Transition to Civilian Life and Law School 52:44 Journey into Law: From Law School to Prosecuting Attorney 01:06:57 Adoption and Foster Care: Balancing Family and Career 01:25:55 Current Legal Battles and Free Speech 01:39:49 Legal Challenges to Presidential Clemency 01:46:54 Strategic Objectives for the DOJ 01:49:17 Big Pharma and Media Influence 01:58:44 Lawsuit Against China 02:04:05 IBM and Corporate Racism 02:13:42 Second Amendment Rights in Missouri 02:19:48 Combating Soros-Backed Prosecutors