The Failure, Fear, And Frenzy around Luigi Mangione

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  • Опубликовано: 17 дек 2024

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  • @JoshJohnsonComedy
    @JoshJohnsonComedy  7 часов назад +270

    The Flowers Tour is on sale now. DC, South Florida, OKC, Detroit and more. www.joshjohnsoncomedy.com for tix

    • @dsss3161
      @dsss3161 7 часов назад +7

      I've got my tickets to the Spokane show, see you in May!

    • @yesstar6307
      @yesstar6307 6 часов назад +6

      🌺🪷🪻🌻💐🌼🌹🌸🌷

    • @Sassy1andOnly
      @Sassy1andOnly 6 часов назад +4

      Just got my OKC ticket for April🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊😊

    • @jsae4331
      @jsae4331 5 часов назад +4

      You should go back on Colbert as a guest. Chicago, comedy, daily show y’all got shit to talk about

    • @michellehammer1933
      @michellehammer1933 4 часа назад +2

      Heck yes DC! So glad you did end up booking the Warner🎉🌟💐💐💐

  • @MeloniousThunk
    @MeloniousThunk 3 часа назад +911

    So good. What everyone misses: Even being rich didn’t save Luigi from suffering horribly under the health insurance system in this country. He is all of us. Thanks Josh

    • @melanieeisenschmidt102
      @melanieeisenschmidt102 2 часа назад

      He ain’t me. He was used by cia mk ultra. He went away for 3 months and turned into a killer.

    • @aliselynch
      @aliselynch 2 часа назад +59

      Yes. I wish this was pointed out more. Even rich af, he couldn't get what he needed. If even they can't, its not a matter of us "poors" just not working hard enough.

    • @ChiliJ
      @ChiliJ Час назад +20

      It just shows how broken healthcare is in the US. Everyone's giving a lot of credit to the CEO as if he's responsible for all of it.

    • @aliselynch
      @aliselynch Час назад +24

      @ChiliJ hes definitely not responsible for all of it, but they all *keep choosing* to lobby, to keep the system profit over patient, they could be making changes if they chose to. He is one of many who continually fight to remain as we are, along with many other corporations of different industries.

    • @SaddleRockManitou
      @SaddleRockManitou Час назад

      @@aliselynchBrian Thomas was with UHC for 24 years. A soulless worker for UHC and $$$$

  • @Anil18834
    @Anil18834 2 часа назад +185

    "The backpack the shooter was wearing, sold out. Because, in America everything is an ad. Including murder. "
    Mr. Johnson, you are a genius ❤❤❤

    • @Alwaysjenniferjones
      @Alwaysjenniferjones 46 минут назад +2

      Welcome to capitalism!! Josh is undefeated 💯💯

  • @Forev3rYoung1947
    @Forev3rYoung1947 3 часа назад +842

    Imagine going into surgery and having to say "hey, if this goes over 2 hours, wake me up because my insurance doesn't cover past that. I can't afford a bill. Just finish while I'm awake"

    • @cheeseheadfiddle
      @cheeseheadfiddle 2 часа назад +19

      Try signing a check while you’re cut open

    • @tiffanymichaels2429
      @tiffanymichaels2429 Час назад +18

      My sister is a surgical nurse. Her and the surgeon and surgical team were appalled. You can't stop mid-surgery, you just can't. The doctors, nurses, and medical staff have to waste so much time fighting for their patients to get the care they need. They just want to treat their patients. They too are disgusted with the health insurance companies and drug companies standing in the way of treating their patients. But AI programs or a supposed doctor who works for the insurance company find ways to deny.

    • @CM-yz3ze
      @CM-yz3ze Час назад +6

      That's exactly why it's so insidious, because they know they're gonna get paid.
      So many people find out the limits of their coverage after the coverage only goes so far... Can you can't simply just wake a person up and tell them times up.
      They've put people in a situation where they can't just opt out, or maybe would have opted out if they knew the cost. Instead, they set it up so that you're halfway into things, and have no choice to pay to complete the other half.
      It should not be understated how utterly inhumane some of these policy makers must be, to come up with the stuff that they do.

    • @Blockyraps
      @Blockyraps Час назад

      Just like, “Don’t worry ima thug it out. Just give me a belt to bite on.”

    • @jschuler53
      @jschuler53 Час назад +2

      @Forev3rYoung. You really said it!!! I feel like that was literally me. Just waking up from major surgery with the doc there telling me I have to leave the next day and he's retiring and how am I? I said, man I just woke up. He said ok, maybe tomorrow. I never saw him again and I still have issues from this botched surgery.

  • @keithjohnson1830
    @keithjohnson1830 2 часа назад +244

    I dont really see Josh as a comedian. I see him as a master story teller, who has funny rhetoric. Its great to watch

    • @amberevol
      @amberevol 2 часа назад +15

      def, he is so much more than a comedian

    • @StillDoingStuff
      @StillDoingStuff 2 часа назад +10

      Is not a comedian a rhetorician who makes others laugh?

    • @lynnfebruary481
      @lynnfebruary481 Час назад +3

      A Bard❤

    • @shoada1
      @shoada1 Час назад +2

      Totally agree... Love his style... Cant get enough... I think most Comedians have above average intelligence... Somehow Josh seems head and shoulders above them all... His stories speak volumes too❤❤❤

    • @menduk6069
      @menduk6069 56 минут назад +1

      Great Orator of our generation!! He reminds me of Dave Chappell actually

  • @lm7677
    @lm7677 8 часов назад +1478

    Can’t wait for when Josh says “Murder is bad….. but,”
    Edit: Yup, there it is

  • @Vivaspecifico
    @Vivaspecifico 4 часа назад +632

    He has some really good takes on public issues honestly. Very balanced with a dash of humor to make the perspectives digestible and not depressing or malicious.

    • @Vivaspecifico
      @Vivaspecifico 4 часа назад +16

      A lot of humor

    • @jlaurelc
      @jlaurelc 3 часа назад +10

      This

    • @Sinekel
      @Sinekel 2 часа назад +19

      comedians that intertwine their comedy with social commentary have always been legends in the industry. A la George Carlin, Bill Burr, Bill Hicks

    • @lllll99999-f
      @lllll99999-f 2 часа назад +6

      well said

    • @g10118
      @g10118 2 часа назад +11

      He also does it VERY quickly. His ability to keep up with current events and turn it into these long and entertaining sets is fantastic!

  • @potatopirate5557
    @potatopirate5557 4 часа назад +553

    Man has over 500 people sitting here just waiting for it to drop. Love to see it.

  • @harashe1000
    @harashe1000 3 часа назад +326

    I respect how much he doesn't dumb things down or avoid topics-- he's always mentioning history, and it's cool to see a comedian push his audience to learn about where our world has been and how we got to the mess we are in now

  • @brittnis7294
    @brittnis7294 2 часа назад +125

    I'm so glad you brought up the news saying LIGHT SKINNED, that was wild

    • @bridgev6652
      @bridgev6652 56 минут назад +1

      That was wild . I thought i misheard the news

  • @stealthrycheaka8982
    @stealthrycheaka8982 4 часа назад +444

    "when I saw those Lily white hands...". Wow Josh! LMAO

    • @amberevol
      @amberevol 2 часа назад +19

      I hollered 😂😂

    • @sonjahattonfarr3487
      @sonjahattonfarr3487 Час назад +6

      🤣🤣🤣🙃🤣🤣🤣

    • @Nyeb2002
      @Nyeb2002 Час назад +12

      bc he ate that 😭😭😭. lightskinned????!!! Luigi was NEVER that!!!!

    • @joshelyk2654
      @joshelyk2654 Час назад +1

      Lilly

    • @toddirogers2701
      @toddirogers2701 Час назад

      @@Nyeb2002the way I was appalled when I heard them say “light skinned” on the news!!

  • @DrJackiethePA
    @DrJackiethePA 3 часа назад +271

    Watching Josh over the years, man he's really a comedic genius. As a healthcare professional who loathes the insurance infrastructure in the US, this set was top tier. And the gun manufacturer part...

    • @therealbfunke
      @therealbfunke 2 часа назад +3

      Yeah he's always been pretty good but he is taking his career off, I truly appreciate it

  • @edwardallenthree
    @edwardallenthree 8 часов назад +1652

    I'm just glad that we're all talking about health insurance.

    • @georgialee01
      @georgialee01 5 часов назад +66

      Luigi accomplished his goal. I don’t think for one second he thought he would get away with it. He also knows how horrible it is. I’m not condoning murder. But I don’t condone it with a vigilante or via
      health insurance.

    • @PurpleIrishSweater
      @PurpleIrishSweater 4 часа назад +9

      Same! I just wish we weren’t also talking about someone crazy committing murder💔

    • @greateagle8799
      @greateagle8799 4 часа назад +15

      Not crazy

    • @Itsamallard
      @Itsamallard 3 часа назад +1

      Right!!

    • @WillToNihilsm
      @WillToNihilsm 3 часа назад +3

      Lol yeah everything is gonna change now 😂

  • @irrelevantpanda
    @irrelevantpanda 2 часа назад +87

    Damn, that ending.🔥 "If you get on TV and say this was wrong, this is absolutely wrong. Ok then what are you gonna do?.... Politicians cannot afford to do nothing. CEOs cannot afford to do nothing. The PEOPLE cannot afford to do nothing. And if that last one scares you, you might be on the wrong side of history."

  • @GRSEMETROMALL
    @GRSEMETROMALL Час назад +14

    I also applaud that he went straight to the policy maker and skipped all the entry level and middle management people.

  • @codysmith3853
    @codysmith3853 3 часа назад +372

    I'm not from the US so I didn't know much about the healthcare insurance system there, but the stories I've seen in the wake of this have been enough to radicalize me further

    • @toxicmegasemicolon
      @toxicmegasemicolon 3 часа назад +45

      Please learn everything you can from us so this does not become your system, where ever you are. ❤❤❤

    • @codysmith3853
      @codysmith3853 3 часа назад

      ​@@toxicmegasemicolon I live in NZ and I don't foresee our system changing any time soon, but if it does I'm sure we'll get some Luigis

    • @subjekt5577
      @subjekt5577 3 часа назад +45

      No matter how bad universal healthcare may get in your country, and no matter how much the media or influencers or politicians try to convince you otherwise
      Understand it's deathly better than the alternative.

    • @juniper617
      @juniper617 3 часа назад +28

      I don’t think it’s possible to be TOO angry about this disastrous situation we live with here.

    • @EMJAYYTK
      @EMJAYYTK 3 часа назад

      I’m surprised Americans just take the bs they receive instead of doing something about it

  • @OldMotherLogo
    @OldMotherLogo 2 часа назад +48

    “Don’t mistake their self-preservation for empathy.”

  • @SophiaAphrodite
    @SophiaAphrodite 3 часа назад +199

    My take is this. "If a man killed your child, you would consider his life forfeit. Now imagine that man was the leader of that insurance company that killed them, and thousands others."

    • @xxRAINA1xx
      @xxRAINA1xx 3 часа назад +43

      Exactly I don’t feel sympathy for this man like he didn’t feel an ounce of sympathy for all the people he rejected

    • @nykkiwilliams6081
      @nykkiwilliams6081 3 часа назад +17

      Wow, I had not thought about this perspective.

    • @malia1848
      @malia1848 Час назад +8

      Yes!!! Also, we still have the death penalty for murderers in multiple states....... if the government had actually stepped in from the beginning of the insurance gangs, the result could have been the same with one fewer kid in prison.

    • @longlivedemocracy756
      @longlivedemocracy756 Час назад +14

      I saw one comment online that said “when you kill one person, you are a murderer. But when you kill thousands you are doing it for your shareholders.” That really made me pause. 🤔😳

  • @fi9560
    @fi9560 2 часа назад +39

    luigi's wealth speaks to the severity of the issue... if it's bad for somebody with that much privilege, it's bad for everyone.

  • @Vanessa-uo6lt
    @Vanessa-uo6lt 4 часа назад +156

    the TRANSITION from one story to the other was incredible

  • @tracibagwell1098
    @tracibagwell1098 2 часа назад +108

    This really hit home for me. I am a nurse, and have cared for Many Many patients, who did not receive the care they needed because the insurance company refused to cover a procedure or medication…. Lots of things. I knew the moment I heard about the shooting, that it was someone who was hurt by United Healthcare. It’s sad and infuriating. Insurance companies run healthcare. $$$$$$$

  • @banngle4
    @banngle4 3 часа назад +87

    Josh Johnson is an awesome, intellectual, and compassionate comedian.
    Blessings to his comedy endeavors! ❤

  • @AlizMari23
    @AlizMari23 2 часа назад +35

    Josh Johnson might just be the person that gets everyone in this country to share a level of understanding that neither side had before.

  • @nicolasreveco3748
    @nicolasreveco3748 3 часа назад +200

    Incredible how fast he can write such good comedy in such a short notice and then perform it flawlessly

    • @jlaurelc
      @jlaurelc 3 часа назад +42

      Not just comedy, but a quality sociological essay.

    • @amberevol
      @amberevol 2 часа назад +18

      he's outrageously talented

    • @AnthromancerOfficial
      @AnthromancerOfficial Час назад +5

      I dont know if he writes, man, he just tells

    • @Doomroar
      @Doomroar Час назад +3

      He is something else, the social commentary is thoughtful, the jokes are funny, and the material is always fresh

  • @gregoryjames7696
    @gregoryjames7696 3 часа назад +178

    "Damn Brian, you the coldest one out here." Ouch. Billions and other suit swag TV paint an empathetic picture but you out here with The Wire version of it and I'm here for it.

  • @smileeysface
    @smileeysface 3 часа назад +372

    You knocked this out of the park. I was hesitant to watch because so many have disappointed with their takes, including Stephan Colbert, but this was great. So well thought out with humor, too.
    Edit to add: I do understand Colbert probably didn't have a lot of choice, but I really like him and was disappointed. I'll still watch him, though 🙂

    • @sonofJurell
      @sonofJurell 2 часа назад +24

      Colbert gets his notes from very rich folks. His take was very corporate..i.e. horrible!

    • @hellfish2309
      @hellfish2309 2 часа назад +7

      @@sonofJurelli don’t think Colbert “sold out”; but I don’t think someone who thinks such is crazy

    • @stephanier.tinney343
      @stephanier.tinney343 2 часа назад +11

      In Stephens position he couldn't have done it differently.

    • @francesengland79
      @francesengland79 Час назад +2

      My sentiments exactly! Except the Colbert part... I haven’t seen his take.

    • @TacticalGamingFool
      @TacticalGamingFool 57 минут назад

      Whatd he say?

  • @irairod5160
    @irairod5160 3 часа назад +60

    Brilliant. Rest in Peace, Marty.

  • @AlizMari23
    @AlizMari23 3 часа назад +46

    Josh Johnson is the funny type of intelligent that makes you think fast enough to keep up. He explains things so plainly and simply, but still in a way that you can tell he's intelligent without being condescending, while also making clear what parts are his opinion vs what is fact. Josh for president. He would have THE best State of the Union.

    • @jaynesloan6055
      @jaynesloan6055 2 часа назад +4

      He needs to stay who he is. He has more freedom of speech as a comedian than he would as a politician.

  • @kathleendickson1862
    @kathleendickson1862 3 часа назад +60

    Excellent commentary! I love the comparison to how a gang leader gets to be leader. UHC denies more than any other health insurance company.

    • @sharongarrett4356
      @sharongarrett4356 Час назад +2

      Someone said there's only 4 million doctors in the US to work on saving you, but there's 4 and 1/2 million people who work denying claims!!

  • @tiffanyblack8755
    @tiffanyblack8755 4 часа назад +110

    Omg I am in excruciating pain and almost went to the ER tonight! I'm glad I'm home so I can watch this though! It's my birthday eve....I'm not spending no night in the hospital!

    • @3vaLuna12
      @3vaLuna12 3 часа назад +27

      Girl, that may not be the best choice, this video will be here tomorrow - please take care 💜

    • @stoodmuffinpersonal3144
      @stoodmuffinpersonal3144 3 часа назад +13

      hope you'll be okay

    • @Sci-lives
      @Sci-lives 3 часа назад +13

      Happy birthday? 👀

    • @user-os2cg5qw2x
      @user-os2cg5qw2x 3 часа назад +22

      Right after you finish watching this you need to call the hospital and speak to a registered nurse and tell them your symptoms so it can be properly assessed if you need to be seen immediately!!! Don't sit there and do nothing. You're not replaceable. ❤

    • @BrotherMag
      @BrotherMag 3 часа назад +6

      I hope you're doing ok

  • @alarcon99
    @alarcon99 4 часа назад +150

    The skills to open a comedy set with the death of a friend from cancer. Wow 😮 Josh is just amazing ❤

  • @ddonanld6944
    @ddonanld6944 3 часа назад +35

    The amount of homework that goes into performance is amazing. I trust his words more than the news media 😊👍🏻

  • @demial4
    @demial4 3 часа назад +44

    "...we don't see them as people, either." Because these CEOs seem to lack humanity.

  • @ManubibiWalsh
    @ManubibiWalsh 8 часов назад +266

    I’ve been waiting a whole week for this.

    • @lllll99999-f
      @lllll99999-f 4 часа назад +7

      i didn't know it was coming. but so here for it. His take on this on Trevor's latest podcast was hilarious and brilliant and original as expected

    • @nykkiwilliams6081
      @nykkiwilliams6081 3 часа назад +9

      Same here. I knew it was coming. He did not disappoint. Neither did the comments.

  • @Forev3rYoung1947
    @Forev3rYoung1947 4 часа назад +82

    I've been waiting for this!! I needed to hear what he thought. Great takes, as always. "Thank God those are white hands" is so real. If it were anyone else, it would be brutal for them and us... policies would change left and right dividing the country even more. They tried with that light skinned garbage, you know they were fishing for some extremist of middle eastern descent and that's so weird. Anyway, Bastille Day part 2? 😫😂

  • @Arisairspace
    @Arisairspace 3 часа назад +56

    JOSH BLESSED US WITH AN HOUR??😮 it’s like God knew I was having a bad day🥹

    • @Platsky
      @Platsky Час назад +4

      Aw I’m sorry you had a bad day! Hope it gets better 🥲❤️

  • @ohotnitza
    @ohotnitza 2 часа назад +30

    Prolific is the exact right word for Josh. He's coming up everywhere. Hardest working guy out there!🎉

  • @paulspringer1750
    @paulspringer1750 3 часа назад +106

    If Michael Che and Colin Jost ever retire from SNL, Josh has to take over the weekend update

    • @hirograveyard8236
      @hirograveyard8236 2 часа назад +17

      Nooooo don’t you see? He’s better than all of that. As a standup, he’s better than anyone who’s ever been on SNL except Eddie Murphy. SNL or Comedy Central would be a cage for him. Josh can get a better deal with HBO Max or Netflix in a couple years and make more than he ever could on SNL. This is a GOAT origin story you’re watching, friend.

    • @JP-ve7or
      @JP-ve7or 2 часа назад +7

      I get what you're saying, but no. NBC would cripple him. Better he's out here than there.

    • @Rejinx
      @Rejinx Час назад +2

      He needs to be the host of the daily show.

    • @missourimomofthree
      @missourimomofthree 37 минут назад

      He can only be this truthful as a standup. Tv would neuter him. And SNL will be on life support for the next four years. It is time for colbert to retire and get back into improv. he does not need the money. He needs the freedom.

  • @vegascece
    @vegascece 2 часа назад +22

    I love how you circled back around to "Marty". Within the laughter, there's a story. Glad they found that "light skinned dude" but understand the sentiment of not really looking. Good show Josh!

  • @jackiejoseph3232
    @jackiejoseph3232 3 часа назад +19

    Josh sounds like a good teacher where the kids look forward to going to school every day..🙏

  • @annaliseward3705
    @annaliseward3705 3 часа назад +49

    Been going through one of the worst, depressive episodes for the past week and I finally cracked a smile. Thanks Josh.❤

    • @ALCHEMICORACLE.universe
      @ALCHEMICORACLE.universe 2 часа назад +11

      you're not alone ~ sending you love + resilience through these shifts, may you receive all your blessings on the other side of these feelings 💓

    • @rosagarcia7423
      @rosagarcia7423 2 часа назад +6

      Take care 🙏🏼

    • @amberevol
      @amberevol 2 часа назад +3

      one day at a time! I hope things turn around for you soon

    • @annaliseward3705
      @annaliseward3705 Час назад

      @@amberevol Tk u.

    • @annaliseward3705
      @annaliseward3705 Час назад

      @@ALCHEMICORACLE.universe Tk u

  • @damienheath341
    @damienheath341 3 часа назад +46

    Still my favorite comic by far. There are easy 100 great comics. Josh Johnson is the best today. Kills me when I talk to another comedy fan and they haven’t heard of you. I’m spreading the word my man, you have a direct connection to the funny bone. Thanks for being there for people who need laughs to get through the day. There are a bunch of great comedians, you #1.

  • @Firebolt2676
    @Firebolt2676 3 часа назад +98

    loved the set!!
    from my perspective in a society where gen z and younger (my and my siblings generation) we had to grapple with the fact that our leaders didn't care if any of us died bc of school shootings. so it's very hard for us to sympathize with ceos who have the power to make change happen but instead people die by their hand. we ALL know someone who is suffering simply bc they don't have insurance. we ALL know someone who are suffering even WITH insurance. i don't have any sympathy for a monster like that honestly. things cost so much money no more than ever in American history and no one seems to care abt the people, only how they can exploit us more. at some point, all we'll have left is our own resentment and anger. so i kinda hope the ceos fear for their lives, only so they understand the mortality we grapple with every day, and how lack of money could change our relationship with that mortality drastically.

    • @TrrsnSmrg
      @TrrsnSmrg 2 часа назад +13

      Oh kiddo, you and your siblings and friends deserve so much better than you were given. I know this is no more than cold comfort right now, but some of the people who are old enough to be your parents want you to be safe and happy and free. The least that you deserve is to be safe in the world you grow up in.

    • @mercuryvornholt8328
      @mercuryvornholt8328 2 часа назад +12

      YES.
      Luigi may be the first.. There's no way Luigi will be the last. They dug a mass grave, and it's their turn to fall in.

  • @BrotherMag
    @BrotherMag 3 часа назад +31

    I got let go from working for insurance but I'm glad because i still have my soul.😅
    I once had to let a person know that their $100,000 surgery was not covered. My supervisor talked to me because I didn't ask if that customer was satisfied with the service he got today.🙄 who would be happy that they were now in debt ?!

    • @jinwanc
      @jinwanc Час назад +3

      Why wouldn't the person be told that they weren't covering the surgery before the surgery? 🤷

  • @Lisa-j1j
    @Lisa-j1j 2 часа назад +16

    Thanks Josh you have reminded me that being 66 is a blessing and a curse because I live in the real world. The same people cheering that guy on are the ones who have lost someone to COVID Millions of people have empty chairs at the dinner table.

  • @Whobidia
    @Whobidia 3 часа назад +96

    This is the future of journalism

    • @hellarandom00
      @hellarandom00 3 часа назад +11

      Haha, yes! I don't watch the news often enough to know what's happening and Josh keeps me current

    • @JP-ve7or
      @JP-ve7or 2 часа назад +4

      It's the *present* of journalism. I've learned more about the news--especially Trump's behavior--through comedy than from the articles in any news feed. Yeah, I've had to dig a little to see if things really happened, but that shit's rarely on my front pages, and the algorithm should know better.

  • @bug_joony
    @bug_joony 2 часа назад +25

    Lol watching the corporate press trying so fruitlessly to get a bad pic of Luigi has been so absurd I thought I might be going insane so glad to hear someone else say it… absolutely love this whole set thanks josh❤

  • @cyndiouellette4685
    @cyndiouellette4685 2 часа назад +20

    Well, I wasn't expecting tears but, when you said "So was Marty" I lost it for a min. I couldn't agree more! ❤

  • @gchata
    @gchata 4 часа назад +49

    As someone who works at one of the listed companies, the week has been fun, lols.

    • @DannyDavis-f8x
      @DannyDavis-f8x Час назад +1

      What's the overall mood if you could explain it?

  • @stoodmuffinpersonal3144
    @stoodmuffinpersonal3144 3 часа назад +53

    Exactly. For possibly the first time, they saw that how we see them? Is how they see us.

  • @georgialee01
    @georgialee01 5 часов назад +376

    I don’t condone murder. But I did hear a European say recently why don’t Americans protest more? The way the CEOs are now in fear and the amount of conversations we’ve had about how bad health insurance is, We really need to be protesting more. Protesting gets things done. Look at the civil rights movement. Women’s suffrage movement There have been a lot of big movements that have gotten things done. The Black Lives Matter protest, Got things done. Did these things fix everything no. But there was movement forward.
    Why do you think the powers that be hate protesting so much. Demonizing protesting. Because it’s effective. It gets people talking. Just like this is. Being keyboard. Warriors is not good enough. We have to be out in numbers frequently. Sustained protest.
    Edit to add I know we’re busy. Kids jobs. Etc. And our companies work us to death so we don’t have any free time to do anything. Americans are a little complacent as a whole.

    • @katemendoza7131
      @katemendoza7131 4 часа назад +32

      I think part of it is that we’re so spread out.

    • @scene247
      @scene247 4 часа назад +23

      Yeah, my Euro colleagues constantly ask me this type of question. All I really say is," Give it a sec...it'll be something if history indeed rhymes. "

    • @bunnybunny9251
      @bunnybunny9251 4 часа назад +35

      Exactly what we are (Europeans) can’t understand. If your government screws you, best you can do as a nation is to stand up for yourself. Because as a history shows - if you don’t do it, then it’s a slippery slope to dictatorship. Genuinely wish American people all the best and have hope that you are able to protect your rights and freedom.

    • @casadastraphobia
      @casadastraphobia 4 часа назад +47

      Americans protest CONSTANTLY. I see it like all year round. But our protests are all small and splintered, about different issues, and 90% peaceful. Imo, thats the reason nothing changes. You brought up the Civil Rights movement of the 60's and BLM. One of these lasted years, was oftentimes directly antagonistic to the police and politicians, was organized beautifully and strictly, and actually changed things. The other one lasted a year at its peak before dying down almost completely, and lead directly to increased funding of police, the exact opposite of what was fought for. There's a lesson in that but I genuinely believe its too late for most people to learn it.

    • @connywolfram8305
      @connywolfram8305 4 часа назад +3

      Saying, no PREACHING exactly THAT for the past 28 yrs @GeorgiaLee01!! 👏 💯%

  • @elladaze
    @elladaze 3 часа назад +20

    When Josh said the military are there to help the people in power that really resonated with me especially after what happened in South Korea. If the people there hadn't stood up for themselves who knows what could have happened

  • @KL-ii6dt
    @KL-ii6dt 2 часа назад +28

    THE AD HASN'T EVEN FINISHED AND I'VE ALREADY LIKED AND ADDED THIS TO A PERSONAL PLAYLIST.
    This is gunna be a good one 🤣🤣🤣

  • @nena2989
    @nena2989 4 часа назад +64

    Josh reminds me of that computer nerd in high school that everyone loves

  • @carpooltonal
    @carpooltonal 5 часов назад +327

    Happy Joshday Friends!!

  • @annemariemcelheny3231
    @annemariemcelheny3231 4 часа назад +109

    oh fuck yeah, never caught a live before! I’m a new fan, shit’s been rough lately but I’ve been binging his content and the humor has been helping me tremendously

    • @daniellemoss4944
      @daniellemoss4944 3 часа назад +5

      I hope things get better for you as soon as humanly possible. If you need someone to talk to, I know we don’t know each other, but I’d be there for you. I do hope that you already have a good support system, though! Comedy in any form is always so incredibly helpful to me during rough patches. 💙💙💙

    • @amberevol
      @amberevol 2 часа назад +2

      every time I'm in a funk I just watch a bunch of Josh's videos. just start from his oldest one and go forward, you will not be let down and they just get better and better. he's fantastic every time! I hope you feel better soon and things look up for you! ❤️

  • @lyssam100
    @lyssam100 3 часа назад +14

    I love the imagery of the infinitely reflected broken mirror. It's an incredibly evocative way to describe the breakdown of the social contract.

  • @tlaa998
    @tlaa998 2 часа назад +12

    I would’ve clapped much louder had I been present when Josh said that Brian Thompson wasn’t innocent either!!! Well said. Great breakdown. Thank you for speaking on it and really laying out why people are not sorry for his death 🙌

  • @here4dainfo
    @here4dainfo 2 часа назад +20

    I was at this show! Hilarious! Love you Josh! The "stick is $20 though". Underrated and so true

  • @OnlyGirls-kq9vn
    @OnlyGirls-kq9vn 2 часа назад +177

    Damn Brian, you’re the coldest out here." Oof. Shows like Billions glam it up, but you’re bringing The Wire vibes, and I’m so here for it!

  • @GoddessSixx
    @GoddessSixx 4 часа назад +42

    "I've never had to administer anesthesia to myself. That's just heroin." Hahahaha I love Josh

  • @jenn8584
    @jenn8584 3 часа назад +74

    I said it earlier today. We should protest also at every court date that Luigi Mangione has. Unfortunately I live in California and Im paycheck to paycheck so I can't be there. Anyone who lives in Pennsylvania should. Then if they send him to New York the people there should.

    • @raeorion
      @raeorion 2 часа назад +11

      You can organize a demonstration in California, too! I think if there were events across the nation protesting about healthcare it would get more attention!

    • @mjoan3228
      @mjoan3228 Час назад +7

      Join the protests in San Fran or LA… or organize one like me :) They say one vote doesn’t matter. That one voice doesn’t matter. It’s up to us to prove them wrong ❤

    • @dluvscupcakes
      @dluvscupcakes Час назад

      @@mjoan3228I’m in the SD area. Is there info somewhere I can look up?

  • @daniellamalcolm7328
    @daniellamalcolm7328 3 часа назад +24

    Another great show! Josh does a great job of bring humanity back into a situation. The levity is nice, but he's got the type of perspective that helps talk people back down to being amenable toward actionable progress rather than reactional gut decisions and I appriciate that most about him.😊

  • @bluedancelilly
    @bluedancelilly 3 часа назад +22

    United Healthcare's denial rate increased 3 times soon after Thompson became CEO and has the highest denial rate in the country. While Thompson made $10 million a year. Ain't nothin' innocent about that. He wasn't just one of the dudes, but probably the worst dude.

    • @smileeysface
      @smileeysface 3 часа назад +2

      The weird thing is if what I saw is right, he wasn't paid as much as other ceo's insurance companies. Most of them average 20 million a year.

  • @squallymaelstrom5130
    @squallymaelstrom5130 3 часа назад +22

    This guy Josh, I love the dude. He's got heart, and his momma had to have been a champ, cause he's a good guy.

  • @JihanAndOnAndOn
    @JihanAndOnAndOn 3 часа назад +21

    👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 best analysis of this debacle 💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐 give this man his flowers!!!!

  • @leonessity
    @leonessity 3 часа назад +64

    The shame of it all, is that it is not that they don't get paid enough, already, but now CEOs will want MORE money for danger pay, as well as to pay for a security entourage... And the boost to their overinflated egos, YIKES!

  • @kathiebradley5881
    @kathiebradley5881 6 часов назад +56

    I've been waiting for days that feel like weeks for your take on this 😂.

  • @MKayyyy177
    @MKayyyy177 8 часов назад +160

    Your take is the only take I wanna hear on this. 🔥

    • @dianasantos2162
      @dianasantos2162 4 часа назад +4

      @MKayyyy177 WTH, I waited til 8 pm and you saw this 4 hrs ago? 😢

    • @bella_ciao_8
      @bella_ciao_8 2 часа назад

      @@dianasantos2162 Theres a premium members only feature which gives early access I believe

  • @iamtiffanyinez
    @iamtiffanyinez 2 часа назад +9

    30:13 legit tears. I haven’t been able to articulate this properly without sounding heartless. Thank you.

  • @12thDecember
    @12thDecember Час назад +15

    Why so little empathy for United Healthcare's CEO? Well, here's a couple statistics from 2022:
    1 - 17% of adults with health care debt declared bankruptcy or lost their home because of it.
    2 - 66.5% of bankruptcies are caused directly by medical expenses, making it the leading cause for bankruptcy.
    Honestly, I'm surprised this didn't happen sooner. Kudos to Josh for taking a very serious subject and getting both laughs and serious insight out of it.

    • @jenniferdennis6465
      @jenniferdennis6465 Час назад +1

      I work in long term care. SHOCKED it didn't happen sooner.

  • @James02876
    @James02876 2 часа назад +6

    Josh is such a compelling storyteller. His thoughts are so well put, his narrative structure flows so smoothly, and he connects what's in the news with personal experience we can all relate to.

  • @bjdefilippo447
    @bjdefilippo447 3 часа назад +14

    Josh, yes, something happened. He had a failed spinal surgery, and was in chronic, intractable pain. That, over a lengthy period, did effect his mental state. And you can see why he might target the system which took his quality of life.

  • @dawnturner5206
    @dawnturner5206 3 часа назад +40

    Josh you are SO good at what you do! Thank you for your insight and humor, you have wisdom beyond your years and I cant get enough!

  • @Dzokhar
    @Dzokhar 3 часа назад +18

    This is a legendary set, like a celebration for 1M subscribers but for us.

  • @IpseDixit69
    @IpseDixit69 2 часа назад +11

    So thankful for the Canadian healthcare system. It might such at times, but at least we don’t have to worry about a massive bill when we leave the hospital, or worrying about pre-existing conditions to get heath care.

    • @mallinen0777
      @mallinen0777 2 часа назад +1

      $45 CAD for the ambulance, which is waved, if You cannot afford it. Thank You, Canadian Healthcare system.

  • @gdhaney136
    @gdhaney136 4 часа назад +28

    One of my favorite sets yet! Josh just keeps getting better!

  • @jlaurelc
    @jlaurelc 3 часа назад +14

    This set was everything I imagined. Thank you for speaking so much truth with humor, insight, and candor, Josh. ❤

  • @susansmith1355
    @susansmith1355 4 часа назад +20

    We are all so happy to be here.

  • @dracobakari
    @dracobakari 4 часа назад +30

    Congratz on the 1mil subscribers🎉🎉🎉

  • @FuegoNews
    @FuegoNews Час назад +6

    Man Josh is WORKING. A solid hour on a current topic this fast is crazy

  • @AdvancedHarmonics
    @AdvancedHarmonics 3 часа назад +18

    Brilliant! Simply a Brilliant Show! THANK you!

  • @Chrissy8-m1i
    @Chrissy8-m1i 5 часов назад +28

    Yeah!!! It's almost the Josh Johnson hour. 💯🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @sharongarrett4356
    @sharongarrett4356 2 часа назад +4

    Ima big fan of Jon Stewart for many years, decades really, and felt there was a lot that I couldn't have gotten thru without him expressing my thoughts yet adding all the humor and irony. This set- 'session' here has totally convinced me Josh is THE comedian-philosopher we all need to face and survive these highly challenging times. Bless his sweet soul, and amazing mind. ❤❤

  • @melanyblove
    @melanyblove Час назад +3

    GENIUS. Paul Mooney is laughing his butt off right now and so proud of you. JOSH KILT IT. I AM DECEASED.

  • @OG_Helldiver
    @OG_Helldiver Час назад +5

    I was at this show! Got me a signed shirt, awesome show. Even the two people before him killed it!

  • @MamaWheelz
    @MamaWheelz 3 часа назад +5

    Josh, Please throw your hat in if/when John Oliver retires from Last Week Tonight. You have a grace to the way you discuss such serious topics, and your voice could be well amplified with that additional platform

  • @shyvixx1
    @shyvixx1 8 часов назад +103

    I was waiting 10 years for his take on this😅

    • @jnl3564
      @jnl3564 7 часов назад +7

      I guess he actually needs time to work out the jokes or something

    • @kayetoday6856
      @kayetoday6856 7 часов назад +1

      😮😢😂 Sad but true

  • @gentleeyes
    @gentleeyes 4 часа назад +19

    Omg I was refreshing your page for days waiting for you to talk about this. We needed the Josh Johnson breakdown ❤🎉😂

  • @MagicSwordKing
    @MagicSwordKing 2 часа назад +4

    Josh, please, whatever else happens I need you to keep the comedy going over these next few years. You’re a brilliant beacon of sanity in a very insane time. You genuinely make this ish easier to deal with.

  • @tomharden4419
    @tomharden4419 2 часа назад +7

    Josh, you are changing the history and direction of comedy.

  • @ElleJordan88
    @ElleJordan88 4 часа назад +16

    Been waiting to hear Josh’s thoughts & insights about this

  • @bellamychalsruch5018
    @bellamychalsruch5018 3 часа назад +6

    One of the most well-said and nuanced takes I've heard from anyone. I want the momentum from this to continue and bring more change

  • @MissRuthComedy
    @MissRuthComedy 6 часов назад +17

    This is the one we've been waiting for ! See you tomorrow night in Tampa !

  • @genshard
    @genshard 2 часа назад +5

    Preach Josh. Your insights are clear concise consciences and comedic. Love you

  • @sammistrade
    @sammistrade Час назад +3

    Josh, this show is absolutely incredible. I've become a big fan of yours but this really takes you to the next level. You are AMAZING!!! Thank you for bringing us comedy but also talking about the things that really matter.

  • @jessejorgensen3931
    @jessejorgensen3931 2 часа назад +3

    I’ve been saying the same thing everywhere I can. Wasn’t sure anyone felt the same. Thanks for using your voice.

  • @justjessy0115
    @justjessy0115 Час назад +2

    I have SO MUCH RESPECT for you Josh. The fact that your speaking truth to power. You have ALOT of fans, ALOT of eyes watching you & ears listening to what you have to say. So many don't use their platforms or voices for good but YOU have. I myself have MANY health problems (for YEARS) & no health ins for specialists & treatments needed for quite a while. I can only hope & pray maybe soon change will come so no one else has to suffer or go thru what i have for so long. Health insurance companies are the absolute worse in this Country. We don't have healthcare, we have SICKcare. They treat symptoms instead of preventative care so healthy ppl STAY healthy. Not need a Dr once were already sick. We can only hope that day will come soon. Im a huge fan & watch everything you do. I wish you much love & light. Never stop being who you are, never compromise yourself in the industry because who you are is what makes you special & stand out above the rest. Much love🫶🏽💜🥰🙏🏽🫡✌🏾

  • @kathybell6268
    @kathybell6268 3 часа назад +9

    The instant the shooting happened I immediately thought "I cant wait for Josh Johnson's take on this!

  • @bjdefilippo447
    @bjdefilippo447 3 часа назад +27

    I don't support the murder. That being said, the failure of fellow healthcare CEOs and the mainstream media to recognize the potential reason someone might target such a man tells you everything about their privilege. Being that out of touch is a danger to all of us.