Bernie Sanders Explains How Billionaires Maintain Power | Russell Howard Meets...

From this special one-off live event, I sat down with Bernie Sanders who exposed the ways in which billionaires control and maintain power, but through politics and the media.
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[@PokerPlayerJames]

If the Americans don't want him, can we have him?

[@WhiteCheddar.]

Take him, he's a double talking hypocrite. He espouses hate for capitalism and charges a fee to here him speak about how bad it is. Inequality yet owns multiple houses, and recently switched his aim from millionaires and billionaires to only billionaires- in fact it was right after he became a millionaire, imagine that. We can govern ourselves with very few laws, socialism is rules for thee not for me. There would be a ruling class and the peasants. Please take Bernie, 🙏

[@r0gue2dred786]

Yesss

[@MelissaThompson432]

Sorry. We're never going to be done with him. No matter what you may think, Bernie is the soul of the USA.

[@r0gue2dred786]

@@MelissaThompson432 ill come

[@WhiteCheddar.]

@@MelissaThompson432 a millionaire socialist with no back bone is not the soul of America

[@TashaBryanUK]

I'm not even American and I love this guy. He would have had my vote for sure. One of very few politicians who acts like a human being. Not just a parody of a human in a flesh suit.

[@Jerry-cc7rd]

I think it's because he's one of the very few that actually care about the American people. Most only care about their careers and making more money. I voted for him every time he ran. He had no chance though, the last thing billionaires, democrats, or republicans want is bernie as president.

[@krisniznik3953]

I love him too and supported him both times, but he just rhetorically asked "How do we change things? Yet he's already announced that he's supporting Mr. "Nothing will fundamentally change."

[@TubaTones]

@@krisniznik3953that has more to do with party unity than anything else. He tried twice, both times his attempts were thwarted by rich Democrat party interests. He’s not stupid. But he’s also not going to change what he fights for to appease the billionaire class.

[@krisniznik3953]

@@TubaTones After the Democrats cheated him out of winning both primaries, I for one would support a bit less unity.

[@simulationl279]

not just the politicians in america, even their judges take money from lobbyists.

[@stevemattfis]

Bernie is so humble he doesn't begin to describe what his rallies were like. In the same week that Hillary Clinton had a rally in New York attended by under 1,000 people Bernie had a rally in Washington Square Park that fit 27,000 people and the streets surrounding and leading to the park were thronged with tens of thousands of people who couldn't fit in the park. That is in a city where apathy is a standard when it comes to politicians. The aerial film of it is amazing.

[@nath1284]

Wow, respect to him. I don't know anything about him (until now) and I feel so relieved and grateful to hear him speak in this moment 🙏

[@thejfoshow1320]

@@nath1284 you’re in for a treat if you watch some more Bernie stuff. Massively inspirational guy

[@ShannonJacobs0]

But KZbin is all about censorship. Noticed all the extra ads lately? You better not DARE say anything about them. The google is so EVIL these days.

[@emilie658]

Bernie is so right, a man with a brain and a soul and both in use. So rare. Well done Russell

[@ctwwtc8761]

Imagine thinking a politician should dictate your wealth. You really love big brother

[@Bernie4life4182]

​@@ctwwtc8761Imagine thinking rich corporations have a right to pay their workers next to nothing.

[@ctwwtc8761]

@@Bernie4life4182 Bernie has never had a owned a company or created a job He just has his hand in people pockets

[@Bernie4life4182]

​@@ctwwtc8761Except he hadn't done that. He's been in politics for 42 years and only recently became a millionare.

[@AmirGTR]

Every time I listen to Bernie, I am once again reminded of the great speech by George Carlin, "The American Dream". Don't get me wrong, I love America. But I want my fellow Americans to live a better life than they do now.

[@rumelahmed4539]

Im reminded of Enoch Powell.

[@KevinZ.000]

The 1st time I voted in a primary was for Sanders. I felt the burn. I been saying for years that the lobbyists have to go, it is contributing factor in the division of the US.

[@judithsmith9582]

I asked my dad this question many moons ago "How much money does one person need?" And he told me this: "It's not about money, it's about power."

[@MsAbixxx]

You might have hit the nail on the head there. At the end of the day, having money is just a means to have power over others. It opens all the doors and helps you influence people who actually change the world. It is a very hard pill to swallow…

[@goliath_red1102]

I had never heard a Bernie Sanders speech before, maybe I’m just naive but he’s truly inspirational

[@WhatSarahLikes1]

Feel the Bern

[@MedeaJaff]

Brilliant interview! First time listening to Sanders, he's so real that it's impossible not to like him.

[@virginiacparslow2890]

Love Bernie!!

[@eken81]

A brilliant speaker aiming at people's needs. Not fancy concept on a societal level. And hes mindful to explain PACs and lobbyists. Again brilliant. Money in politics builds power in an unfair way.

[@Nosh_Feratu]

working class hero. Every country need a Bernie. . . a man of conviction, honesty and integrity...

[@gipsyundead]

He would've had my vote for president

[@FourLightsOfficial]

That's foolish. Look at his actions, not his rhetoric. What meaningful change did he undertake as a member of Congress?

[@arsena5209]

​@@FourLightsOfficial That's foolish. What meaningful change did any other member of Congress do? The answer is not much more than he did, most of them didn't do shit either.

[@evilbetty9204]

@@FourLightsOfficial Guy owns a few houses and is worth a few million. Hes just like em' only "fun-size".

[@FourLightsOfficial]

@@arsena5209 true. We shouldn't be automatically saying "I'd vote for them", as though they are the peak politician. We should be saying "well that's a start, then what? ". We need to demand more from our politicians. And bar from reelection those who leave key election promises unfulfilled, regardless of party or rhetoric.

[@Jerry-cc7rd]

@@FourLightsOfficial Show me another person with similar rhetoric. There isn't one. It's pretty much impossible for one person to create meaningful change. Bernie has had the same views and "rhetoric" forever. What he has done is created a movement that opened up millions of Americans eyes to corporatism and greed. The last thing billionaires, corporations, republicans, or democrats want is Bernie as president. I'm a fan of Bernie's, with that said I think he should be calling out democrats more.

[@monkeymagic4555]

Excellent points!

[@137lll]

How has this man not become president yet?? WTF is wrong with ppl from the US...

[@sarahjensen2473]

The DNC overruled the will of the people who voted in the primary, so we had no way to actually elect him. The antiquated system we have only pretends to be a democracy.

[@simoneazzoni3882]

It's a pretty dumb system, they have two parties and there is an incentive for them to push a single candidate funneling the votes torward a few influential people, search it up the main problem pf bernie is not the support form the people but how other candidates fuck him

[@dragontoothless4351]

Combination of a media who frequently downplayed/silenced his talking points, as well as the ingrained mindset of "any form of public assistance to a regular person (aka welfare) is socialism/communism and thus evil." However, when it comes to corporate welfare (subsidies and such to wealthy corporations), that's "job creation" even when it doesn't create jobs, just stock buyback to help the wealthy investors become more wealthy and must be applauded as good policy.

[@addicbaddic]

They made it extremely difficult for him to win. The American people did vote for him, but the powers that be decided to go with Hilary instead and even though she had far more votes, she somehow lost to the orange clown.

[@Bernie4life4182]

Something I said once was, "I'm convinced that the majority of Americans are so cynical that they WANT a cynical person to represent them. Otherwise, Bernie's support would be virtually unanimous."

[@DwainDwight]

this guy is so solid. gets my vote every time. go Bernie.

[@groovidex7281]

As an American who has supported Bernie for years, he's right, here in America, the money and power rule everything, and the people don't have that. It's messed up.

[@soniachilcott1875]

Please keep going with this Russell… we need people like you to change what’s happening 🙏🥰❤️

[@simonsamson4573]

Great conversation

[@solwilkinson8551]

go Bernie Sanders he is great

[@susanwilson9241]

When it comes to billionaires, it's not about how much they need, it's about having more than the other billionaires. Because that is where the power lies.

[@Skylark_Jones]

I bet they avidly read Forbes Rich List or equivalents, kind of like the Top of the Pops or Billboard charts, to see who's got what and how they can beat them. Sad really.

[@jammyjamjars6995]

Thumbnail:”How much money do Billionaires need?!” Me: “At least a billion” *Simple Maths*

[@byronofrothdale]

Actually, it's not that simple... Don't you mean a thousand millions?

[@Niyto]

You mean a million thousands?

[@Dmarshall072]

Thank you Bernie

[@anomiceleven]

“It is the mark of great people to treat trifles as trifles and important matters as important.” - Gotthold Ephraim Lessing

[@solwilkinson8551]

very good vid

[@martincopeland8153]

The simple answer to the Question in the thumbnail is MORE! MORE! MORE! ALL OF IT!

[@madmesmith5187]

I love Bernie, never changed his song after all these years /respect :) I want to start a local Urban Farm to help with the food and mental health crises in the UK, we need to start heeling hearts and minds and stop thinking of self enrichment "Life over Profit" is the way forward, this is the way we all get to go to the star's and not just the lucky few. Just think where we could be if there was no war and we all worked together so mankind can travel in to the Universe with love and humanity as a pillar not Greed and hate as a stick.

[@texasred5665]

Bernie is here at the right time, change is afoot in this country.

[@JustinDeRosa]

Be really cool to name those lobbyists and their employers and compensations.

[@SikanderAli007]

He's right. without a doubt.

[@HyperfixatationInc]

Bernie was quite literally my first introduction to socialism and changed me from being alt right to being a leftist

[@ArthArmani]

As a European i love Bernie Sanders, would love to see him as a president

[@katie_cant_compute]

Bernie for president! It would help so many

[@rinapop2681]

The thing is that Bernie Sanders politics aren't insanely radical by many European standards , but in the US he's regarded as a radical socialist

[@waldorfmcvitty4854]

Ah yes, but the Americans are the richest, most confident, most poorly educated and badly informed people in history. A very good idea going very badly wrong.

[@TubaTones]

He’s not regarded that at all, he’s labelled that by the media powers that be who know what Bernie is truly fighting for and they don’t want that to happen. He’s very much a democratic socialist.

[@Bernie4life4182]

It's something that still amazes me about our country's conservatism.

[@butterking211-viewingaccou4]

I disagree with Bernie, but it was very interesting to learn his perspectives. Good show. 👍🏻

[@TubaTones]

What do you disagree with?

[@3506Dodge]

Russell is right. This got only 30,000 views in 7 days.

[@kelvinwhite2846]

❤ Bernie

[@Bigblue3000]

The problem is not being rich, it's being so rich you cannot spend the money.

[@Graham_Barker]

Bernie for PM ❤

[@dylanarmitage684]

This man is awesome how rare is it to find a rich man or woman with an actual working non selfish this man Bernie is a rich man and has a brain functioning properly and not snoby this is great someone should show Russel Howard and Bernie in parliament and show the wealthy how much those of us that work need the extra cash

[@ytisfulloffreaks4189]

agree except for the end lol

[@jessicarowley9631]

Not only do I want to hear more from Bernie Sanders, I'd like him to take a few of our MPs to school on social justice. His take on the American medical system is terrifying, and his desire to replace it with an American NHS shows clearly what we stand to lose if it goes.

[@AeonThePhoenix]

If you were given a billion and told that you could spend it at a rate of 1,000 a day, it would take you about 2,740 years before you ran out of money. That equates to 5,000 a day for more than 500 years or 100,000 every single day for 25 years.

[@MelissaThompson432]

I watched him interview Greta. I'm watching him interview Bernie. I liked him as a comedian. He's even better as an interviewer. 👍👍👍👍👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@ytisfulloffreaks4189]

Not quite

[@Bernie4life4182]

The second I learned that Bernie's political beliefs are considered centrist in most of Europe, I knew that our country is far too conservative.

[@reginaerekson9139]

In some cases I think it’s the dopamine hit of “winning “ but yes, the same thing could occur for them by shifting the paradigm to being more like a super hero - plus it will look super good if their “in memory” looks more Jimmy Carter and less Hitler. 1:29 but you have to pick, do want too much money or too much love?

[@chenzen1578]

What Bernie didn't say is that people robbing stores are often poor and desperate. So poverty creates street crimes and poverty is created by a system that benefits olny the rich.

[@iamambit1ous802]

He explains that in the full interview thats half a hour

[@chenzen1578]

@@iamambit1ous802 thanks, my bad. Should have known Bernie wouldn't let it out.

[@goingoutotheparty1]

Do the Bernie Flip Challenge !

[@justinmas299]

Him not being the candidate against trump is the biggest loss for the usa and indirectly the planet in a generation.

[@chalkiememe4183]

Bernie would have my vote.

[@GHOST91991]

Currently there are 3,311 Billionaires in the world and 62.5 million Millionaires in the world, it's all good talking about how Billionaires maintain power, but also there should be talks about how millionaires maintain power. Other than that a great video.

[@Stephen_Platt]

Tbf the millionaire one isn’t a massive issue these days. Having £1m in assets makes you a millionaire. That’s very comfortable today but it’s not ‘fuck you’ money, in fact it’s probably only upper middle class. People who have 10s or 100s of millions would be a better talking point.

[@g121176]

​@@Stephen_Platt 100%

[@jordanmadick7378]

"Hoarders" tv show but it's a host interrogating rich people about why they hoard wealth that could be used to eliminate suffering. call it sociopaths in suits

[@Domzdream]

It’s amazing how American right wingers don’t realise that this guy (Bernie) wants even for them, equality to a better life. To have all your basic needs met. Especially the NHS. Here the nhs isn’t perfect. But….America is like a 3rd world in comparison.

[@OneWingedRose]

And just for the record the only reason the NHS isn't perfect is because we have "right wing" people in charge all the time.

[@Domzdream]

@@OneWingedRose No, I completely agree.

[@einundsiebenziger5488]

@@OneWingedRose Perfect or not. The mere existence of the NHS in a country like the UK proves that public healthcare does not prevent people from becoming rich - which seems to be America's greatest fear - given that the UK also has its fair share of crazy rich people.

[@OneWingedRose]

@@einundsiebenziger5488 El es correcto on that account.

[@byrospyro4432]

@@OneWingedRose bernie is a socialist, the same ideology that has had hundreds of millions of people killed in places like, russia, china, north korea and germany, nazi is short for national socialist as an example. The reason socialism doesn't work is because your awarded for your competence in a capitalist society, if you invent something you are rewarded, in socialism everything being even means you take a lot of incentive away from doctors, scientists, teachers etc... It's nothing to do with right wing and left wing.

[@LimeyRedneck]

✊🤠💜

[@yurkshirelad]

The greatest American president that never was.

[@DougGrinbergs]

Russell mic - thin, distracting room reverb ☹️ Bernie sounds OK. Sounds so weird switching between the two acoustic environments - reverb off, reverb on ☹️

[@brianbice1427]

It is so true that here is nothing wrong with being rich, it's what you do with your money that counts, the same that a dictator in a country can be either good or bad depending on the person but like most very rich, dictators have a bad name because you don't see many good ones, they are mostly militant dictators that care nothing for the people.

[@Lita1]

How much do they need...good question...how much did they earn...well billions...or trillions...I liked this video Russell yes!!!!👍😅

[@Dimetaar]

Needs can be satisfied. Greed can't.

[@leenazari2415]

"The people on top are obsessed with greed" end of chat...

[@viewfromthehighchair9391]

The screen-grab question is "how much money do billionaires need?" and I can help you with that answer; Billions!! apparently.

[@wilfredpeake9987]

Bread and circuses

[@Malfoy1594]

His truth is why he'll never be allowed to run for President.

[@jimigrill]

It's not his truth, it's reality.

[@AmirGTR]

He is allowed to run...just not allowed to win.

[@Malfoy1594]

@@AmirGTR but they'll never choose him as candidate.

[@benjaminmeusburger4254]

@@Malfoy1594 and in every other country on the planet that would be completely irrelevant since only % in the election is relevant to vote for a president and not party-affiliation The electorial college is a stupid anique system

[@TubaTones]

@@Malfoy1594people will choose him, the rich donors of the Democrat Party make sure he doesn’t win the candidacy, that’s all. He should run as an independent.

[@nxtxlieclaire]

the level of corruption is baffling

[@licensetodrive9930]

Money is a drug, look how addicted to it rich people are and how some will do anything to get it from you.

[@rumelahmed4539]

Im feeling the Bern.

[@nathananderson690]

What has happened to America all those people dying because they can't afford medical bills

[@t.k.1448]

Bernie should run for President. Of the WORLD! (Sadly, if that really were a thing, it would attract all the wrong people and no one like Bernie...)

[@georginanicholson3795]

As a Canadian, he sounds more canuck than yank.

[@Martiancookiehunter365]

There's nothing inherently wrong with being wealthy and successful however when you have an excessive amount of wealth to point where you have more money than entire countries that's too much no one person needs that much money to themselves

[@jamesguffogg7119]

597👍🚬

[@Kerri6024]

The problem is that there is absolutely no way, ever, that things will change. Because the billionaires have politicians in their pockets, and they're not about to support any changes that will see them lose or divert those excessive funds for the 'greater good'. The rest of us get hit with tax and cost of living increases, which if those billionaires put more into their country of residence infrastructures would tamper these to an extent perhaps their communities would breathe a little easier. But no. I have never understood the American political system where, as Bernie said - millions can be directed toward a candidate or party of preference to ensure the billionaires' interests are catered to in policy. Can't understand how that isn't seen as blatant bribery and the Americans tolerate someone in the White House who only got there because he had rich mates, not for what that President promised and proved he had the integrity and resources to do what he promised. Nope. It's a rort and nothing will change.

[@dogriffiths]

Presumably at least a billion dollars.

[@connagh11]

In America russ it’s $600 for a 600ml or I think it’s 200ml (don’t quote me on them numbers but I did hear it from Russell brand’s podcast) vile of insulin I have been type 1 diabetic since I was 4 and thank god we have the NHS because I would be dead. Facts. Bernie isn’t wrong the drug companies in America are the worst.

[@lars_larsen]

Russel Howard flips Bernie Aanders like a bottle?

[@realsciencerhythm]

and of course not a word on money supply...

[@TubaTones]

What?

[@realsciencerhythm]

@@TubaTones is "where the money comes from" in economics - money supply. It's also basically where anything comes from in the free, open market. It's called "supply". So - that. Get it?

[@jamienorris007]

So his explanation is the rich get richer. As the poor get poorer???? Any bum on the street can tell you that???

[@JoeDouglas]

This I fucking terrifying, and it seems every other "first world" country is goin the same route.

[@patricksmith407]

Billionaires don’t want a work force with rights.

[@smokefire3]

to be fair, the only way things will change now is by taking a page out of the French *vomits* History books.

[@bobbykerner5454]

Wake up the constitution gives us the right to change the government when it no longer serves the people read it

[@leenazari2415]

Funding a presidential campaign is about lobbying corporate interests funding. End of logic

[@perrybelcourt5441]

Obama Clinton Pelosi Clyburn told everyone that drop out and back Biden in the primary and Joe Rogan endorsed senator Bernie Sanders but independents not allowed to vote in some democratic states

[@piqueny8872]

These greedy people are delusional to believe they are immoral someone’s going to steal everything they’ve stole And they won’t be able to do anything

[@dionnegreenwood957]

I always say it I’m 55 now, but I always said you had to go to somewhere else to know about America because they only tell you lies

[@barliechoy]

People are weak, though. People suck up to wealthy people as if they will give you a handout. My wife just got a promotion and people who were a bit bitchy with her are now sucking up to her soooo bad. Stop following and watching these people and start taking wealth back. They won't give it away!!

[@glynjones5280]

Millionaires have a condition called. I’m a greedy b:::::d

[@Truthseeker371]

Why can't we, the ordinary people send the unfairly superrich people to the outer space, or to hell? They can invest in their paradise exploration.

[@DowntownsUptown]

Pass it around! Click thumbs up above, click down here if you’ve no time to jot, and tell all to do the same! Don’t even have time to watch? Run that little red line frome left to right. Share everywhere. Explain it to parents and grandparents. Sorry, half blund 😜!

[@SkyPilotXSX]

Bernie Sanders Net Worth 2023: Approximately 3 Million USD

[@hgv1947]

3 million?????

[@TubaTones]

Only 3 million? Maybe have a look at the rest of the senate and congress mate. He’s been in government for a long time on a very high salary. Always fighting for families and workers.

[@WhatSarahLikes1]

Eat the Billionaires 🥘

[@peni1641]

This from the guy who has been taken care of by taxpayers his entire life. Bernie Sanders has been on Socialized care since he was a child then as a faild tv host/ musican now piss poor politicans; wherein in only accomplishment he has been something about mailbox. And conviencing ppl that he should be DNC nom for president eventhough he is a registered Independent. For Bernie Sanders to have been nominated by the Democratic party, he would have had to been a registered Democrat.

[@mambocan7821]

The Right have views, The Left have facts lol

[@LR69511]

How much more are you going to milk this interview Russell ?🙄

[@ytisfulloffreaks4189]

It's actually giving great insight that is very valuable, To understand the ins & outs of how the world works Absolute scam of a place lol

[@LR69511]

Agreed and posting the full interview once is effective, no need for the multiple shorts. Just my opinion. 🙃

[@einundsiebenziger5488]

No problem with billionaires as such. Have a great business idea market it well and earn your profit, why not? Problem is when billionaires put pressure on their workforce to "cut costs" and politics to "cut taxes" because they still want more, even though they already have everything humans can ever own in their life. And that's where society has to fight back: Keep your millions so you can keep enjoying wealth, but invest your billions, so others have a chance to do the same!

[@lone982]

Makes you glad you don't live in the USA...

[@rachelwalmsley5893]

Its ok to make jokes that make russel laugh

[@rut2118]

Bull

[@Jfromes1]

Berine Sanders owns 3 homes and is worth millions of dollars....

[@stevemattfis]

He is not. He owns a small cabin, a middleclass house and his wife inherited a modest home they use for the family to have a place to stay in need. At this end of his life he has finally been asked to write his outlook in books. He did it and has royalties coming in. And you think that after 60+ years of working to make a difference he should be vilified at 81 for finally making money at something? You are a Troll and your info is so flawed it's clear you can't even read more than a headline.

[@Jerry-cc7rd]

And? he deserves every bit of that

[@Jfromes1]

@@Jerry-cc7rd oh. So white man Bernie deserves it but no one else. Got it

[@Jerry-cc7rd]

@@Jfromes1 Maybe work on your reading comprehension skills because they are clearly lacking. On top of that, your initial comment is hilarious. You lack understanding of the bigger picture.

[@Jfromes1]

@@Jerry-cc7rd The bigger picture is what? Every rich person but bernie is bad?

[@ragnarironspear1791]

Says Bernie with three mansions.

[@michaelmunoz7913]

Lighten up Francis...

[@Jerry-cc7rd]

And? he deserves every bit of what he has

[@TubaTones]

Ragnar on here thinking that houses for 400,000 are “mansions”. Grow up dude.

[@hollib3900]

He has good points, but Bernie isn’t doing bad financially himself. Us hundredaires and thousandaires are looking at the millionaires as well. His net worth isn’t decreasing.

[@JB-qf5ep]

To be fair to Bernie, he has been working in a well paid job (uncorrupted) well past retirement, and he has written several extremely successful books. Because he is one of the only congresspeople to be uncorrupted, he is one of the poorest members of Congress despite his book success and his long life in politics. I don't have a problem with millionaires particularly. If you happen hit on the right idea at the right time, being a millionaire is possible without hurting other people. Billionaires are a completely different story. It isn't possible to become a billionaire without exploiting hundreds, thousands, potentially millions of people. That is why billionaires should be taxed out of existence - it isn't their money since that money came through exploitation.

[@michaelmunoz7913]

So, you can't gain wealth? Yet, still work for the working man?

[@Jerry-cc7rd]

@@JB-qf5ep Exactly this. Bernie deserves every bit he has. Recently elected politicians who had debt when they were elected are now worth 10s of millions in just a few years. MTG and lauren toadbert come to mind

[@lootmaster1337]

bernie "3 villas" sanders - why do others have more money and power than me