An excellent interview and Evan Smith should be congratulated for taking an objective view and actually letting the interviewee speak freely! Refreshing
Challenging Christopher Hitchens, even on your best-confidence days, is a daunting proposition. His knowledge of geo-politics and the intricacies of their global consequences was formidable, to say the least.
The interviewer deserves some credit here for a fair, well-paced discussion that showcased Hitch very well. Not what I was expecting from from Texas Monthly.
I'm impressed by Evan Smith. I've watched nearly every Hitchens interview on RUclips, and Smith is by far the best interviewer I've seen. He's professional, intelligent and asked great questions. Kudos to Evan Smith.
Anyone else automatically click thumbs up on every video involving Christopher Hitchens before they even watch them? This man was phenomenal in many ways.
Agreed. Although his positions on Women and Humor and the Iraq War were completely unhelpful. The Iraq War was a huge waste of valuable taxpayer dollars. 9/11 cost us about $1.5B, The Wars will cost us trillions, going into the next century, when the last soldier is sent from a VA hospital to a cemetery. 5,000 Americans killed and a million injured, a half million with head trauma, something like a quarter million with PTSD. Lots of long-term impact on soldeiers and families. A million Iraqis were killed. Three or four million were scattered to the four winds , many into countries that don't want them. Those people may have lived under a military dictator, and they faced random state violence, and violence from his reckless, violent son, but they still had their neighborhoods and families, and I gurantee if you ask most of them today, they would much rather have kept that way of life than the ones they had the last twenty years. I could be wrong, but... I don't disagree with his thoughts on Islam. I believe it is a religious and social problem on a whole different level. I just think you would have to wage war against all of the middle east to do anything substantive about it. And that would have to include Saudi Arabia, which is far more religious than Hussein and Iraq were. The 800 lb. gorilla is that Islam's population is growing fast; it will be the largest religion in twenty years. So, the whole middle east and the growing global diaspora brought to heel. And we're not going to do that. First, it's just too militarily ambitious. Second, the American people, while perhaps agreeing in spirit, would not support such a huge commitment of American lives and money. And third, oil relations. Given all that, the Iraq War was an utter waste and Chris was wrong. On the Afghanistan War, no one has ever successfully invaded and occupied that country. And we never meant to occupy it indefintely, which is what it would take, even if only for the territories we held. There was no intelligent end-game plan. So, bad idea and big waste there, too. In terms of cleaning out Al Qaeda and saving oppressed women, again, we would need to wage that war on a much larger scale and occupy forever, so... Really, it should have been an international man-hunt by Special Ops forces to kill bin Laden, destroy the training camp, and leave it at that. Well, that and improving our intelligence and security, minus slashing the Bill of Rights. Otherwise, I agree with Chris on most everything and miss him greatly.
I think Chris would playfully say if it hurts to think you should stop 😂. But you should at least be grateful for the massive amounts of timeless discussion he did provide for us to draw from.
Excellent interview! I have watched most of Hitchen’s interviews over the years and this one is by far the best! Thank you for uploading it. Evan Smith was very professional, kind and he allowed Hitchens to talk. Evan also asked great questions. I learned more in this specific interview than all of Hitchen’s other interviews put together. Kudos to the moderator!
The interviewer is excellent, truly excellent! After this interview, I have no idea what his personal opinion is, and that is how it should be. Let the person being interviewed speak, ask questions, ask critical questions, too, but don't bring condescension or your personal opinions into it. When he asked critical questions, he would say thin gs along the lines of "some people might argue that... what is your opinion on this, Christopher?" A polite, neutral was to ask a critical question without being sneering. The interview is not fawning, but it is respectful; bravo! I love Hitchens but feel compelled to praise the interviewer here because it is so rare that an interview is conducted this professionally.
I stumbled onto this while looking for Christopher Hitchens talks. I am a devoted fan of the late Mr. Hitchens but I was pleased to see him interviewed on a show that promotes faith and still treated Chris with much respect despite his very intense secular views. I share a great deal of his beliefs but I also believe in groups of people who share a faith and I thought that so much could have gotten very heated but the whole thing was treated and produced with distinguished taste. A fine way to run an interview...... Great Job !!!
I can't believe I JUST found this channel. Texas Monthly is one of the best magazines there is, on all levels; as a guide and primer about what's good in Texas, as a socially conscious medium in a world where responsible journalism is being squeezed almost out of existence, and as an erudite, realistic journal of the political landscape of Texas. PLUS really good humor, such as the Bum Steer Awards! I had the pleasure of being in a group interview with Gary Cartwright while in a journalism class at UT. He was generous with his time and knowledge, as well as forthright with his insight. I hope they keep going.
A very civil interviewer and a kindly chage from some of the more bolshy bigots that have faced off Hitchens in the past. I was expecting a heated argument given that this was in Texas!
I think it’s the obvious chemistry between the Hitchens and the interviewer. The discussion feels more conversational than an interrogation for his opinions
what a great interview. It's so rare nowadays to see two intelligent people speaking in an intelligent manner. It's a shame there's not more of this in popular media.
Such a shame this man is no longer with us. It would be so helpful to have his intellect still available to dissect all the BS that floats around today.
nujac321 Wrong! Hitchens` writings will be studied in history courses, religion courses, and philosophy courses for a long time. Look at all the debates, writings (books, articles, etc.) about , and by, Hitchens. His words will survive loooooong after you and I are gone.
Particularly in Texas where the legislature is likely going to pass legislation allowing Bible verses to be used in Elementary schools and Bible classes available to high school students. Not mandatory yet but I wonder about peer pressure and the eventual push to make them mandatory. All of it while we (Texas/US) continue to lag behind in STEM subjects in comparison to the rest of the country and much more so in comparison to other industrialized countries
Ohhh. I really miss this guy I’m 67 years old..the best thing I found on the internet..had I discovered Him when I was younger ..,it would of saved me years of grief
Ricardo montalban I don't think he was as cutting as he normally would be. In his debates he's brutal but this was very civilised by comparison. Shit! I wish he was about now. 😟
I could listen to Mr. Hitchens all day even if I didn't agree with him. He was entertaining, passionate, and well read. I enjoy listening to any person that is willing to investigate information for the sake of being informed, while also being funny and unwilling to put up with people's shit.
one of the most succinct roll outs by Hitchens. I have a new respect for the interviewer. Is it possible that letting Hitch speak resulted in many of the audience buying his book! One can hope. I am inspired once again by this man's clear view and call to reason.
***** I have no problem with reading, logic, reflection, etc., just in articulating my arguments verbally. I'm not good at the verbal debate, though I have been fairly active in debates on YT, for what that's worth. Typing is easy :P
You can say what you like about Hitchins. Love him, hate him. The thing that Hitchins does every time he speaks? (he makes you 'Listen' he makes you 'Question') and I think that would make him happy knowing that.
Excellent interview!...Christopher revealed much of his thoughts. The late Robert McNamara pleaded with us all to recognise that 'Reason' never saved us from total destruction, on the numerous occasions we invited "Nuke Destruction". On each occasion "Reasonable" men got us into the mess, "Reasonable" men wanted us to go the whole way!!! but by remarkable good fortune we "Lucked-Out" on each occasion. In fact it is reasonable to conclude, that "Reason" itself will ensure total human extinction!
Evan Smith is a first rate interviewer in the style of Brian Lamb - asks intelligent questions then gets out of the way of the interviewee; does not let the interview devolve into a time for his personal opinions. It's amazing how much great information comes out in only 26 minutes when a fine interviewer lets an intelligent man of letters speak his mind without needless interruption. Good job, Mr Smith, may your skills only increase, and your audience too.
This is a great conversation, good hosting. I love a religious person who can take a punch in argument, although this wasn't an argument, just a chance for people to hear Hitch's views. At least these religious folk are honest, and not screaming or changing the subject or spouting off fallacy after fallacy like we all know a lot of people like to do.
This was the first time I ever seen a religious perspective’s representative not get hostile/start interrupting/spinning and putting words in mouths. Props to him
If you're seeking examples view a few of the interviews with this brilliant philosopher conducted by the geniuses on The TV station that rhymes with Nox Fews.
That was a surprisingly good interview. Mr. Smith wasn't the most eloquent interviewer, but he asked good questions and gave Hitchens space to answer. Well done.
Mr. Hitchens will always be among us in his books, journals, videos and on the internet. RUclips is a wonderful place to look for him 24/7. I would be remiss if I would be encouraged by Mr. Hitchens to mention Sam Harris, Richard Dawkins and Dan Dennett.
As good as this interviewer was, some of his questions were just incredibly dumb considering the level at which Hitch is clearly operating on... "Do you feel outnumbered?" Lol.
@Jazzkeyboardist1 Ha ha ha! There you go again. You still seem to think anyone cares that Hitchens loved whoever he wanted to love. Why don't you just go down a gay club and get it over with? It's obvious you want to be bummed, or you wouldn't be so obsessed.
Kind of ironic, since Einstein died a theist and Oscar Wilde converted to Roman Catholicism at the end of his life. If you are an atheist, it is ironic indeed that you would choose these as your dinner buddies.
The world seems a bit more crazy without him. All he said about faith and religions makes total sense to me and now I look for any video with him about it and listen to his audio books so I too can say something intelligent and sensible about why I wont become a follower of bronze age superstition.
the great Christopher Hitchens was never afraid of speaking his mind. We need more people to have that kind of courage these days. RIP Christopher Hitchens.
There were two different issues with Iraq and Iran. One is the problems created by Fundamentalist Muslims. But another is the continued interventions and meddling by the 'West'. If the CIA hadn't helped overthrow Mosadegh in 1953-54, and supported the Shah's abuses, the Ayatollah would probably never come to power. Military Industrial Complex
@Jazzkeyboardist1 Actually no, he was dead right about wars since he thought, like I do, that wars are necessary population controllers. Separate the wheat from the chaff.
May this magnificent, excellent erudite’s voice keep challenging the minds of free-thinkers everywhere till the end of human extinction. Christopher Hitchens sorely missed never forgotten, this 🥃 JWB is for you Hitch!
Don't know why he brings up hitch saying women still aren't funny, it isn't a sexist remark, or misogynistic, it's an opinion. An opinion which he backs up.
That Evan Smith guy put on a masterclass on how to conduct an interview. Others should take notes. Bravo sir! Hitch spitting knowledge as usual...He's definitely missed RIP
Christopher Hitchens is in heaven , whether he likes it or not. Lol. Just kidding. Thank you hitch for gracing our planet . You were a monstrosity of intellect. Just think if he had lived longer , he would have gotten even wiser , which would have been bad news for his moronic enemies. No man and I mean no man could debate on the level of the Hitch , not even the great Richard Dawkins.
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An excellent interview and Evan Smith should be congratulated for taking an objective view and actually letting the interviewee speak freely! Refreshing
agreed.
I second that.
Yes, and he studied carefully his subject beforehand: one of the best interviews I've seen so far of Hitchens
ravey99 i agree with you he gave the hitch time to answer
,,, nuff said ...
Im giving props to the host for his excellent line of questioning.
Yeah he was really good ....for Texas 🤔
Challenging Christopher Hitchens, even on your best-confidence days, is a daunting proposition. His knowledge of geo-politics and the intricacies of their global consequences was formidable, to say the least.
@@Hairmetallurgist hear, hear
The interviewer deserves some credit here for a fair, well-paced discussion that showcased Hitch very well. Not what I was expecting from from Texas Monthly.
In Texas Hitchens may have been outnumbered, but he was never going to be outgunned
Perfectly said! You're so right
He was in top form here for this interview, well done. Thanks for posting.
In Texas, Hitchens would be literally out gunned. But he would never be out thought.
Yes very true. You are sooo very cute!😍
of course he was outgunned which is why he is always so defensive.
I'm impressed by Evan Smith. I've watched nearly every Hitchens interview on RUclips, and Smith is by far the best interviewer I've seen. He's professional, intelligent and asked great questions.
Kudos to Evan Smith.
Anyone else automatically click thumbs up on every video involving Christopher Hitchens before they even watch them? This man was phenomenal in many ways.
Elle I always do, also for Matt Dillahunty.
What an exquisitely balanced,beautiful,gentlemanly dialogue.
We don’t have those anymore!
A great man! He is sorely missed and greatly needed today.
ACTUAL VIDEO AT 3:30.
Thank you 😊
2 mins in (yawn) Cheers mate
Deggsey Dinners thank you
Noice one!
Thank u
Thanks to Hitchens, I am an atheist. My eyes were opened watching his videos. A brilliant mind.
well done forker!
You're most welcome, comrade
It hurts to think of the contributions this man could've brought to modern social discourse.
Would that it were.
Stay alive x
You can do it, too.
Agreed. Although his positions on Women and Humor and the Iraq War were completely unhelpful. The Iraq War was a huge waste of valuable taxpayer dollars. 9/11 cost us about $1.5B, The Wars will cost us trillions, going into the next century, when the last soldier is sent from a VA hospital to a cemetery. 5,000 Americans killed and a million injured, a half million with head trauma, something like a quarter million with PTSD. Lots of long-term impact on soldeiers and families. A million Iraqis were killed. Three or four million were scattered to the four winds , many into countries that don't want them. Those people may have lived under a military dictator, and they faced random state violence, and violence from his reckless, violent son, but they still had their neighborhoods and families, and I gurantee if you ask most of them today, they would much rather have kept that way of life than the ones they had the last twenty years. I could be wrong, but... I don't disagree with his thoughts on Islam. I believe it is a religious and social problem on a whole different level. I just think you would have to wage war against all of the middle east to do anything substantive about it. And that would have to include Saudi Arabia, which is far more religious than Hussein and Iraq were. The 800 lb. gorilla is that Islam's population is growing fast; it will be the largest religion in twenty years. So, the whole middle east and the growing global diaspora brought to heel. And we're not going to do that. First, it's just too militarily ambitious. Second, the American people, while perhaps agreeing in spirit, would not support such a huge commitment of American lives and money. And third, oil relations. Given all that, the Iraq War was an utter waste and Chris was wrong. On the Afghanistan War, no one has ever successfully invaded and occupied that country. And we never meant to occupy it indefintely, which is what it would take, even if only for the territories we held. There was no intelligent end-game plan. So, bad idea and big waste there, too. In terms of cleaning out Al Qaeda and saving oppressed women, again, we would need to wage that war on a much larger scale and occupy forever, so... Really, it should have been an international man-hunt by Special Ops forces to kill bin Laden, destroy the training camp, and leave it at that. Well, that and improving our intelligence and security, minus slashing the Bill of Rights. Otherwise, I agree with Chris on most everything and miss him greatly.
I think Chris would playfully say if it hurts to think you should stop 😂. But you should at least be grateful for the massive amounts of timeless discussion he did provide for us to draw from.
Excellent interview! I have watched most of Hitchen’s interviews over the years and this one is by far the best! Thank you for uploading it. Evan Smith was very professional, kind and he allowed Hitchens to talk. Evan also asked great questions. I learned more in this specific interview than all of Hitchen’s other interviews put together. Kudos to the moderator!
The interviewer is excellent, truly excellent! After this interview, I have no idea what his personal opinion is, and that is how it should be. Let the person being interviewed speak, ask questions, ask critical questions, too, but don't bring condescension or your personal opinions into it. When he asked critical questions, he would say thin gs along the lines of "some people might argue that... what is your opinion on this, Christopher?" A polite, neutral was to ask a critical question without being sneering. The interview is not fawning, but it is respectful; bravo! I love Hitchens but feel compelled to praise the interviewer here because it is so rare that an interview is conducted this professionally.
What about the person he was interviewing ?
I stumbled onto this while looking for Christopher Hitchens talks. I am a devoted fan of the late Mr. Hitchens but I was pleased to see him interviewed on a show that promotes faith and still treated Chris with much respect despite his very intense secular views. I share a great deal of his beliefs but I also believe in groups of people who share a faith and I thought that so much could have gotten very heated but the whole thing was treated and produced with distinguished taste. A fine way to run an interview...... Great Job !!!
What an extraordinary man. Loved by many.
Wow, thanks Christopher for speaking your mind, and fording those tough questions with clarity and forcefulness.
I can't believe I JUST found this channel. Texas Monthly is one of the best magazines there is, on all levels; as a guide and primer about what's good in Texas, as a socially conscious medium in a world where responsible journalism is being squeezed almost out of existence, and as an erudite, realistic journal of the political landscape of Texas. PLUS really good humor, such as the Bum Steer Awards! I had the pleasure of being in a group interview with Gary Cartwright while in a journalism class at UT. He was generous with his time and knowledge, as well as forthright with his insight. I hope they keep going.
I like and add Christopher’s Hitchens to my playlist even before the video begins.
Ditto 👏
A very civil interviewer and a kindly chage from some of the more bolshy bigots that have faced off Hitchens in the past. I was expecting a heated argument given that this was in Texas!
Well said, James.
Bolshy?
@Jebus Hypocristos huh?
Wonderful interview. Thank you for sharing this.
Finally they got someone who could actually conduct an interview to talk to him
I think it’s the obvious chemistry between the Hitchens and the interviewer. The discussion feels more conversational than an interrogation for his opinions
"The sleep of reason brings forth monsters." Genius.
what a great interview. It's so rare nowadays to see two intelligent people speaking in an intelligent manner. It's a shame there's not more of this in popular media.
Such a shame this man is no longer with us. It would be so helpful to have his intellect still available to dissect all the BS that floats around today.
A very disciplined interview.
great interview. thanks in a very belated way.
Intellectual of the highest order. Bon vivant. And a class act. I try to mirror this man and fail miserably.
This man is the Mark Twain of our age.
Only difference is that no one will know who he is a hundred years from now.
nujac321 Wrong! Hitchens` writings will be studied in history courses, religion courses, and philosophy courses for a long time. Look at all the debates, writings (books, articles, etc.) about , and by, Hitchens. His words will survive loooooong after you and I are gone.
nujac321 How do you know this?
Are they studying him now? He is not a serious scholar. He is a polemicist.
Much of Hitichens writing is derivative and selective. He was never taken seriously as a scholar because was a polemicist. Journalism class, maybe.
Great interview. Worth the entire watch.
By far one of the best interviews he’s done
My god we need this man more than ever.
Bear studios You kind of contradicted your own argument there?
@@ArmyJames /woooooosh
Particularly in Texas where the legislature is likely going to pass legislation allowing Bible verses to be used in Elementary schools and Bible classes available to high school students. Not mandatory yet but I wonder about peer pressure and the eventual push to make them mandatory. All of it while we (Texas/US) continue to lag behind in STEM subjects in comparison to the rest of the country and much more so in comparison to other industrialized countries
Ohhh. I really miss this guy
I’m 67 years old..the best thing I found on the internet..had I discovered
Him when I was younger ..,it would of saved me years of grief
Simply my favorite RUclips video. The king is dead; long live the king
But what a legacy. His memory will live on for a very long time yet. ;-)
He would hate being called this.
That was amazingly gentle of Christopher for once, great interview.
I’ve never seen anyone cut off someone else’s waffle with such bloody class.
Ricardo montalban I don't think he was as cutting as he normally would be. In his debates he's brutal but this was very civilised by comparison. Shit! I wish he was about now. 😟
What a constant and elegant flow of analysis has been presented here. Thanks.
Hitchens and all his brilliance is so missed. Even the sound of his voice and prose is so eloquent. He is one of a kind.
that is thumbs up for Evan Smith and his excellent, fair way of hosting this interview.
0.58 "I'm Evan Smith, the editor of Texas Monthly and my head is all over the fucking place."
I could listen to Hitch all day. Miss you fellow atheist
I could listen to Mr. Hitchens all day even if I didn't agree with him. He was entertaining, passionate, and well read. I enjoy listening to any person that is willing to investigate information for the sake of being informed, while also being funny and unwilling to put up with people's shit.
Charles Bradshaw Well said
He's in heaven now XD
He was a self admitted anti-theist or in other words an anti-Christ.
Hes dead and cant read this !
Why hated? Hitchens promoted thinking. If you are against thinking, you will be loved by jelly fish. Enjoy.
one of the most succinct roll outs by Hitchens. I have a new respect for the interviewer. Is it possible that letting Hitch speak resulted in many of the audience buying his book! One can hope. I am inspired once again by this man's clear view and call to reason.
This should be viewed by everyone, so they can educate themselves a bit.
Great! One interview I had not seen before.
Hitchens is the best speaker. period
Can't escape him (God) even by dying - brilliant line.
Love to hear this man talk effortless slaying of religious dogma .
Excellent Interviewer. Hitchens is incredible too.
Loved it
Love you Hitchens. Rest in Power!!
1:00 - I literally thought the guy's head was just going to fall off.
+Jim Grange haha!
Hahaha me too
Seriously! I mean what the hell??!! That’s more wobble than a Bobble Head Doll!
I literally choked on a bottle of water
Parkinsons
I wish I was a hyper-intellectual like the Hitch :O
You can be. It takes work and passion. You have your whole life ahead of you. Why not start now?
avedic
I'm working on it :P
*****
I have no problem with reading, logic, reflection, etc., just in articulating my arguments verbally. I'm not good at the verbal debate, though I have been fairly active in debates on YT, for what that's worth. Typing is easy :P
*****
In my case, I'm in the autistic spectrum. Speech doesn't come out so easily. Now give me a keyboard, and I'm fine :)
BlackEpyon me too
You can say what you like about Hitchins. Love him, hate him. The thing that Hitchins does every time he speaks? (he makes you 'Listen' he makes you 'Question') and I think that would make him happy knowing that.
Agree, 100%
Excellent interview!...Christopher revealed much of his thoughts. The late Robert McNamara pleaded with us all to recognise that 'Reason' never saved us from total destruction, on the numerous occasions we invited "Nuke Destruction". On each occasion "Reasonable" men got us into the mess, "Reasonable" men wanted us to go the whole way!!! but by remarkable good fortune we "Lucked-Out" on each occasion. In fact it is reasonable to conclude, that "Reason" itself will ensure total human extinction!
I will not be spoken to like this !!! NEVER !!!
Evan Smith is a first rate interviewer in the style of Brian Lamb - asks intelligent questions then gets out of the way of the interviewee; does not let the interview devolve into a time for his personal opinions. It's amazing how much great information comes out in only 26 minutes when a fine interviewer lets an intelligent man of letters speak his mind without needless interruption. Good job, Mr Smith, may your skills only increase, and your audience too.
This is a great conversation, good hosting. I love a religious person who can take a punch in argument, although this wasn't an argument, just a chance for people to hear Hitch's views.
At least these religious folk are honest, and not screaming or changing the subject or spouting off fallacy after fallacy like we all know a lot of people like to do.
Very refreshing to see an interviewer ask Christopher Hitchens opinion, and then allow him to respond without interuption A great interview!
Christopher HItchens, I respect you for your, courage integrity and intelligence.
This was the first time I ever seen a religious perspective’s representative not get hostile/start interrupting/spinning and putting words in mouths. Props to him
If you're seeking examples view a few of the interviews with this brilliant philosopher conducted by the geniuses on The TV station that rhymes with Nox Fews.
Gone but still a part of us
seeing this for the first thought I knew all of Hitch's videos
That was a surprisingly good interview. Mr. Smith wasn't the most eloquent interviewer, but he asked good questions and gave Hitchens space to answer. Well done.
"The sleep of reason brings forth monsters"
Awesome
WOW i would love to see more of these two.
Good interview
Thank you for saving my time lol. I love people like yourself who save the time of others.
My audio isn't working; why is Stephen Merchant interviewing Christopher Hitchens?
He's going to be in the next series of Extras
Mr. Hitchens will always be among us in his books, journals, videos and on the internet. RUclips is a wonderful place to look for him 24/7. I would be remiss if I would be encouraged by Mr. Hitchens to mention Sam Harris, Richard Dawkins and Dan Dennett.
As good as this interviewer was, some of his questions were just incredibly dumb considering the level at which Hitch is clearly operating on... "Do you feel outnumbered?" Lol.
Evan Smith does a great job of bringing out Hitchens positions with a minimum of cliche media tactics. Thanks Mr. Smith.
2:27 of absolute drivel. Start After that.
Really impressed by this interviewer! Everyone should take note of this.
this clearly shows the value of a legitimate discussion, not someone just looking to get in an argument for ratings.
Fantastic interview.
Hitchens starts at 3:26
This was a very pleasant interview
If I could have dinner with any three people who are dead I would pick: Oscar Wilde, Albert Einstein & Christopher Hitchens.
I would go for "drinks" with Wilde after said dinner.
@Jazzkeyboardist1 Ha ha ha! There you go again. You still seem to think anyone cares that Hitchens loved whoever he wanted to love. Why don't you just go down a gay club and get it over with? It's obvious you want to be bummed, or you wouldn't be so obsessed.
Kind of ironic, since Einstein died a theist and Oscar Wilde converted to Roman Catholicism at the end of his life. If you are an atheist, it is ironic indeed that you would choose these as your dinner buddies.
Great interviewer. Hitch is absolutely razor sharp here, as always.
The world is a far duller place without Hatchens.
The world seems a bit more crazy without him. All he said about faith and religions makes total sense to me and now I look for any video with him about it and listen to his audio books so I too can say something intelligent and sensible about why I wont become a follower of bronze age superstition.
Well said. Just noticed I wrote "Hatchens" for some reason. I meant Hitchens...
the great Christopher Hitchens was never afraid of speaking his mind. We need more people to have that kind of courage these days. RIP Christopher Hitchens.
Absolute clarity.
He's a brilliant man. One of the best thinkers of the 20th century
There were two different issues with Iraq and Iran.
One is the problems created by Fundamentalist Muslims.
But another is the continued interventions and meddling by the 'West'.
If the CIA hadn't helped overthrow Mosadegh in 1953-54, and supported the Shah's abuses, the Ayatollah would probably never come to power.
Military Industrial Complex
So how do you explain their barbarism for the 600+ prior to the existence of this "west" you refer to?
Where are lies , dangerous lies exposed today , with educated criticism , today ; Sadly , nowhere ! .
"People much smarter than myself"
Where are these people and who are they? So smart CH knew they were smarter than him??? I call bs
Hitch miss you terribly (George Carlin too)
How anyone can believe in god after ten minutes with this guy is a mystery to me. lol.
That's the whole point of faith though, to blind yourself from the truth no matter how much evidence stacks up to the contrary.
@Jazzkeyboardist1 You are constantly calling him Chrissy Hitchens, is this some kind of projection from you about your own life or something else?
@Jazzkeyboardist1 You have not answered my question.
@Jazzkeyboardist1 Projecting much silly Christian? Lol
@Jazzkeyboardist1 Actually no, he was dead right about wars since he thought, like I do, that wars are necessary population controllers. Separate the wheat from the chaff.
May this magnificent, excellent erudite’s voice keep challenging the minds of free-thinkers everywhere till the end of human extinction. Christopher Hitchens sorely missed never forgotten, this 🥃 JWB is for you Hitch!
The interviewer looks like a puppet from the show "Fraggle Rock".
Great interview.
Starts at 3:26. I just saved three and a half minutes of your life.
Krizzly Damn only saw this once I'd watched the video. 1 wank I won't be having!
fantastic interview.
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You sir are a gentleman and a scholar.
11:45 "can I say this on your show?". No, apparently you can't.
That is a beastly advert at the start. I thought it would never end.
Don't know why he brings up hitch saying women still aren't funny, it isn't a sexist remark, or misogynistic, it's an opinion. An opinion which he backs up.
That Evan Smith guy put on a masterclass on how to conduct an interview. Others should take notes. Bravo sir! Hitch spitting knowledge as usual...He's definitely missed RIP
Christopher Hitchens is in heaven , whether he likes it or not. Lol. Just kidding. Thank you hitch for gracing our planet . You were a monstrosity of intellect. Just think if he had lived longer , he would have gotten even wiser , which would have been bad news for his moronic enemies. No man and I mean no man could debate on the level of the Hitch , not even the great Richard Dawkins.