Bernie: The Podcast | Episode 1 - The Political Revolution

I am launching the first episode of Bernie: The Podcast. In it, I discuss the state of the progressive movement and what Democrats and the President need to do to listen to working people and once again defeat Donald Trump. You can listen here: www.buzzsprout.com/2331318

[@laurettelaliberte8864]

The man who should have been president.

[@hannibalb8276]

The ultra rich conservative ghouls that run the country (world) would never allow it to happen. I'm sure Bernie knew that deep down too, but he tried anyways because he's an amazing person.

[@MJ-ut9gp]

He needs to realize Kennedy is his best shot at the white house

[@MJ-ut9gp]

He should be Kennedy's VP

[@Leftistattheparty]

@@MJ-ut9gp Kennedy is fucking insane.

[@oneofus6924]

@@MJ-ut9gp well he would never do that because it is absolutely stupid. kennedy is a joke.

[@gracieallen8285]

I wish Bernie was 30 years younger so we could have him longer.

[@thexanderthemander]

As Bernie has said. It's not just him, it's US. We have to stand together against authoritarianism.

[@erin1569]

I wish I could both like and dislike comment

[@billybarbosa5342]

@thexanderthemander More of us need to get into running for any type of office and truly be a representative of the people, no matter left or right. We are more divided than ever and it’s by design. If both sides came together it would be easy to give everyday working Americans dignity again and put oligarchs down the ladder to even the field

[@xaviergoulet-samoisette6023]

To be fair, 30 years ago, Bernie was a strong, truthful progressive voice. He's been the most principled and consistent politician in America for decades now. It's just, no one was listening. We aren't even really listening now... Thankful for this podcast though, we will take every bit of his strength and truthfulness we can

[@R.B.90]

Unfortunately that would mean he's not Bernie. Part of what I love about Bernie is how consistent he is even in the past when that made him a radical.

[@NaLa1]

We were cheated--literally--out of the best POTUS this country has seen in a very, very long time. Thanks for everything you do, Bernie.

[@NaLa1]

@@BazookaTooth707 After Bernie was cheated in 2016, I voted for Jill Stein. It's foolish to presume you know who strangers on the Internet are.

[@BazookaTooth707]

@@NaLa1 I've come back to rescind my comments as I was just being a grump. You were right. Instead of projecting my bs on you, I could've at least asked you. I, too, was burned in 2016. I've never forgiven them. Sorry for taking that out on you. Do you accept my apology?

[@NaLa1]

The only other comment from you I saw in my email box was the one where you called me a fool for voting for Jill Stein. I accept sincere apologies. It's just a shame that so many people online need to offer them. @@BazookaTooth707

[@suzanne0856]

Cheated by the DNC.. please never forget this.

[@tray1813]

This man should have been President. He was for the people. 💓

[@punkypinko2965]

Why? He's a two faced traitor who sold us out to the establishment Democrats, supports Joe Biden and funded Israel for years. So? Why exactly do you think this two faced traitor should be president. And ... btw, I supported him in 2016 and 2020.

[@user-mu2ff7py3u]

It is never too late for Bernie

[@moranmike36]

yep, he is for the people. Not me. Us 💯

[@vedacarmony5754]

And still is.

[@maggiebodek]

Bernie was, is, and always will be the voice of truth, justice, and peace. MY PRESIDENT. He never has to search for a word. I am 3 months younger than Bernie, but the world has worn me down to a state of near despair.....but I still have hope. It's all because of this great man who says again and again: "Not me, US." I hope the progressive movement continues to grow with the younger generations. Bernie is sooooooo young because he looks to the future, not the past. Yes, Bernie, it's a war for the hearts and minds of everyone. The dem. establishment MUST pay attention. This is a great podcast.

[@kapelski104]

I want more of this. I live in Finland where we have a somewhat good welfare state and Bernie is one of the few who want that same basic good thing for the most powerful country on earth. There is no excuse to have any poor people in a country that wealthy.

[@LokiBeckonswow]

well said, pls keep saying it!

[@nunyabiznizz4778]

Just heard Finland is the happiest country in the world for the 7th year in a row! Congrats!

[@FJLC93]

Why should the government force Americans to pay for others ill fortune or bad decisions?

[@BridgeTROLL777]

But now the right wing parties (kokoomus. Perussuomalaiset) are dismantling that welfare state and imposing massive costs and discord on society by trying to force their silly labor policy through and making draconian budget cuts, through expenditure cuts only without tax increase. If kok. And pers. Had their way finland would resemble more the US and not in a good way.

[@thomp9054]

They aren't making excuses They don't care about people It's so frustrating

[@Nickr1497]

A true American hero

[@gracegraceful4929]

Wikileaks

[@cultureal9544]

This is what life is about, fighting over 30 years for your Heart's Desire and Vision for a better Society!

[@dorothyknable9825]

Over 60, I believe. He was 20 when he got arrested protesting redlining (racial discrimination in real estate.) in the famous picture near U of Chicago. I love him, too. .

[@kitspics526]

Boy did we miss you Sir. Listening to coherent discussion on our politics is so refreshing. Thank you for all your efforts Bernie❤️

[@mikemattingly5128]

Bernie you are a good man. Respect for trying to fix what the establishment refuses to

[@punkypinko2965]

Lol what? He supports Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton and Israel for years. He's lying to you.

[@SurlyUJest]

just seeing Bernie laughing in the thumbnail made me so happy.....

[@worschtebrot]

Bernie Sanders is such an amazing human being.

[@csunedchic]

Stay strong Senator Sanders. You're our voice in the wilderness. The future is uncertain. America is under attack from within and from outside. We need you to keep fighting for US. Thank you for your courage.

[@andrelarocque5967]

The only time I had hope in my life was when bernie was running for president.

[@intellectually_lazy]

the only time i've had hope is since i've decided to stop living in contradiction. i'll no longer place $$$ above life. i refused to leave those dss discarded out in arctic blasts, face blowback from landlord, cops, almost lost my foot. wish me luck

[@sigataros]

This is the president we need that people don't know about

[@JayAr709]

His enemies carp about what a commie liberal he is and people overhearing believe that shite. Suddenly they can’t even vote in their own best interests.

[@Brittney-sc2vv]

Hey Senator BERNIE SANDERS, I love you. Keep fighting for your policies in the United States.

[@carolyndetemple]

Once a Berner always a Berner ❤

[@moranmike36]

🔥

[@dorothyknable9825]

@@moranmike36 Amen, Amen!

[@qwertyuiopgarth]

I hope that you goal for 'Medicare for All' includes getting the private insurance companies out of the process. The only profit that medicine should provide is a long and healthy life.

[@NaLa1]

Bernie has that covered in his senate bill.

[@weilandcock]

Wow, I couldn’t imagine Biden or Trump being coherent and centered in their speech for this long. And of course Sen. Sanders has the real pro-American policies that benefit working people.

[@Charles-Darwin]

Even the mad trumpers would have voted for bernie, his record is undeniable and targets the issues we ALL have.

[@sheilawade433]

​@@Charles-Darwin With all due respect, Bernie ran in 2016 and 2020.

[@berryryder9175]

@@sheilawade433 With all due respect, did Bernie make it to the general election in 2016 and/or 2020? No. Then your comment is useless.

[@berryryder9175]

@@mbjasniewski what does this have to do with anything? The comment was about Trumpers who would have voted for Bernie. The person I responded to made a comment seemingly unaware Bernie ran but only in the primaries, meaning no Trumpers would gave voted in the Dem primary for him. Both that person's comment and yours makes no sense given the original comment. Maybe you should stay focused??

[@sheilawade433]

@@berryryder9175 To be clear, Trumpers in some States may vote in either primary. Even so, Senator Sanders didn't go through. If he had been the nominee I would have voted for him. If all of his voters had voted for Hillary we wouldn't still be in this Trump twilight zone. But, back to the future? NOT!

[@ayyybob]

If i was an american, I'd vote for bernie in a heartbeat, I'd even vote for him even if he runs in 2040 at age 99, man was fighting for the common people years before it was cool, please run again bernie, americans need you, and you'd have my full support even if I'm not american

[@billybarbosa5342]

One of the best politicians of our lifetimes right here 😊❤️

[@punkypinko2965]

Wake up. He's an establishment tool who sold us out to Joe Biden and the Democrats. He is lying right to your face.

[@pythonxz]

Thankfully he's not just one of a handful of progressives anymore.

[@MadameCasper]

In the beginning, 1:40, he said "we're talking in an election year" and I really felt like it should have been followed by "many people are wishing they could vote for your second term." Thank you Bernie. Thank you for fighting for us.

[@ES_DCSAVIOR101]

Bernie telling it like it is. Love this guy!!! Wish he was our President.

[@jameswestley5643]

I like how he doesn't suffer a fool. That anger is always near the surface, and it keeps him going.

[@Jamlife16]

Bernie been fighting the good fight since his teens. So strong !!! Keep going !!!

[@christinepark1398]

"Of all sad words of tongue or pen The saddest are 'it might have been' ".

[@TennisLover1967]

This guy is the true essence of selfless service. Not one iota of ego. Just wants to do wants best for the unheard, the weak, the downtrodden. Always such an inspiration to be in his presence. His directive in life comes from a very, very high source.

[@kassistwisted]

Back in the oughties', I was friends with some German Expats and we talked about the German social welfare system. Something one of them said to me has stuck with me to this day: "I don't vote for social programs because I'm a kind and giving person. I vote for social programs because I want the house next to mine to be nice to look at too." It's an odd way to say it, but if we lift people out of poverty, then ugly falling-apart houses go away (because people don't have to be high-income earners to maintain them) and no one feels like they live in the ugly house on the block. Having the basics of food, shelter, and healthcare are essential. That we don't guarantee these things in the wealthiest country in the world is ludicrous. Bernie understands this.

[@BridgeTROLL777]

If the society doesnt guarantee reasonable living standards to a person, why should he agree to the social contract? And without social contract its laws of jungle, might makes right, survival of the fittest. Person who is left to the ditch has legitimate right to lash out at the society and turn to crime and violence abandoning social contract. Whats the purpose of society if it doesnt help those in need? The origin of society was to help each other and work together... Labor rights, paid vacations, long parental paid leave, universal healthcare, social welfare, free/very low cost tuition are bare mininum and given in every other developped western democracy besides the US.

[@G.Snackwell]

Bernie getting involved in the podsphere is a great move, I hope we get more of this.

[@OMMXxPeNnY]

Have been listening to Bernie From the Tom Hartman days when he was running for President I was telling my cousin and everybody would listen I wish you would have fireside chats but on the internet To explain to people what's really going on and what they can do

[@RogueStrix]

Lol love Bernie. One of the few that gets it and cares as a politician. And love how he is older than Biden and Trump, but looks, act, and talks like he is 20 years younger than them 😂 Hats off to you Bernie!

[@BridgeTROLL777]

There would be zero problem for bernie to be fit for president. At bernies age some people are dcrepit and others still run marathons, there is massive variance in mental faculties and fitness in older age.

[@bethanycooke7497]

I like to say that people with ugly hearts eventually age to match the inside, unproblematic people age like fine wine 🍷

[@eleanormattice3598]

Thank you for all the work you do for the American people!

[@sildan1988]

Keep on fighting for democracy and for people's rights.

[@JavierBonnemaison]

Bernie, you are a good man.

[@Michelle-hf6pj]

Bernie Sanders you are a national treasure!!!! Thank you for all you !!!!!!!!!!!

[@rmonroe401]

He sold out to the establishment moving Democrats further to the right. They are identical to Republicans already. What do you mean?

[@joshthom1937]

Geese! How is this guy not out president? I blame corporate dems. Much respect Bernie. In an alternate universe this country and the world would be a much better place! Respect ✊️

[@OMMXxPeNnY]

Yes you're right it is the corporate democrats that ran him out of the position of running for office they shoved Hillary Clinton down our throats and the reason she lost is because we felt like they were shoving her down our throats he's telling the truth here in this session that the corporate democrats need to change their ways And start working for the common people And not the corporations that pay for them

[@paulemu]

Yes, corporate Dems ... never forget that it was Obama who was the driving force and prime organizer, and initiator of the deals made at the last minute one the eve of the last "Super Tuesday" primary that crushed our campaign for Bernie to represent us.

[@greg925911]

Ok you have my Vote

[@1LERS1]

​@@mbjasniewski If I had to choose between an old and slow Biden, or stupid narcissistic idiot Trump, I begrudgingly will choose Biden.

[@jamesh885]

Needed this down to earth, authentic, and honest discussion today. So much has been doom and gloom in the media and among my friends/family when it comes to politics. Bernie out here doing the real work in changing our world for the better.

[@jacewhite8540]

Honestly if all politicians did something closer to a fireside chat, vs the rushed TV interviews, where everyone is just trying to get punchline out, it would be a lot easier to get in there heads and find out who you agree with. A hopeless dream however.

[@fatherson5907]

Bernie has done absolutely nothing in 30 years of politics besides make himself rich. You worship politicians because you’re ignorant and uneducated.

[@JoshSees]

Bernie gives me faith in our country.

[@anthonyelledge7475]

I have never regretted canvasing for you.

[@AlfredEiji]

Bernie podcast! Let’s go!!!

[@user-tk4vd6vp4f]

I love you because you really do care about the people ❤

[@tracyj2886]

Great Podcast!🎉❤

[@donaldsperring5055]

Thank you Senator Sanders ! I wished there were more of you. God this country needs a real leader like you.

[@xxmaorimaorixx]

This is really amazing conversation. I was born and live in NZ. And the inequality here is so massive, and it’s getting worse. And somehow, what Bernie Sanders is saying applies here too!! I’m here for it 👊🏽🫶🏾

[@moranmike36]

Our (peoples) issues are Bernie's issues.! 👊

[@Amblin80s]

This is so exciting! Like his video series in the 80s. Looking forward to the podcast ❤

[@paulaellis6281]

Thank you Bernie.

[@icecold8974]

I love how Bernie actually cares about things that improve the everyday lives of working Americans. Other politicians only talk about BS that increase our cost and funding wars.

[@rewindcat7927]

This is a real problem with Democracy. The outsider speaks for the people and is heroic. While the entrenched power is vilified. It doesn’t matter who is on the inside or outside 😬 Always happens like that. When you’re on the outside it’s your job to demand improvement and when you get inside your job is to get re-elected. I’m not advocating another system just pointing out a pattern that needs to change. Somehow though I have no idea how. Some day 🙏 good points below about power, by that I meant “in the top spot”

[@icecold8974]

@@rewindcat7927 out of everyone, I think he’s the only one who would advocate on the inside the same way he does on the outside. But we have a stagnant country, that’s too stuck on things that worked 90 years ago. We don’t live in that world anymore.

[@mkhedart0mt0avari]

@@rewindcat7927Bernie Sanders has been in Congress for 30 years. You want an outsider? That was Donald Trump in 2016. America needs to shake off this obsession with 'outsiders' as if not being familiar with or experienced in politics is a virtue. It keeps biting us in the ass.

[@rewindcat7927]

@@mkhedart0mt0avari you bring up an excellent and crucial point. By power I should have said “The top position of power”

[@rewindcat7927]

@@icecold8974 Imo the stagnation is part of this problem. I would love to see Bernie as pres. But the pattern is: once someone gets power, they get a honeymoon year, and then they become “the problem”

[@MyGardenProject]

Bernie is the leader we need, for the mess we are in, and its never been more obvious than now. Thank you, Bernie!

[@samuelshedden5317]

We love you Bernie!

[@kathleenroberts6931]

Thank you, Senator Bernie Sanders ❤The Pied Piper of FDR Democracy 2.0, this time including minorities ❤😊 Well-Being Programs that apply to everyone has proven successful in nearly eliminating Poverty and Crime ❤ ✌ 🇺🇸 🗽 🌎

[@VColossalV]

Bernard is legend

[@preshisify1]

💯

[@BridgeTROLL777]

100% massive respect for him. A truly rare human being.

[@marinbob1]

Thank you Bernie. You’ve received my vote in the past and continue to receive my support. We need your continued leadership. And we need you to mentor the young generation of public servants. Who is the next generation’s Bernie? They have my support as well.

[@hannibalb8276]

>Who is the next generation’s Bernie? They have my support as well. I guess AOC?

[@workingtoseethelight8244]

I am currently struggling to be declared disabled and burdened with $80,000 in student loans, which crippled my credit. Struggling with a broken back and epilepsy, I've finally received medical assistance and still support the progressive movement and will purchase your book (commenting now, hoping to heal and walk the picket line soon).

[@PDTRUMP]

I am in same situation and have lost everything

[@uptick888]

Workingtoseethelight- get a lawyer they do this

[@PDTRUMP]

ty@@uptick888

[@moranmike36]

All the best to you.

[@polly_sigh]

Great first podcast! I will keep listening and watching!

[@girlfromsaturn1907]

Thanks for humanity

[@itsdachief]

Canvassed for Bernie in 2016 and 2020, and I didn't realize how long it's been since I listened to him until recently. I think his message only gets more potent as we see before our eyes how our electoral system has failed us once again this year. He's refreshing unlike any other politician in my lifetime

[@quinnrandall2882]

I wish he ran again....

[@urrywest]

@@quinnrandall2882 If bernie ran again he would get 'trumped' again meaing that the media would be lined up against him, calling anything that was pro bernie and anti who ever the establishment canidate is missinformation, mall information or they would say the information came from forign or qustionable sources. It is notable that Killary called Bernie a russian asset.

[@charlotteritchie3338]

True, but Bernie has supported the re-election of Biden, who is currently supporting a genocide...

[@BettyPipetti]

It would be a lot more potent if he had not dropped out while winning, twice. This seems pointless. Most people will vote dems, some of the votes will get counted, some won't, the 45 supporters will say they got shafted and will be allowed to continue to destroy their own communities, and the right wing liberals will pretend they are progs again. What is the point of the discussion? Lifelong dem voter here, that hasn't changed. But we tried twice to elect Bernie and he didn't even get on the ballot. What is the point of the discussion?

[@moranmike36]

We're glued to Bernie's KZbin Channels; he never stops fighting for US!

[@seththegreengreen5788]

Listening to Bernie talk brings tears to my eyes. All the stress of knowing our systems are corrupt melt away knowing that someone so smart exists. I wish i could give the rest of my young life to keep Bernie alive and in politics longer.

[@Kardashev1]

Great show Bernie!

[@Dasein2005]

Still love Bernie. A lot of lying has been going on about him, but he’s still the most decent and authentic politician we’ve had in decades.

[@kimcurrier8762]

I so Wished You would of been our 45. Thank You, Senator Bernie Sanders. Looking for ward to your podcasts, and Proud to be catching You on your first..... We need more like you.

[@michaelriley9884]

Forever fighting for us. My heartfelt thanks.

[@laskey2175]

Thank you for the video! 👍 It's refreshing to listen to reasoning and strategy.

[@arealhuman826]

Bernie 2024

[@checkyself7277]

Great podcast, Bernie! Can´t wait for more episodes. It would be great if you looked over the microphone situation, it would be easier to hear you both if you spoke into a mounted microphone! Love from Sweden! 🌹

[@fetlock]

My birthday came early! Great to see another way to get Progressive ideas out there.

[@user-je2ny1mq1o]

🙋‍♀️Bernie Sanders

[@tylerhackner9731]

Thanks Bernie!

[@slime8177]

I love you

[@noahjimenez5290]

This is a really cool idea! Excited to listen in! Thanks for being consistent all these decades, appreciate how you’ve shaped the democratic party :)

[@AMPProf]

THANK YOU!

[@joannepalladino6337]

Bless you, Bernie! You are one of a kind. Thank you!

[@Cwhambone]

Love you Bernie

[@celestialtreetarot4260]

Thank you for doing this! I loved your book ☮️

[@thebudgetnurse]

Bernie, I have been a supporter of you for a long time. Your authentic and genuine demeanor gives me hope for American politics. It's my wish that more and more people will be influenced by your views and career. Thanks for being a standard of excellence and an inspiration for us all. Thank you🎉👏👏

[@LokiBeckonswow]

Bernie will always be my president

[@hope4now]

Thank you Bernie! Your message is always consistent- never a wavering moment! You take your commitment to the people of the United States and protecting our Constitution seriously! Much ❤ and much respect to you!!!

[@princessolmeca2933]

Long live Sanders.

[@brianmarcum8306]

Go Bernie go!

[@NogStomper]

Hell yeah! Thank you for everything you do

[@zeshwonsos]

Much love to you, Bernie. Wish you were our president.

[@hfc3249]

Hip, hip, hooray‼️ God Bless Mr Senator Bernie Sanders 🙏‼️

[@einheit02]

Thanks again, Bernie! ❤

[@GreenNewDealer]

👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@xelusshnider1607]

Thank you Bernie

[@lux1499]

He's so sharp cognitively and still has vital energy. Should have been president. A real wise elder for the people.

[@ravenswood118]

Bernie, you never stop. I admire it.

[@gracesusanotte5474]

Having lived through two recent Presidential elections where the electoral college prevailed over the winner of the people’s popular vote vote, I don’t want a third-such fiasco! I’m fearful of Trump prevailing 2024 in nust this manner!

[@tarolsamuelson5872]

Listening to Bernie always fills my soul with love!

[@animetodamaximum]

Thank you for the podcast Bernie I will try to grab your book.

[@mirandadewey9998]

Inspiring and training younger puvlic servants is vital. We need leaders and fighters for our workers and communities at all levels.

[@sailordaigurren8225]

We were robbed twice to have this man as POTUS.

[@OMMXxPeNnY]

Yes we were robbed by the corporate democrats

[@lindapietrasz8070]

I hope the campaign you speak of is for the presidency. 😁 Regardless, I will donate to you, as I have before. President Sanders, I admire you as a great and memorable man. I can't think of a more deserving man in the U.S. that should be the president.

[@Mach11976]

Don't ever give in Bernie, thank you for what you do.

[@GraceDetroit]

Long live Senator Bernie Sanders! A true mench, a genuine man of integrity, and a real man of the people. ❤‍🔥

[@TheCronesEye]

Our dear Bernie. Forever fighting for us. My heartfelt thanks. 💜🙏👍

[@cattaraugustonawanda4426]

Bernie, It is always good to hear you speak! I'm an "old school" Democrat wishing for an FDR type president. Sadly, we have a dreadful choice and I am forced to vote for two candidates, one of which is not working in our best interest and the other who has demonstrated that she would just as soon leave someone in prison who was innocent to further her career. I can't vote for little Donny. No matter who wins we lose.

[@nunyabizznez2805]

The democratic party has shown that it cannot meet the needs of the working people any more. I'm not going to throw my vote away on them. Like you, I'll not be voting Republican either. To get my voice heard, I will be voting third party. I don't think a third party will win in 2024, but we need to start building for two reasons 1) if we never start, we'll never get where we want to go. 2) when Democrats stop winning elections they will be forced to listen to us again. Stop letting Democrats hold your vote hostage! If you don't force them to earn your vote with good policy, they'll never deliver.

[@gracieallen8285]

Biden is the most progressive president since FDR. Biden is a heck of a lot better than Trump!

[@nunyabizznez2805]

@@mbjasniewski leave poor Joe alone. Let him take a nap! He's "earned it"! Joe's wife should be arrested for elderly abuse for allowing Democrats to use him this way.

[@vickioneal1401]

Love you Bernie Sanders ❤️ thank you for all your diligence and hard work. I wish there were more people like you doing doing what you are doing for us. Much love and respect

[@donhoh0420]

Thank you, so much. Can’t wait for the next one

[@gerharddamm5933]

Wish he’d run again, god give this man 20 more years

[@spacewhalemilk]

Good luck from Québec!