Rachel Maddow in Conversation with Kathleen Belew [CC]
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- Опубликовано: 27 сен 2024
- MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow returns to Chicago Humanities to expose the shocking truth behind subversive attempts to undermine democracy and the inspiring tales of those who rose to challenge the insurrectionists. Inspired by the research for her #1 Apple podcast, Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra, Maddow’s latest book 'PREQUEL: An American Fight Against Fascism' tells the World War II story of a committed group of public servants and courageous private citizens thwarting the far-right’s attempts to align our nation with the Nazis. Join Maddow as she sits down with historian, author and Northwestern University professor Kathleen Belew to explore the rise of this wild strain of American authoritarianism, the profoundly relevant insights about America today that can be drawn from its history, and her take on our own unprecedented times.
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I don't even have to watch the whole thing. I just hear Rachels voice and the world is a better place. 🙏
it is so scary what America is exposed to right now... please stand up each of you for viva la Democracy!!
Most of us Americans don't realize that we did indeed come out on top in WWII but it was by the skin of our teeth. Nothing was assured. Democracy isn't something that we should ever take for granted, nor the liberty and freedoms established under our Constitution and Bill of Rights. We have to stay vigilant and never get apathetic about it.
Someday, Rachel will be regarded as the impetus for this country keeping its democracy.
What î
For real - I've heard the "democracy can end in blink of an eye" speech for years and always thought, no, that's not gonna happen, until really recently, and it is scary to realize how fragile it is. We should be so thankful for how long we've had it and if we can hang onto it.
Power has always worked against and with disregard for the will of the masses, forever! I don't advocate for opposing wealthy people/ corporations but we need to 'handicap' them to level the playing field. After all, wealth is power and always has been. Equality crosses all boundaries and that is how things ought to be.
Would I be sanctioned if I were so silly as to suggest every year we eat the richest man on earth and split up his money? It's just that after a couple of years you'd find Uber rich people getting awful philanthropic to closer we get to the deadline! I wouldn't suggest that, it's just that the math would work;- (not the humanity, though!)
During the Trump presidency Rachel and the late night comedians were all that kept me from total despair about this country. Their contribution to the the education and mental health of Americans cannot be overstated. Thank you Rachel! I miss seeing you nightly but, if your new schedule keeps you going that is good for us all.
Me too. I knew I wasn't alone, no matter how it felt.
Me three
Yes!
Me four! And I am not even American - from Canada!🍁 But I so worry about America and the obvious hatred of so many! Why I cant really understand! Tks to Rachel for informing us!👏And democracy is on the edge of falling off the cliff! And that will affect so many countries.
So all the more reason that the collective 'we' need to be help America to remain such an important leader in protecting democracy!👍
We could form our own little Rachel fan club!! Monday nights are my favorites now because she's on the air!
This was an amazing evening. She's such an intelligent and thoughtful person. You learn so much.
Love Maddow and her use of history, seeking the foundation, and wide view on every subject. She always gives props to journalists on the beat. She has enlightened me to seek sources, even in FB conversations.
I had an acquaintance attempt to argue with me on FB. He stated that a doctor gave him information that squashed my point of view. It turned out the ‘doctor’ was a dr of theology. It took me 2 minutes to google her, and to pull up, copy, and paste her background and her hard core anti-choice views. Fascinating what we can find when we look.
I’d say, check sources on all social media sites.
Rachel you are treasure and your talent to speak and write you are so blessed thank you for-telling the truth iam so glad in my life of 80 years that I had the gift of hearing you speak for freedom and for women and for our Democracy God Bless You
Amen.
Rachel again tackling serious subjects with optimism and humour, and placing them in historical context (including meteors and dinosaurs). Great to watch.
I live in a large metro city in the Southeast and I'm jealous that Chicago has a Humanities Festival! I am definitely going next year!
Thank you Rachel.
We appreciate what you are doing.
I am commenting, 2 weeks after this presentation was podcast. I’m concerned that so few Americans stay educated. Less than 200 comments. Only 38,000 views. I too may have missed this discussion, but Rachel was smart enough to go on TV . ( plus the change in her tv schedule) Ladies and gentlemen. Read , self educate, etc. Vote . Save our Democracy. ❤ 🤓🤔🧐
Agreed, and I despair. We have reached a point where we no longer have a national political discourse. With the advance of technology (cable TV and social media), we live in echo chambers that exclude facts, reason, and reality. The House of Reps got this dysfunctional because of the fragmentation of a national discourse into sealed echo chambers. Listen to the Kennedy-Nixon debates. I was shocked to hear discourse about decidable national policy issues. Their debate offered the nation viable political choices. Imagine that! Election deniers seek to reelect the denier-in-chief who forthrightly proclaims how constitutional law must be curbed to conform to his unlawful commands. He tells us what he will do, and many, perhaps most, act as if that's his First Amendment right to political speech. Sounds like national insanity to me. (Rachel explains all this well enough. I worry no one is listening. Between the abuse of the right to free speech and the right to bear arms, we have the ingredients for a successful overthrow of state and federal government as we know it. The next Jan 6 will have a better chance to succeed with or with 45. How do we veer off this madding path toward self-destruction? )
I appreciate this production and admire Ms. Maddow greatly. I have Jewish relatives (by marriage) who live in the US and I wish would come home to Canada (our anti-semitism exists but like everything in Canada, it's a LOT less than in the US). BUT in all this I have to make one point: the US did NOT "win WWII" single-handedly. Because of the very issues that Rachel Identifies, y'all ***DIDN'T EVEN SHOW UP*** until Pearl Harbour (spelled the Canadian way) happened. You'd not have been anywhere without your Canadian and British allies, and the Australians and the rest of the Commonwealth of Nations. So don't telll US that "you" "won" WWII. You got in late in the war, and we were very grateful that you finally woke up and smelled the coffee. BUT CANADA liberated the Netherlands. CANADA was there at D-Day and Juno Beach and other major offensives. Stop forgetting your friends from the north -- for we also joined you in Afghanistan -- ghastly for all involved. Some of us were even stupid enough to join you in Viet Nam. And now you're threatening to elect a fascist in 2024, which makes many of us feel like we're living in the equivalent of Austria during Hitler's rise in Germany. Just sayin'.
Thank you so much for setting to rights Kathleen Belew's remark implying the US were the sole victors of WW2
As an American, I find it offensive when other Americans say things like we won WWII single-handedly. I call it "spoiled-child-I'm-the-most-important" mentality (typically American). I would like to assure you that a lot of us know history, have great respect for other countries, and understand the concept of allies in war as well as peace. Be assured there are millions of us working to put people with intelligence and integrity back in our White House and Congress. While a free democracy allows for abhorrent views and behaviors to gain traction, it also provides legal means for their removal and replacement. That keeps us from being hopeless and helpless. Complacency has always been a problem here. I value your support and input.
I'm Canadian..thank you for this❤
Polish Pilots, living in Britain, learned the language, learned the lingo, and learned how to use the planes. But weren't allowed to fly until Britain, losing half of their squadrons every month, didn't have another choice. British pilots were trained to hang back. Poles practiced intimidation tactics. Guess who convinced Germany to give up? Trust me, there were a lot of turning points. The Poles, sadly weren't allowed to participate in the Victory Parades in London, out of fear of angering Stalin.
@@annwags - I watch The "World War Two in Real Time" and "War Against Humanity" series (from @WorldWarTwo) avidly, and they have now gotten to the part where Churchill, Stalin, and Roosevelt/Truman were trying to figure out what to do with Poland after the war. I knew it was bad for Poland, but I didn't know the part about the Victory Parades in London. That is so disgraceful.
Rachel, I thank what ever gods exist for you and your curiosity and your dogged pursuit of the backstory in discovering the why. Could not manage without your presentations and analysis to sort out our present history making events. Please do not stop starting with the dinasaurs.
Thank you, Rachel!
I have no words for how smart and humble and amazing she is
My dad fought the Japanese Empire where was your dad? I remember what he told me before he died.
@@patriciamischel7407 i am really confused. What do you mean? Where was he, when? Idk
Thank you for this book. Many in our democratic society need to wake-up before we lose it.
Absolutely! And I really worry about the 18 to 29 year olds who don’t know history or context and seem to get their news and form their viewpoint from influencers on Tik Tok. Too many may decide to sit out or vote for 3rd party candidates in 2024 which will help throw the election to tRump, who at this point looks like the GOP candidate.
You are so powerful Rachel the world needs you
I never ever miss a chance to listen to ANYTHING that Rachel Maddow has to say - she IS one smart cookie and in my opinion one of THE most intelligent woman in journalism of our century. For anyone who has the good fortune to work along side her or be an intern....they will have been mentored by her just by being able to absorb all of the knowledge and critical thinking she espouses.....and she's funny too! As others have also said: She IS a national treasure!! And she's a damn good human being too!!!!!
My sweet Rachel,a canary in the coal mine.Sing Rachel sing.
I love everything I've seen Rachel Maddow do, but this talk is just kick ass.
thank goodness there are still sane, sound and truthful voices in America today.
Love the Rachael. I've commented elsewhere of spending an afternoon listening to her podcast ULTRA and riveted by her narration. It was stunning in its revelations. This wasn't a Hitchcock movie or a radio serial, this was reality, and its echoes of fascism are still with us.
Stay vigilant
Ms R Excellent delivery ,such work you pulled history forwsrd and comparing our present times
Similarities --- profound.
This woman should get the Nobel Prize
She’s terrible.
Brilliant , Rachel ! Continue your investigations .
I’m so happy to hear about This history and worried about the’…your country will need you “ message.
Thank goodness for a person like Rachel Maddow who, rather than burying and banning history, is willing to dig it up and help us understand what happened in the past, and what is happening again. She is giving us hope that we CAN handle the current situation and today’s “pikers”. Thanks, Rachel.
I am Canadian and I echo what Rachel has said in this presentation. I watch a lot of American Politics, and I hope the American people can see through the lies, deception, and the manipulation of the Trump movement to preserve your democracy. 🇨🇦🙏
I am Canadian as well. I watch MSNBC frequently especially Rachel's show. I am so afraid for the American people right now.
Me too ! Our country would be ruined by Tramp !
A lot of us do but far too many of us don't. I'm in the SF Bay Area. Sadly, there's a dearth of critical thinkers here too. 😢
I'm a New Zealander and I watch American politics too. Very scary stuff. I'm gobsmacked that Trump is not in jail yet - he inspired and led an insurrection FFS!
Trump is right, and Democrats are wrong. Facts are only on Trump's side. Open your eyes.
WOW as to content and clarity !! Bravo!!
We need her on TV Nightly.
I know it's exhausting.
Thank you Rachel, you keep me sane.
I love the way Ms Maddow weaves the antecedents into the now. Fascinating & brilliant.
Incredible interview. Thank you Rachel and Kathleen.
AWARDS,AWARDS.
You did USA & the World
Well Done❤
I love and respect both of these women!!!
Rachel always explains her thoughts through strong connections to history. As the saying goes, understanding the past might prevent us from repeating the not so perfect past. Love ya, Rachel.
Rachel, Please keep doing what you are doing
Great interview. I bought her book and can't wait to read it. This really helps to put things going on today into perspective. Thank you!
Im excited to read. After years of volunteering and actually feeling scared, your podcast ULTRA gave me hope! Which I needed! So now Im volunteering with determination. Wow The Great Seddition Trial! Loved your podcast ULTRA!
Books rock. I listen to 100 books a year. History and political commentary. DARK MONEY was a profound revelation to start connecting the dots. It also gives perspective in daily life in work politics, etc.
Very well spent time listening to this discussion. Thank you for making it available.
Thank you for the informative presentation. I am a snippets type person and you held my attention through to the end. As a Canadian I have been exposed to American politics for 60 years. Watching this has given me a list of things that I need to look for in Canada. I believe that people are capable of making a difference when they have the tools. Your talk today has supplied those tools that I need. Now it is time for me to use them. thanks again.
"We are just on a tourist visit." Remember that one? Nope, no coup in sight. Rachel is so brilliant.
This was a great and educational presentation
Rachael will be considered as one of the great communicators on the side of good
This has been a wonderful presentation.
As a 90year old History teacher(retired) I have been courage to put forth what I
believe.
Where can I find the book. Good work.
I live in North Carolina.
Ms R you are likely going have connections lots of people --- presidents and their spouses,journalists,historians
Friends,teachers, etc ....
Wonderful work you shared with
Your presentation with the world.
Great job Rachel ! Thanks for
Educating,inspiring humanness,
Sense of humankindness
I thought I was a pretty reasonable knower of history - if not deep on all subjects, I had at least heard of certain events. I had zero idea that Henry Ford was such a spectacular antisemite that he had the capacity to inspire one of the worst human beings since Genghis Khan. Sweet Jesus.
Wonderful interview.
Thanks for posting!!!
@1:07:12 "Once I understand someone's motives, I'm less subject to the power of their words. Once you tell someone .... this is being given to you or done to you to manipulate you, and they understand that, they are then less manipulable." I've long lived by this, but Rachel succinctly explains it in context. Great interview, interview!
Your thoughtfulness in reporting and commenting is keeping my head above water through these times. Thank gosh for voices like yours!
Fabulous book. I'm on page 70.
I do think, though, that American corporate fascism in 2023 is every bit as important as Trump's political fascism, and it's never talked about. If corporations had not been allowed to become the fascist organizations that they now are, the political Republican donor class and the insane money in Republican politics would never have materialized, and neither, therefore, would the political fascism we are now in for. The US is set up to have political fascism only if the corporate fascism goes unchecked, which it has since the 1980s. Until media elites discuss this severe aspect of our politics, Trump will win, and we will go down.
I need to read this book!
Brilliant, Rachel Maddow is a great teacher. ❤
She is so amazing.
Secretaries (assistants) always know exactly what's going on.
Wonderful
👍🏾❤️ Keep spending the word.
Great interview! Thank you.
Wonderful, insightful, prescient. Thank you.
I Love Her Words…
Great Conversation!
Thank You!
Excellent insight!
Excellent
Brilliant! Thanks! And humorous!
Thank you to all generals they put their life on the line so everyone can have information
"Prequel" was alarming but it gave me hope....
I love that Rachel goes back to the "origin story!"
Powerful and brilliant. Thank you for being you Rachel. We need more like you.
The one thing I wish everyone would do is to take something like this RUclips video and make sure each individual in the audience that has social media presence passes on to another person to make sure this information other information gets to the people who normally would never hear this stuff. The middle of the country that's red only listens to the biggest propaganda station Fox News and their religious leaders who have become more politicized than before and many praise Trump saying he was sent by god. These people don't hear any other news that's why everyone must push social media as a way of getting through in these areas
No matter how much we agree & thank Rachel for her thoughts & actions, we can also dream-like we realized & translated things the way she does.
Excellent as usual. Thank you
There are Hundreds of groups that seek to Untether us from reality, placing Belief & Faith over critical thinking & the scientific process.
They are the religious who seek to distort ones perspective & claim that ones emotions & feelings are more important than reality.
At last!
This was an insightful interview, and I do appreciate Rachel’s historical research to make her presentations understandable. That is who we are and how we came to be.
OUTSTANDING!!!👌🏾🌺🌺😊
I am looking forward to her next appearance here.
wow...Rachel Maddow is wonderful. thank you for this ❤❤❤❤❤
The best show ever 👍☝️
wow Rachel!
Racheal is sooo awesome ❤!!!!
Rachel is a national treasure!💙💙💙
I adore the ability of Rachel Maddow to communicate with clarity, truth, and good sense..
Rachel Maddow is an American treasure. President Biden should make sure she is awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Soon. Make that, Now.
It's absolutely great to push forth forward the perils of history. Thank goodness and thanks, Rachael Maddow! You mam, are a national treasure.
Hers and Stuart Stevens books are great book ends to this time and what’s happening.
I admire her genius, bravery and honesty, thank you for posting this.
Love the joke about Elon Musk without mentioning his name.
Amazingly brilliant Rachel.
Democracy is not a failure. Got that.
I miss you so much at 9pm nightly, Rachel. I love Alex but there is no replacing you. I truly hope you come back to us someday.
The world needs your help! Please speak out against Fascism…
Thank you.......
I am 77 years old but I think Rachel Meadows is worth listening to. She is very informative.
I think an important thing as you read or hear information is to use common sense. So simple but very helpful.
Bravo
A great book about Huey Long is the historical fiction (but barely fiction, it is so strongly based on facts) is Robert Penn Warren’s ALL THE KING’S MEN. A really great book. Huey Long was nicknamed the Kingfish, hence the book’s title. Robert Penn Warren was both a novelist and poet, one of the agrarian school of poets centered at Vanderbilt University. And Rachel is such a great writer and storyteller herself. Thank you, Rachel. 💕
Don't EVER stop talking, Rachel. You are one of the truest humanitarians on the planet. You deserve a Nobel Peace prize. Everything you say and do carries the torch for those who want peace in the world now.
Thank you Rachel…
Love Rachel much. Much!
Thank you we are need an wake up call . Everyone needs to stand up for human rights and the truth .
I have so much respect for you, Rachel Maddow. Thank you.