All interviews should be like this. Where has this been the last few years??? We need more honest, calm conversations that explain answers so clearly. Thank you!!
Part if it is because Anderson is not a lunatic. She is a reasonable person who considers positions and ideas, rather than screaming lies into a foaming-mouthed mob, like most of her party at the moment.
@@ChannelMath Exactly if they started talking policy she would be stuck. All she could say is well we think it costs to much to actually govern for the average American. Since we have no interest in having the rich pay an actual fair portion of their wealth in taxes its a moot point.
Thank you, Daily Show and Trevor Noah, for producing content that tries to humanize and not polarize. We need more humanity in America, not more partisan fighting. Please, more of this!!
I enjoy your way of discussing political views. I am trying to memorize the steps that you practice on how to avoid arguments with someone who has a totally different viewpoint than yours. You are an inspiration to me. I hope you are taking care of yourself internally. 💙🙏
We didn't learn anything about either party from this discussion. This was a clever way of virtue signaling by pretending to reach out in an attempt to understand when in reality he used key words to paint a more subliminal image within the viewers minds. Find some people from both sides to interview at the same time, that would be Interesting.
Its much easier when you don't ask them their personal opinions. sadly, the opinions of most conservatives are so awful that its impossible to just chat with them. She just talked in the generalization of the conservative party.
@@nicholasschoonbeck6866 That may be true, but we need to start somewhere. Republicans and Democrats have stopped talking to each other, and that is going to end in disaster. We need to start having open conversations again or our current extreme polarization will destroy us.
Unfortunately the politicians in Congress are some of the worst offenders these days. They feed the flames of division and hatred to get attention and further their careers.
@@sumerbc7409 Sumerbc, I think the billionaires are just fine. They literally LITERALLY pay zero tax, none. You Sumerbc, I, and everyone reading this pay more Income Tax than Elon Musk, and Jeff Bezos, and Bill Gates, and Warren Buffett. A wealth tax is wildly popular with 80% of the electorate, but we can't get anything passed that will touch them. You and Ben Franklin can sleep soundly tonight, the sky is Not falling, and your prediction of doom has zero chance of coming true.
Thank you. This is the first Republican in a long time that I felt talked sensibly, honestly, bipartisanly without me wanting to gouge my ears with a hot poker. I want to hear about the other side (republican) from the other side in a manner that isn't combative, and doesn't feel like I am being sold something. MORE OF HER PLEASE.
I watched all that. Republicans can be reasonable, but their politicians are not. They have been 100% opposed to letting demos achieve anything. She studiously avoiding going there. Repubs even threatened to deny raising the debt ceiling ( which should be eliminated since approving a spending plan includes it.
I miss the days where conversations like this were common... I hope this is the beginning of many more respectful public meetings between opposing political parties ❤️❤️❤️❤️
It’s really hard when most of the Republicans one is able to come into contact with romanticize when my ancestors were slaves and tell people like me to our faces that we deserve to be murdered by the police😅. These are real example for me. A lot of them need to change
This entire conversation seems like a Utopia where two people understand that they agree on so much despite being told by the party system that they should be mortal enemies.
Wow. An intelligent, peaceful exchange between people who identify on opposite sides of the aisle. Glad to see such a thing can still take place in America.
I wonder how it would have gone if they acctually discussed some issues, or maybe even how they personnally felt about the issues. probably not so well
@@ChannelMath exactly...they may as well have discussed where to eat or grocery lists...this was nothing serious....very high level discussion about things that don't actually impact anything. He should have asked her why Republicans are passing voting security laws based on imaginary fraud. Or, why Republicans equate assaulting the seat of our democracy (with an intent to subvert the election) with protests about police brutality and racial equality.
Finally, a down-to-earth conversation done in a grown-up fashion. This is really what most of us yearn for. It can be done. We can do ourselves a tremendous favor by lowering the temperature in politics. We must find a way.
@@ChannelMath Come election time the Dems will label all Republicans as racists- even fascists and a threat to our democracy. I think its funny when Dems are "surprised' to see reasonable republicans. I'd be surprised to see an honest democrat.
I think it’s time to either dissolve the political parties or allow them to splinter into their own factions. Either way, politics as it is now cannot exist anymore.
@@marcilk7534 Yeah...maybe in heaven. Parties have been a human concept since the beginning and its doubtful we can all live without associating to a cause.
@@Raiden0831 There’s already an administrative system in place it could be based on, adapted to a larger scale. But it would require other changes along with it, as well as people being motivated a bit more by virtue that they are now.
@@marcilk7534 Yeah imma be honest. All that sounds too naive and idealistic. We can barely get each other to agree on one small issue. I doubt your idea of a system will ever come to pass till I see it with my own eyes.
An insightful, poignant conversation! I could watch these two talk for an hour more. Thank you both for showing us all what civil discourse looks like, for representing your own viewpoints with dignity but maintaining open minds. Truly refreshing in this day an age - gives me hope for democracy!
All the comments being like "I'm so proud they didn't devolve into a shouting match" like that shouldn't be the lowest bar. Sad thing is they're right. It REALLY is almost surprising to see.
There's no reason for a pollster and a comedian to get into a shouting match. Least of all when the interviewer is barely trying to push their own viewpoint.
why is everyone here saying "oh, it's great how civil this interview was" when A. they did not discuss any issues, only how the public perceives issues B. this person's job is to be eloquent and easy to talk to about voters' feelings with many types of interlocutors
Another interesting interview Trevor! You always tackle or unpack the hard questions that others avoid. Never heard of her but she answered or discussed in layman terms & with understanding without bashing any one party. TDS is my favorite NEWS channel 💯👏🏽😍👍🏽😘😘
To me, this conversation was way more interesting than the time he brought Tomi Lahren on as a guest. Her skill of gleaning insight from data is really helpful.
I agree. To I knows what she does not like, but she has no insight into why she doesn’t something or what would be an acceptable alternative. She is an empty shirt in my opinion. This conversation is much more substantive.
It’s ben so long since I’ve heard a republican being so nuanced and fully explain things rationally. I’ve always believed that being a republican is not the problem, being closed minded is.
@@AngelRodriguez-zt6nv Critical Thinking. America is the land of Disney & all the Magical Thinking you could ever wish for. All the education in the world is worthless without Critical Thinking skills.
I'm not a republican. But in my opinion, the trumpers are those who are RINOS. They certainly aren't the party of Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt or even Reagan or Nixon. I really appreciate this womans honesty, and Trevor allowing her to speak.
Critical thinking, poorly educated the list goes on and on with you guys. 98% of debates between liberals and conservatives on these comment boards ends up with liberals just calling people names. They refuse to answer direct questions to justify their stance and automatically assume that you're blindly faithfull to the two things they hate the most.....Trump and Fox. In all honesty, the white liberal in particular, is the most close minded of them all and it comes from the blithering of idiots like Trevor Noah and countless others. The Young Turks are especially mortifying.
Trevor. You’re leading a new charge in television and the way we discuss politics. This may be the only way we can see some light at the end of this dark tunnel we live in currently… great job and I am thoroughly impressed - John Stewart really saw the future a long time ago and chose you… remarkable
The rhythm of the conversation is amazing. Both of then are very eloquent and fast speakers. Brazil only had this kind of conversation until the late 90's. Respect is the only way of solving problems.
THIS interview and quite a few others are a clear rebuttal to those who indict Noah as a leftist hack. Trevor Noah does NOT fit into any of the usual boxes, partly because he grew up in South Africa and thus has an outsider perspective of U.S. politics. Another huge part is that he is NOT black (not having the black experience of most U.S. blacks) the way black Americans think of themselves as being black, and yet he is seen by most people in the U.S. as black. I think this imbues Noah will an open mind and greater curiosity about how cultural experiences shape what we believe about each other!
@@victorpradha9946 to be fair, he self admits he hadn’t had a conservative on his show for quite some time. I think this was certainly a step in the right direction.
@@victorpradha9946 Ditto. For the same reason, I look for COVID facts from overseas. It is far less likely to be shackled to the US political prejudice/manipulation.
Thanks for making an interview that is about trying to understand. I’ve never voted Republican, but I think these conversations are desperately needed to combat the polarization we have.
@@oskarhenriksen Maybe both him and Pete Buttigieg. May also have made the comment that Democrat candidates should make some appearances on Fox, in spite of the network's reputation, because otherwise it'll be their own fault that Fox viewers never hear them in an interview setting.
Amazing conversation with Kristen Soltis Anderson. She did justice to the topic with amazing composure... got my attention 100% as against the last "teenage republican" who came on the show for a shouting match. The Republican party needs pple like this to build back the party better. Cheers
@@heinzhaupthaar5590 I think it could help diversifying the populace, because they'd hear more different kinds of voices. It'd also make it harder for politicians to ignore what people actually want Another point she didn't mention: it might improve the US' extremely low voting rate, meaning people who don't care to vote now would get influence. How would that effect things? There are more people who don't vote than who vote for either party, imagine the tremendous effect if they mobilise
Nice discussion. The thing that really stood out for me, though, is at the end. Kristen explains how the republican party isn't interested in policy or betterment, it is just about strategy and winning.
@@strawdogg Exactly. It's why Joe Bidden is president instead of Bernie, or Elizabeth Warren. Because the Dems knew that Joe Biden gave them a chance to win over Trump whereas Bernie and Warren were too scary for the balance of the electorate.
And now Biden is beholden to Manchin who gets to dictate Biden's accomplishments. It's been almost a year and Biden has nothing to show anyone except a disastrous pullout and how long he lied to Americans about Afghanistan. Bernie and Warren are not president because of the sheer terror democrats have of accomplishing anything. They simple don't care or are bought off.
The present "moderates" in the Democratic party are more like what were termed conservative before 1990. It is complicated but Republicans are generally more conservative and moving rapidly to the right.
Wow, there may be hope for the media yet! I didn't think it was possible in today's uber- polarized political climate to have REAL, honest, non-polarizing discussions with a sincere (I can only hope and assume) desire to understand the other side. Imagine if we all could release our need to be right and instead embrace a desire to understand, learn, and actually work together to solve the massive gaping problems that threaten ALL of us, our country, and the health, well-being, and happiness of our kids, grandkids, and future generations? Thank you for this enlightening conversation - it makes me hopeful. 😍
For me, this is a trap. As Donald Trump is gone their views are down and they are now trying all they can to bring republican viewers back to their shows. Notice they are not interviewing democrats as well. Why on earth did this style of interview not happen in the last 4 years? Republicans should not fall for this.
For me, this is a trap. As Donald Trump is gone their views are down and they are now trying all they can to bring republican viewers back to their shows. Notice they are not interviewing democrats as well. Why on earth did this style of interview not happen in the last 4 years? Republicans should not fall for this.
I wonder how it would have gone if they actually discussed some issues, or maybe even how they personally felt about the issues. probably not so well. smh
Building bridges, man. I can get behind this. This interview represents my views right now. Thank you Kristen and Trevor for taking the time to have a meaningful and constructive conversation.
I really appreciate her perspective, accepting the invitation for open dialog. I'm sure she taught a lot for middle of the road citizens. Thank you Trevor
I love this interview and this lady is articulated, nice, open minded, and smart. And I love how Trevor really lets her talk and emphatically listens to her trying to understand her point of view.
It absolutely requires *both* parties to be respectful and open minded. CNN often trots out an insecure and overly defensive conservative (Steven Cortez, David Urban, Kayleigh McEnany) to represent the conservative viewpoint. The one exception *might* be Scott Jennings. It seems by design, so that they can say, "You see the mentality we're dealing with here?" reducto ad absurdum.
Finally…a republican who seems to understand both sides and be eloquent instead of just flinging poo 💩 I mean it was only 10 minutes but listening to her didn’t make me sick to my stomach.
Yup, Ted Bundy was easier to listen to than Manson was. That is why his body count was so much larger. Paul Ryan is the Bundy to Donald's Manson. Ryan is on the board of Fox news now.
@@californiacloud1036 the world we live in, ain't that the case everywhere we go. Name it corporations and in the positions of power most of them are incompetent bullies who made it far by throwing others under the bus.
Never was a big fan of Trever but he is an amazing interviewer. His questions are clear and probing yet not designed to promote a political ideology. He is an honest and fair interviewer. Bravo!
Trevors interviewing skills and style are something I’m taking notice of now. I left the Daily Show shortly after Stewart did but these recent interviews have given me a reason to come back. More of this please. I would love to see him and Colion Noir discuss guns.
As much as I like Bill Maher, i do hope he is watching this and taking notes on how one does an interview. As in: actually let your interviewee talk after you've asked them a question. Well done Trevor!
@@floydammons5429 Not to mention that he stopped being progressive years ago and acts like he hasn't changed when he so clearly has been rooting for corporate Dems...
The idea that "winning" power at all costs, without regard for the harm policies will cause, is heartbreaking and is antithetical to a just, reasoned, and civil society. Politics in America, for many, has become a game in which human rights and dignity have become immaterial, and power, profits, and prestige are the only variables considered worthy of regard. 😥
I have to admit I am shocked and encouraged by this segment. I remember watching clips of this show during the Trump era which was basically just a regurgitation of all the media talking points. Now we have real conversations with respect and listening to understand? Kudos, earned my respect.
Her statement that the Democrats mostly fall into something that is like Labour parties in European countries is actually off. On a lot of issues the Democratic party is right of some of the conservative parties in many European countries
Thank you, Trevor Noah and Kristen Soltis Anderson. I’ve been a firm independent since I could first vote, which in NH means having to re-declare I’m undeclared every time I cast a ballot (so I get to pick which, whether for tactical, or for programmatic reasons). However, in early 2015 (still independent!) I became a single-issue voter. You see, I speak Russian, and had listened to Vlad Vladimirovitch promise his intelligence mavens he’d divide us along resentful lines of (often artificial) grievances, and win! The malevolent Repugnithugs are (laundered-Ruble)-paid traitors, knowingly working for our country’s worst foe!
Thank you for speaking up. The Trumpers have been led around by the nose with Trump. He is not loyal to America but to the last guy that loaned him money. He was cut off by American banks for being too much of a loser. My understanding is that you’re speaking of whom we know of as Putin?
"I think Republicans will gravitate to a new strategy if a new strategy can prove it can win at the ballot box." Republicans will gravitate to a _new_ strategy as soon as the _old_ strategy _stops_ working for them. But they _continue_ to use the old strategy precisely _because_ it works. "Look at the growing number of minorities in this country. Let's revise our platform to something they are more likely to agree with." "Well... yeah... we _could_ do that. We could _also_ set to work, coming up with ways to make voting _harder_ for them or ways to make the votes they cast more likely to be discarded, and stick with the platform we've _got."_
The Republican agenda is 100% to destroy the voting process and use power and manipulation to seize control and initiate a transition to authoritarian/fascist state action. Does anyone believe that a Republican takeover of the house and senate means anything other than a Trumpist coup, and the obliteration of voting rights? Republicans are a one issue party - white minority rule forever.
@@zp4200 That would a great point if it was the only one. I have no issue with voter ID. You need an ID to fly, buy beer, etc. Why not vote? The other issues are reducing voting hours, means of voting (mail in, etc), limiting polling places in minority areas, gerrymandering, etc etc etc. How about a National holiday for Election Day? They want less people to vote, not more. If you don’t see the other items as issues, you might be part of the problem.
@@Doomsday410 I do see those as issues. I would have no issue with a holiday for voting where everyone can vote. That’s the point, right. Everyone with a legal right to vote should. But having a state ID should be mandatory IMO.
It was accurate in that she said they would do anything to win. They have no scruples, just a hunger for power and money. It was inaccurate in that she pointed to a diverse republican coalition without pointing out the enormous racial disparity in the voting blocks of each party, as well as the number of women in power of each party. The fact that she didn't bring up wedge issues voters speaks volumes.
@@floydammons5429 We aren't obsessed with having a number of women or minorities because we simply want the best person to represent us. Have you realized that just because a person has your skin color doesn't mean they have your best interest in mind - aka the wicked Obama and Biden.
Excellent, respectful dialogue and wonderful insights shared by both. This is what we need, to listen and try to understand the motivations underneath the polarity
If you back the party, you back the policies. You don’t get to pick and choose. You don’t get to be a Republican and not acknowledge that you’re supporting racism
Exactly, many want to hold onto these little ideas they have about what Republicans stand for in spite of their actual policies and actions moving farther and farther right and not representing them.
Few things I hate more in this life than people saying 'I didn't vote for abc, I voted for xyz". One may have voted *because* of xyz but they *for* the entire alphabet. And I refuse to engage with anyone who won't acknowledge that basic truth.
You could substitute dissatisfied Republicans during the Pre-Trump Era for progressive Democrats as her description captures exactly how many are feeling now: They want their Congress Reps to collectively grow a spine and draw a line in the sand prior to heading into the negotiation room. Hint: Draw the line at 'paid family leave' and 'lowering drug prices.' Vote 'no' on your own stinkin' bill if you can't make even that happen for the American people. smh
Gaining respect for Trevor by having these respectful conversations with Republicans. I’m a liberal but I just think speaking with people you disagree with peacefully is something his audience really needs.
I can assure you that the party fighting against socialism is indeed “cutting it”…while many on the left are doing the opposite because they aren’t..and want handouts.
@@zp4200 Handouts handouts handouts. Cmon, get a new one. We ALREADY have socialism, silly. MEDICAID, social security, Obama Obamacare. I bet you like your Social Security check every month, don't you?
Wow! Trevor Noah! Great interview! I say you take over mainstream/prime time news! That is one of the best interviews and you’re supposed to be a comedian! Journalists should learn from this…
Really great interview. Trevor handles people of both parties really well and is very fair to everyone. Kristen is on point with her assessment of the different factions of the GOP.
This was a great conversation interview. I highlight conversation because it was truly back and forth and presenting different view points. Instead of what we normally see on Fox and CNN in that they try to get people to further their talking points. I was able to view the Republican party as a serious topic instead of the circus it's been the past 5 or 6 years. 👏👏👏
I love to see so many supportive comments for calm bi-partisan discussions like this one, it gives promise that just maybe we can find a way to possibly heal some wounds and come together if our leaders simply decide to have honest and fair discussion. Hope springs eternal!
must be nice to be able to discuss these issues as abstract concepts in terms of winning and losing and not how they affect the actual people of this country
I always laugh when someone says Republicans feel threatened by Hollywood. While many high-profile workers in the film industry might skew liberal, the movies Hollywood produces tend to promote a conservative worldview, with wear-it-on-the-sleeve patriotism and characters that conform to traditional stereotypes. This is because bucking the system does not translate to breaking the box office. Economic pressure minimizes the risk the industry is willing to take. Hollywood would rather be safe, than sorry.
People are commenting on the civility of the conversation. It might help that Trevor is not American so he's a step removed from the discussion even if he has liberal tendencies.
It's almost like everyone just wants their elected representatives to fight for them and they see these people are just doing whatever serves them and their donors.
"being willing to fight like Donald Trump is at the top of the list" So GOP voters want someone super self-centered and ineffective. Got it. The GOP should nominate my ex for president
@@goahead3995 U Penn is considered an Ivy League school. Mind you, daddy got him into the school, and one of his professors described him as the dumbest student he ever taught.
Excellent video. So refreshing to see genuine interest in understanding Republican motivation, versus reactionary rhetoric. Also refreshing to see Trevor not going after the guest to score political points.
I loved to see more of this. It's time to give persons like her more screen time as Trumpists like Gaetz or Greene. I am sure that would change a lot. From seeing other ideas as an evil thing of an enemy to just another idea or way to make society and the place we live better for everyone. That you don't have to vote against something, but for something. I believe there are many republican voices like her, but you don't hear them because of clowns like Greene. Thanks a lot Trevor.
Great to see your civil discourse. Ironic that just yesterday I was thinking that we the people need to take back our country, being kind to each other. That means more open-mindedness, more listening, overall supporting of our neighbors. We're heading for Destruction if we let the politicians carry the narrative.
Trevor! What a fantastic change! I hadn’t seen much of the show for a while and now I’m seeing this is the second time you interview a conservative GOP person. THIS IS WHAT WE NEED! Conversations where we are not exposed to the worst caricature of those opposing our views, you know, Ted Cruz, Mitch Machonell etc. I’m a liberal, Bernie supporter, and really welcome the opportunity of listening to views I disagree with but, when provided with some context, I can understand where they come from, and let me see how not all is pure evil. Thanks a lot for this
That's actually the opposite of what she said. She made a distinction between "traditional conservatives" (didn't really explain in depth what she meant by this but I pictured the sort of type that's a bit wealthier/WASPy maybe and caught up in conformity to like 1950s family values and stuff) and then there's the "populists" which she says are the ones centered on anti-immigrant sentiment.
Great conversation! Coherent, honest, revealing. “ everyone loves a winner” is a typically male perspective born from the compulsion to compete *against* one another for survival and so on and so on. Understandable, but now completely outdated. Time to shift, or using a word totally overused, pivot. Blechk, didn’t even like typing that word.
That video perfectly summarized why I'm against a government that has parties. It just divides people and forces you to be put in a drawer. Also, thank you for giving us an inside into today's US parties and what us going on in people's mind. That was very refreshing 👏
That doesn’t make sense. All governments are comprised of parties - even dictatorships. You literally are a party the moment you enter politics, even if it’s a party of one. This is like saying you’re against groups of people with humans in it.
I for one, would probably welcome a more parliamentarian system. Then at least there would be more than two (or sometimes three) groups of moneyed elites telling me what the pool of "viable" candidates is each election. - Also, lose the electoral college!
The only reason I'm against disbanding the EC is that if we go strictly by the "1 person, 1 vote" model.....well then they'll just go wherever has the most people.
What an honest interpretation of the Republican sensibility and American politics, in general. We’ve gotten so subjected to dichotomous vitriol that it’s difficult to think of any media personality who veers to one political side as analytical, rather than emotional. This was refreshing, but it highlights why our deep, enduring fissures seem impossible to fill. Politicians focus on “putting a W in the column” rather than fighting for the needs of the constituents.
All interviews should be like this. Where has this been the last few years??? We need more honest, calm conversations that explain answers so clearly. Thank you!!
I agree. Thank podcasts for this new form of interviewing.
Yeah. How you say something is as important as what you are saying.
@@jakejake7289 💯💯💯
Part if it is because Anderson is not a lunatic. She is a reasonable person who considers positions and ideas, rather than screaming lies into a foaming-mouthed mob, like most of her party at the moment.
Seriously
This is civil discourse. It's the high road to a better America. Thank you both.
It should be common sense, but we seemed to have lost that because of social media.
it's only civil because they did not discuss any issues, only public perception
@@ChannelMath Exactly if they started talking policy she would be stuck. All she could say is well we think it costs to much to actually govern for the average American. Since we have no interest in having the rich pay an actual fair portion of their wealth in taxes its a moot point.
@@RRL110 it's "moot" point. Don't mess up your own credibility by making embarrassing grammatical errors.
@@gamecokben Thanks fixed it for ya
This man is a interviewing genius. I love that he asks to learn and inform, not to get expected answers.
@A P childish
Oh boy. Just wait until you hear what Trump called Obama.
@A P But what about whataboutism, isn't that also a huge problem?
@A P And I assumed you understood my intent, but apparently not
@@oskarhenriksen wait you assumed @ap understood something?
Thank you, Daily Show and Trevor Noah, for producing content that tries to humanize and not polarize. We need more humanity in America, not more partisan fighting. Please, more of this!!
I enjoy your way of discussing political views. I am trying to memorize the steps that you practice on how to avoid arguments with someone who has a totally different viewpoint than yours.
You are an inspiration to me. I hope you are taking care of yourself internally. 💙🙏
Agreed
We didn't learn anything about either party from this discussion. This was a clever way of virtue signaling by pretending to reach out in an attempt to understand when in reality he used key words to paint a more subliminal image within the viewers minds. Find some people from both sides to interview at the same time, that would be Interesting.
ROFL whatever sheep.
No conflict no intensity and nothing learned. If this is how Americans need media to be watered down were doomed
Imagine if everyone that's on opposite sides could talk with respect and substance like these two
Imagine if any significant number on both sides WANT to talk to each other. They dont.
Its much easier when you don't ask them their personal opinions. sadly, the opinions of most conservatives are so awful that its impossible to just chat with them. She just talked in the generalization of the conservative party.
@@nicholasschoonbeck6866 That may be true, but we need to start somewhere. Republicans and Democrats have stopped talking to each other, and that is going to end in disaster. We need to start having open conversations again or our current extreme polarization will destroy us.
Imagine if Fox stopped demonizing anyone to the left of Mussolini.
Unfortunately the politicians in Congress are some of the worst offenders these days. They feed the flames of division and hatred to get attention and further their careers.
That was a fantastic interview. I actually feel like I learned something instead of hearing politicized rhetoric with no substance. Thank you.
Yes, exactly! Me too!
I certainly learned.
Let's start by not electing people that are backed by corporate money. People that won't sell us out. Right or Left
This is the genesis of our problems, I feel. Money over the interests of the constituents is just evil.
Benjamin Franklin ----- “ When the people find that they can vote themselves money that will herald the end of the republic. ”
YES. (Katie Porter. Stacey Abrams
@@sumerbc7409 Sumerbc, I think the billionaires are just fine. They literally LITERALLY pay zero tax, none. You Sumerbc, I, and everyone reading this pay more Income Tax than Elon Musk, and Jeff Bezos, and Bill Gates, and Warren Buffett. A wealth tax is wildly popular with 80% of the electorate, but we can't get anything passed that will touch them. You and Ben Franklin can sleep soundly tonight, the sky is Not falling, and your prediction of doom has zero chance of coming true.
@@alumpyhorse 👍👍👍👍 yes
Thank you. This is the first Republican in a long time that I felt talked sensibly, honestly, bipartisanly without me wanting to gouge my ears with a hot poker. I want to hear about the other side (republican) from the other side in a manner that isn't combative, and doesn't feel like I am being sold something. MORE OF HER PLEASE.
Please! What a breath of fresh air where there's substance in the conversation.
Ya, Bill Maher sometimes had one on, I.her sick of the cartoonist extreme that the media loves to play for us
I watched all that. Republicans can be reasonable, but their politicians are not. They have been 100% opposed to letting demos achieve anything. She studiously avoiding going there. Repubs even threatened to deny raising the debt ceiling ( which should be eliminated since approving a spending plan includes it.
no issues were discussed. Name 1 issue over 50% American approve by the confederates?
Probably because you are listening to nothing but propaganda, faux news sites.
I miss the days where conversations like this were common... I hope this is the beginning of many more respectful public meetings between opposing political parties ❤️❤️❤️❤️
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It’s really hard when most of the Republicans one is able to come into contact with romanticize when my ancestors were slaves and tell people like me to our faces that we deserve to be murdered by the police😅. These are real example for me. A lot of them need to change
Gone with the wind 🙄 United no more, it's now called corporate America 😈
Winning at any cost is all that matters.
Izzy Woods you actually just unintentionally exemplified why we can’t talk anymore lol
This entire conversation seems like a Utopia where two people understand that they agree on so much despite being told by the party system that they should be mortal enemies.
It goes beyond party politics. We’re getting to a point where we’re discovering our newspeak.
I aggree with you, though maybe Trevor shouldn't perpetually misrepresent the other side on his show and straw man their views.
what? they didn't even discuss any issues, only how the public perceives things
Wow. An intelligent, peaceful exchange between people who identify on opposite sides of the aisle. Glad to see such a thing can still take place in America.
I wonder how it would have gone if they acctually discussed some issues, or maybe even how they personnally felt about the issues. probably not so well
@@ChannelMath Well, she gave a away that she's anti-Trump and they'd have some interesting issues to discuss. Jan 6th, QAnon, election fraud etc etc
@@ChannelMath exactly...they may as well have discussed where to eat or grocery lists...this was nothing serious....very high level discussion about things that don't actually impact anything. He should have asked her why Republicans are passing voting security laws based on imaginary fraud. Or, why Republicans equate assaulting the seat of our democracy (with an intent to subvert the election) with protests about police brutality and racial equality.
Finally, a down-to-earth conversation done in a grown-up fashion. This is really what most of us yearn for. It can be done. We can do ourselves a tremendous favor by lowering the temperature in politics. We must find a way.
it's easy when you don't discuss any issues
@@ChannelMath Come election time the Dems will label all Republicans as racists- even fascists and a threat to our democracy. I think its funny when Dems are "surprised' to see reasonable republicans. I'd be surprised to see an honest democrat.
@@jimjohnson1305 I really want to believe the irony in your comment is intentional
I think it’s time to either dissolve the political parties or allow them to splinter into their own factions. Either way, politics as it is now cannot exist anymore.
I often think we'd be better served by a parliamentary multi-party system with coalitions and whatnot instead of the two-party system.
I’m in favor of no political parties. Let just have people with open minds willing to work together to find unique solutions to problems.
@@marcilk7534 Yeah...maybe in heaven. Parties have been a human concept since the beginning and its doubtful we can all live without associating to a cause.
@@Raiden0831 There’s already an administrative system in place it could be based on, adapted to a larger scale. But it would require other changes along with it, as well as people being motivated a bit more by virtue that they are now.
@@marcilk7534 Yeah imma be honest. All that sounds too naive and idealistic. We can barely get each other to agree on one small issue. I doubt your idea of a system will ever come to pass till I see it with my own eyes.
An insightful, poignant conversation! I could watch these two talk for an hour more. Thank you both for showing us all what civil discourse looks like, for representing your own viewpoints with dignity but maintaining open minds. Truly refreshing in this day an age - gives me hope for democracy!
Thank you Trevor
We HAVE to start speaking And listening to our fellow Americans
Full stop
All the comments being like "I'm so proud they didn't devolve into a shouting match" like that shouldn't be the lowest bar. Sad thing is they're right. It REALLY is almost surprising to see.
Civil discourse has become a rare thing. Puerile actively look to fight rather than sell out answers to suggesting they can't/won't think of
One wants to explain the other wants to understand.
Neither of them are there to “win.”
This obsession with “winning” is where politics get toxic.
There's no reason for a pollster and a comedian to get into a shouting match. Least of all when the interviewer is barely trying to push their own viewpoint.
I will say this tho, Travor needs to moderate all future election debates
Oh man this is an _amazing_ idea! 🤩
Travor is solid.
Wouldn’t that trap our man.
Yes!
@@curtrice6060 Nah, he's way 2 sharp for that, if anything he would keep them civil and actually hit on the real points.
why is everyone here saying "oh, it's great how civil this interview was" when
A. they did not discuss any issues, only how the public perceives issues
B. this person's job is to be eloquent and easy to talk to about voters' feelings with many types of interlocutors
Another interesting interview Trevor! You always tackle or unpack the hard questions that others avoid. Never heard of her but she answered or discussed in layman terms & with understanding without bashing any one party. TDS is my favorite NEWS channel 💯👏🏽😍👍🏽😘😘
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Kristen Soltis Anderson was a regular guest on CNN, MSNBC, and C-SPAN for over 10 years but now it seems only Fox invites her on now.
To me, this conversation was way more interesting than the time he brought Tomi Lahren on as a guest. Her skill of gleaning insight from data is really helpful.
I think Toni, is creepy!
I agree. To I knows what she does not like, but she has no insight into why she doesn’t something or what would be an acceptable alternative. She is an empty shirt in my opinion. This conversation is much more substantive.
She's a smart analyst and pollster before a republican ideologue
Lol
I agree!
Amazing conversation and great example of how people with different views can be respectful towards each other.
did they exchange their views? I didn't hear any issues discussed
Does not matter what she says ...gop is anti voter
@@ChannelMath correct
I really love this type of discussion. It’s actual progress. We need more of this!
It’s ben so long since I’ve heard a republican being so nuanced and fully explain things rationally. I’ve always believed that being a republican is not the problem, being closed minded is.
Poorly educated 😕😪 we need to improve on education in America, we're rated somewhere in the 30s
@@AngelRodriguez-zt6nv Critical Thinking. America is the land of Disney & all the Magical Thinking you could ever wish for. All the education in the world is worthless without Critical Thinking skills.
I'm not a republican. But in my opinion, the trumpers are those who are RINOS. They certainly aren't the party of Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt or even Reagan or Nixon. I really appreciate this womans honesty, and Trevor allowing her to speak.
@@rlm66101 lol, how do you get critical thinking skills without education?
Critical thinking, poorly educated the list goes on and on with you guys.
98% of debates between liberals and conservatives on these comment boards ends up with liberals just calling people names.
They refuse to answer direct questions to justify their stance and automatically assume that you're blindly faithfull to the two things they hate the most.....Trump and Fox.
In all honesty, the white liberal in particular, is the most close minded of them all and it comes from the blithering of idiots like Trevor Noah and countless others. The Young Turks are especially mortifying.
Trevor. You’re leading a new charge in television and the way we discuss politics. This may be the only way we can see some light at the end of this dark tunnel we live in currently… great job and I am thoroughly impressed - John Stewart really saw the future a long time ago and chose you… remarkable
The rhythm of the conversation is amazing. Both of then are very eloquent and fast speakers. Brazil only had this kind of conversation until the late 90's. Respect is the only way of solving problems.
What a lovely conversation… so mature and insightful! Well done to you all!!
As a conservative, I appreciate this open, bi-partisan conversation.
THIS interview and quite a few others are a clear rebuttal to those who indict Noah as a leftist hack. Trevor Noah does NOT fit into any of the usual boxes, partly because he grew up in South Africa and thus has an outsider perspective of U.S. politics. Another huge part is that he is NOT black (not having the black experience of most U.S. blacks) the way black Americans think of themselves as being black, and yet he is seen by most people in the U.S. as black. I think this imbues Noah will an open mind and greater curiosity about how cultural experiences shape what we believe about each other!
@@victorpradha9946 to be fair, he self admits he hadn’t had a conservative on his show for quite some time. I think this was certainly a step in the right direction.
Bi partisan? What is this, cannot compute!
/S
@@victorpradha9946 Ditto. For the same reason, I look for COVID facts from overseas. It is far less likely to be shackled to the US political prejudice/manipulation.
Thanks for making an interview that is about trying to understand. I’ve never voted Republican, but I think these conversations are desperately needed to combat the polarization we have.
An effective and substantial discussion… We need to have more sessions like this versus the talking heads on both sides of the aisle….💯
@ Didn't Bernie Sanders appear on Fox News? Or was it some other democratic candidate
@@oskarhenriksen Maybe both him and Pete Buttigieg. May also have made the comment that Democrat candidates should make some appearances on Fox, in spite of the network's reputation, because otherwise it'll be their own fault that Fox viewers never hear them in an interview setting.
Amazing conversation with Kristen Soltis Anderson. She did justice to the topic with amazing composure... got my attention 100% as against the last "teenage republican" who came on the show for a shouting match. The Republican party needs pple like this to build back the party better. Cheers
Can you send me a clip or Republicans acting like this?
I have legit been trying to find one....
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Maybe the country needs more than…two parties?
She already explain that the governing coalitions will be pretty much the same just like 2 party system
Or NONE. We could try democracy.
Definitely 👍
@@heinzhaupthaar5590 I think it could help diversifying the populace, because they'd hear more different kinds of voices. It'd also make it harder for politicians to ignore what people actually want
Another point she didn't mention: it might improve the US' extremely low voting rate, meaning people who don't care to vote now would get influence. How would that effect things?
There are more people who don't vote than who vote for either party, imagine the tremendous effect if they mobilise
@@Spearca I assume a change of the electoral system is implied when people talk about more parties in Congress
Fabulous interview. Super respectful and she is wicked-smart. More of this!
Nice discussion. The thing that really stood out for me, though, is at the end. Kristen explains how the republican party isn't interested in policy or betterment, it is just about strategy and winning.
Yep! Spot-on!
That is the nature of politics. You have to win to make changes. Both sides do it.
@@strawdogg Exactly. It's why Joe Bidden is president instead of Bernie, or Elizabeth Warren. Because the Dems knew that Joe Biden gave them a chance to win over Trump whereas Bernie and Warren were too scary for the balance of the electorate.
And now Biden is beholden to Manchin who gets to dictate Biden's accomplishments. It's been almost a year and Biden has nothing to show anyone except a disastrous pullout and how long he lied to Americans about Afghanistan. Bernie and Warren are not president because of the sheer terror democrats have of accomplishing anything. They simple don't care or are bought off.
That’s what politics and governing is. You have to first WIN the power in ORDER to enact those changes to better society
The present "moderates" in the Democratic party are more like what were termed conservative before 1990. It is complicated but Republicans are generally more conservative and moving rapidly to the right.
Wow, there may be hope for the media yet! I didn't think it was possible in today's uber- polarized political climate to have REAL, honest, non-polarizing discussions with a sincere (I can only hope and assume) desire to understand the other side. Imagine if we all could release our need to be right and instead embrace a desire to understand, learn, and actually work together to solve the massive gaping problems that threaten ALL of us, our country, and the health, well-being, and happiness of our kids, grandkids, and future generations? Thank you for this enlightening conversation - it makes me hopeful. 😍
For me, this is a trap. As Donald Trump is gone their views are down and they are now trying all they can to bring republican viewers back to their shows. Notice they are not interviewing democrats as well.
Why on earth did this style of interview not happen in the last 4 years?
Republicans should not fall for this.
For me, this is a trap. As Donald Trump is gone their views are down and they are now trying all they can to bring republican viewers back to their shows. Notice they are not interviewing democrats as well.
Why on earth did this style of interview not happen in the last 4 years?
Republicans should not fall for this.
I wonder how it would have gone if they actually discussed some issues, or maybe even how they personally felt about the issues. probably not so well. smh
Building bridges, man. I can get behind this. This interview represents my views right now. Thank you Kristen and Trevor for taking the time to have a meaningful and constructive conversation.
What a wonderful guest.
Hope you have her back.
I really appreciate her perspective, accepting the invitation for open dialog. I'm sure she taught a lot for middle of the road citizens. Thank you Trevor
Brilliant! Thanks for this dialogue.
I love this interview and this lady is articulated, nice, open minded, and smart. And I love how Trevor really lets her talk and emphatically listens to her trying to understand her point of view.
It absolutely requires *both* parties to be respectful and open minded. CNN often trots out an insecure and overly defensive conservative (Steven Cortez, David Urban, Kayleigh McEnany) to represent the conservative viewpoint. The one exception *might* be Scott Jennings.
It seems by design, so that they can say, "You see the mentality we're dealing with here?" reducto ad absurdum.
Finally…a republican who seems to understand both sides and be eloquent instead of just flinging poo 💩 I mean it was only 10 minutes but listening to her didn’t make me sick to my stomach.
It IS nice.
She has class and very knowledgeable...
Yup, Ted Bundy was easier to listen to than Manson was. That is why his body count was so much larger. Paul Ryan is the Bundy to Donald's Manson. Ryan is on the board of Fox news now.
You would find there are many more like her as well.
@@californiacloud1036 the world we live in, ain't that the case everywhere we go. Name it corporations and in the positions of power most of them are incompetent bullies who made it far by throwing others under the bus.
I absolutely loved this interview. I watched the whole thing and thank you Trevor for asking penetrating questions as you did.
We need more discussions like this. Great job, great interview.
Never was a big fan of Trever but he is an amazing interviewer. His questions are clear and probing yet not designed to promote a political ideology. He is an honest and fair interviewer. Bravo!
Trevors interviewing skills and style are something I’m taking notice of now. I left the Daily Show shortly after Stewart did but these recent interviews have given me a reason to come back. More of this please. I would love to see him and Colion Noir discuss guns.
As much as I like Bill Maher, i do hope he is watching this and taking notes on how one does an interview. As in: actually let your interviewee talk after you've asked them a question. Well done Trevor!
I used to like Bill Maher but he's gotten so old and out of touch. He has been wrong about everything for about 3 years now.
Stephen Colbert too
Maher's monologues are great. His interviews, not so much.
@@floydammons5429 Not to mention that he stopped being progressive years ago and acts like he hasn't changed when he so clearly has been rooting for corporate Dems...
The idea that "winning" power at all costs, without regard for the harm policies will cause, is heartbreaking and is antithetical to a just, reasoned, and civil society.
Politics in America, for many, has become a game in which human rights and dignity have become immaterial, and power, profits, and prestige are the only variables considered worthy of regard. 😥
All too true.
Agreed, all I could think while listening to her was that she's basically defining evil.
This was a great, informative, civil discussion. Really enjoyed it.
I have to admit I am shocked and encouraged by this segment. I remember watching clips of this show during the Trump era which was basically just a regurgitation of all the media talking points. Now we have real conversations with respect and listening to understand? Kudos, earned my respect.
Truly appreciate that these conversations are happening!
Really liked this interview ! Love hearing people discuss or even just talk about stuff in a respectful manner
Lol. Nothing noteworthy in this whole interview.
it's easy when you don't discuss any issues
Her statement that the Democrats mostly fall into something that is like Labour parties in European countries is actually off. On a lot of issues the Democratic party is right of some of the conservative parties in many European countries
Thank you, Trevor Noah and Kristen Soltis Anderson. I’ve been a firm independent since I could first vote, which in NH means having to re-declare I’m undeclared every time I cast a ballot (so I get to pick which, whether for tactical, or for programmatic reasons). However, in early 2015 (still independent!) I became a single-issue voter. You see, I speak Russian, and had listened to Vlad Vladimirovitch promise his intelligence mavens he’d divide us along resentful lines of (often artificial) grievances, and win!
The malevolent Repugnithugs are (laundered-Ruble)-paid traitors, knowingly working for our country’s worst foe!
Very interesting to hear. Thanks for your comment.
Thank you for speaking up. The Trumpers have been led around by the nose with Trump. He is not loyal to America but to the last guy that loaned him money. He was cut off by American banks for being too much of a loser. My understanding is that you’re speaking of whom we know of as Putin?
Wait… this is making me so happy to see. Our country needs this!! Awesome Trevor 🙏🏼🙏🏼
"I think Republicans will gravitate to a new strategy if a new strategy can prove it can win at the ballot box."
Republicans will gravitate to a _new_ strategy as soon as the _old_ strategy _stops_ working for them. But they _continue_ to use the old strategy precisely _because_ it works.
"Look at the growing number of minorities in this country. Let's revise our platform to something they are more likely to agree with."
"Well... yeah... we _could_ do that. We could _also_ set to work, coming up with ways to make voting _harder_ for them or ways to make the votes they cast more likely to be discarded, and stick with the platform we've _got."_
The Republican agenda is 100% to destroy the voting process and use power and manipulation to seize control and initiate a transition to authoritarian/fascist state action. Does anyone believe that a Republican takeover of the house and senate means anything other than a Trumpist coup, and the obliteration of voting rights? Republicans are a one issue party - white minority rule forever.
@@philwilson609 right.
@@philwilson609 lol how? By requiring ID to vote? How is that fascism?
@@zp4200 That would a great point if it was the only one. I have no issue with voter ID. You need an ID to fly, buy beer, etc. Why not vote? The other issues are reducing voting hours, means of voting (mail in, etc), limiting polling places in minority areas, gerrymandering, etc etc etc. How about a National holiday for Election Day? They want less people to vote, not more. If you don’t see the other items as issues, you might be part of the problem.
@@Doomsday410 I do see those as issues. I would have no issue with a holiday for voting where everyone can vote. That’s the point, right. Everyone with a legal right to vote should. But having a state ID should be mandatory IMO.
as a former republican that abandoned the party this was a surprisingly accurate take on republicans
And a calm, intelligent, and respectful debate, on both sides. We need a lot more people talking like this.
Then why would you abandon the party?
You turned your back on common sense
/reality?
It was accurate in that she said they would do anything to win. They have no scruples, just a hunger for power and money. It was inaccurate in that she pointed to a diverse republican coalition without pointing out the enormous racial disparity in the voting blocks of each party, as well as the number of women in power of each party. The fact that she didn't bring up wedge issues voters speaks volumes.
@@floydammons5429 We aren't obsessed with having a number of women or minorities because we simply want the best person to represent us. Have you realized that just because a person has your skin color doesn't mean they have your best interest in mind - aka the wicked Obama and Biden.
Great guest and interview!
Bruh, I didn't know she was a republican. She's on the fivethirtyeight podcast sometimes, and she really adds a lot to the conversation.
Yeah, I see her here and their too. And each time I sincerely say "ooh she's cute too." Just saying....
An intelligent Republican. We need more of those that can explain themselves well.
Trump fights for the sake of fighting; policy issues are irrelevant (unless an issue feeds anger).
Dems are a decade behind being able to use their power when they have it.
Excellent, respectful dialogue and wonderful insights shared by both. This is what we need, to listen and try to understand the motivations underneath the polarity
If you back the party, you back the policies. You don’t get to pick and choose. You don’t get to be a Republican and not acknowledge that you’re supporting racism
Exactly, many want to hold onto these little ideas they have about what Republicans stand for in spite of their actual policies and actions moving farther and farther right and not representing them.
Few things I hate more in this life than people saying 'I didn't vote for abc, I voted for xyz". One may have voted *because* of xyz but they *for* the entire alphabet. And I refuse to engage with anyone who won't acknowledge that basic truth.
Great convo!!!!! I love LEARNING, not enflaming. What a FANTASTIC interview!!! Thank you, Trevah!!
Love to see well spoken and thoughtful conversation once in awhile lol
Wow then you are in a bad place 😔🤔 broaden your mind
@@lansmgroup6540 I'm fine🙄
Very well done Mr Trevor. I almost had forgotten what actual journalism looked like
You could substitute dissatisfied Republicans during the Pre-Trump Era for progressive Democrats as her description captures exactly how many are feeling now: They want their Congress Reps to collectively grow a spine and draw a line in the sand prior to heading into the negotiation room. Hint: Draw the line at 'paid family leave' and 'lowering drug prices.' Vote 'no' on your own stinkin' bill if you can't make even that happen for the American people. smh
Agreed from a dissatisfied lifetime Dumbocrat.
Gaining respect for Trevor by having these respectful conversations with Republicans. I’m a liberal but I just think speaking with people you disagree with peacefully is something his audience really needs.
I understand Republicans perfectly. They are people who aren’t cutting it in the 21st Century. It’s not that complicated.
"We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them." -Albert Einstein
"Oh yes we can." -All conservatives
@@100nitrog ON POINT!!!!!
Cons are anti-progress
I can assure you that the party fighting against socialism is indeed “cutting it”…while many on the left are doing the opposite because they aren’t..and want handouts.
@@zp4200 Handouts handouts handouts. Cmon, get a new one. We ALREADY have socialism, silly. MEDICAID, social security, Obama Obamacare. I bet you like your Social Security check every month, don't you?
Thank you for doing this Trevor. Please, please...please, more of these conversations
Wow! Trevor Noah! Great interview! I say you take over mainstream/prime time news! That is one of the best interviews and you’re supposed to be a comedian! Journalists should learn from this…
That's been the magic of TDS ever since the beginning--better journalism than actual journalists, thinly veiled behind comedy.
Great interview from the Daily Show. Respect for trying to understand a different point of view.
Great interview
Really great interview. Trevor handles people of both parties really well and is very fair to everyone. Kristen is on point with her assessment of the different factions of the GOP.
This was a great conversation interview. I highlight conversation because it was truly back and forth and presenting different view points. Instead of what we normally see on Fox and CNN in that they try to get people to further their talking points.
I was able to view the Republican party as a serious topic instead of the circus it's been the past 5 or 6 years.
👏👏👏
I love to see so many supportive comments for calm bi-partisan discussions like this one, it gives promise that just maybe we can find a way to possibly heal some wounds and come together if our leaders simply decide to have honest and fair discussion. Hope springs eternal!
must be nice to be able to discuss these issues as abstract concepts in terms of winning and losing and not how they affect the actual people of this country
I always laugh when someone says Republicans feel threatened by Hollywood. While many high-profile workers in the film industry might skew liberal, the movies Hollywood produces tend to promote a conservative worldview, with wear-it-on-the-sleeve patriotism and characters that conform to traditional stereotypes. This is because bucking the system does not translate to breaking the box office. Economic pressure minimizes the risk the industry is willing to take. Hollywood would rather be safe, than sorry.
People are commenting on the civility of the conversation. It might help that Trevor is not American so he's a step removed from the discussion even if he has liberal tendencies.
Great interview. A much needed rational discussion.
wow a level headed informative interview.. why does it take comedy central to do this? lol
Jesus Noah this is the first show that made sense since John Stewart left! I really hope u can grow a pair and and do ur job this way!
It's almost like everyone just wants their elected representatives to fight for them and they see these people are just doing whatever serves them and their donors.
Love these interviews. You are showing the news media how it should be done.
"being willing to fight like Donald Trump is at the top of the list" So GOP voters want someone super self-centered and ineffective. Got it. The GOP should nominate my ex for president
@@goahead3995 U Penn is considered an Ivy League school. Mind you, daddy got him into the school, and one of his professors described him as the dumbest student he ever taught.
Excellent video. So refreshing to see genuine interest in understanding Republican motivation, versus reactionary rhetoric. Also refreshing to see Trevor not going after the guest to score political points.
I loved to see more of this. It's time to give persons like her more screen time as Trumpists like Gaetz or Greene. I am sure that would change a lot. From seeing other ideas as an evil thing of an enemy to just another idea or way to make society and the place we live better for everyone. That you don't have to vote against something, but for something.
I believe there are many republican voices like her, but you don't hear them because of clowns like Greene.
Thanks a lot Trevor.
Great to see your civil discourse. Ironic that just yesterday I was thinking that we the people need to take back our country, being kind to each other. That means more open-mindedness, more listening, overall supporting of our neighbors. We're heading for Destruction if we let the politicians carry the narrative.
I feel like this is something we'll look back fondly on, like "Oh guys, remember when we still thought we could find a way to work together?"
this was 1998
Trevor! What a fantastic change! I hadn’t seen much of the show for a while and now I’m seeing this is the second time you interview a conservative GOP person. THIS IS WHAT WE NEED! Conversations where we are not exposed to the worst caricature of those opposing our views, you know, Ted Cruz, Mitch Machonell etc. I’m a liberal, Bernie supporter, and really welcome the opportunity of listening to views I disagree with but, when provided with some context, I can understand where they come from, and let me see how not all is pure evil.
Thanks a lot for this
Interesting how the primary defining characteristic of “conservatism” in her mind centers on immigration. And she’s probably right.
That's actually the opposite of what she said. She made a distinction between "traditional conservatives" (didn't really explain in depth what she meant by this but I pictured the sort of type that's a bit wealthier/WASPy maybe and caught up in conformity to like 1950s family values and stuff) and then there's the "populists" which she says are the ones centered on anti-immigrant sentiment.
She was not actually talking about America. She was speaking about UK.
What a difference it makes when a person asks questions to gain understanding.
I'm just here for Trevor's hair. I'm so jealous.
hahahah! I like it longer, myself.
I really enjoyed that intelligent conversation and analysis. Thank you Kristin and Trevor. I want more of that!
Great conversation! Coherent, honest, revealing. “ everyone loves a winner” is a typically male perspective born from the compulsion to compete *against* one another for survival and so on and so on. Understandable, but now completely outdated. Time to shift, or using a word totally overused, pivot. Blechk, didn’t even like typing that word.
Thank you for having her on! Respect
That video perfectly summarized why I'm against a government that has parties. It just divides people and forces you to be put in a drawer.
Also, thank you for giving us an inside into today's US parties and what us going on in people's mind. That was very refreshing 👏
That doesn’t make sense. All governments are comprised of parties - even dictatorships. You literally are a party the moment you enter politics, even if it’s a party of one. This is like saying you’re against groups of people with humans in it.
Wow. It's been a long time since I've seen a civil conversation. More like this guy's! Let's solve the problem, not fight about it.
I for one, would probably welcome a more parliamentarian system.
Then at least there would be more than two (or sometimes three) groups of moneyed elites telling me what the pool of "viable" candidates is each election.
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Also, lose the electoral college!
The only reason I'm against disbanding the EC is that if we go strictly by the "1 person, 1 vote" model.....well then they'll just go wherever has the most people.
Who knew that actual dialogue would be this interesting... you're doing great things, Trevor.
👍🏾
So refreshing to hear people talk intelligently about Reps and Dems. I didn't hear any trash spoken.! Thank you both.
What an honest interpretation of the Republican sensibility and American politics, in general. We’ve gotten so subjected to dichotomous vitriol that it’s difficult to think of any media personality who veers to one political side as analytical, rather than emotional. This was refreshing, but it highlights why our deep, enduring fissures seem impossible to fill. Politicians focus on “putting a W in the column” rather than fighting for the needs of the constituents.