Peril with Robert Costa

The transition from President Donald J. Trump to President Joseph R. Biden Jr. is one of the most tumultuous periods in recent American history. Robert Costa and his co-author Bob Woodward have taken on the task of documenting the transition in a never-before-seen way in their new book, Peril.
With material ranging from secret orders to transcripts of phone conversations from the Trump and Biden White House, the 2020 campaign, and more, Peril is the story about changes, a first inside look into Biden’s presidency, and the unique challenges that face the new administration.
Join Costa he as analyzes this intense period in history as well as the overall landscape of American politics in 2021.
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OCTOBER 7, 2021
SPEAKERS
Robert Costa
National Political Reporter, The Washington Post; Co-Author, Peril
In Conversation with Scott Shafer
Senior Editor, KQED’s Politics and Government Desk; Twitter @scottshafer
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[@kar1922]

First - Thank you for this interview CCC 👍🏻. Robert Costa, great interview and thank you and Mr. Woodward for writing this book. We truly need it desperately. My God, we truly are in Peril. 😰. Almost daily I find myself on a rant about HOW?? in the hell this TWICE IMPEACHED criminal was not immediately held accountable for ordering the march from the rally (saying he was going to go with them . . . 'to take the country back with strength not weakness.' Whattttt???). Undeniably 100% responsible for the insurrection on Jan 6th. Then watching the GOP flip-flop almost immediately after they denounced tRump's responsibility for inciting it (McConnell/effn Lindsey Graham/ etc etc). Makes me literally sick. How, when we have undeniable VIDEO evidence showing the brutal insurrectionist attacking our Capitol DURING the count to transfer power? How???? Who can support these criminals? Have you know conscience? Have you no decency, honor, and respect for the Law and your obligation to uphold and defend and protect the Constitution? I'm literally sick with worry about this - and to imagine that we had the chance to take him out and we didn't take it when the shameless sycophantic GOP voted to acquit. I'm embarrassed for our country. May God have mercy on us. As much as I try hard to be optimistic, I fear that we are lost.

[@deborahedelman2659]

Very well said!!

[@felang9257]

Im halfway through this book and im stunned by what happened in this country and continues to happen, we truly are in peril.

[@rebeccajohnson8579]

I am not surprised at all! When Obama got elected and refuse to form a Committee to investigate the Invasion of Iraq on a Pack of Lies, what Trump did was truly expected! Recall the Supreme Ct Awarded GW Bush his election, after STOPPING the count of Votes in FL. Trump knowing all of this, after stacking the Court, appointing more Federal Judges than past President's, Trump FIRMLY believe that he COULD overthrow this election, and I truly understand why, because of the INACTION of Obama and the Democrats! I truly believe this will face another Insurrection and it will be more violent and DEADLY! I believe we will observe a Civil War in 2024 if a Republican gets close to winning the Presidential elections! Too much has greed, selfishness, and evil has gone down in Washington, and the Democrats don't have the SPINE to counter it, and why I believe most of those elder Dems, still in Leadership are in bed with the Republican Party since many of them have become Multi-millionaires, with Bernie Sanders being the exception!

[@patriciavyce1993]

@@rebeccajohnson8579 Bernie Sanders actually is our President. They cheated him out of it. A lot of people are still hoping he’ll run again. Or, as people are saying; maybe Adam Schiff.,for president. Trustworthy !👍🏻

[@manishagangawala3921]

There is a simple solution 1. Primary Biden for reelection. 2. Immediately convene a Citizens Counsel to investigate the Trump Administration & roundup every person especially Republicans responsible for this deep damage to our democracy. 3. Fire Merete Garland & replace him with an AG with a backbone. 4. All those found guilty of sedition be executed. We need to have the same will & commitment as Robespierre & the French Revolution to reclaim our Republic.

[@manishagangawala3921]

Rebecca Johnson: Obama is a disgusting individual, interested only in himself. He would sacrifice anybody or any principle to gain the advantage. He was a self serving Politician who played the game solely for is own benefit & advantage.

[@rebeccajohnson8579]

@@manishagangawala3921 I truly feel like we don't have a Dem Party, because they fall in line w/the Republicans, only to PRETEND as if they are fighting for everyday Americans, caving, every step of the way!

[@jonathans.bragdon5934]

Right wing (industrialists, military traditionalists, some nobility) made similar mistake in Weimar Republic Germany - they didn’t like Hitler, but thought they could use him.

[@robertrichard6107]

They did, they got a lot of Jews to move to Palestine.

[@reasonandseason6720]

People who who accept roles that are supposed to defend our constitution should demonstrate that they have some knowledge and understanding of the constitution. And people who seek to create laws, policies, and regs that undermine our constitution should be brought up on civil and criminal charges.

[@craigkeller]

Robert Costa is the Best, no doubt!

[@lisica8458]

And Scott Shafer is an excellent interviewer.

[@jamesirwin8917]

Costa and Woodward did such an excellent job in Peril of telling us the truth and helping us see the whole picture of what caused the deadly an. 6.

[@justynajoachimiak3225]

Jest to arcydzieło dla ludzi ceniących prawdę.

[@THEROOTMATTERS]

COSTA AND WOODWARD, YOU ARE TRULY TRYING TO FLEECE THE AMERICAN PEOPLE, WITH MORE LYING AGAIN NO ONE HAS TO DELEGITIMIZE BIDEN, HE DELEGITIMIZES HIMSELF. THE THREE (3) AND YOU TWO (2) HAVE SHREDDED THE AMERICAN CONSTITUTION AND THE FLAG. OH, FORGOT, TO ADD MILLEY, TOO. ALL SIX (6). AND YES I AM COLLEGE EDUCATED...

[@THEROOTMATTERS]

AND I AM NEITHER REBUBLICAN OR DEMOCRAT, I AM AN AMERICAN INDEPENDENT CREATIVE THINKER

[@TTownTim]

@@THEROOTMATTERS trump is a traitor and must be punished>>Biden’s accomplishments this year include: BEST JOB NUMBERS IN DECADES!!>> The $1.9 trillion Covid relief deal. The $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill. Getting 72 percent of American adults fully vaccinated. Getting federal judges appointed and confirmed. An economy where the unemployment rate has dropped to 4.2 percent.

[@TTownTim]

@@THEROOTMATTERS Your ALLCAPS is stuck on STUPID..🤣

[@cerimite7674]

This is an insightful report. It is very unfortunate that this messaging will never permeate the Republican bubble.

[@Mike-rk8px]

Reality is not a concept that Republicans can tolerate.

[@robertrichard6107]

Sounds like it's permeated Liz Cheney's bubble.

[@cerimite7674]

@@robertrichard6107 "liz", probably resides within the molecular structure (matrix) of the bubble. Her loyalty still resides with the old extreme affluent oligarchtic Republican Party.

[@suziperret468]

Yeah the bubble heads are locked in the la la land of cult thinking.

[@robertrichard6107]

@@cerimite7674 Her father the War Criminal had to make up for losing Viet Nam with Jerry Ford, oohhh the repression!

[@Mike-rk8px]

What’s really sad and scary is that this book could’ve been called “What did you expect?”. It was clear to most of us that Trump was not only VASTLY unqualified to be president, he was known to be a criminal lunatic for decades that had no good qualities as a human being. Helen Keller could’ve seen this coming if he became the most powerful person in the most powerful country.

[@Squawk24]

Yeah, and yet there are STILL people out there saying "but Hillary's emails" or some other bullshit! Two times the GOP have stolen away elections. Think of how different our nation would be had the Supreme Court not awarded George W the 2000 election! The electoral college must be abolished.

[@fretnesbutke3233]

Yes! Thank you! It is so incredibly frustrating. So often his supporters are the same people who are so distrustful otherwise. The man couldn't pass an 8th grade Civics class and his egotism and self-delusion are pathological. He had no business being anywhere near the levers of power.

[@genetwondimu136]

Yes! He may be not from the usual stapleshment "what they said & he said"

[@genetwondimu136]

Yes! Unfortunately that what it was. He was presented himself the outsider not from the usual stablishment & people bought it. To me it better to deal with the devil you know than the devil you don't. I didn't expect the man who has no moral value, ethics, volger a mafia type of low life man become the president of this great nation. What a shame.

[@evoluoy7931]

I am a New Yorker. Before the whole world know what a worst kind Human being Dump is we knew all along. That’s why few people voted for him here and he had to escape to Florida because he is despised here.

[@brianreignier5216]

Yes, "Peril" should be a documentary and should be distributed in ways that will reach the public beyond those who will read lengthy books. Needs to be effect in a timely way.

[@annefischer1433]

Absolutely. Americans would need to see that. A picture is worth a thousand words. Visual and auditory put-together really helps a person remember what s/he has read.

[@junanougues]

And now that darkest of a 'theoretical probability' (not possibility, anything is 'theoretically possible') of war with China has metastasized into what? Another and even worse catastrophic event that falls well within the realm of probability: the overthrow of American democracy by its traditional enemies at home. And, ii. The establishment of minority rule by right wing extremists. Government by racist Americans for racist Americans, through voting restrictions. And here we are, while Biden plays with Big Lie # 2. The CEO of the only functional party in our country no less, so potentially even more destructive: the lie of bipartisanship.

[@johntodd8854]

Thank God there wasn't some maniac egotist such as Trump in the position of General Miley during the last two months of this extreme narcissist's reign in power. I wouldn't have put it past Trump to want to take down humanity if he himself was going down. Very scary.

[@TheLolapuff]

Great idea.

[@janetanderson7941]

Use bumper stickers! Seriously--I agree, not everyone watches these videos or podcasts or reads lengthy books.

[@kathyjones274]

So many Americans need this to be a movie or documentary. Or they just won't know people need to know.

[@Squawk24]

We need to abolish the electoral college. We need to vote OUT of office ANY legislator who voted against the voting rights act. Our franchise is really all we have, as citizens, to check the power in Washington. It's time fir people to take this seriously or the (not too distant) history books will talk about the fall of the United States the same way they do the fall of Rome.

[@MichaelBrewick]

I totally agree. When folks talk about the majority of voters being in favor of such changes it always rings true - unfortunately a small group of bad actor/junior lawyers is capable of so much - really basic values would need to change (in deed) for our society to flourish long-term i believe Thanks for your comment

[@bonnierobinson8684]

Amen!

[@paulmatolsy4593]

The hardest thing for me to wrap my mind around from the beginning is how many people still back Trump. He is a raving lunatic who would sacrifice his own country to maintain his delusional worldview, but somehow 74 million American voters don't get that. How is that possible?

[@craigkeller]

I have no clue Paul but wish I did.

[@sempressfi]

At first I could only understand it when I remember what I know about the limbic system activating fear & anger based responses that override the prefontal cortex. But then I had to add the knowledge that usually when the threat or whatever it is triggering the emotion doesn't get eliminated by that response, the prefrontal cortex kicks in to say, "hey this isn't really a solution, leave it and try something else" So when 2020 rolled around and they all still voted for him I finally just said, yep it's officially a cult. Going back to psychology and neurobiology, though, it also seems that a lot of his supporters are abuse survivors/currently victims (not just of him) which is strengthened with them having become codependent on the identity he gives them. You may already know some of this/the logical explanations and were moreso expressing the "JUST MAKE IT EFFING MAKE SENSE" frustration of it all which I definitely empathize with! But if you are curious about more of this, I could write a bit more (kind of unfortunately lol) and find some sources. Stay safe and take care! 💙

[@Braveheart.22]

I live in an area where most people are tRump devotees. There is a strong educational and linguistic difference from other parts of the country I've lived in. It's a, us verses them mentality.

[@Keyspoet27]

Or, worse, they DO get that, and support it fully, which is what I'm seeing. Even more terrifying.

[@Keyspoet27]

@@Braveheart.22 Ditto. I live in Middle Tennessee, about 90 minutes ESE of Nashville, as a blue dot in a deep red state, and this fits with what I'm seeing.

[@allantorres101]

Watching this segment is highly informative and alarming. So many political scenarios that would have global repercussions had 45th forced his way. It is not over yet unless 45th is contained or imprisoned. And the world is watching.

[@richardrubin1763]

I fear that the way the State Republicans have changed the voting laws in their states , it is clear that they plan to take complete control of the out come of future elections . Typically the projection they have shown on so many issues about voter fraud will become common in their controlled legislatures. I truly believe Trump will be back .....remember Hitler returned and came to power AFTER he was released from prison. As they say " what do you call a failed coup?.......PRACTICE". Remain vigilant my fellow Americans. We have much to do in these next four years or watch history repeat itself with the return of Fascism in a world power.....those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it. God bless the United States 🙏

[@MrChannel19]

Even though imprisoned he(Trump) would continue to push the narrative, and push the narrative just like the last days of Bannon's existential threats prior to his jail sentencing. This is a classical mental health issue for ALL the Races here in America and the victims of these types throughout the world! We're not done and the existential threat persists.

[@elaineburnett5230]

This is still alarming for those who pay attention...we are indeed living in interesting times..but the narrative points to the life or death of our freedom as Americans.

[@petercase7697]

@@richardrubin1763 One condolence is that the rest of the world knows that America is not normal and as much as they have tried to run the show for two hundred plus years, they have vomited up trump. Other countries learn about slavery and the rich boss man and reject it and move on, they have hundreds of years more experience. America is young and stupid.

[@Spaceman1968]

I hope they turn this book into a movie.

[@almapendergrass7810]

That us the best idea yet.. like now. . Make it wjth top stars.

[@pattithiel7342]

No movie! Hollywood will ruin all the facts of Treaneous Trump administration and probably be paid by Trump and his republicans to water down the facts , to make Trump look good, his ego can’t handle any other scenario

[@kelcritcarroll]

@@pattithiel7342 naw, hbo should do it..they will do a wonderful job

[@betsystewart9786]

Thank you Robert Costa and Bob Woodward 👍

[@GRJ-uz7kf]

Excellent, in-depth discussion.

[@andyroo9381]

I really enjoyed t his interview! I have a lot of respect for Robert Costa. He speaks with intelligence and has a true insider look at what is happening behind closed doors. What happens behind the scenes is the real Washington D.C.

[@annefischer1433]

Costa Is a fantastic reporter. I have always enjoyed hearing him on Washington Week. I miss seeing him there but I hope you'll continue to make reports from time to time. I'm sure writing that book had to have been a Herculean task!

[@andyroo9381]

@@annefischer1433 I miss him on Washington Week myself. Hopefully, he will be more of a guest on various news shows and give us all more insight to The Beltway politics.

[@joylynne1343]

I wish they would stop calling Trump "president" because not only does it often confuse listeners as to whether they're talking about Biden or Trump, but most cringingly, it "feeds" Trump's Big Lie.

[@lyndamitton4496]

it’s trump: Ex-President !

[@Terrysm3001]

I like TFG. The Former Guy.

[@marilyns2353]

I like biggest loser!

[@michaelpeterson2024]

Defendant Trump.

[@mattrussillo4587]

Yeah,really .Who wants to be forced to relive THAT again?

[@bsonder]

I listened to Peril on audible and this interview of Robert Costa was almost as detailed as the book but the best part for me were his opinions about Pence, Trump and his insights because he covered them since 2010. Excellent!

[@HelsinkiFINketeli_berlin_com]

What americans don't get is that Trump administration didn't look like strength for the rest of the world but weakness. And even more so all the post-trumpism, along with the influence on the high level politics of the Q phenomenon, the far-out political evangelicals, the white and nazi militias, the paranoid fear of everything intellectual, the contempt of science etc. The 9/11 showed the world the incompetence and the incapability of the american intelligence and military even on their home ground. The reactions to it as well. And everything after that has been not an epic heroic story but a mess producing new problems not only worldwide but on the american soil too. Big time. Right now America looks like a one big cult in an inner turmoil, a weak and terrified nation in a leaking ship without a rudder and a helm, without a compass and a map. It has given almost deliberately the upper hand for Xi, Putin, Kim and else to behave nasty for their own citizens and in their foreign policy. The hole in the balloon called the USA has been registered in Europe a long time ago now as well, and it has caused a lot of turbulence in here too. Biden's also been a disappointment in the EU and NATO, as weak and thoughtless as his predecessor. It is what it is because it's not a person or a party, not the deep state, Illuminati or the UFOs whose responsible. The root causes are deeper in the history of the USA and in the american psyche, just breaking through now.

[@annefischer1433]

@Kivi Kettelacki- believe me as The voting results showed, basically slightly more than half of Americans

[@annefischer1433]

Addendum- didn't get 2 Finish. Slightly more than half of Americans agree with you. we are such a huge country and had become more and more divisive over the decades. And you look at the votes in our Congress always too close for comfort by the Trump mindset. Yes the American psyche is so divided and we may never come together again. Of course as you point out your certainly has its problems and despite all the variation in language and currency and Customs to say the least at least on some levels you are able to Rally around common concerns. However Freedom isn't very common for some of your leaders like in Bulgaria, Hungary, turkey. This constant fluctuation of what we call democracy or Democratic principles is truly maddening.

[@g0679]

@@HelsinkiFINketeli_berlin_com Of course, I didn’t get it. I have only a Bachelor’s degree. Wish you could speak at our next cocktail party.

[@MsMarta57]

I’m now hooked on this channel. Great to have this in my daily routine.

[@commonwealthclubworldaffairs]

Glad you enjoy it!

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[@geraldkaczmarek626]

@@commonwealthclubworldaffairs , You have another frequent watcher from New Orleans.

[@momofnine199]

Excellent discussion of the book “Peril”, which I’m reading now, but also so much more about what happened in January and the aftershocks that are still rippling through our nation.

[@maryelizabeth6797]

Whoa, you have got to read ‘I Alone Can Fix It’ by Leonnig and Rucker. I am just finishing off this book and can honestly say it reads like a mystery book. Even when you know the facts, as reported, the inner working of this mess will blow you away. P.S. Peril is on the stash piled on my desk waiting it’s turn. Mary Trump’s book may get first kick at the cat but it is not yet purchased. ❤️🇨🇦

[@lisamay5649]

For a good look at experts' assessment of Trump's psychology, you need to read Dr. Bandy Lee's book "The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump: 37 Psychiatrists and Mental Health Professionals Assess a President." A scary but very revealing read into Trump's mind.

[@lisamay5649]

@@maryelizabeth6797 Thanks for that suggestion. I plan to read that book. I'd also like to recommend another one about Trump's psychology called "The Dangerous Case Of Donald Trump: 37 Psychiatrists and Mental Health Professionals Assess a President" by Dr. Bandy Lee, if you haven't read it yet. Very revealing and scary.

[@Mike-rk8px]

“The Dangerous Case Of Donald Trump” is a must read. What’s especially sickening is that the book came out in 2017, and it reads like a historical record of what happened during his presidency and after. I lived in Manhattan from 1966-2006, so I had decades to observe this obnoxious, obese 🍊 douche bag commit countless crimes and be an all around public nuisance. I was in Manhattan the night he “won” the presidency, and New Yorkers were freaking out. People were on the streets screaming obscenities, some were vowing to “get” the morons who voted for him, some were openly crying, some were shocked beyond words and looked like they were witnessing 9/11 all over again. Many of us knew this would mean either nuclear war or Nazi style eliminations of those Trump didn’t like. Granted, that’s a bit extreme....but not by much. I had a gut feeling so strong he would cause millions to die that I couldn’t sleep for 3 days until I just passed out. What I couldn’t have predicted was that so many would willingly die from an easily preventable virus because Trump told them it didn’t exist, when he was on record in February of 2020 saying it was deadly.

[@luisadiaz1960]

He did nothing - for 4 hours-while one of the branches of Govt was being attacked. And worse, he was gleeful He should have been arrested the next day. His oath says hes supposed to carry out duties in good faith. What if the W House were being attacked?! It wouldn't have taken him even 4 seconds before he called Army, Marines, Swat. Pure dereliction of duty

[@alanbrookes6637]

Excellent conversation guys, thank you from Australia.

[@azquail8]

Very informative and amazing. This is a great discussion of frightening events and a superb book. Woodward and Costa are fabulous authors.

[@iliveinthekingdomofpain7692]

Agreed, Laura. This is the level of rational reporting, ‘We the people…’are craving (aware of it or not). Present the facts, discuss the facts and form ‘our own’ opinion. Old school journalism, as opposed to current talking heads ‘fear-based-entertainment’ The facts embolden individuals with verifiable information that shield us against the forces of propaganda attempting to usurp power and create a descent into chaos. Bravo Costa (a fine choice as heir apparent to Woodward’s past legacy) and Woodward, who with Bernstein redefined investigative journalism, then took muck-raking out of the muck, to a level of sophistication the educated and not can follow.

[@GM-kz5bk]

Quite a few people voted against Hilary, He was the only other choice. Even now few people will vote against ( Biden, Kamala, for their open border policy , Where hordes of illegal immigrants are crossing the Rio Grande river. I read in small print that last month over 89,000 illegals were turned back. It should be shouted at every opportunity by (Biden, Harris)Unless Biden administration is known to be tough on illegal immigration and open borders , Majority of American will vote against Biden, and the only other choice is this Orange dumpster. Biden administration is already sowing the seeds for their defeat. Even a Hippopotamus will win against,Biden’s open borders policy whether true or not.

[@TheMaryam1891]

Republicans were character flawed but they really did not have the ability to coordinate with media etc.

[@joesbeard]

Makes the Clinton debacle seem like good memories.

[@blueclover9918]

Only the Clinton debacle?

[@jacquipettitt3389]

What an excellent discussion of the book, and the circumstances leading to it's creation.

[@barbaraalibozek8355]

There is No Loyalty Among Criminals 😠 If we don't Stop these Criminals Now We've Failed☹️

[@ronaldmorrison6448]

Thanks. Dan. Quail.

[@shaunmcisaac782]

Well, that was good and terrifying.

[@carolynfisher4756]

Àaz1

[@rositatan5325]

I admire the intelligence of Bob Costa & Bob Woodward

[@helpyourcattodrive]

Wow, great interview.

[@MsZeus49]

Just finished listening to “Peril” this morning! Great book! So glad I listened to this!

[@blueclover9918]

The military and it's personnel are just props to Trump in his show.

[@anthonyamman3387]

Bob Costa is a National Treasure.

[@wd1598]

Great interview - great book - thank you

[@nancyviano6736]

Great book, great interview. I often am a bit of a cheapskate when it comes to buying just-released hard cover books, but I bought this book as soon as I read the first reviews. It was absolutely worth it -- investigative journalism at its best, and crucial reading, given the continuing efforts to undermine the very things that saved our democracy from efforts by Trump and his followers to overturn a legitimate election. This interview was a compelling discussion of this important, historically significant book.

[@melissaverduin3693]

What about this Chris Miller guy from the National Guard that didn't send help during the insurrection on 1/6/21 at our Capitol?

[@lisamay5649]

@Melissa VerDuin: I think, if I remember correctly, that Trump heard about the request for National Guard troops to be sent but denied that quest for several hours. Later, either a CNN or MSNBC reporter stated that Trump was seen to gloat over the chaos created at the Capitol by his rally goers.

[@juditrotter5176]

Seemed like after the election Trump went about putting people he thought he could control in key roles and then sometimes they didn’t.

[@juditrotter5176]

@@lisamay5649 I recall reading later that Pence was who called Miller to act.

[@ritamariekelley4077]

None of that has been answered adequately.

[@robertrichard6107]

@@juditrotter5176 I recall that too from several MSNBC YT's.

[@sylviarochelleamaro5888]

Your parents did a fine, fine job. You Shine like a new penny. Thank you Robert for finding us. We’re proud of all the wonderful things you are. And that’s Daily no less!

[@MartaWomack]

What happened on Jan 6th was disgraceful & utterly terrifying. We just cannot allow anything like this to occur again in our beautiful America. Severe consequences must be employed to all guilty parties. Especially to the leaders who were in ANY way involved. They have a greater responsibility to keep America safe from enemies, both foreign & domestic, just by virtue of their positions, but they failed ALL of us.

[@annebalderston2520]

They failed us because they organized and carried out a a coup .

[@carolplan171]

Very interesting conversation, discussion.

[@therenegadepianotechnician5170]

Paul Ryan gets out the DSM-5 psychiatric diagnosis manual and looks up Narcissistic personality disorder. Perhaps he also noticed many sociopathic traits as well. He thinks to himself "If this is what I'll have to deal with I think I'll "take a pass" on running for reelection.

[@lisamay5649]

@The Renegade Piano Teacher: Except that years ago when Paul Ryan studied the diagnistic criteria DSM criteria for Narcissistic Personality Disorder, it was probably from an earlier edition, possibly from the DSM-IV or DSM-TR.

[@therenegadepianotechnician5170]

@@lisamay5649 Narcissistic personality disorder appears in the DSM mid 1980s . He most certainly would have read about all the symptoms etc.

[@sharonwadel7163]

Smarter than the average congressman.

[@dawnoceanside7300]

Thank you Robert! ❤️

[@marilynhoward380]

Bought the book…excellent writing and many insights to be found concerning U.S. politics for a non-American reader.

[@sharonwadel7163]

I've got to go out and buy their book.

[@prestomattwine]

I’m surprised the Bible he was holding, didn’t burst into flames!

[@deborahedelman2659]

So true

[@biancapierce639]

In Australia we watched Jan 6 with intrepidation. We rely on the US for our security.

[@annebalderston2520]

Robert Costa is a very fine journalist who is much needed in these perilous times.

[@ella-vm6vf]

Great book, just finished it and my take away......It ain't over.

[@notabene7381]

"The Führer was a man who was possible in Germany only at that very moment. Had he come, let us say, ten years later when the republic was firmly established, it would have been impossible for him. And if he had come ten years previously or at any time when there was still the monarchy he would have got nowhere. He came at exactly this terrible transitory period when the monarchy had gone and the republic was not yet secure." ~ A conversation with Hans Frank (governor of occupied Poland during WW2) in his cell at the Nuremberg prison. Frank was later executed for war crimes and crimes against humanity.

[@1m2rich]

My family has a lot of Roberts. Robbie, Rob, Bobbie, Bob, etc. Thank you Bob's.

[@btrous1]

Trump sounds like a 10 yr old boy playing with his “toy soldiers” regarding military he appointed

[@bettygeib4181]

Not even a10yr old, read where his type of disorder is an extremely traumatised and abused 2 yr old and developmentally has never gone beyond those fundamental emotional skills in getting their own way, bullying,threats,cons,revenge,blackmail all the tactics of a weakened developmentally arrested ego clamoring for recognition & power

[@btrous1]

@@bettygeib4181 at ALL COSTS

[@mlight6845]

Thank you for bringing all this to the surface.

[@thestreamoflife1124]

Excellent discussion.... democrasy is in danger ...look at history and the rise of Hitler ....many similarities

[@mossydog2385]

I would love to see Mr. Costa become the next Dan Rather or Walter Cronkite

[@ronaldmorrison6448]

Arrest Steve Bannon!

[@nrs6956]

Thank you. Well done to all.

[@commonwealthclubworldaffairs]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@marianserra8371]

I really like Robert Costa, however, I've been so disenchanted with my party that I'll need to pass this by and return to it sometime soon. I love The Common Wealth Club and The Hoover institute. They are my top favorites to go to. Thank you for your fine programs, even under the Pandemic restrictions of SARS- COVID 2 , you're doing a fine job, so thank you and your team very much. Stay well everyone for I will be back soon.

[@Elizabeth-yp8re]

Take care. This is hard for all of us. Half our country has been, and is being lied to. Please take heart ❤️ I watch c-span and go to academic institutions or National Archives…..Library of Congress. Maybe read Thomas Paine Crisis or JS Mille On Liberty. Inspirational.

[@helpyourcattodrive]

I’m getting the book.

[@SuiGenerisMan]

While Trump was President, I felt like I was stuck in the passenger seat of a car speeding down the road with a drunk driving the car and swearing in and out of the opposing lane.

[@markg.7865]

The worst part of the Trump idiotic presidency was the way the GOP protected and enabled the clown.

[@catherinelucente7285]

I gotta read this book! I’ve read both of the collaborations of Carol Leonnig and Philip Rucker-which I highly recommend. But now I see there’s another “must” to add to my list!

[@54tristin]

The complete poverty of ethics shown by the Republican Party during this period has been staggering.

[@orffrocks5667]

Exceptional interview and discussion

[@annabambus6572]

Miss communication is THE seat of almost all our problems. Whether deliberately done or not. That and fear. They feed ito each other. Inseparable twins.

[@ronaldmorrison6448]

Thanks Robt. Costa.

[@sallytomata1]

Excellant reporting. Thank you

[@glendagraves1637]

I will forever say Milley should receive a Congressional Medal of Honor for standing up against Trump's coup by maintaining the dignity and honor of the military's oath to defend the Constitution.

[@ravindertalwar553]

Long Live America and American Democracy

[@candyearles1801]

Excellent reporting and interview,! Thank you

[@commonwealthclubworldaffairs]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@michaeljoiner2503]

This is still current and critical

[@erpthompsonqueen9130]

Thank you.

[@commonwealthclubworldaffairs]

You're welcome!

[@ronmorrison1964]

Thanks Robert. Costa.

[@yvonnewilburne7263]

I knew it was real how come we weren’t prepared 😞people died😱

[@lordfnord5768]

"Virtual program"? Looks like a real program to me.

[@millienelsen5370]

This was excellent. Thank you.

[@commonwealthclubworldaffairs]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jamesbell8529]

Only One Person Stud up when the Moment Demanded It !

[@mikee7836]

Anybody who has a problem discerning facts has to be pitied as someone not much above a corpse!

[@g0679]

Nevertheless, corpses’ scores in the Serenity Deartment are first-rate

[@maryknight6542]

Great job.

[@lindaayala6541]

Excellent conversation! Many, many thanks. ❤️🙏🏼❤️

[@commonwealthclubworldaffairs]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@childrenslivesmatter3073]

Lovevthis program! Thank you 😊

[@commonwealthclubworldaffairs]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@michaelschneider2874]

McConnell greased the skids for the Republican Party and Trump !

[@michaelcarroll9563]

Great interview got to buy the book. By the way you know hotels have a do not disturb sign to hang on your door 😂😂

[@songbirdy]

I know! 😂😂. Smh.

[@fredreeves7652]

This month is my first time viewing the Commonwealth Club, and it is a fantastic informative, hard-hitting platform - Thank you! Wow!

[@ronmorrison1964]

Thanks General. Milley!

[@AussieGriffin]

46:05 That's the trick with abusive relationships. You get lured in with the promise of getting what you want, then you get strung along with the idea that you've almost got what you want. Here's a question: What good is packing the Supreme Court if states start ignoring it? A.G.

[@steppenwolf3252]

States have not ignored it yet. Do you think they will ignore it in future?

[@heidehmadjzoub398]

Excellent program 🌹🌷

[@mariesinging7654]

It is a lot of secrecy going on in the political world that we don't know about. But God see all and KNOWS ALL 🙏. PRAY PRAY PRAY.

[@annebalderston2520]

🙏🏻

[@lindascanlan6317]

Fascinating....

[@carolgates5297]

Great reporting. Thanks guys

[@cordeliav3055]

These at home interviews require the following: family photos, books with clearly-seen titles, objets d'art. Where are they? Just kidding. Enjoyed the interview, thanks.

[@Belzedar]

"We referred to each other as Woodard and Costa because there were too many Bobs involved - Bob and Bob." Cute story but I can't really believe two such intellects didn't understand that when one Bob addressed the other as Bob, he's not likely to be addressing himself.

[@sharonwadel7163]

Really is that all you have to say about Bob Bob situation when you have heard so much news about the Trump presidency is enough to make you sick.

[@Gwen2010ish]

One common major problem in terminology is confusing tough with strong. Regarding Barr, he famously reminded us that “history is written by the winners, so it largely depends on who's writing the history.”

[@noobisprop]

Everyone has the right to live and not be drugged.

[@shaytheo]

21:20 why aren't you all fighting for Asange then? He has disclosed lots of what we have have right to know.

[@robertrichard6107]

They probably are under the radar some how.

[@pattithiel7342]

Sometimes you need to attack the head of the 🐍 snake. Trump by far has done more damage to our country and the greatest danger to destroying our democracy.! As Ange will fall to the courts my beliefs! It’s essential that there is complete removal of Treaneous Trump and the Republicans that follow him who are definitely carrying out of Trumps ambition ruling not for money but for POWER! Like his crony , Putin and other dictatorships around the world 🌎!

[@oldones59]

Remember Archie on All In the Family? He seemed incapable of admitting that he was wrong. Donald Trump is incapable of admitting that he lost anything. Sad and funny at once😀

[@steppenwolf3252]

Or that he was wrong.

[@royjohnson366]

Hey Costa, Thanks!! And may I suggest a tittle for your next book: "G - Grotesque O - Oligarch P - Puppets" -- R. Johnson, Ph.D.

[@MichaelBrewick]

Hiya Roy Just a "thanks" for forwarding an understanding of Reality. MEB, stay-at-home dad

[@deborahedelman2659]

Well said!!

[@heatherupton6558]

Great. Interview

[@jadepartridge8813]

Thanks to General Milley. He saved us 🇺🇸 from the GOP who seem to live in a alternate reality.

[@robertrichard6107]

He's a smooth operator.

[@deborahedelman2659]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@markg.7865]

The GOP is a fascist cult now, driven by right-wing media.

[@ronaldmorrison6448]

Democracy is very serious business!

[@bonnierobinson8684]

Going to buy the book!

[@ronmorrison1964]

We must defend voter rights.

[@Sushi2735]

I bought the book! And Manchin has loved all the attention. Big ego trip for a little man.