Ted Koppel Discusses the State of Journalism and Democracy | Amanpour and Company

[@waxbeard]

This interview was outstanding, prescient, and I wish all Americans would heed Koppel's cautions about the necessity for professional journalism to sustain democracy.

[@JAM4111]

And how about Journalists too. Many of them should learn from this.

[@Longtack55]

After I read John McBeth's biography on his time as a journalist in SE Asia for 40 years I'm inclined to have little regard for Amanpour's balance and desire to seek the truth, instead she creates her own narrative and then builds a story around it.

[@thurmanwatson9693]

President Trump is saving this country from Democrat/Communist WHO HAS INVESTMENTS IN CHINA??? DEMOCRATS and these so-called RINO REPUBLICANS are the ones that are CORRUPT like the BIDENS in selling out the U.S. working peoples jobs for cheap communist labor... They've been complicit in siding with CHINA and NOT the free market Democratic Capitalist Chinese of TAIWAN, that are like the US. This is the reason I've never have liked the BUSHES. They changed the course that President Reagan had on restoring trade defending and protecting TAIWAN, for the NWO GLOBALIST NOT CAPITALIST BUT IMPERIALIST. Utilizing cheap communist labor. John Kasich and others like President George Bushes are RINO/GLOBALIST/IMPERIALIST if not disguised Democrat/Socialist whose family has investments in CHINA like McCain's family, and the rest of these RINO's and Democrat/Socialist. Whom removed support of TIAWAN for NWO cheap CHINESE COMMUNIST LABOR. Grandfather Prescott Bush was a Banker for Hitler, who violated the Logan Act that and was not held accountable because of his rich really privileged political connections (Definitely an IMPERIALIST/FASCIST). They stopped the development of highly classified sea-based weapon missile systems to defend TAIWAN, in the President Reagan administration. This stared with President Carter turning our backs on TAIWAN. President Reagan tried to change it, though the NWO BUSH's stopped it. Clintons allowed the transfer of this technology to CHINA.

[@bocajrs7628]

I agree. I miss the years before cable news. Always liked Ted Koppel, Walter Kronkite, and John Chancellor.

[@joebarcelona]

No one will listen, or remember, this kind of delivery. People have already been dumbed-down, and sensitized to react to soundbites.

[@elizabethramos5536]

Ted Koppel, thank you sir. You are an amazing hero for all of us who remember how it was during the Nixon trial. You remind us of true journalistic standards that we miss.

[@davidbeckett4538]

Tt

[@brittkelly2473]

This should be played in our schools as a lesson as to the way true journalism and our news stations should present the news and keep their opinions for the editorial section only

[@moonmunster]

I think NBC and MSNBC have done that. NBC News has the "facts". MSNBC has the commentary based on the "facts". I don't see that at Fox News. It is just one entity - Fox News, combining both the "facts" and commentary in a complete mix.

[@gregghanson6095]

that is assuming people still read newspapers...they don't.

[@elcruzer5514]

@@gregghanson6095 Working people still read the newspaper I know that for sure.

[@miamidee5495]

@@moonmunster Hold on Alfred. You need to read the thesis that was written regarding MSNBC and FOX. It clearly pointed out that Rachel Maddow is MSNBC's Sean Hannity, and gave actual and true comparisons. And if you listened above you would see that Ted sees MSNBC about the same as FOX, because that's what they have become. I used to watch MSNBC all the time until after Trump's election, who I didn't vote for, and it is no longer the same. What Ted said about Morning Joe is spot on.

[@estherc.5559]

@@miamidee5495 I believe that Alfred was saying that NBC was more fact based while MSNBC is the editorial equivalent of Fox just from the other side of the aisle. which Im inclined to agree with. NBC is not as objective as it once was but is more objective then MSNBC or FOX

[@michelekett8450]

So good to hear from a man of integrity who is respected by so many

[@sharonlewis1879]

It was so good to hear the wisdom of Ted Koppel again.

[@wildroses3040]

I respect this great man and believe he owns 101 percent integrity.

[@rudolfboukal1538]

Ted Koppel - what brilliant words and reflections on reporting! The era of truth (facts) has long evaporated - this legendary reporter fades into the mist of the past, as a fading memory of what honest reporting used to be .... this depth of character and dependability has been lost; question is, can it be regained? How?

[@Jojo77020]

I don't know. And my heart is heavy right now just thinking about it. One thing I'd like to mention is there must be multifaceted strategies for shoring up our educational system which has been nearly destroyed by extremists and incompetents who think "our way or no way" as well as "truth be damned" or "maintain oppression at all costs". Too many have been carefully taught not to think for themselves and how to behave badly out of fear and ignorance. This didn't just happen over the last three years, either. I never thought I would witness millions of Americans, 1) follow an indisputable and relentlessly self-centered liar in the Oval office, 2) appear powerless when confronted with the combative blocking of access to information in the Oval office by the brazen vilification of what's left of the free press, ..., etc. Confronting a weakened American education system is just one way, of course.

[@donalddrysdale246]

it can be regained if people stop obeying the cult running the world. if you have a train car full of people and a guy comes on and orders people to wear masks and they all refuse, then there is no problem. they have been destroying individualism and critical thinking using I-phones mainly.

[@katherandefy]

We need it.

[@tszirmay]

He has always been and remains one of my heroes, a most respected and humbly straightforward intellect that takes no sides, a factual fanatic ( which is a good thing) . This interview should be taught everywhere.

[@adamthompson4979]

It is VERY sad how many people will NOT see this interview. If this were an interview bashing some politician on the left or right from a major "news" source it would have hundreds of views and comments. WAY too many people do not go out of their way to get other sources of news, or watch interviews like this.

[@moonmunster]

People would have to think and be curious about the world. They would want education. Not many people like that today.

[@ruthlieberman7157]

I do!

[@donalddrysdale246]

that's why this covid 19 scam is happening now---they have been sucked in by the main stream media again. the main stream is just a public relations to spread lies or mis-information.

[@judiblueeyes9284]

I never thought I would ever agree with Ted since the 2000 election. He is right on so much, but...I don’t agree about FOX. I think FOX was born out of the frustrations of the conservatives. I appreciate Ted...It would be nice if the young, up and coming journalists would listen to him. As a child, I never knew anything negative about Walter Cronkite. He was a journalist first and held his ideals to himself!

[@judiblueeyes9284]

With the thought that Trunk losing will lead to violence, accusations, anger...you only have to look at the last 4 years. Would any HONEST evaluation of the Democrats reaction to losing the election come close to accepting the outcome graciously?? How many investigations, spying, nasty speeches...? Please...we have eyes, we can see. Please try and be honest!!!

[@katesterling6443]

WOW! Great interview. Koppel is wise, straight forward, well spoken, and spot-on. Thank you for uploading this!

[@justinsublett5880]

He was right on the damn money. Guy is a legend. He’s one of my favorite journalists ever. Intelligent, sober, fearless. His interview style is about as good as it gets. Always objective in his outlook, but willing to ask the tough questions and get ideological if he needs to. He has excellent instincts, I think. He made Nightline into a ratings winner on ABC, which was pretty unheard of. Not to mention his backstory and his upbringing is an incredible story in and of itself. One of my absolute favorites. Please stay alive for a lot longer! We need him. Lol.

[@deblynwete759]

Just glad to listen to my most favorite journalist, Mr. Ted Koppel. The sound of his voice and ABC News Nightline, the Gold Standard. Thank you, sir!

[@carolgoerke3109]

Ted makes me wish that we still had the days of old and we had a United front! God bless America!

[@IndomitableAde]

The level of objective journalism he's talking about is almost non-existent nowadays.

[@bigwitt187]

Not so much non-existent, but the percentages have changed. It uses to be, say, 80-20, with most of the news being trustworthy. Now it's more like 5-95.

[@annajorgensen1627]

@@bigwitt187 in your opinion which is 5 and which is 95?

[@bigwitt187]

@@annajorgensen1627 Only 5% is completely trustworthy now. There are a few sources that are still relatively good. I've tried watching Fox just to see how much they spin, but it's just lie after lie to the point that there's no reason to watch at all. That's the point he's making, you have to already be able to recognize the lies in order to sort out what is and isn't true, which defeats the purpose of journalism to begin with.

[@annajorgensen1627]

@@bigwitt187 thank you, it's terrible that we can't trust the news. I normally watch ABC for the truth at night to get the best news. Thank you so much 🙂

[@naimulhaq9626]

Objective or subjective, information or disinformation, ABC or NBC etc., I wonder why American channels are not trusted like BBC.

[@brianrude8921]

Everyone who sees this should share it with as many people as possible.

[@gamtngirl3655]

The most top notch interview I have heard in a long, long time. If only all journalists had the integrity, wisdom, and vision of Ted Koppel. Bravo, Ted. But seriously less kudos for the interviewer at Amanpour.

[@dominysynclair]

Ted, you need to go on all the mainstream networks and newspapers with this. We need you.

[@meandtaco]

Thank you! More interviews with people like Koppel need to be seen and heard. Very moving.

[@rachelbaker3511]

Yes, want to hear him Every Week.

[@1catmac]

Interesting that less and less if this is available, online or in print. Hair raising, actually.

[@walkyourdog6584]

Ted covered conventions when i was a kid. He was my hero.

[@karenmorey4929]

Wouldn't it be wonderful to have a Ted Koppel on the news today displaying such equanimity, integrity, intelligence and dignity?

[@toddvanfleet8576]

A voice of reason in times that seem short of it. Thank you both for this segment. Mr. Koppel, Christiana Amanpour two of the greats in actual Journalism- keeping things in check by reporting the facts for a better informed society. It had its flaws then as well. But now... This is required viewing for 300 million Americans. Great interview .

[@donalddrysdale246]

this covid scam is happening because most people still haven't leaned to not trust the main stream media.

[@neilifill4819]

As I watch this a year after airing, Ted Koppel was absolutely prophetic. What an intelligent, insightful man!

[@danwhite7934]

Wow! I am watching this January 7, 2021 the day after the assault on the Capitol. This interview was recorded January 28, of 2020. Watch the interview from about the 12:12 time mark where Walter asks Ted "So how does this movie go?" Ted's answer is prophetic. Then watch the whole video for a a priceless insight into how journalism has changed over the last few decades and why that is important to the health of our nation.

[@ruby11]

Same here, it was in my recommendations and began watching because of Ted Koppel being a journalism legend whom I’d watched regularly at one time. But I’m blown away by his insight as to how this presidency would end, absolutely prophetic. A couple of hours ago I saw Lindsey Graham’s press conference of today and he also talked to the press about taking some of the responsibility for their own role in what’s been going on - that, in addition to Trump’s guilt, the way journalism has devolved into feeding the public with one sided opinions rather than straight forward reporting has aided in bringing on events like yesterday’s.

[@chensexpress9668]

Ted Koppel is one of the most exceptional Journalists in modern history. I grew up and learned so much from him.

[@maryannchaisson6742]

It’s time to have Mr. Koppel back for another interview! Please ...🇨🇦🇨🇦👏

[@alsilva3578]

...more so now Aug. 2020

[@danwhite7934]

@@alsilva3578 ...more so now Jan.2021

[@unapologeticpodcast9320]

The fact that he did this interview 9 months ago and it’s playing out the exact why he imagined show how much of a media genius he is.

[@kimboslice9445]

I dunno. He’s part of the system. He knows exactly how it works. Presidents are selected and he knows it. I don’t know that he’s a genius at all. Totally part of it.

[@romanrojas8588]

Not a media genius, just a guy that knows history. I’m Venezuelan and I knew the Trump presidency was going out with a bang. The mess on January 6th has happened numerous times to the Venezuelan parliament, in the same exact way it happened here. Nothing new, just done in a different country.

[@paulr3002]

Koppel says a lot of good things here, like let the facts speak for themselves, but I well remember how he disagreed with Bill Maher, maybe a year ago, who said the Republicans are completely dishonest and much much worse than the Democrats. The facts were overwhemingly on Maher's side but Koppel wouldn't hear it. Now here he says Trump does not respect Democracy, but when Maher said that, Koppel scoffed.

[@Wallyworld30]

​@@paulr3002 So it sounds like your saying Koppel was willing to give Republicans the benefit of the doubt years ago but now refuses too? Especially after Jan. 6th GOOD!

[@beazy7751]

Absolutely Prescient

[@mehrdadyektaparast1368]

I don’t believe there has been any journalist better than Ted Koppel. I do not remember ever missing his program on ABC.

[@tylerdred]

Ted Koppel being absolutely prescient at 13:00-14:20, especially with Capitol Hill directly behind him.

[@gregghanson6095]

Amanpour & Co. should be required viewing for every American!!!!

[@mjt2231]

Agreed. So level-headed.

[@toddvanfleet8576]

Ha! I concur. Just wrote the same recommendation in my post of thanks. Mr. Koppel portends we are down a rabbit hole. My opinion is, and has been, that he is correct. Surely enough of us 'get it' to propel independent shows like like this, Majority Report and others into today's journalism (such as it is) mainstream. As we saw in Michigan, and as Mr. Koppel stated in his much needed wisdom, this could get very ugly.

[@barblallier9413]

@rogerwilco99 well said! I don't care for Pres Trump, but he doe's not want to take away our freedoms! I believe he's doing this because he loves this country. Patriotism is a swear word to Libs. He knows this Covid is a hoax...but mainstream can not say or print one thing in his favor...not even any thing true. He will win!

[@sooooooo8]

Joe B, your comment is POTP! Part Of The Problem!

[@sooooooo8]

Nothing should ever be “required viewing” we all need to be personally responsible for our actions and beliefs!

[@adamcaineortiz]

God bless Ted Koppel: integrity, decency, a class act. May he and journalists like him be the mainstream once again, someday.

[@johnfrancis5317]

There should be a "Kopple News Network". Dedicated to objective news. Love him, he is a national icon. Respect and admiration. From back when we could trust the news networks.

[@deanpapadopoulos3314]

He’s been my role model for a long time.

[@ce17ec]

Wow. He makes clear how predictable last week was. With the picture of the capitol behind him he nailed the future so preciasly.

[@kindface]

One of the rare few most trusted newsman in my lifetime.

[@dondon6655]

I appreciate this interview, as it's helped me understand and articulate what has bothered me deep down inside about the 'information age' we live in. I find that I struggle today even with the papers, like NYT and WP, that I grew up on but now end up frustrated with regularly. Thanks for having Koppel on the wonderful show.

[@lobo11180]

Spot on, thoughtful and predictive.

[@bratttt100]

I miss the old days when FACTS were reported AFTER being confirmed. 2020 they just make up any story and print it. Truthful or not.

[@everettamador9870]

fake, fallacious and fanatic =Facts of 2020

[@MrKongatthegates]

So true

[@wildwest1832]

@Jake Shattuck The most dangerous thing though is then people start talking about it and believing it whether it was true or not. The media does not report stories now they invent them. Most people still do watch mainstream TV media, and they are incredibly biased. A lot of the bias is in selective reporting by simply ignoring certain stories in favor of others

[@bratttt100]

@Billy Ek TRUMP is still President. He's still in office and his appeals are going through the courts. Democrats are so corrupt... it's documented and will be heard in court. TRUMP 2020 "Make'em Cry Again"

[@rozlindmann5770]

Thank You, Mr.Ted Kopple!! You are very correct. This specific election has behaved so disgracefully. You’re 100 percent correct!! The current TV news media personnel are disgraceful & dishonest.

[@KarlaElaine100]

Cable tv news has definitely undermined objective journalism! It is “for profit.” I completely agree with Mr. Koppel.

[@donalddrysdale246]

A beyond mega-rich cult, which is apparently headed by Bill Gates in the US, owns Google and all the rest of it. it is more to destroy free speech and gain total control of the masses than anything else.

[@donalddrysdale246]

isn't anything that's main stream about profit? now days, I can only see it that anything and everything is run and owned by big corporation that have mega-rich owners like Bill Gates. Gates and the rest of his cult are more interested in controlling all of us into their agenda then 'profit'---they have trillions of dollars to manipulate society with.

[@stlarkins]

Ted Koppel was and is a most incitefull journalist. What he shared in this interview should be heavily weighed and considered by everyone who cares about the future of the United States of America.🇺🇸

[@cristinalacoste2062]

Wow, a journalist. There are so few today. We need them now more than ever. Thank goodness for Chris Wallace. I'm sure there are others, and I hope I find them.

[@lamontedevillasee8415]

Lacoste. Love your name, there are others these'fake news' cries come mainly from Trumplestilskin and his sick voters who we should all know believe everything he tells them. He's on Twitter and MSM all the time saying night and day what anyone who has a brain know is historical fact he calls it fake news

[@shaunkirby273]

Lamonte DeVillasee what news do you watch ?

[@PhuongTran-pg4ui]

Mr. Ted Koppel, Thanks for your excellent contributions to young generations in news broadcasting businesses. I am just afraid that if they aren’t careful this country will loose their freedom and adding up with a civil war. “Peace”.

[@arielgonzalez1851]

Ted Koppel was spot on to Trump's reaction to his defeat...

[@flourchylde]

That's the main point you got from this compelling interview?

[@joedellaselva1251]

1:02 This was the point.

[@yoyoyodaboy]

@@flourchylde ... who said it was? Chill out

[@silverbeast7522]

This is REAL NEWS, SHARE AND SUBSCRIBED. Haven.t seen AMANPOUR for a long time and nice to see her again and she still looks great. Miss the old happy days of the 80's when see Christiane and Ted.

[@nexume4374]

Everyone should post this interview on their social media pages. Very important!

[@shirleyolivas1228]

Ted, you’re one of the great journalists. I hope you’re teaching at a University how to be a real, true, journalist to have their agenda to be to tell the truth to the people, not just make big money by siding with one side or the other. Lay out the facts and let people make their own conclusions. Internet has caused so many problems and should be regulated by people like you, Ted.

[@annakorczak4478]

Wow, anyone else here after Jan 6th?

[@Steevee14]

Yes! I'm here on January 20! Was Ted's prognostication spot-on, or what?!!!

[@MsRoma1981]

TED KOPPEL IS OUTSTANDING HE IS A TRUE JOURNALIST REAL INTEGRITY . THIS DISCUSSION GAVE ME SOME HOPE . I REALLY HOPE EVERYONE GETS TO SEE THIS AND REALLY OPEN YOUR EYES AND ALERT YOUR EARS AND BRAIN. THANKYOU MR TED KOPPEL.

[@isiahjones9646]

This is like listening to the oracle, he is saddened by his craft being hijacked and driven of a cliff.

[@jolyonwelsh9834]

Koppel is a legend.

[@Walter37165]

I lost all respect to the news division of ABC and its management when they forced Ted Koppel to resign. Ted Koppel is an American treasure.

[@BobQuigley]

he was born In Britain 1940

[@Walter37165]

@@BobQuigley He's an American Broadcaster who became a U.S. citizen in 1963. He's an American Treasure..Like was that too difficult for you to accept.

[@rockyracoon3233]

He's better than Cronkite as far as I am concerned!

[@alayololslol5424]

Did he say he was forced to resign?

[@sephuris5555]

Any one else willing to sit through a ted Koppel lecture i would

[@a.banks.7682]

Ted Koppel reminds me of a time when journalism actually fit more into the identity spelled out in our constitution and how it was used to not only inform the viewing audience about the deeper truths involving many matters of great importance that helped us function as a healthy republic that was democratic in nature, but journalism then was also greatly used to educate people about how this actually applied to assisting our understanding of how to better direct our actions as truly educated knowledgeable citizens, and to help confront issues that involved our great nation, not only with what was plaguing us internally, but also externally and with what was going on and our part with the world and work to change the various circumstances regarding the welfare of our country and the people within, by us functioning as a country that was not only enlightened to the problems we faced, but also various ideas and courses we could take to change the direction and remedy what at the times always seemed like very impossible circumstances & situations. He was from a time when journalism dealt with facts and keeping us up to date. I miss him and especially Tim Russet/on Meet the Press.

[@donalddrysdale246]

I think we need to have more people like David Icke who have a singular channel that people can listen to for alternate opinions and info. if you have never heard of Icke, it's far more difficult now because he was banned from his You Tube channel just for having an opinion about covid 19. we have no real government now because the beyond mega-rich cult in the US that's headed By Bill Gates owns everything and it's they who have been controlling perceptions. they are seen sometimes as a group of people in black suits. Icke can sometimes be heard on a podcast now on LondonReal. most people are living a fantasy that we have a Gov. that cares about us and always tells the truth no matter how ridiculous something is, which is why this covid scam is happening. it is part of an agenda for us that this cult has. I have been beyond shocked at how people have been sucked in by this latest fear fest. if this doesn't stop soon, there is far worse to come which in part is the psychopath Gates' obsession to vaccinate everyone. they have only crashed the world economy right now far worse than it's ever been.

[@wilsonpayne4062]

Can we speak to younger generations about how much journalism has changed in recent years, without at least touching on what Mr. Koppel is describing? He cares about this Union so much. So many older, educated Americans have simply switched off the television.

[@deangallinger5998]

Those were the good old times when you could believe in your journalis

[@donalddrysdale246]

lets be responsible adults and admit we can't believe in anything anymore because of being sucked in with the latest gadgets like cell phones, which have been the main source for the main stream media to spread lies, which is why this covid scam is happening.

[@lorrainemosbylo8717]

Thank you Mr Koppel for bring so refreshing with still your honest answers to such pressing questions. Thank God for prayers and hope that I still have...God help us all!!!!!!!

[@janetslack8707]

Every news program should be showing this This is truth in journalism told with honesty class and intelligence That is gone on EVERY news program

[@Nerdzombiedisco]

A man of integrity, intellect, professionalism, and objectivity. The last of the true Journalists who has to witness social media devour truth in news reporting.

[@rickjones8735]

Didn’t always agree with Koppel, but felt he was objective and professional.

[@Joe1935429]

I hear that. He made me think. He presented facts as they were known, no conjecture. And when I disagreed, sometimes substantially, I was left to consider my objectivity or lack thereof. That was his job as a journalist. Still at it, bless 'em!

[@s5794-]

Thank you, Mr. Koppel

[@farleyandrews7269]

I hear no mention of "education" here... Educate the public to think critically and with some degree of understanding of language and the "way things are intended to work" in a society that at least aspires to "democracy", so you have a reasonably well educated audience to which to deliver both news, and opinion... - Farley A.

[@manisthemeasure5973]

You are asking the same people who are purveyors of snake oil, the propagandists and carriers of fake news to “educate the public”? That’s a flight of fancy and wishful thinking. The current state of ignorance is in the best interest of advocacy journalism.

[@farleyandrews7269]

@@manisthemeasure5973 Your point is ? ... I am referring to "education" in general, where, at the moment, there is little effort exerted to teach an appreciation for reading of history, myth, legend, in a way that "meets" students where and as they are, with an emphasis on development of critical reading skills that both amuse and "fire"/inspire the brain ! ... I will "understand" if you don't believe in aspiring to a "democratic ideal", otherwise, Let's get started ! - Farley A.

[@donalddrysdale246]

I think the problem is systemic in the historical sense: for example, a lot of people don't like Marx, the elite had screwed with people's perceptions which led to Marx being exploited by Stalin and the like. this covid scam is happening now simply because once again people bought into the lies from the main stream media--it's the same cult screwing with people's perceptions except that it's now a technocracy that is beyond mega-rich. they have deliberately destroyed knowledge of history to work their agenda. we have to have the right sources to educate people.

[@manisthemeasure5973]

rogerwilco99, “a reasonably well educated” person would recognize that the USA is both a republic and a democracy. The strict dichotomy by certain republicans is completely false. The definition of “republic” is a political order where power lies in the hands of citizens who are entitled to vote for officers and representatives responsible to them. The United States of America is that. A democracy is government of the citizenry, by the citizens themselves and exercised either directly or indirectly through elected representatives. That is also the United States of America. I would submit that the Civics you learned in school may not have been exhaustive enough to highlight the nuances between a republic and a democracy. One would have had to read more extensively for a better understanding.

[@REM977]

I so miss Ted Koppel. He is the epitome of journalistic integrity and professionalism. Like most were before this age of news-for-profit. He is telling it like it is.

[@rajshim1]

An excellent interview and examination of the push and pull of information between those that are the subjects of “the news” and those that share the news with the public. A great interview on both sides.

[@RoxanneM-]

What a shock I just had. I never missed his program before, but somehow I thought he was no longer in this earth. What a pleasure to listen to him again, somehow it feels some things are still right, and functioning just by listening to him once again.

[@Raymond-rr5iv]

I am 70 years old and I remember Ted Koppel's heyday very well and it was also mine. The devolution of journalism and the instability in America is scary to me. When he spoke about what might happen if Trump were to lose the election, but not want to leave the White House it made me think of how the Democrats never accepted his election that was won fair and square.

[@Raymond-rr5iv]

@rogerwilco99 all the people I know have the same fear for their children. That's a hell of a burden .... because they are too young to realize what's going on. It's as if we new about an ambush ahead that will happen.... and it could be a massacre !

[@marvinmurakami8828]

Trump supporters won't resort to violence if he loses the election fair and square because of the love and respect they have for this country. The left has demonstrated time and time again as the ones resorting to violence.

[@seankennedy1377]

Mr. Ted Koppel, thank you!

[@infinitecuriosity9210]

News isn't supposed to be entertaining, it's supposed to inform and report objectively, to let people critically think. Our democracy is under threat, ignorance is a tool of that demise.

[@donalddrysdale246]

yes---unfortunately, the mandatory mask wearing has driven the nail into freedom. it is a scam that once again, was perpetuated by people being sucked into the main stream media lies just like 911. the Bill Gates cult running the world has an agenda for us, and this is just the beginning. you would of thought people would of stopped being sucked in by now--what excuse is there?

[@nazzme6181]

I was a child when Nightline started and Koppel has always been an steady and sobering force! I've missed his "just the facts, cool aplomb" delivery of the daily going ons! Sometimes, in today's news cycle, I have to take a 10 day/2 week break (turn off ALL notifications) because if I don't, my head, heart and soul turns into an hodgepodge of disgust, shame, mistrust and any other adjectives that can convey feeling like sh**! With that, I never am going to allow "DESPAIR" to be my final thought or feeling!!! MAY WE ALL REMAIN BLESSED!!!!💝

[@isiahjones9646]

Omg, if u are looking at this today, he just predicted the future during this interview.

[@vyolynoalex93]

- and violence on the capital during transition period. Four people killed so far...

[@sashek8451]

😭😭😭😭 thank you sir for all your years of service. i weep for our children.

[@GrimJerr]

I'm trying to imagine Walter Cronkite being called The Enemy of the State by a president like Donald Trump and I'm having a hard time imagining that he would sit still for such outlandish accusations the way that the current group of journalists have done

[@lexyswope]

If Cronkite reported the charging of the public for staying at his properties and diverting planes to his properties, I'm sure trump would call him an enemy of the people.

[@donalddrysdale246]

the so-called president Trump is presently the king of a mediocracy that is based on destroying people's self esteem. the enemy of the state, in my feeling, is anyone who continues to deny the psychotic 'Bill Gates' cult exists that pays Trump to play the martyr.

[@clydecavalieri8490]

@@lexyswope You say Trump is charging the public for people staying in properties he owns. The Clinton's in true liberal fashion did one better. They charged the public to stay in properties they DIDN'T even own. This happened when people made "donations" to them to stay in the Lincoln bedroom. They charged the public to stay in property the public owned.

[@marvinmurakami8828]

Trump would never call Walter Cronkite or Ted Koppel enemies of the state because they reported the news with honesty and integrity unlike CNN and MSNBC who are the fake news outlets Trump was referring to.

[@64MDW]

I'm trying to imagine journalism as once practiced by the likes of Edward R. Murrow and, seeing the current state of the "craft," would think that he'd be turning over in his grave. Today's media is steeped in pomposity, condescension, and political toadyism. Fairness, accuracy and a commitment to the honest coverage of the news is out the window. News rooms have become courtrooms; reporters and editors have become political operatives; and schools of journalism have become breeding grounds for social workers. It's truly sad as the people deserve better. No wonder "newspapers" are dying on the vine...

[@gwendellamoon4918]

It is now election date and he is so ✅ right

[@dubbschultz1]

One of the best to do it! We love you Ted.

[@annajorgensen1627]

Yes sir the violence is a scary and some people may get hurt. We have the virus and people are still dying from it. We need someone who will lead us through this instead of lying about it for so long.

[@donalddrysdale246]

I was just as confused myself up until the last few years---this so-called virus hasn't even been isolated and tested. in 2017 alone, 500,000 people died from bird flu; where was the lock downs, masks, and hypochondria then? this is a hoax of a beyond psychotic cult running the world that his headed by BIll Gates in the US. that is the whole point of this guys blog here---the covid scam is happening because people got sucked in by main stream media lies again, just like 911, which had a different objective of employing more surveillance on us. Trump is just a paid actor of the cult. the masks now are just the beginning of their agenda for us, which is to turn is us completely into AI robots--that's why Gates wants to vaccinate everyone that they don't kill of. if you don't believe me, a man named David Icke who knows more about it than anyone, was banned from his You Tube channel three months ago just for having an opinion about covid. he is not even aloud to go into London right now even though he's a British subject.

[@annajorgensen1627]

@@donalddrysdale246 yes sir, I have heard about Bill Gates agenda. I pray that people will research everything they can find on it. Talk about SCARY that goes way beyond scary. Please, don't make the mistake that this virus is a hoax or fake. So many people like you have the same things that you just wrote and ended up with the virus. They either ended up with mild symptoms or gone the other end of the perspective and passed away. The virus is very real and I hope you don't get it. Some symptoms don't leave and some people haven't completely recovered. Trump has downplayed this virus since the beginning and that is why America is having such a hard time getting through it. I don't know how old you are or if your parents or grandparents are still with us, but for their sake and yours please take precautions. Thank you and stay safe. 😃 Btw I will not take Bill Gates stuff at all. I pray everyone will research that whole situation..

[@garybratton7250]

Ted you are still one of the best ever. We used to TRUST the news media, today we know if its broadcast its obviously slanted and bias. We may have democratized media, but journalism has freely given up its traditional and earned hold on honest reporting of facts and news!

[@fcmcfcmc]

Not true that we don't live in fear. Ted stated as much describing post-election if Trump loses. Read Timothy Snyder, it can happen here.

[@scottblanche6657]

You are right, they at NBC have been attacking Bernie Sanders quite a bit lately so Ted must be wrong!

[@alexromanoff9617]

Yes! Timothy Snyder's book on Tyranny! I really wish someone would put that book in a documentary and compare it to what's happening right now. I think more people will watch and learn, and it would create a buzz. As of now the only person who l've seen talk about it is Rachel Maddow.

[@donalddrysdale246]

your seeing what's happening right now I assume---this covid is orchestrated mass fear at it's finest that happened simply by people buying the lies from the main stream media again.

[@michellrobinson7511]

Alex Romanoff Lll

[@alayololslol5424]

@@donalddrysdale246 really? Let's pray one of your family had it bad as some of us then comeback to comment. That it doesn't affect you does not mean it's not real.

[@ydiop603]

Outstanding... you can't separate opinions from a person (journalist)but back then before cable news only care about profits there were accountability and objectivity ! I've been saying the same thing about the Internet for years...amen🙏🏿

[@maryracine7915]

Since the media is owned by only a few people, what is considered "news" does not encompass all - or even part - of events of concern.

[@donalddrysdale246]

yes, it's pathetic tyranny. this has happened because more and more the public has begun to rely on the so-called Government, in which the truth is that it is a cult that is apparently headed by Bill Gates in the US. what can we expect when they own Google, Facebook, the whole works.

[@JohnHoffman65]

I don’t mind if a journalist sides with one group for a particular story as long as they make their case and use real, objective facts. Our current President’s favorite station, Fox - which pretends to be News, seems to be allergic to facts. The President doesn’t use facts, he only eludes to facts which never appear or are manufactured. MSNBC on the other hand, has Rachel Maddow, is relentless and scrupulous about using facts. She is a treasure for the good side of America. I view President Trump as a mob boss using the powers of the Presidency. He is a tyrant, and under a different country’s Constitution and governmental infrastructure, he may have succeeded in turning us into a Nazi Germany. Thankfully, we have the ability, will, and laws to not let this happen. Now is not the time for cowards or bystanders. We must follow through to chase these complicit and “so-called” lawmakers from the right out of Office with votes too large to cheat. Stay engaged and stand up for democracy.

[@AZ-nr1id]

Seeing this again 3 years later it is certainly troublesome. Miss people like Ted Koppel and his unbiased approach and appreciate him pointing out truth about the lack of objective journalism now. People are actually believing the biased and sometimes untruthful reports and it affects the world as in the report of Israel bombing a hospital causing riots throughout the world only to find out later it was not. Responsibility is lacking.

[@sonnyfaasala322]

I know that I'm late! 2 years late. but, he's right on point 👉 ...remember our Constitution!

[@elsajohnson6663]

Watching this on the a.m. after the Capital was breached. Interesting

[@irenagendel]

Bravo!!!

[@thombergstrom9740]

Ted, you forgot to mention the fundamental and essential role of freedom of speech.

[@donalddrysdale246]

I would guess that's probably because he's paid by someone not to.

[@stepannovotny4291]

Yikes! Ted is just as clear and captivating as he was during his prime. Absolute pleasure to watch.

[@safeatthird6060]

Ted looks good, keep it real.

[@home-free4315]

Dear Ted Koppel, I use to look to you as a voice of reason. I feel so depleted watching this now. It seems that ,somehow, some people have discounted the intellect of conscious Americans. Those who are able to discern the truth and decide for themselves what to believe usually resist adhering to any one soure of information especially those that support single ideologies or propagated theories. Journalism, from it's start, had it's intention set to inform the people. Good journalism does that to this day. It would be an injustic to the American people for a person of authority or cultural influence to discount any one soure or media outlet as 'fake news'. Good journalism and journalists report from reputable sources based on facts and verify each. Good journalism is unbiased indeed and only reports based on truth, pertinent information and facts not ideologies or propaganda. This has to be promoted in journalism not squelched. The people have a right to know. Let the people decide for themselves. That is our right as citizens of the free country that is the United States of America.

[@gregghanson6095]

Jennifer, i feel your comment is very naive. in kopek's day there was no internet and the level of education in America was vastly superior to now.Are you somehow justifying lies in the conservative press by denying "fake news"? In order for people to decide for themselves, they must be much less susceptible to conspiracy and much better equipped to actually think at all.

[@ginawhiteley9595]

Gregg Hanson you are so right about the lack of education in USA.

[@donalddrysdale246]

there is all kinds of evidence to back up the fact this covid 19 is a scam, but once again, we have a prime example of most people going no further than the main stream media about it , which is why they are being driven by such erroneous fear. I don't even have to research 2017 to get that there was 500,000 people who died from bird flu that year, but there was no lock downs, masks, and hypochondria. there is a cult behind this that is apparently headed by Bill Gates in the US, and they clearly have an agenda for us, in which destroying free speech is part of it.

[@grammyb5216]

Excellent! I wish everyone could see this interview. Thank God Ted is pulling no punches here. We are in serious trouble with the news in this country, at such a critical time. Praying for better days...

[@donalddrysdale246]

we are in serious trouble because the 'Bill Gates cult' is running everything now. the reason this covid scam is happening is simply because most people bought into the main stream media lies and deceptions again, which is controlled by Facebook and all the rest of them they own. people have completely given their power away to this beyond mega-rich and psychotic technocracy. they have a 'new world order' agenda for us all, and this mandatory mask wearing is just the beginning. its a form of dehumanizing us further into their agenda. where were the lock dows, masks, and hypochondria during the 500,000 deaths from bird flu in 2017 alone? there is a strain of something almost every year now. I have been beyond shocked at how people don't think anymore and just react. we need not just praying if we expect a future, we need to stand up to this tyranny today.

[@enamrik]

This can't be real. Did Ted just predict this week exactly?! 13:00-14:20

[@laxjs]

Timestamp? Edit: never mind, it seems like he did in fact predict it

[@enamrik]

@@laxjs 13:00-14:20

[@laxjs]

@@enamrik yes i saw and added the edit

[@adelezierler1547]

What a great observation and a such civilized interview between 2 knowledgeable journalists. It was a pleasure listen to and watching them. Thank you!

[@maryhyson9783]

Who, what, when, where, why, and not your opinion on the news, just the news please.

[@walkyourdog6584]

This exactly what is wrong with the media constantly Trump bashing. I am no Trump fan but I still want objective news.

[@donalddrysdale246]

there is a cult running the world which in part is trying to destroy people's self esteem. they in part do this by destroying free speech, which can't exist without people expressing opinions. there has to be platforms for news and platforms for opinions as well.

[@fabiolopesdasilva9103]

Nice interview. Mr. Koppel's remarks on the abuse of the word 'resistance' are compelling. As a liberal, I totally agree with him. Greetings from Brazil.

[@calme-dx2dp]

Mr Ted is amazing...wish we could get back that type of journalism today, Mr Trump and his cohorts have ruined the press, and the office of the president.

[@eddy2561]

This is the problem with TV journalism, we make the reporter/commentator the center of attention instead of the news story - this why I left TV news in favor of print, which now sadly is in decline

[@nielsaxelbucumisommer8374]

Good sound interview, yes. But there was one important journalistic slip though about impartiality. Koppel directed the conversation towards what would happen in case Trump looses the election and laid out his fears about how Trump would handle the inter reign and assuming that to be correct how that would, inhis opinion, lead to violence. There should have been a counter question about the scenario where Biden looses and how that would/could lead to regarding violence. His opinion in that case could very well be the exact same - that it would lead to violence. Personally I'm of the opinion that the republican followers will handle a defeat rather graciously but that a substantial the democrat followers absolutely will not. I'm just a European bystander observing your great country and your politics out of pure interest and I and many others are not blind to the frightening components on the left and to the fact that the moderate left are - or are too scared to oppose these components since they are out of control, dangerous and violent. Democrats risk to be aggressed by these fractions if calling them out for not being democrats and ask them to go found their own "Party of violence" instead of hijacking the democrats. But that ship has sailed I'm afraid. It's too risky and dangerous to try to talk sense to these extremists, especially for the democrats. That's why you don't see any condemning of their behavior from within their party.

[@lovelife2263]

Yeap.. I agree with you. Ted lost my respect toward the end. He too committed the error he himself preached in this interview: objectivity.

[@katherandefy]

Well.... Biden won.

[@mykina]

This is an outstanding interview. Journalists can take a lot of advice from this old fashioned news anchor. Sad that that generation of journalists are gone.

[@kaneltube]

Casually foresaw the events of January 6th.

[@MixingMadeEasy]

I use to watch Ted Koppel as a little girl alongside my dad. He is such a wise man . He truly is one of the great ones.

[@rachelbaker3511]

We expect a bit of objectivity and skilled perception in journalism! Less sensationalism and more professional balance in news.

[@Joe1935429]

I'm going to send this link to some friends, both right and left and center. Ted is the kind of journalist we need on TV every day. A few minutes a day of his brutal honesty is exactly what I need. I won't get it from cable, maybe one of the nightly network newscasts could give Ted 3 or 4 minutes, even a few times a week. Am I borderline hallucinogenic? lol Thanks to Amanpour & Co

[@createone100]

From Canada, to say that 'Morning Joe' is left of centre, is completely laughable.

[@morganghetti]

How so?

[@createone100]

morgan ghetti Joe is a self-avowed Republican before trump showed up. That equates to the right-wing Conservative Party in Canada. The Liberal Party here is a centrist party, with the New Democratic Party and the Bloc Quebecois generally viewed as left-wing. Our centre (Liberal) party and those further to the left would agree that fair social programs equal fairer opportunities, which then preserves the social contract. These include universal Medicare (obviously), employment insurance, paid parental leave, and Crown ownership of major utilities (power, water, etc.). That philosophy also encompasses environmental oversight and regulation, human rights, access to education, justice and housing, women's right to our own bodies, and consumer protection ( although the more left-wing parties usually work harder on these than the centrist Liberals. The Green Party is a left-wing party and of course they are the party whose strong mission is protection and restoration of the environment. The Conservative Party in Canada is the only party that comes out against gun control. Thankfully Canadians have shown ourselves to be more sensible about guns than the Conservatives would want. Joe Scarborough is a Republican by philosophy. In America, they generally prize capitalist individualism over government regulation and the collective good. Unlike the U.S., Canada was founded on the principles of 'peace, order, and good government'.

[@DonRousell]

I believe Ted is spot on, I have never cared about anything but the facts. Not a particular reporters opinion or perspective, only the facts of the complete story. Those days, I believe, are long gone.