Samantha Power on Restoring American Credibility Abroad | Pod Save the World

[@amymarckel420]

Find someone who looks at you like Tommy looks at Samantha. The amount of respect he and Ben have for her is so lovely to see.

[@eshel1954]

Samantha Powers exudes professionalism, integrity, knowledge, empathy, experience, compassion, articulate and so much more. Great addition to the Biden administration.

[@langerguitarboy]

I just finished the chapter featuring her in “A Promised Land,” beyond thankful and grateful for her service!

[@mrt.7146]

OMG - Amazing interview, with a stalwart of American humanitarianism!

[@rozniemann1386]

So great to hear from Samantha Power - thank you for this interview. AND Thank You Crooked Media for all your podcasts! Such a talented team. The work you do is much appreciated x

[@podsaveamerica]

Thank you for saying that - we really appreciate you too!

[@juji0103]

I agree 100%! Best source of news and analysis!

[@Chiater]

As a first generation Canadian whose family is from former Yugoslavia, with "mixed" parents (Croatian and Serbian), it is so refreshing and heartening to hear an American speak to the war in Bosnia as being something unimaginable to the people there and how mixed and diverse the country was... and how people feel that that kind of thing is impossible to happen in the US or Canada and how that is an illusion. I feel like a lot of people hear about wars in other countries and think that it happened because it is an uncivilized, divided place - unlike the "West" - and I just want to thank you for bringing forward that insight and share it with others. It's exactly how my parents spoke to what happened and how we shouldn't be complacent in thinking it couldn't happen here

[@manasakashi5496]

Samantha has been such an inspiration for all the idealistic little girls out there, including me!

[@morenitomoreno1282]

What are her accomplishments?

[@tyrnill]

Oh, her book was SO GOOD. Welcome back, Samantha!

[@jordanabeaulieu2530]

I see Samantha Power's name and I click automatically!

[@podsaveamerica]

She's the best!

[@captainmercy87]

Me too!

[@jordanabeaulieu2530]

@@podsaveamerica I am really glad she has been tapped by Joe Biden to run the USAID! She's extremely qualified for the job given her expertise in foreign policy and her position as UN ambassador!

[@jiffypoo5029]

As a Canadian, I am very relieved that there will be responsible government in the USA again.

[@schaeferbd10]

Just imagine how we feel as Americans!

[@sophieoshaughnessy9469]

Jiffy, we will try and keep our sh*t together. It will be a lot of work, and I have never put so much of my hope on the DOJ/ FBI... and I hate to say it: surveillance.

[@yasmilady]

I'm from France, but really attached to democracy, and I'm glad too. I was really sad on wednesday, since so many have fought for people to get these rights, to vote, to debate, to have people representing them in congresses of democracies so I can't even imagine how it must feel for americans. That said that shows that the constitution and rules of law are strong and won't be shaken by a wannabe dictator.

[@carolind6264]

Add another Canadian to this list!

[@MRICCI8]

I listened to the audiobook and can't recommend it highly enough. She's amazing and inspiring and, to my mind, one of the brightest lights to ever shine on our government. Thanks for posting this on yourtube!

[@inclinedplane0192]

Fantastic interview! I hope many people listen to the whole thing. Thank you.

[@roisinmalone3015]

From Ireland Great interview, tx. Looking forward to the Biden/Harris Administration taking over. It seems so long since the election. Absolutely, given the right circumstances every country is vulnerable to extremism. Let's hope it is eight years/two terms of a Democrat Government. Stability and enough time to rebuild America's relationships with its friends. Plus enough time be a major part of tackling climate change. Finally Building an alliance of strong democracies, protecting them and keeping them strong.

[@kelseywaterman9779]

Lol, this is the second time this happened to you guys. First Antony Blinken pre-SecState nom and now Samantha Power is the USAID nominee

[@SuperManning11]

Her depth of knowledge coupled with such a broad understanding of how the entire political world works is simply mind-blowing. Her return to government should make us all feel a little better.

[@judykinsman3258]

Wow! Just Wow. My hope level just went up a lot!

[@tjthill]

*So* much this.

[@annalisa27]

I got two of the Le Carré books (and the Macintyre books) on Kindle as well! Nice work spreading the Le Carré love 😊

[@bruxelass]

I just love Samantha so much! What an inspirational woman! Thanks for bringing her back to the pod. 💜

[@SnideChick]

Love her!

[@rfarid]

Excellent interview. I love you, Tommy.

[@snowmachinecrazy]

Great interview

[@johnspoljoric]

Great interview. Always love Worldo Wednesday's!

[@mnm25479]

I love these foreign policy interviews. Thank you!

[@podsaveamerica]

Thanks for watching!

[@amor7796]

Miss SP, so good to listen to her again. The best New Year guys!

[@eimhearodalaigh3677]

So proud that this exceptional woman is from Ireland 🇮🇪.

[@gailjacobson9736]

Samantha powers is a Force to be reckoned with. As the daughter of an immigrant parent, the discussion about immigration really touched me. I wouldn’t be an American today if my mother hadn’t made it to this country

[@purdueswash]

What a great conversation. I got a lot of take-aways, thank you

[@francescadaniel6381]

Say hello to the Administrator of U.S. International Aid. Fantastic!

[@WilliamPitcher]

And with the position elevated to the National Security Council -- recognizing that the welfare of people increases global security.

[@francescadaniel6381]

@@WilliamPitcher exactly

[@michellemiao_]

Fantastic, brilliant conversation! I loved this sm

[@bweb6]

Do you think Crooked would ever be able to do an interview with Fiona Hill? I thought she was so impressive during the first impeachment hearing when she gave testimony.

[@gb4375]

Fiona Hill would be amazing!

[@rozniemann1386]

Oh yes indeed, Fiona Hill would be amazing!

[@heathbirkholz3840]

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[@heathbirkholz3840]

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[@SuperManning11]

Yes!! Interview with Fiona Hill!!

[@zaaz1471]

Is there any way to amplify the request to not just rejoin the WHO but also _remove the ability to withdraw from it_ ? We can't unilaterally decide to get off the only boat (Earth) in the water. We're too influential to "not believe the science"

[@gb4375]

Agreed. If you don’t like the CEO, you fired the CEO, you don’t shut the company.

[@squeaky_buddha]

We need to also listen to countries that have dealt with rampant fascism and take some humble lessons from their public, social, and cultural remedies and policies that have tamped down on the wider spread of forces that would grow to subvert democratic values.

[@cateorlamoya]

For anyone who loves Samantha Power, she did Desert Island Discs on BBC Radio 4 this week. It was a whole other perspective on this fantastic woman.

[@mpetry912]

what a great interview ! super insiteful and exactly the right big picture topic thanks guys ! and Sam.

[@lisamoran5337]

Wow this was a great talk. Can wait until the dust settles.

[@jennbeth1]

My goodness. Samantha Power is so intelligent. Great pick for USAID. Should have been Secy of State.

[@SuperManning11]

I agree about Sec. of State. Her depth of knowledge and level-headed thinking is a gift to the world that should not be squandered.

[@MargaretPinard]

The questions about how do they feel retrospectively about refugee resettlement is a perfect one. It's why I write historical fiction--the distance of time can get people to see more objectively.

[@sabin0810]

Just a quick tip: when tommy says “you should check out our old video”, you guys should put a link in the top right and in the show notes

[@Les020519]

I wish I could thank all of the many suppressed and brave voters in GA. They should be proud of themselves for rising above all of it, but also, I’m proud of them. May not mean much, but it’s how i feel and we need more positivity right now.

[@carolannmoore9073]

Where is the first interview with Samantha? I found one with Jon, is that the one Tommy references? I want to make sure I see it because this one was great!!! Thanks!! Also ordered the book on Kindle :)

[@backto-il9ne]

My boy Tommy. Always on it. Aaaaaayeeee !!

[@WilliamPitcher]

Her comments about the Affordable Care Act and people in other countries really rings true for this Canadian who follows the arc of progress (or lack thereof) in the United States.

[@veroave57]

So glad she will be working with Biden. Read her book A Problem from Hell, America and the Age of Genocide published in 2002.

[@alexbumpers]

Bill Burns for CIA and Samantha Power for USAID... That is just too damn good.

[@theodorelam3076]

I agree with Amb Power that institutions surprisingly held, but there were 5 states that flipped from 2016 to 2020. There were too many challenges to overcome to change the presidential electoral results. If it had come down to one state, would we today say that the institutions held?

[@karensherman6214]

We’ve missed your voice Samantha, I hope to hear more from you going forward.

[@brianr6651]

What’s the name of that documentary of the last 100 days of the Obama admin? I remember she played a big part to get the Iran deal done, and other things.

[@viktoriagrath2375]

It's called "the final year".

[@tylerhackner9731]

Cool

[@lizthor-larsen7618]

Syria, my friend, was turned into a problem. When I was a young woman in the 1970s Syria was a perfectly peaceful place. The invasion of Iraq created a lot of problems for the US...which is why people all over the world stood up to try to stop Cheney, Bush and probably Kissinger from doing it.

[@annemacleod1421]

Good words, Samantha.... there is way too little positive focus on the added value of immigrants and refugee communities. They add value. And every affluent nation has a social responsibility to global citizens who are in desperate need of refuge. Here in NZ, there are stories of young children arriving as refugees with their parents. with NO English ... and their achievements and career paths are astounding. They apply themselves and ought to be rewarded. 🇳🇿🇳🇿🐑🐑😷🤗

[@anthrogurl4484]

American exceptionalism? Since when have we been exceptional? I’m not saying that Americans haven’t done great things b/c we have, but this idea strikes me as plain old arrogance. Having lived abroad & travelled abroad, I can’t say Americans are any better or worse than any other group of people. There are assholes everywhere, just as there good, righteous people everywhere. That’s our biggest fallacy, IMO.

[@MrOllievirus]

It makes us in Europe roll our eyes as well.

[@anthrogurl4484]

@@MrOllievirus Given that only about 30% of Americans hold passports, I think some of the problem is a lack of knowledge of people outside the US. Many Americans never travel abroad, so they buy into this idea that we do everything the rightest & the best, which is just not true. Take healthcare & food security. Highest healthcare costs in the world, yet millions have no access to it. High rates of poverty & hunger, particularly children. Not only is that NOT exceptional, it’s downright criminal. This delusion that we’re better than any other country has to change. Even our own democracy, the oldest in the world, is in peril.

[@taradeleeuw2344]

A miracle

[@sophieoshaughnessy9469]

I get the look forward approach. But in this case we need correction and consequences. I’m for shorter sentences with restorative justice ( though I would say Trump would be immune to this approach), but these dangerous folks need to be restrained in the short term.

[@taradeleeuw2344]

Sure

[@taradeleeuw2344]

Here’s the words

[@susansan2926]

How can I come to America?My country is very very couples trouble.

[@Gymnopediea]

I love her. I would nanny for her in Michigan. She is amazing and I bet her babies are already on the genetic way of being fantastic~!

[@Speedster___]

Katie Porter I’d love to see or alternatively one of the progressive caucus newer member such as the Jamilaya D-WA or the female dem from S FL that I forgot the name of. She loves hats.

[@jh-rg9dc]

Now may the the time to have a grown-up discussion about how much havoc the USA has wreaked around the world in support of 'American interests'. And while on the subject can we acknowledge the US penchant for elevating and supporting dictatorships?

[@taradeleeuw2344]

No illusions here ,same road game different place

[@taradeleeuw2344]

Imagine that

[@jimmyryan5880]

Did they actually say anything?

[@alexanderclaylavin]

The humanitarian who never found an international crisis that couldn't be fixed with bombs

[@taradeleeuw2344]

Feels like I wrote the book

[@dntodo6749]

Show good governance, attention to the people, reduction of police and civilian violence - become a model which people want to emulate, not one you force on others whose ways may already be more conscionable than your own.

[@joeows6537]

The United States State Department is abysmal!...

[@KateColors]

I thought I saw a Citgo hat...

[@taradeleeuw2344]

Evidence ,sure

[@suzanjo1]

Can we get jobs on track as #1? Rebuilding our infrastructure for example. People need jobs!

[@unreliablenarrator6649]

USA leading non anti-corruption? Seriously? Walk the walk for 10 years, then let's discuss it.

[@lizthor-larsen7618]

The troubles...they also were created by the powerful in London.

[@rosajordan1392]

💖💖💖💖💖

[@elaineburnett5230]

Hold China accountable............she did not keep her agreement, she lied.

[@amandalim8345]

Please increase the cost for China to continue meddling in the South China Sea!

[@Sophiedorian0535]

I don't believe credibility is the issue. It's credit. Which democracy is going to invest in a democracy that hasn't invested in its own people since Reagan? Education, infrastructure, health care, social security, ... i am sorry, but the optimism of Ms Power feels so misplaced to me. I don't know why, in all honesty. Maybe the times when skilful perception management sufficed by way of foreign policy are finally over? For every single one of the world's larger powers, including the USA? I am a citizen of the country that let the St. Louis refugees in, by the way.

[@taradeleeuw2344]

The old election,look here tactic

[@unreliablenarrator6649]

Learn to say "I don't know".

[@taradeleeuw2344]

Stocked incitement

[@steffi726]

Sure it was important to other countries when Obama was President, but today with over 70 millions Americans voting for a fascist, the idea of America leading the free world is just laughable.

[@unreliablenarrator6649]

Why are you giving a disgraced former official a platform? Power proved herself to be a hypocrite who criticized the Bush Administration for their Iraq War debacle and then repeated the mistakes in the ill-fated Libyan War, creating chaos and leaving it in worse condition than Iraq. This was was a failure by any measure and created a haven for terrorists the EU has had to deal with since. Her "idealism" is tarnished at best. Perhaps she should work on restoring her personal credibility starting with a little truth and reconciliation including examining her her role I'm making ill-informed, ideologically-driven and disasterious decisions. Power shares with Clinton and Rice responsibility for persuading Obama to make a bad decision against the better judgement of more experienced leaders in the administration that opposed the war. It is telling that Power has made a friend in the war criminal Henry Kissinger, himself an apologist who has evaded taking responsibility for bad, and illegal decisions. It is disappointing Biden had selected this person not qualified to give sound advice.

[@Enzorgullochapin]

Decree_900

[@qave]

Whatever you do, start from home first. If You can't even get your own house in order, how do you propose getting the world in order.

[@unreliablenarrator6649]

Climate? US is a follower not a leader. Follow better first.

[@Cygnus888]

Don't even try. Let's wait 4 years and see if another Trump-like will get elected.

[@gebrug7123]

So what do you want to say about Ethiopian 2021 election 😯I mean to be fairly or you have follow double standard theory?

[@markzylstra2947]

Yay for more war!

[@Hindukushsailing]

She looks like a creepy cat lady.

[@taradeleeuw2344]

Saying nothing

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