US Presidential candidate Cornel West on Israel Hamas war, greedy ruling class and Biden vs Trump

US Presidential candidate Dr Cornel West is a philosopher and prominent advocate for social and racial justice. He’s taught at some of the top universities in the US including Harvard, Yale, and Princeton, but has one major plan if he becomes President: to “dismantle the American empire”.
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The 71-year-old activist, who campaigned for Biden in 2020, has recently been vocal against both the Democratic and Republican’s party’s stance on Gaza, which he calls “morally bankrupt”. Though he faces very long odds in winning the race, he says he wants to appeal to a group of disillusioned voters who have given up on the American two-party system.
In this episode of Ways to Change the World, Dr Cornel West tells Krishnan Guru-Murthy why he thinks US foreign policy on Israel is enabling destruction in Gaza, how both Biden and Trump are problematic for oppressed groups, and why it’s difficult to have hope to change the world without also being in despair at the suffering we see.
Produced by Silvia Maresca
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[@aqwan01]

Damn its so refreshing when an actual human being with a functioning soul gets interviewed.

[@TheResidance]

And a functioning brain ...

[@gdiwolverinemale4th]

@@TheResidance That head is somewhere in a high orbit ... very far from the ground .... and no fuel to change its trajectory

[@ronaldperez3859]

@@gdiwolverinemale4th these stale jokes only work in ur circles

[@gdiwolverinemale4th]

@@ronaldperez3859 Perhaps so, but his stale ideas don't work anywhere. Proven many, many times

[@pedropapas4596]

​@@gdiwolverinemale4thits trajectory is straight , true and desireable.

[@knightlife22]

He’s getting my vote.

[@inezeaton]

Same here. I found out he was running when I saw the title of this video 2 min ago. And I’ve already made up my mind. I really seriously deeply hope that Dr West has an above-excellent security guard. The powers that be do not like brilliant black men who threaten their power

[@gdiwolverinemale4th]

He does not have a snowball's chance ..... and for very good reasons. His preferred political system has been tried so many times and ensured .... the lowest common denominator .... and everything else in line with it

[@pedropapas4596]

​@@gdiwolverinemale4thyeah? Exactly where and when? You are full of ... you know what.

[@jonnieinbangkok]

Good...one less vote for Brandon 😂

[@mr._baum153]

That actually is indeed good since he's currently committing genocide in Gaza with Israel. And.. it's one less vote Trump as well since he would support Israel 100% in their genocide as is stated in a link on his official website...​@@jonnieinbangkok

[@mikekhan199]

A big salute to brother Cornell for his Peace loving Ideologies and uniting the world... America needs a president like him !!!

[@jacklanham7311]

This gentleman has my vote. Lets get together and vote for the interest of humanity. Peace love and prosperity to all.❤❤❤

[@49jbrash]

Long live Cornel West!

[@bisirathaile2679]

He sounds sane, but they call him crazy! We deserve a president like this! I’m over the establishment!

[@VictoriousByDivineRight]

Spread the word! let’s vote for Dr Cornel

[@Lurch685]

He is crazy. Just wants handouts.

[@hareecionelson5875]

So, you'd rather support the big banks and the big corps? West is campaigning on workers rights, and you say "no thanks, I'm alright Jack" ? Bro. You need that vacation time to unwind for sure

[@Lurch685]

@@hareecionelson5875 “workers rights” aka “I demand it therefore it’s a right.” Shut up. Do your job.

[@Sunaki1000]

​@@Lurch685Its still more fair then "I do 1% of the Work, and earn 90% of the Money". For what do we got Democracy if not for more Equality?

[@katrinabillings7011]

What a lovely man! Imagine a world where all politicians spoke like him!

[@yousreyakhalil5238]

We really need him at this time where the world is almost at the verge of a third WW unfortunately

[@anaa.3812]

Unfortunately they get bought look at Biden he got AIPAC no wonder he supporting Israel and said it wasn’t genocide. But with a president like cornel there may be hope.

[@mcegypt20]

Gosh he’s a breath of fresh air that we need!

[@MahmoudAhmed-oq2dn]

Respect this man's courage and world view

[@TimComley]

What courage

[@editor4578]

Who is your guy Tim?

[@whatwentwrong4599]

I respect his courage as well. I wonder how much his life will be turned upside or what threats he'd receive if he did get close to power.

[@notbaltic280]

What you mean a bunch of emotive ideological mantra strung together? Unpack his word salad and it has no meaning.

[@notbaltic280]

What you mean as a devisive Jew-hating pseudo-academic? Oh yer a real genius.

[@death265]

I want to be a part of an America that votes West president, especially over these two corrupt clowns.

[@alienfeline1279]

💯 %!!!!!

[@donHooligan]

Green Party is on ballots. AKA: feasible

[@therealpollyanna5846]

🤣🤣

[@chiquitafeldberg8512]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqGYaZJmgtKgq68si=Sg2tzlwIiKN21t8j Mr Trump put the Abraham Accords peace deal together.

[@zakglove6536]

That would be a disaster.

[@msjones7518]

I’m in my sixties and I’m voting for Professor West and I pray for him daily. ❤❤❤🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@NJ-dd3bk]

Tell all of your friends at church

[@msjones7518]

@@NJ-dd3bk them church folk are all Biden supporters.

[@jeffwhite2511]

"You never want to be surprised by evil or paralyzed by despair" Amen to that brother!!

[@tuck1726]

He has my vote

[@tofurakhanom2644]

Please vote him ❤

[@fadilaaliahah9237]

Me too 🫡

[@yonasghebre7940]

He has not capability even to lead his community

[@TonyNaber]

probably cause you're not that bright. He's a hack, they will all coalesce behind Biden by late summer and early fall

[@laconja1]

🌏✌️🙏

[@scept1_c73]

Vote Cornell West for peace, free US from AIPac ✊🏼

[@canopener6218]

I thought bigotry is illegal today .

[@chiquitafeldberg8512]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqGYaZJmgtKgq68si=Sg2tzlwIiKN21t8j

[@shekotechie]

@@canopener6218 F all z10naz1s F aipac

[@garylee12345]

Yes ! Agreed

[@kathrynmcmorrow7170]

U are so naive. If he even could be instated as CIC (because of our uniparty election system we are where we are) they'd bump him off!

[@yasminwatson7068]

The voice of common sense!

[@MinRic]

On this issue alone I'm voting for Dr Cornell West!

[@SamHocking]

I'd love to live in a world who's nations leaders thought more like West and Corbyn.

[@RandomNooby]

If only...

[@RevolutionaryVision-pc3gw]

Jill Stein also

[@shadowbanned1996]

It’s called Wakanda

[@tubba-dg7to]

​@@shadowbanned1996😅😅 #nikashakarami

[@chiquitafeldberg8512]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqGYaZJmgtKgq68si=Sg2tzlwIiKN21t8j

[@caratheresehodge4255]

Love Cornell West! Thanks for revealing the truth about Israel and Palestine

[@xretrobox4203]

One thing that i've always said before ever hearing this is "they are just as human, therefore have the same propensity to commit genocide as they do compassion. Because we are simply human. We are of tribal ancestry" which is similar to what this man has said. Amazing!

[@A4Natty]

The Jews wants peace, the A .ra ..bs wants death and destruction,

[@A4Natty]

🇬🇧♥️🇮🇱

[@xretrobox4203]

@@A4Natty 🇲🇽🇺🇸❤️🇵🇸

[@thepsychnurse4406]

Free Palestine​@@A4Natty

[@FactStorm]

West is so articulate, he doesn't stutter and says what he means & means what he says. No bs, no script, no backhandedness..

[@DanBray0]

I'm not American but if I was, I'd vote for him. The USA needs this man.

[@garylee12345]

As if Americans votes count or matter ! As if American elections are not pre planned selections

[@selma5885]

Cornell West speaks TRUTH!

[@shawkiabdullah1642]

Americans deserve a leader with qualifications, principles and humanity of Prof.West. Please vote for Cornell West

[@debwhite9432]

Jill Stein is the one we need right now. Cornel West will be part of her administration.

[@loishauger7313]

​@@debwhite9432 I agree; I respect them both

[@davidwang4364]

. . . I'm all for this guy's ideas, but why would you throw away your one important vote to support a man who has NO CHANCE to be elected? We need to vote against Donald Trump the dictator and elect the only REAL rival for the presidency, Joe Biden. America is facing a crisis in 2024. Don't let America down by denying Biden your vote.

[@user-qc4if3sq5s]

We don't have it we need President to take a indepth Psychological test before taking the Oat of service Biden Dementia shown to be a push over to a Foreign leader taking all our tax money over seas Trump apparently Grandiose Acute Narcissist disorder cause some of this Israel leaders to feel empower to commit this genocide with impunity.foh

[@davidwang4364]

America needs a president that can beat Donald Trump . . . . . . . Now vote for Joe Biden so Trump DOESN't get elected. Save America from TRUMP!

[@user-wj1lc8co4r]

God bless you all, for telling the truth 🙏

[@jandraravi9816]

Let's all vote 🗳 for this smart man...

[@smierdzyn]

Im from Poland and Cornel West already is my President. My human vote is yours Mr. West! America you have soch a great chance for a change, do not lose it.

[@MikeMW87]

Lucky the left wing in Poland is like 10% rest is center right and right wing .... Lefties are braindead

[@daMillenialTrucker]

that man will never see the whitehouse, i was excited about him at first but all of in the US* have turned our backs on him. hes a weak and lying coward. we're voting for trump

[@mk-cm8vp]

best comment

[@williesullen2485]

he want get the black vote because he isn't concerned about what's happening to black Americans.

[@GreekVegetarianRecip]

I am 99.99% sure I am voting for him.

[@IamAnew]

I could listen to this man talk forever, no matter the topic. What a brilliant human being.

[@kaiakeenn6430]

ikr, I always find myself thinking, oh the reporters got him now, he won't be able to answer that one, and then he pulls an L vs light Yagami 1000 IQ play and stomps with a brilliant answer... damn charismatic too

[@jeffwhite2511]

Don't let despair have the last word, ever.

[@markebareeves9760]

Yes 👍🏾 we see it so happy people are speaking 🆙 I will be voting for you. Good luck. I hope the world too.❤❤❤❤

[@onlyalisaawilliams]

Bravo Dr.West

[@glendasharman6843]

Cornell West is just wonderful to listen to. He is an amazing, intelligent, kind and lovely human being.

[@DMFTexTex]

Professor West is a genius in ethics and humanity. An inspiring leader who is not given enough attention by the world. I'm happy at least this channel gave him this interview.

[@Waseem_Amin]

Thank you channel 4 News for doing some real news. please keep it up. we need chance. please be part of it and not on the wrong side of history

[@tofurakhanom2644]

Vote him to power USA

[@gdiwolverinemale4th]

The current ruling class is a disaster. What he suggests is a catastrophe.

[@teresaamanfu7408]

He obviously it’s not gonna win. I spoke to him as a vote for Trump. Please don’t make that mistake.

[@AffectionateForestHills-qv4om]

Be a leader & change the entire world

[@shane1489]

How does it feel to have the depth of a bumper sticker?

[@editor4578]

The comment section.....where uneducated morons and macho thugs (and robots) pelt each other with hyperbolic soundbites and nobody wins. 😂

[@shane1489]

@@editor4578 Check it all you want you see I’m very consistent in calling out Hamas supporting trash.

[@thepsychnurse4406]

​@@editor4578makes sense

[@kawataufeek400]

Hehehe he vote for Obama what hope for someone before naive

[@zetanta8490]

I wish I were American so I could vote for this guy.

[@davidherron9151]

Currently a lot of people in Israel and the America and even UK are suffering from pignorancce

[@michaelascullion9473]

Dear America, for the sake of the rest of the world, vote for this guy!

[@maneshipocrates2264]

Nope. He is NOT going to win anything.

[@Michael-ip1sl]

@@maneshipocrates2264that and in his campaign platform wants to pull us out of nato

[@marvin2678]

@@Michael-ip1sl wtf why ? lol

[@abdusalamhussein4401]

He is much better than Biden and Trump. Me and eleven of my family meberes are ready to vote for him.

[@xretrobox4203]

We need this man as president don't listen to the status quo sheep telling you otherwise. He has made so many valid points here it pisses people off. America is too ignorant, and brainwashed. This man cornell is highly respectable and for the survival of America. We need someone like him. An advocate for peace and stability. We don't need NATO. We've got our own hemisphere to work with.

[@kofiafrikan1236]

Mr West is a true Leader

[@fadilaaliahah9237]

❤

[@A4Natty]

🇬🇧♥️🇮🇱

[@jaimiemclaughlin3126]

​@@A4NattyI think you'll find that a majority of us don't 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸✊✊✊🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸

[@TheMastersaldivar]

😂

[@A4Natty]

@@jaimiemclaughlin3126 The one true living God had never cared for the "majority" Have you not noticed, that Israel is the smallest in the area, and numerous times have been attacked, by more than one nation, yet has always won ? It's because the God that protects Israel is way stronger than all nations on earth, and he has promised to protect her in her own land Jeremiah 31 Vs 35-37 Thus says the Lord, Who gives the sun for a light by day, The ordinances of the moon and the stars for a light by night, Who disturbs the sea, And its waves roar (The Lord of hosts is His name): “If those ordinances depart From before Me, says the Lord, Then the seed of Israel shall also cease From being a nation before Me forever.” Thus says the Lord: “If heaven above can be measured, And the foundations of the earth searched out beneath, I will also cast off all the seed of Israel For all that they have done, says the Lord. You cannot win against the one true living God, your efforts to destroy Israel will fail.

[@jpdenford1473]

Good to hear a US presidential candidate speaking some sense. Vote for this guy.

[@Techworld-us4cs]

Thanks Cornel, u r the good

[@temurziyodullayev2352]

I would definitely vote for him with incredible happiness

[@nazarmawj338]

Proud of Greatest justice fighter of our time/ Cornell West.

[@Troca.]

As a Portuguese who can't claim to know anything about the US I still am confident enough to say you guys should vote on this guy!

[@user-ij9mu3pn2h]

Professor, your vision for reforming America internally and externally seems very smart and have human face. Wish you best of luck, and if hopefully, you succeed, please free America from AIPAC corruption...

[@conorphelan7242]

A gentleman and a scholar. Keep fighting the good fight brother. The world is watching and change will come 🍀

[@TimComley]

A gentleman really

[@dentatusdentatus1592]

And a scholar don't forget.

[@misswarda78]

Absolutely LOVE this interview. This guy is a true Inspiration . The world is so THIRSTY for this kind of leader.

[@african-history-fountain]

You can say that again.

[@tamarabrennan1988]

It is always a pleasure to listen to Dr. West. This was like a dharma talk on compassion, not surprisingly. Once social needs are met...."There would be more music"... shades of Buckminster Fuller.

[@Pakawra]

How refreshing to hear logical sound statements!

[@Globularmotif]

More power to you Cornell West....!!! Yes brother...!!!

[@jihadabanegash3240]

This man is exceptional man. If he win the U.S.presidential vote and be presidant of U.S. world will get relief.

[@notbaltic280]

He is an utter xxxx

[@sarahnelson3924]

What are you talking about? He isn't running for president.

[@chiquitafeldberg8512]

No actually it's Mr Trump and the Abraham Accords peace deal that will bring a peaceful future.

[@user-gm3lg8gp3m]

Abraham accord didn't account for the Palestinians. No peace without justice.

[@ZanderComicsandCollectibles]

look at this guy, he's a buffoon, you really think the US would let this guy be president?

[@kentauree]

US the nation that forgot that greed is a sin.

[@ismaildalal2836]

Vote for Cornell West

[@ponderingspirit]

America, for the sake of God, vote for this man.

[@canopener6218]

I'm not that incredibly mentally deficient enough.

[@GreekVegetarianRecip]

I am 99.99% sure I 'm voting for him.

[@canopener6218]

@@GreekVegetarianRecip Nah, he isn't going to make on the ballot. He's far too stupid for that.

[@ponderingspirit]

@@canopener6218 You most certainly are. Let me guess, you're voting for the same party you did last time? The two party system is a scam and you know it.

[@Luka27107]

Dear America, pls vote for this guy, save us all ..

[@geofreyoteng]

Save us all 🤣🤣, sad but I agree

[@clairestanfield-ui1fg]

@@geofreyoteng like that girl who asked chicken from the show Cow and chicken "SAVE US CHICKEN"!!! 😭😭🤣🤣😂😂😂😂🔥🔥🥰🥰🥰🥰👀👀

[@petrsindler1525]

You are naive to think that one man would make a difference. It’s the whole system. If an outsider started making big changes, mr. Lee Harvey Oswald would be back in business

[@clairestanfield-ui1fg]

​@@petrsindler1525 And Golgo 13 would be hired to take care of 'HIM' also.

[@TonyNaber]

hes a hack. Controlled op

[@MichaelJoseph-id2lc]

Beautifully spoken, Dr. West.

[@hollyshutta3738]

This man has my vote and I will try to turn everyone I know to vote for this honorable, brilliant, man.

[@GMC2001]

Imagine this great, great man as President. God bless you Dr. West. God bless you.

[@bilaliqbal4012]

To my understanding.. He's kind of like Jeremy Corbyn isn't he?

[@davidmiller7203]

​@@bilaliqbal4012yep a racist pig

[@davidmiller7203]

? Why is he a grt man what the frik has he done apart for being racist against whites 🤔 that says it all

[@TigerTigz.]

​@@bilaliqbal4012yup

[@joeae6297]

@@bilaliqbal4012my honest opinion? Jeremy was unfairly demonised. I was really saddened by the mistreatment Jeremy received. I want to live my life with Jeremy’s morality as a guidance.

[@adamq3625]

Always such a pleasure to hear brother Cornell speak. Much respect from the UK.

[@Don.M.]

Protect this brother at all costs. Power to the people!😊

[@ahmadakk6403]

Vote for this man! Great for America and the American people

[@jassensummogum]

Brother West is the most intelligent presidential candidate I have ever seen. This guy needs to be president!

[@williesullen2485]

he's not that intelligent, he's not offering black Americans anything.

[@Raelspark]

You're high on legal weed, bro.

[@zakglove6536]

Oh yes why because he agrees with you on this one important situation to you.

[@TheRealTommyBear33]

@@williesullen2485 he is offering us all something together and not making it about race. which is great as a not black person :P

[@williesullen2485]

@@TheRealTommyBear33 why's he offering white people anything, you'll control the wealth of the country, black people are left out of everything, we need reparation to level the playing field and help close the wealth gap between black and white people. do you support cash payment for reparation to black Americans, it's easy for white people to support West because he's speaking to white people's agenda but he's not offering black Americans nothing. he's not talking about a hate crime bill, reparation in the form of cash payment.. so what is he saying he's going to do for black Americans.

[@abizzol]

He will have my vote

[@consuelopaz401]

You are so right Dr. Cornell!!!

[@mountainbritish5777]

"Tyranny always carries within it the seeds of its own destruction" George L. Robinson.

[@ericafriyie7932]

What a man, my dream is for him to win the presidency.

[@AsmaAli100]

Amen to that.

[@epic_joker_specgaming4348]

1st genuine presidential candidate we have had in a long time

[@RevolutionaryVision-pc3gw]

Jill Stein

[@RevolutionaryVision-pc3gw]

Jill Stein

[@Esme-kame]

I will vote for you Sir. I love your expression to "go down swinging". Bring music to our lives.

[@consuelopaz401]

Everything is impossible until it happens 🙏

[@RoyalBlue292]

The fact that he repeatedly keeps saying "my brother" warmth my ❤️ heart!

[@Thetruthisouthere77]

I will vote for him, he is what the world needs right now.. someone who speaks common sense and wants peace.

[@MichaelMcFe]

" You really got me dreaming "

[@mohamedsaleh5049]

YOU GOT MY VOTE SIR. 👍👍🇺🇸❤

[@geoffreylachner6779]

After hearing this, I would B so pleased to hear these words repeated anywhere in our gov't.

[@VictoriousByDivineRight]

Spread the word! let’s vote for Dr Cornel

[@johnn.2017]

Spoiler alert: his words and ideas won't be repeated by anyone in government. And he will never be elected to a position of power. That's just the way the game is set up.

[@user-pq8px2vi1d]

Thank you professor for defending the Palestine people! Palestine should be free ❤

[@tahaazzizi1196]

Very talking ❤❤❤ wishes victory

[@assassinsru]

The word truth is difficult Well done ❤

[@shabiramin5681]

Come on Krishnan. Mr West is a true humanitarian. He's against oppression of any kind, just like JCorbyn

[@junesimmons94]

Yes, a very similar moral and ethical agenda and analysis to Jeremy Corbyn here in the UK - with great potential to garner Mass appeal - Prof West is clearly aware of the ruthless establishment backlash and to be forewarned is to be forearmed - Americans are lucky to have such an outstanding Presidential Candidate of the highest calibre.

[@CluelessDave]

Professor West is by far the best candidate from a human perspective. He therefore is the last type of POTUS the power structure wants. If people were not so fooled by propaganda most would vote for him.

[@zakglove6536]

Says the person being fooled by Hamas' Propaganda.

[@MisterTea123]

This man is a legend! America's saviour!

[@dilbarshavkatova3982]

Respect to Profesor Cornell West❤🇵🇸

[@bluesteakmanflesh131]

If only Cornel West could be the next

[@VictoriousByDivineRight]

Spread the word! let’s vote for Dr Cornel

[@link199100]

​@@VictoriousByDivineRight I agree, I will vote for him

[@YA-mu8zy]

​@@link199100if majority vote for him can expect good future?

[@mollys_hobbies]

Just leaving a comnent for the algorithm to pick this up. Hope we can get a much needed change in the US

[@user-du5tj9hv9z]

Ain't no stoping us now we're on the move all are call!😂

[@jamiemerson7238]

God Bless this man! He speaks to what most Americans need.

[@user-qn9cx2hn1l]

Cornell west speaks the truth and facts.

[@A4Natty]

God is laughing his socks off at fools who try and take his land from his people

[@zerotalent2470]

@@A4Natty imagine thinking there's a god

[@A4Natty]

@@zerotalent2470 Please demonstrate through science, how objects which haven't always existed, are able to bring themselves into existence without the need for a creator, go ahead, I'll wait !!!

[@yonasghebre7940]

He one side he didn't understand logic

[@rozalialuks6583]

Excelent. Thank you both! #LONGLIVERESISTANCE

[@kevinhernandez-corea2493]

Thank you!!!! With the alabama and all situation

[@aquilamccann6096]

America will be so lucky to have Cornel West as a president! Deeply spiritual, realitistic, philosophical full of wit and wisdom ❤️❤️❤️🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸✌️✌️✌️🇵🇸😇😇😇

[@kingjagwar6284]

The best words I ever heard Cornell West speak. He is telling the truth. The truth will hurt them.

[@Calvinmob6886]

Beautiful. Thank you

[@Factasticooo]

Facts

[@capple4286]

America... please let this man fix you!

[@VoiceSriLanka]

He is spot on Healthcare policies in America 🇺🇸

[@rogerturnernottm]

So refreshing to hear the truth

[@user-mz5qj8ic3z]

People don't hate each other for who they are but what they have done.

[@GerardVaughan-qe7ml]

...or what they fancy they "are"...

[@fifinijem1567]

This descent man can depend on my vote

[@LoyalFriend62]

From the OED2: descent: 1. a.1.a The action of descending; a going or coming down; downward motion (of any kind)., etc. decent, a.: 1. a.1.a Becoming, suitable, appropriate, or proper to the circumstances or special requirements of the case; seemly, fitting. ... 3. a.3.a In accordance with or satisfying the general standard of propriety or good taste, in conduct, speech, or action; esp. conformable to or satisfying the recognized standard of modesty or delicacy; free from obscenity.

[@meowtotheworld4801]

It's so disappointing that people need this to be explained.

[@user-eg7su4bs1s]

Exactly!

[@bpindorie8353]

Thanks for showing to the world the path to righteousness and truth.

[@sulandelemere]

My respect for this man has soared after hearing him speak.