Bernie Sanders - Talk To Al Jazeera

Democratic presidential candidate, Senator Bernie Sanders spoke with Joie Chen about his thoughts on income inequality, the health care debate, and the political gridlock on Capitol Hill.
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[@aaronadkins1035]

First time voter and I have to say, Bernie Sanders is my choice. Can't believe we're being given a chance like this.

[@6ixCellphones]

we cannot mess this opportunity up America!!!

[@mainelydiscgolf8311]

+Aaron Adkins Makes me so happy to hear you phrase it like that!

[@TheOkaynam]

+Aaron Adkins thankd brother all races together- everyone as one

[@sporehux8344]

+Aaron Adkins Too often, no scratch that, almost always you have to vote for the candidate you dislike the least (the least worse). For once in many people's life time they get to vote for someone they thnk is the best candidate.

[@aaronsmith1676]

+Aaron Adkins Smart guy you are. I'm 30 and in my lifetime there hasn't been any politician like him. Gotta make this chance happen because we may very well never have another opportunity like this to take back our democracy!

[@dave30161]

Bernie is the best choice by far. He is the only one who walks the walks. If he is nominated he will crush the republican. He crushes Trump, Cruz and Rubio in the matchups by wide margins.

[@danbader653]

+d.j. Salim What about Rand Paul??

[@ebowman25]

+Dan Bader He went a little conservative during this primary, didn't stick to his libertarian values in some issues. I'm a lib but Paul seemed like the only grown up at the table during their debates.

[@GreaterGood2024]

+d.j. Salim You mean walks the talk.

+ebowman25 And Rand Paul got nowhere in Republican party. He was not even at the kiddi's table in the last Republican debate.

[@Boots67]

Lol. He “walks the walk” except only 3 bills out of hundreds have passed since he’s been in politics....two of them were to make a post office, and one was to adjust veterans compensation. He didn’t even write these or come up with them, he just was basically for it, “co signing” it if you will. He’s never had a 9-5 job, was on welfare before he got into government office. His plans for healthcare is great, until the money runs out, until reality sets in. I live in a country with universal healthcare, and it’s terrible. Doctors suck because they have no incentive to work (the good ones make their own practice) the hospitals have crappy technology. Take a look at the department of motor vehicles or anything government ran....it’s terrible, but somehow you think they’ll get healthcare right? You’re delusional

[@surajpoudel3215]

This guys has touched my soul. He is the dictionary definition of a hero.After watching this i literally felt a "heartbern"

[@Papermate123]

+Suraj Poudel Good news is if he wins he'll provide you with a much cheaper healthcare system to check that heartbern out :)

[@VarunDewan]

+Jay ElecHanukkah what I'm touched by is how informed people who support Bernie are.. that ain't the case on the Republican side I'll tell you that.. xD

[@buncha1499]

+Suraj Poudel Well said brother!

[@robe_p3857]

+Suraj Poudel 100% True American hero.

[@idaslpdhr]

+NDFOOTBALL as a Canadian, if they want to pay $15,000 dollars for healthcare.

[@joellaz9836]

I'm not American but I want to be one so badly right now just so I can vote for Bernie.

[@Eirikhauge91]

+Joella Z same here dude :P

[@linesangus9069]

+Eirik Hauge Me three.

[@keithmanfredi]

+Joella Z You could find Americans that are on the fence and tell them about Bernie :-)

[@benehanaforlife]

same I will be so angry with Americans if they don't vote in Bernie.

[@polymathy]

+Joella Z no you don't, what you don't know is that congress will do anything they can to make sure that Bernie's ideas don't get through. They are all bought off by huge donors, only 1% of Americas politicians are not bought off. I can guarantee you that your better off where you are

[@maxerd]

The anwser to 'what does socialism mean' is so easy. Equal opportunity.

[@Sharonformation]

+maxerd2 Democratic = We the people Socialism = For the people

[@VarunDewan]

+Sharon Rants straight! xD

[@maxerd]

polyrhythmic1 That's communism.

[@VarunDewan]

polyrhythmic1 they already do.. in literally ALL the countries in the world.. you might wanna come out of ur gated community and go to school..

[@maxerd]

polyrhythmic1 No, Bernie Sanders is a non-market socialist by ideology and a democratic socialist by economy.

[@lanewilson9078]

Can't wait to vote for Bernie! Alabama for Bernie

[@Sharonformation]

he'll be at the Boutwell auditorium in bham tomorrow in case you're close

[@bobrolander4344]

+Lane Wilson *Georgia for Bernie!*

[@PantherMom512]

+Lane Wilson The video of the Alabama meeting was so AWESOME! And everyone was covering it too. :-)

[@burtmaclin7204]

+Bob Rolander seconded!

[@OneCrazySikhi90]

I want bill o Riley to go to Ireland, please Bernie win the election #FEELTHEBERNBITCHES

[@mspeterp2]

+OneCrazySikhi90 we don't want Bill O'Reilly here either

[@TheOkaynam]

+OneCrazySikhi90 O Riley would have a ring to it in Ireland. Community access t.v. show? don't know how they feel about spin?lol

[@Mr.Feckless]

+OneCrazySikhi90 Yeah fuck off, do not send that fuckwit here, we dont need anymore crooks.

[@TheOkaynam]

LOL - Sorry bro...... we will ship him to Mars or the fricken moon. Funny how he makes people cringe.

[@TheNewThirteen]

I mean, doesn't O'Reilly know how many social welfare programs are available to people in Ireland. If he's afraid of a Sanders administration, he would hate Ireland.

[@Marchoupi]

I'm from Montreal, and each time we've gone down south these last few decades it's been ( Independent ) Sanders in office, and when I asked a couple in Burlington Vermont, they said '' when you find someone like him, you stand by him'' and she started telling me about what he did for farmers and other things. You guy's are lucky to have him in the race, you never know...he might win.

[@jbzrs]

god, if you're listenin', please elect sanders

[@jacquelynfrench9473]

24:27 Best question and best answer of the entire interview. What a moment. What a man. Go Bernie, go! #feelthebern

[@shawnmelancon5483]

American voters, please elect this man...Cheers from Canada.

[@loganwreckedem9550]

Feel The Bern!! I can't wait until Bernie is president.

[@HectorJordanIbarra]

I've always had a negative view about politics and government but Bernie Sanders has really given me a reason to vote. I hope that everybody who comments on these videos goes out there on election day.

[@jomossino79]

This lady better start cheering for Bernie because she about to be laid off. Al Jazeera America is shutting down.

[@buffalo_chips9538]

+jomossino79 They are moving to digital and shutting down their traditional wing. They are still going to be around.

[@jomossino79]

Buffalo_Chips I got the news on CNN that they are going to be doing mass layoffs and shutting down in the U.S. aka Al Jazeera America not all of Al Jazeera.

[@joseribeiroferreira2670]

+jomossino79 UK al jazeera is going strong

[@jomossino79]

jose ribeiro ferreira The reason they failed in the states is because they grouped it with other cable networks that you had to pay extra for. And I know I'm not paying extra to just to get my news.

[@GetToDaChoppa-k5r]

+jomossino79 Bill is just another Rupert Murdoch talking head. Remember that.

[@rambocomando8151]

How can any sane human not vote for this guy seriously. What he is saying is basic common sense.

[@RustyTube]

+Ultraspontane He (+Shawn Aguilar) did say _sane_.

[@thearchitect27]

+Shawn Aguilar Come to America, you'll find many insane people who would vote for an even more insane clown called Trump!

[@Exoticjayyz]

Bernie!!!!!!!!!!!!💪💪💪

[@bronzeladdy53]

I don't want Al Jazeera to end. This is one of the best places for serious interviews.

[@xLegendaryPete]

Wow, this is a side of Bernie ive never seen. Anyone who is unsure who they should vote For, watching this will change their mind.

[@maxerd]

Also this guy knows how to talk eloquently! When he's speaking to a crowd he's shouting slowly, when talking one on one he speaks softly and calmly and when he's trying to elaborate he can talk like a college debater. When watching his speeches you don't see him adressing Xi or Vlad, but during a convo like this, better than Bush or Bammy could..

[@paradiseheaven]

+maxerd2 so true!

[@PantherMom512]

+maxerd2 I wish that I could give you a dozen 'thumbs up'. :-) Totally agree w you!

[@JesusBichito99]

He's both an amazing politician and an amazing person.

[@JulioHuato]

This woman thinks she is so "realistic," so "hard headed," but she actually shows to be a prisoner of the most ridiculous reactionary prejudices fostered by her belief that politics is all social reality. She thinks the superficial mirage of today's political paralysis in DC, under the grip of big wealth, is what a society of over 300 million people is all about. Sanders is right: we need to seriously educate ourselves. Why is it that the richest, most powerful country in history is unable to provide education and health care to its people if it so desires? Where are the obstacles if not, ultimately, in our own narrowness of vision and aspirations?

[@angelabrzinski956]

she is also one of the corporate funded crook

[@bobrolander4344]

+Julio Huato *Absolutely. Amen. Nailed it! =)*

[@RustyTube]

+Julio Huato No, no, those are not _her_ beliefs. She's just playing devil's advocate to give Bernie a chance to address what his opponents are saying. That's what a good interviewer is supposed to be doing. And it worked. Anybody who has seen this interview now understands Bernie is not just talking idealistic dreams, but clearly knows what he is talking about and is ready to accomplish it (unlike, say, Trump who is making a bunch of bombastic promises he cannot make real).If all those things were her own beliefs, she would never have agreed to interview him. She's not running against him, she's helping him answer all those objections his opponents are pushing.Too bad those people who need the most to hear what he said here, aren't likely to watch AJ. We need to post this video everywhere we can.

[@nastatchia]

+Julio Huato I suggest you to read Noam Chomsky if you want some answers to your questions

[@frzferdinand72]

I like this interviewer, she's asking the tough questions without being disrespectful towards him and without sounding like an ultimate Hillary shill.

[@annlanders978]

+frzferdinand72 She's a moron.

[@TheSwross]

+frzferdinand72 This interviewer is terrible..

[@alijawad87able]

Frz, I agree in that she is sincere with her questions. It's not bias. She's not trying to get a "gotchya" question, or overly supportive questions

[@TheRasta25]

My hero big B , I love this guy . He can live the rest of his Iife doing fun things but he chose to fight for 90% of Americans . Heroic God bless you sanders

[@kayfoosim9522]

I am not an American but observing from the outside the extend Americans are suffering in recent decades I really wish Bernie get to be your President. He is the Real Deal!

[@ericfejeran2k0]

This is one of the best Bernie Sander's interviews. She asked the questions that everyone wanted to know the answer to in a very unbiased way, very good good journalism!

[@GetToDaChoppa-k5r]

This guy is not just a politician, he is the man of the people.

[@GetToDaChoppa-k5r]

+no hassle 'As frustrating and as difficult it is I can't turn my back on the struggles people are going through.' Bernie Sanders.

[@TheDastan96]

guys im from sweden and we have all those things bernie wants for USA, healthcare and so on, and it works perfectly, i suggest that if USA wants to move forward vote bernie the others are crap. trump is only funny and hillary is like obamas sister

[@ideallyjekyl5200]

I feel bad for you, your system is so far left that it can't even address the rape culture that is cultivating there. Have fun with Islam

[@idaslpdhr]

+TheDastan96 I'm from the U.K and also have free healthcare and so on and it also works perfectly, and we have a longer life expectancy than americans. feel the bern

[@ideallyjekyl5200]

idaslpdhr single payer is gonna take a while over here. We've only been around for like 300 years while you guys in the UK have had thousands to sort your shit out.

[@idaslpdhr]

+Ideally Jekyl Ha ha that was funny and true in a way, but seriously my American friends are always shocked at our free health, dental, pension, perscriptions etc and can't get there heads around it at all, when they tell me what they pay for insurance and the deductables I can't get my head around it, by the way the house I live in is older than America lol

[@ekbastu]

Brings tears to my eyes. What a great man.

[@FancyRPGCanada]

I have faith in my American cousins that they will vote for an intelligent, progressive, charismatic candidate in Bernie Sanders. We managed to do it with Trudeau in Canada, now it's Sanders's turn in America. Feel the Bern!

[@rosewatergrl]

its just an honor listening you Burnie

[@tkc3114]

there are many reasons to love this man...and i cant find a single for his opponents

[@TheGigantium]

People can say or think whatever they want, he is the most humane candidate of both right and left !

[@stevel7192]

Omg. To hear bernie talk like that at the end. My heart cries. We love you bernie!!! Dont give up on us!!!

[@arseniyonline1234555]

Why is it that everything Bernie says is substance and rational discussion of actual issues, while all the other candidates seem to play on emotions?

[@brucecampbell6578]

How much does it cost to go to school in Denmark? 0. What happened in US? The rich got richer, and the poor got less government support. We would prefer to pay jailers than teachers? Feel the Burn. National health care and education. We must overcome Koch brothers brown shirts(the Tea Party).

[@billroberts7881]

When was this interview recorded? Does anyone know? I know it was publish on 1/15/2016, but some of the questions and even a few answers seem out of step with today's election landscape. It appears to me that this interview took place BEFORE Bernie declared his candidacy.

[@buffalo_chips9538]

+Bill Roberts Ya I think they re-released it

[@Sempuukyaku]

+Bill Roberts I absolutely agree. Would be nice to know when they ACTUALLY conducted this interview.

[@jaybanon]

+Bill Roberts yeah its a old interview back in Nov i believe lol hear what he's saying about Dem's more then sure it might become an ad but it wont matter much because the candidate that would run those ads is corrupt or influenced by Wall Street money so it will only reinforce his statement

[@jackrabitcafe]

+Bill Roberts nov 19 2015

[@friedrichurban]

+Bill Roberts It says (c) 2013 at the end. The cited numbers of uninsured suggests it was just before Affordable Care Act was enrolled. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e56ceImQqN13nrMm47s

[@TheOkaynam]

I won't walk away! Every person should listen to this. That's how real men talk! Learn something son. I am humbled and on freakin' FIRE!! FEELIN THE BURN BERNIE SANDERS 2016

[@AyubKhan-md4km]

What a great leader Bernie would make for a powerful country like America

[@KesamGaming]

BERN BABY BEERRRNNN!!!

[@foxfff123123]

I feel like this was probably one of the best interviews done with Bernie. I am not the only one who feels that his coverage and interviews done with him have been subpar. This has been the best interview done by the media that I have seen.

[@IntricateKnot]

This interview was awesome. Bernie Sanders is a man of integrity and so much of what he believes is exactly what myself and so many of my friends and family also believe. Bernie is the presidential candidate for us! We, the People. Thank you Al Jazeera for the work you do!

[@afreethnkr1078]

We gotta get this man elected president

[@JoshuaFitch]

Can a secular Jew be made into a saint? I don't know how anyone can disagree with this man on the whole. Too bad we don't have a few hundred more like him in congress.

[@mufalmewww]

GO BERNIE! WE NEED YOU!

[@mrjimhoward]

The whole world will blessed if Bernie Sanders becomes President of the United States

[@johnedwards3489]

Also, the government represents who shows up to vote. Hence all the issues on the middle class. Great interview!

[@marileorube24]

great interview!! go Bernie!

[@EdwardJordanTheOriginal]

If people would just replace the word "socialist" with "fair-minded" they would understand what Bernie is talking about. Fortunately, younger people have not been exposed to years of anti-socialist/communist propaganda and can think of alternate ideas without the taint of prejudice.

[@lezaduke]

Everyone needs to share this great video. This should have 1000x more views!

[@aristotle313]

Show up to the primaries and caucuses. #FeelTheBern

[@CheyBluexoxo]

absolutely amazing.

[@Levora]

And he did not walk away but finally stood up for the People, now it's time for the People to stand up for themselves with him.

[@jonathanlopez2412]

I have a wife and two children that I love very much and this government that im paying taxes to only care about the billionaires they support its about time we have a voice im voting for president Bernie sanders

[@FadiaRassi820]

I agree! he has been consistently pure and unwavering since the beginning of his political career, I would not even insult him by calling him a politician but rather a hero with an honorable mission , he has devoted all his life to fighting for the good of all and was always on the right side of history on every major issue, and did not chose the cowardly and selfish way or the lesser of two evils way like most the so called decent politicians do! may god bless him and give him the strength to keep fighting!! He is a ray of hope!!

[@nikprntss]

As a Canadian, I hope that our American neighbors are not distracted from the real issues that has plagued the U.S. Bernie Sanders is their first step towards getting America back being the envy of the world. All good wishes from the true north and free.

[@atir2723]

Wow, a whole interview without Bernie being asked "What about Hillary, What do you think of Hillary? Amazing.

[@snellatlums]

Am I the only one who noticed that this woman thinks Bernie Sanders has been in Congress for 60 years?

[@Justin-hb9wc]

why doesn't this have millions of views? i find anything bernie says interesting

[@zuesr3277]

Bernie love from INDIA

[@peppypp]

I hate it when interviewers are not up-to-date or sociopolitically aware. GET IT RIGHT, Journalists!

[@Orf]

What year is this?

[@progressivereport1704]

America holds $85 trillions in wealth, 90% held by the top 10% of the population.

[@gmt-break]

thank you Al Jazeera for being the media we need. Once again. #feelthebeern

[@marvinj71]

Dont shut down Al Jazeera America!!! We need quality reporting in this nation now more than ever

[@teranmm]

This man has ideas that can save us. Please consider them.

[@jokehim]

This is one fantastic man and another great report by this program this and RT are so free at reporting it is so good others should follow this.

[@SongwritersAndPoets]

Big Love for this candid interview!

[@kevinreuter8811]

I applaud Al Jazeera for conducting an interview consisting of issue-based topics, exclusively.

[@psenijn]

straight to the point answer wow Bernie you got my vote n i will help you. own other votes

[@traceyloftis3832]

EXCELLENT EXCELLENT INTERVIEW. Please don't shut down Al Jazeeza USA. We need you. Sorry I am just now catching on. But the nation is moving towards acceptance of more diversity in news and in life. DON'T GIVE UP!

[@chazkelley2355]

great job Joie Chen. really excellent work!!!!!!!!!!

[@whatisiswhatable]

that last question and answer..

[@aligzanduh]

When was this interview done? This must be from last year?

[@umairabid801]

What a good man. Love this guy.

[@RipuRulez]

You are not gonna walk away... so you will not walk alone... #feelthebern with Bernie!

[@EvilDoer35]

Great interview RT America! Gonna miss you when you are gone. Thanks for all the years of great service!

[@danthomas8428]

+Evil Doer This is Al Jazeera America not RT America. It says it in the title.

[@EvilDoer35]

+Dan Thomas oops. sorry. I thank Al Jazeera America for the fine reporting.

[@oldMarlyn]

excellent interview

[@powerhits44]

Americans! Let this guy to be your president. Please do it.

[@ciproxr]

Just donated another 5 bucks to Bernie, please help , we need to win Iowa

[@marvingoog3234]

How wonderful! !! go AJ! please bring Bernie back!

[@edwardchow650]

This guy is a hero

[@niokiaquino]

This is one of his best interviews:)

[@bjarnesegaard5701]

Bernie Sanders is FDR 2.0. Bernie for president.

[@paddleduck5328]

Wow and here we are still/again in 2023

[@Orf]

3:40 we have seen an explosion in technology and productivity...95% of all new wealth went to top 1%

[@aleezasaeed4079]

Nice talk

[@juliaangelina1984]

He is right on every single count. #WeAreBernie

[@Sharonformation]

debate tonight at 8 cst....don't miss it!

[@thearchitect27]

My dream team would be Sanders as President and Elizabeth Warren as VP, or even the other way around!

[@Eldrad235]

24:27 Click IT!

[@elilammers3645]

vote for Bernie Sanders. he speaks the truth.

[@umairabid801]

he is such a loving man with so good ideas

[@martinesejour3361]

Bernie definitely have my vote. I cannot wait!

[@001SpecialAgent]

I wish I got their channel. Hell of a lot better than CNN

[@nobaloney10]

Please contact aljazeera tell them we needthem

[@Vinnytrampolini]

Don't mess this up USA! Trudeau-Sanders would make awesome USA-Canada relations

[@ciw97]

Bernie Sanders will be next President .He is the only Candidate who places the people ahead of profits. He is Honest person , with a genuine background and this is really important . President should be honest and care about all people not just the rich. We are all one and we need same respect for all. Bernie Sanders Health care plan is much better then Hillary's Health care plan. Health care is every peoples right .

[@laaughlooveliive]

I'm not from America so all I can do is ask you all to be smart enough to vote for this man

[@rezasalie3339]

Al Jazeera, could you please work on your subtitling. It's extremely irritating and makes me and I'm sure many other want to switch off. I'm a film director and editor, this is the most appalling subtitles I have ever seen. Other than that, great interview! Go Bernie!!!

[@Ludenous]

Why can't the MSM engage with Bernie like that?!