Jesse Ventura

Jesse Ventura is an American politician, retired professional wrestler, actor, radio and TV talk show host and veteran of the U.S. Navy.

In mid-May 2009, Ventura appeared on several talk shows to promote his new book, Don't Start the Revolution Without Me. During his appearances on Larry King Live, The View and Fox & Friends, Ventura engaged in heated debates with Larry King, Elizabeth Hasselbeck and Sean Hannity regarding the alleged U.S. government-sanctioned use of torture and waterboarding.The Swamp: Jesse Ventura vs. Joe Scarborough (May 19, 2009)

During an appearance on The View Jesse Ventura forcefully stated that he believes waterboarding is torture and should not have been used as method of extracting information from terrorist suspects. Ventura said, "It's a good thing I'm not the president, because I would prosecute the people who did it. I would prosecute the people who ordered it. They would go to jail."The Swamp: Jesse Ventura vs. Joe Scarborough (May 19, 2009)

On August 17, 2008, it was announced that Jesse Ventura was in negotiations to host a daytime court show. The half-hour format show would debut in the Fall of 2009.TV Week: All Rise! Jesse Ventura in Talks for Court Show (August 17, 2008)

IN 2008, A Smith Productions announced that Ventura would host a reality show. The program would follow Ventura as he seeks out conspiracies theories and proves or disproves them.Variety: Jesse Ventura Reality Show (September 29, 2008)