Lies, Politics and Democracy: Robert Costa (interview) | FRONTLINE

[@frontline]

Watch the full documentary “Lies, Politics and Democracy” here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/emPIhZx7aNBqmtU

[@catherineireland1755]

Excellent documentary… provides historical context to how Trump managed to craft his relentless disinformation into a populist cult that has hamstrung the GOP, and brought American democracy to the verge of crisis.

[@A2thePshow]

Yeah I'm waiting for this too so please someone tell us when it gets released.

[@wiwatnuradinsahim5807]

Qep

[@wiwatnuradinsahim5807]

Dcc

[@jbjb5810]

Watch My son Hunter.

[@danielaggeler9263]

Thank you Robert Costa! This program should be required watching for American History and American Government classes and clubs. I lived through this period and I learned a lot.

[@julianciahaconsulting8663]

We dont need the US mainstream media to tell us what "history" is unless you want a fake history. The lies of the US mainstream media these past several years can only be measured on the seismic RIchter Scale.

[@joannehiggins5593]

Great journalism from a man who is telling us the true facts about Tump. Thank you Robert Costa and Frontline. Everyone needs to watch this very important and impressive interview.

[@michaelbraxton2899]

I’m a loyal subscriber and this interview with Robert Costa is an excellent example of Frontline’s ability to showcase the best talent. He’s clear, credible, knowledgeable and persuasive. He speaks in authoritatively in paragraphs that link logically to what most of us believe to be true in the rest of what now passes for news. 🎉 Bravo Frontline!!!

[@dmayer7024]

I know. I’m fixated on how well he speaks. It’s as if he’s reading a book, but he isn’t. I’ve always liked him, but I had no clue he spoke with such clarity in complete, clear sentences. Brilliant!

[@tracesprite6078]

Robert Costa said that if someone is loyal to Trump, Trump will stay loyal to them. Trump's followers should realize that this gives them great power. They should ask for better pay and working hours and conditions, knowing that Trump is ADDICTED to them and afraid of losing their loyalty.

[@ericahlevine]

This is a phenomenal interview. I wish every person in the United States was made to watch this interview.

[@LizMolekamp]

So true and "his people" refuse to see it. I had no idea that people would fall for his lies so easily. Very disappointing to me😢

[@dwaynemoore4247]

There's got to be a way to get it out of ever site in our country There has to a way. Because it will not stay on long.

[@niccolea2086]

I’m not impressed. Sure he laid out some of the details surrounding the insurrection and the big change in the Republican Party but he fell short of actually calling out the Cult and corruption on SOOOOO many levels. What a missed opportunity to be 💯 honest.

[@glendyfolwick7362]

I second!

[@Don-em4kc]

Trump is a puke

[@Itsme-jv4cd]

Excellent interview! Narcissists hate losing ,they hate the shame . We need a nation wide program to teach people about narcissism and how damaging it can be. Not only would it help prevent people from voting in another narcissistic politician but it could prevent people from getting into toxic relationships that could ruin their life.

[@sharonwadel7163]

Amen

[@samm928]

How do you like you dictator now with inflation and gas priced doubled if not tripled since Trump left .. Say Hola to you new illegal neighbor for me ..

[@terrym5786]

I have been championing this idea for almost 20 years.

[@Yppengasse28]

Agreed. Trump's behaviors become crystal clear when understood thru the lens of narcissism. And the fact that he's gotten away with narcisstic bullying and rage to get his way for so many years just reinforces to Trump himself that he is indeed, 'entitled'. . . which he's not. Wrong guy to hold the nuke launch codes in my opinion.

[@albertplumer]

Narcissists only run to augment their ego, all there is , no one else no other drive . Nixon to Biden , Biden isn't ? Oh don' t humour me.

[@brucegraner5901]

I think this should be required listening for every citizen of this country who wants to continue to live in a democracy.

[@kateskeys]

I agree. History in the making.

[@albertplumer]

Democracy ? Gerrymandered areas? Like equality?

[@lisasands8530]

SHARE FREELY! Post it on your FB page!

[@lisasands8530]

SHARE THE WHOLE SERIES!!!

[@gunnjorunjungeengelsen6612]

From overseas - even we are listening to this - OMG 😳 what is really going on ‘over there’ !? This is just sad.

[@annastracke5259]

Such a sober and accurate portrayal of US politics at the present time and so utterly scary. Will look out for more from Mr Costa, such an articulate man , his intelligence is palpable.

[@victorrisk6098]

Incredible interview!!! I don’t doubt a single word said. Thank you!!!!!!

[@floodgatestudios1825]

Some of it you should doubt...Costa is letting Barr , Cruz and Graham off way too easy.

[@kateskeys]

There’s no one more competent in journalism than ROBERT COSTA He has command of the English language more than anyone. ….and he’s a BABY . So young

[@mcairborne82]

This is clearly one of the best interviews I have ever seen in my life. High quality questions with high quality answers. This interview along with the one done with Mona Charen are very enlightening.

[@tokesalotta1521]

Yeah, who cares that he's blatantly lying? Anyone who isn't brainwashed knows Trump not only didn't say anything positive about the white supremacists, but he disavowed them. This guy being interviewed isn't even a good liar. Actually, he's a terrible liar. The problem with the public that believes his lies is that Trump had more knowledge of all the happenings than they did. Anyone watching the whole speech knows that he was saying there were good people on both sides of a protest about statues. Then, later, antifa thugs and white supremacist wannabes showed up and started violence.

[@jodywho6696]

This really needs to be available to everyone, in the world✨🇺🇸✨

[@james6901]

it is...Trump still free and causing a civil war...America is screwed till it proves JUSTICE IS FOR ALL,,,,in USA it aint. Greetings from Edinburgh,,,ps Trump is hated over here..our Gov tossed him out,,,his behaviour was not tolerated here.

[@baberRuth]

It's "fake news" to all who still follow the fat golfer w/o a conscience

[@yvonneharrison4091]

I am so happy there are reporters who call issues as they are, not from a political standpoint. Robert Costa is a breath of fresh air..following FOX and Tucker Carlson. CBS has a star. No nonsense reporter, researcher, fact checker and free to tell America the truth.

[@inocencianieves9909]

I been watching Robert Costa for like 10 years, his always been great👏👏👏👏 but in the past five years he has become great! 🎉🎺💝 and having Bob Woodward for a mentor shows 👏👏👏🎉💝

[@tomvalveede6808]

Costa was Great and Bob Woodward wanted to pair with someone Current and Knowledgeable about DC Politics. They are Equals as reporters Costa is a much better Communicator.

[@jennylim1558]

This interview is so fascinating by Robert Costa. Despite the long interview, I was glued till the end because of Robert's engaging style of reporting. It's so compelling and he is so indepth in his analysis and speaks with clarity. The interviewer also asks good questions. Excellent segment, thank you very much.

[@KoolT]

Yep

[@JamesJones-mm2nm]

drumpt is the antichrist and a mad man! Sickening!

[@Mrizing]

You can't tell he's actually acting? And he's a terrible lier very scripted

[@corryjookit7818]

​@@KoolTqz_&🎉😊)

[@samij6071]

And you're a terrible speller@@Mrizing

[@1953lili]

This man has got it all! He’s intelligent, articulate, young but mature and informed about it all! Thank you Frontline and Rob Costa!

[@michaelknight8276]

The type of candidates we need desperately 💯

[@KoolT]

Maybe he could run can't be any worse than 80 year olds.

[@imagrandpa]

Costa if full of it!

[@JeatnGowan]

​@@KoolTHe couldn't be any worser than 😅😅a 79 years old man like Dipsy Dan trumpet.,He's 100 percent better than Dipsy Dan will ever be.😅😅😅

[@somemoriesneverfade]

I can't get enough of this Frontline interviews and docs. Great job Robert Costa!

[@cathyschwermann5914]

Ya, great job with lying to the American people. Libs don't know when to stop the lies.

[@Dan-iy1jl]

What a riveting interview. Thank you Frontline! The best in the business.

[@tulaloo6526]

"I don't want to be your friend anymore," how juvenile. Thank you for a concise and informative interview

[@queenofthedesert1958]

I taught 2nd grade for decades. Trump’s comments is not even worthy of 7 year olds.

[@shawncrawford3146]

He didn't mean it as a personal statement, it's a threat. The mob identifies their own by saying, so and so, "is a friend of ours". If Pence is no longer Trump's friend, he's no longer under Trump's protection. It's very nefarious.

[@peterkingsley8736]

No,no,no! Image Al Capone saying to YOU, “I don’t want to be your friend anymore.” Better get a bodyguard

[@UTubeISphere]

39:25 Trump to Pence. Thank you, Mike Pence, for saying "I can't do it".

[@Xenogears76]

@@UTubeISphere yeah and?

[@riceburner4747]

Robert Costa is very knowledgeable! He is spot on!!

[@inappropriatejohnson]

Thank you.......this is as relevant as ever.

[@MegMcCormack]

Please, please frontline, keep posting these full interviews of which you use part in the full episode/documentary….. they are incredible. Thank you!!

[@oneirishpoet]

There are not many journalists or broadcasters anywhere who could sit for an hour + interview and just tell this detailed, compelling story spanning several years with countless actors and players, and Costa knows it all by heart... He doesn't even have to pause once to think about it. One of the most impressive interviews I've seen in a long time, Costa is definitely at the top of his game!

[@nazareehines-starr6297]

I agree

[@desireeespinosa3954]

It is edited But yeah… he knows what message he is trying to deliver for sure. IE: everyone in the gop is innocent and had nothing but the very best intentions. Including dump… it was Rudy’s fault! 🙄

[@williamedwards1128]

Trump made a simple statement, not about the combatants at Charlottesville, but about the American people in general. Trump said there are good Americans who think Confederate statues should be removed, and there are good Americans who think the statues shouldn't be removed. As usual, evil people are twisting Trump's words.

[@tangentcreative1]

To bad he lies right from the start

[@Nighttale233]

Costa is a hack and only wants to radicalize the country whilst ignoring problems from the current administration.

[@lolly5519]

Very well done. He didn’t not leave out any important details. It’s just so frightening to see where this country is headed.

[@miric6224]

What? He didn’t leave out info? How about the videos of filled out ballots? More votes in an area than registered voters? Dead voters? Seems one sided to me. All are at fault. His supports ARE his people. What’s the special deal here? Who are “their conduct?” People planted? 5:30 It’s all mixed up. It’s all mixed up. Take all the speakers with a grain of salt!! This guy talks no differently, lots of sensationalism too. Listen with open ears. It appears hopeless from all angles.

[@shippys2043]

You said this 9 months ago. It’s much more frightening today....don’t you agree?

[@julianciahaconsulting8663]

He didnt leave out any "important" lies that is true.

[@JeatnGowan]

This country is headed to a disaster as long as trump remains president 😅😅

[@carleanadewilde5340]

Wow! I really enjoyed this interview. Mostly, because it felt neutral and fact based. I wish this was mandatory for all voters watch - if only to see how fragile a country's democracy is and that maintaining it truly relies on the integrity of its people.

[@KoolT]

❤

[@jjschereriv]

OMG. . . What a brilliant thing to watch, Robert Costa! Can't recall any recounting of 'what really happened' -- so detailed and thorough yet reflecting The Big Picture, even-handed yet clear where your heart lay. Thank you. I am sending this to everyone I know. And Mike Wiser, you let HIM talk and 'asked the next question', moving the 'story' forward smoothly and powerful. Good on both of you!

[@sunshinelizard1]

I had forgotten what real journalism is like, thank you Mr. Costa.

[@sanriosonderweg]

The fact that the PBS logo is the NPC, no, you never knew what it was like.

[@tiglife8537]

Journalism? You mean talking heads gaslighting you.

[@calvindaves8541]

State run media!!!!

[@kateskeys]

Robert Costa has done other interviews on Frontline documentaries. All are awesome. He’s young but he’s been on fire for at least a decade. I wish him success. We need people like him!

[@fattyboombatty2000]

This guy made up the whole story about trump saying “these are my people” about white supremacists, and how Ryan tried to get him to disavow them. You know how I know? He disavowed them that very day at the press confrence. The infamous “fine people on both sides” speech was clipped 5 seconds short of him saying “I’m not talking about the white supremacists. They should be condemned” look it up if you don’t believe me. This guy just took an untrue news narrative, and tried to say he has inside knowledge of the situation, and he didn’t realize he had the premise wrong. What a liar.

[@norafox4789]

Amen,amen...

[@gregfletcher3557]

he's not telling the truth. read Charlottesville speech. He knows Trump disavowed white supremacist, He's willing to compromise his integrity. Now he has none.

[@patriotpatriarch7797]

@XishGreen is he trump’s psychiatrist too? He’s a bs p-er

[@nymike06]

He's a far left stooge

[@seguelawrencedoering394]

Wow, an awesome breakdown. Even the skeptical stubborn mind can’t deny this guys confidence of information.

[@julianciahaconsulting8663]

Do you want a list of lies and misinformation Costas pushed when with the Washington Post and now with CBS? Pick any major news event of the past 10 years and i think you can guarantee that the US mainstream media push a false narrative about that news event. The magnitude of the falsehoods pushed by the american MSM is absolutely staggering. Costas has zero credibility.

[@Booker830]

Just finished KZbin the PBS documentary Lies Politics and Democracy. It was a trip back over the last 7 years and very well done. God bless and help us heal!

[@ianfreddy3804]

Agreed, but no mention of Covid at all. Nothing.

[@STEVENFRYFRY]

@@ianfreddy3804 wtf does COVID have to do with trumps empirical ambitions? Trump left a broken country, he be the proverbial straw. The insurrection is still on going and I expect to see the US fail like the every other country that embraces nationalism

[@dr.velmasablan3611]

Mr. Costa you have lazer sharp perception of the "problem with Trump" situation. You speak with such clarity and in-depth analyses that explains a lot.

[@stephenmellentine]

These extra interviews are where the gems are. Thank you, @Frontline!

[@caesar1432323]

Bob Costa is the next generation Bob Woodward. We’re lucky to have him

[@sharingmythoughts1552]

Thank you for sharing this informative interview. Robert Costas is one of my favorite journalist.

[@dp26385]

Me too 👍

[@BXGUY73]

This should be part of a SCHOOL COURSE on American Political History. GOOD JOB by "FRONTLINE" PBS.

[@kgreen4411]

I agree! Of course, the Republicans will ban this from being shown or January 6th being discussed in school altogether. They don’t believe in teaching true history.

[@Ethan.s..]

It would quickly get banned in Florida.

[@BXGUY73]

@@Ethan.s.. You are right, they would be offended and it would hurt their feelings according to phrases in the "DESANTIS Bill." 🤣🤣

[@MsCGarnica]

It should be banned as disinformation.

[@robertblount9985]

@@MsCGarnica Are you saying “should” or “would?”

[@elizabethawomanofgod4810]

WOW! WOW!! WOW!!! This interview is better than any political book.

[@tracesprite6078]

Speaking of books, Andrew Leigh's book "What's the worst that can happen?" describes how there are several former democracies which are now either crippled democracies or dictatorships because an elected leader has manipulated them in a similar way to how Trump does. President Marcos in the Philippines is one example. Trump isn't as dumb as he looks.

[@michaelfant4052]

@@tracesprite6078 Wish someone do a documentary on the ministry of how they lend a helping hand to tutelary spirit that was sitting in the White House.

[@lindaneill6338]

I've watched this so many times. Robert is a great history teller and so insightful.

[@margarethoerl461]

He's the real deal for sure.

[@captainkirk4514]

This is why we have freedom of the press. This is why we have journalists who are White House correspondence, to witness in real time to the inner workings of what goes on at the top. Transparency. Honest reporting. It has been said by many White House staffers, aids and council members that Trump detested the fact that these journalists were present almost around the clock, watching and recording everything he says and does. Donald Trump has claimed on countless occasions that he is the most transparent president in history. But his feelings of detest towards the press ran completely contrary to his claim of being completely transparent. Robert Costa represents the finest in journalistic skill. Honesty. Robert' s ability to speak and tell his story clearly is incomparable. I can see his career exploding in the future.

[@julianciahaconsulting8663]

he is a propagandist. Look at how many big lies the US mainstream media has told the US public the past 10 years. He has zero credibility.

[@user-bo1rj2xu2s]

And me, as we approach the election in under 5 weeks, have to stop watching after 18 minutes. I couldn't take anymore. It makes me so sick at the rot in our government.

[@Mary-kl4tk]

Every one of these Frontline documentaries has been excellent. Should be required viewing for every American, especially students and the MAGA crowd. Every one of these contributors told the truth. Man, to be a fly on the wall in the WH...

[@mikejudkins8649]

It doesn't matter he is not in office now,telling he is going to do what ever he wants to. If we are going to be free we will have to have the war that they want.he will never leave us alone

[@MidnightRambler]

Just another lefty bs documentary

[@Susan-lf2hl]

Maga crowd will never listen to this and that is the problem.

[@julianciahaconsulting8663]

its one sided propaganda for the Political Establishment who dont want their corrupt gravy train silver platter lifestyle to come down that is what this narrative is

[@shawnyoung8752]

Frontline has been great since early 70s? Vietnam war was documented. All they did was research it and put facts into place. No political bias. Real News!!!

[@hereigoagain5050]

Wow! Robert is on fire! He is very restrained and careful in his interviews on news shows. I hope justice will be served eventually.

[@veritas6335]

Costa is terrific. Really really smart, loaded with integrity and thoroughly professional. The best.

[@johnswanson3741]

The swamp fears TRUMP! He has the conviction to chock off all the under the table payoffs in politics.....both political parties fear his power

[@sharonwadel7163]

Love Robert Costa's reporting

[@lisabillings3739]

Absolutely everybody should listen to this it's an Incredibly eye opening insight into the last six, seven years of our politics. Whether you are a Democrat or a Republican they should scare the hell out of everybody.

[@KoolT]

❤

[@patriciaperrotta431]

Trump is just like a Mafia boss. Am I the only one who sees this?

[@lisabillings3739]

He shows it more and more everyday in his posts on "Truth Social" and in his speeches . I'm hoping he gets to trial for one of his many indictments before the 2024 elections are here. He's doing everything he can think of to delay the process

[@anncata7368]

If a president favors white nationalists and what they actually stand for, that equates with a bigoted president. Trump saying “my people” leaves the impression that DJT feels like a god on a pedestal. He can do no wrong because his followers believe in him. That shows ignorance in “his people” not realizing the Hitler like stance DJT exposes.

[@anncata7368]

@@patriciaperrotta431nope

[@Goldenknave]

There is a great element of the raconteur in Robert Costa, he isnt just retelling facts, he is able to create a sense of a story behind the facts and weave it all into an interesting and nuanced vision of events

[@suzannejenkins3896]

yep...he is definitely a storyteller...spellbinding...

[@stacyyoust]

Like Bob Woodward

[@steppenwolf3252]

It sounds like Costa is reading directly from his book.

[@TonyA-gx1ts]

Yeah sounds like a story alright. A baloney story made to make some people sound good and others sound evil. I really question his motivations.

[@alvastone1211]

That may be true when it comes to content and phrasing, but his delivery is stiff and voice is monotonous.

[@hmhhmh5127]

Much respect to this man for sharing his story with us.

[@adamtharpe9587]

I’ve always admired this young man. He is an extremely skilled and highly detailed journalists. Very articulate to say the least. I enjoyed watching him on PBS Washington Week on Friday evenings, when he was moderator / host for that show. This interview takes you through this whole process of the big lie and helps explain who Trump is. My mind was just boggled trying to understand how and why the Republican Party no longer prioritizes ethos. It changed its course. Now its a party of absolute power and loyalty to a one man show.

[@jamespatterson1775]

PBS = Putin's Broadcast Station.

[@tracesprite6078]

The Republican Party has been hijacked by a group of people who feel angry but aren't very good at expressing why. They feel hurt and excluded and they try to boost their confidence by pretending that their white skin is a sign of superiority. Good quality schools that encourage clear thinking are needed in the poorer areas.

[@lindamullins1446]

​@@jamespatterson1775 Trump loves putin

[@donaldhayman3237]

One of the best, probably the best, interviews in a long long time of one of the best, most informed, highly talented journalists in Robert Costa. Excellent. Thank you

[@oneirishpoet]

100% agree, not sure if Bob Woodward was an important influence but Costa is at the top of his game!

[@janicemackie611]

Smart and articulate..how I miss that. Thanks for this, I needed it. Excellent interview! 👏

[@chrispalmer9075]

I just happened across this video and I think as we go forward to 24 everyone needs to watch this and remember what we have endured over the last 7 years. He has to be stopped!

[@lisawall9068]

Make sure you are registered to vote. Then vote BLUE for Democracy until the magas are no longer a threat.

[@TerlinguaTalkeetna]

A very connected and well versed journalist answering and speaking clearly without ranker about all the people involved in the events covering. Journalism done on a very high level.

[@jaygatz4335]

rancor

[@royrodriguez1978]

If Thier life's depended on it they can not being their self's to find anything positive about Trump. Providence shows different,we benefit us a nation . Thank God for Trump the outsider. Yep Trump was not part of the Deep State.

[@TerlinguaTalkeetna]

@@jaygatz4335 Thank you I'm 64 and STILL not a very good speller! You did know what I meant to say. To me that's most important

[@justicewatch4602]

Except for the parts that Trump was scamming the whole time at the expense of Rudy and the whole nation.

[@sallyhu5028]

@@TerlinguaTalkeetna Maybe not a great speller but your comment is intelligently written.

[@judi1989]

What an incredible interview. Costa is so articulate and knowledgeable about this subject, with no hesitation when relaying the facts. Thank you for this, I learned so much, especially the part about Trump not being tied to any particular ideology or political party. For him, it's tribalism, loyalty and power. Very astute understanding.

[@pissed_off_dem]

Every citizen of the United States needs to watch this. Some of us twice.

[@Haleygirl7257]

SHARE please ! Vital

[@ginahickman6864]

TOTALLY AGREE...THE FEELING IS MUTUAL!

[@iscovidoveryet7828]

It'd be wasted on Fux notNews viewers. They're too far down the rabbit hole, and just as malignantly narcissistic as trump, to be reasoned with.

[@fredschnerbert1238]

@@iscovidoveryet7828

[@DisgruntledDisabledCombat_Vet]

@@fredschnerbert1238 agreed

[@CherylSimser]

Robert Costa is such a good speaker with a clarity and awareness that is unequaled.

[@tktoadE]

He really knows what he is talking about and says it very well.

[@nymike06]

lol Yeah right

[@Hojiii]

Costa is a fantastic story teller. Appreciate the deep attention he plays and the wide angle view he gives us common folk.

[@julianciahaconsulting8663]

wide angle view?? This is not professional journalism this is partisan propaganda it is so biased.

[@kateskeys]

The verbatim transcript of this interview could become a New York Times best seller.

[@williamedwards1128]

Trump made a simple statement, not about the combatants at Charlottesville, but about the American people in general. Trump said there are good Americans who think Confederate statues should be removed, and there are good Americans who think Confederate statues shouldn't be removed. As usual, evil people are twisting Trump's words.

[@tomvalveede6808]

@@williamedwards1128 Riiight! Trump did say that there were "Good people" in the Nazi protesters! No twisting of words needed.

[@joycebarnett7898]

@@williamedwards1128 No Trump didn't say the exact words you typed -- and he wasn't intending the nuance of reasonableness that your rearrangement creates. Go back and listen.

[@kateskeys]

@@williamedwards1128 hi William. Hope your well. I’m so sorry for the extent of your depravation regarding education and mental health services. I’d rather be your friend and have no doubt you are a good person. Please look further into expanding your vision .

[@williemcneil8144]

This journalist right here needs his own cable talk show thumbs up

[@mizzury54]

The comments on this interview are some of the best and well spoken I have read on any KZbin video. It gives me hope for our country.

[@CarryOnRTW]

Canadian here. At first I thought he was reading from a script and it bugged me. Then I realized, no, the guy just knows the material inside out and is an excellent speaker to let it free flow like this. Terrifying stuff.

[@TheJTcol]

No American here who was never fooled by this pack of lies because I know this material inside out and you don't so you listen to a bold face liar and you buy it. I don't because I know that he is lying to the world but you don't have to buy it find out for yourself what Trump said and did listen to Trump saying it and see if that is what he said. anything else he says that you can't verify it for yourself is pure lies. Wake up

[@Ottee2]

Absolutely. Bob Costa, with his access to the insiders in Washington, and their politics, provides valuable insights into the mechanisms of power that were and are in play. I'm thankful for this interview.

[@chariotlimousinebooking9127]

Paul..... Please keep in mind they didn't show any PROOF. At one point he said people started dying during the raid. Who were all these people who DIED ??? This is something you can easily check. If you really think all of these Republicans gave him all this information ??? Next he will sell you a bridge. ITS A GOOD STORY>>>

[@ericarroyo228]

Since I've been closely following nations politics since 2014, unfortunately, nothing in this interview surprises me, which is itself, a horrible statement.

[@annebalderston2520]

That is what a really good journalist does.

[@loveandpeace4235]

This is unbelievable, should be played on every tv station...prime time!!!

[@susanikeagwu1354]

Absolutely brilliant! I had always thought highly of Robert Costa, but he surely outdid himself here: his unfettered insight, his unbiased assessment, and eloquent presentation, Fantadtic!

[@ninac4450]

Wow!!! What an interview, I could not stop watching, a very honest interview.....Thanks!!!

[@TravelPhuket]

What a great interview!! I couldn’t stop watching. My respect for Mr. Costa just increased immeasurably!

[@joelwexler]

Riveting!

[@alphaomegastables]

All LIES...SPEWING PROPAGANDA!!

[@dthomas9230]

@@joelwexler USA is 46th on the Press Freedom Index for a reason. PBS tells the truth but as 90% of media is in 6 corporate donors' hands or 77% in 6 hands, monopoly either way begets ignorance and an embrace of fascists for Jesus! Red states are full of moronic evangelicals that believe in the Prosperity Gospel.

[@capsridge]

Every American needs to watch this.

[@QuiltLady]

I so appreciate your courage and your tenacity, you have a job well suited to you. Continued success.

[@indiesindie1984]

Costa nailed it 100%! This interview was so compelling that I had to purchase his book!

[@vatorman]

There is a sucker born every minute.

[@LynnPenning]

7

[@LynnPenning]

7

[@edwardfiorvante6123]

Definitely nailed it especially the part about our Nation Guard being traffic cops. He is a true American giving you the facts and Truth! 😂

[@Gordie1450]

Bone spurs

[@adrienbancroft7895]

Didn't not realize Costa was such a powerful investigative reporter.

[@carolgates5297]

Amazing how truth is... Beautiful speaker Mr Costa

[@pianoman551000]

Costa would make a fantastic history professor! His play-by-play, edge-of-your-seat account of the backstories of US politics would make the class so damn interesting, never wanting to miss one lecture!

[@Fisarmonica23]

Robert Costa is a national treasure! honest, thoughtful journalist with impeccable credentials. He knows how to enunciate and distinguish opinions from facts. Always careful and cautious as he wants the public to discern and to follow his path toward those important distinctions. I can't say enough about the good that he does as an active journalist today. Thank you!

[@Barrager69]

He isn't a journalist, he's an activist for the democrat party, that's it.

[@kckstnd8]

I agree 10000%

[@kckstnd8]

@@Barrager69 only a wacko brainwashed conservative sheep post your reply. Leave politics and policy to educated rational adults, stay at the kiddie table.

[@denekaraus8592]

His analysis that Cruz and Mike Lee are the two sharpest legal minds in the GOP Senate is likely true, and one of the saddest truths imaginable.

[@richardrubin1763]

Kurt Anderson refers to them as Evil Geniuses.....spot on...but sad and scary.

[@richardrubin1763]

@CNN is Fake News true but the evil genius is knowing how to manipulate people regardless of the truth. And these people are masters of manipulating people, usually by fear of " other" and convincing them they are the patriotic and moral ones when the opposite is true.

[@denekaraus8592]

@CNN is Fake News You missed my point completely. The two sharpest legal minds in the GOP Senate being that obtuse is sad. Of course the fact that they base their arguments on lies means they're not that sharp.

[@mikem820]

Perhaps the sharpest mind in the senate, but with the spine of a jellyfish. Really Texas, is this a guy that you’re proud to have representing you ? A guy who lets his wife get insulted and then begs to phone bank for the insulter… pathetic

[@lindamullins1446]

​@CNN is Fake News he sat with trump for his book many times and trump talked humself

[@guillermorexach3280]

Fantastic...Brilliant, succinct!!!

[@HereInPA_Hagen]

Robert Costa is one of the preeminent journalists of our time. What he is relating here will be in the history books.

[@julianciahaconsulting8663]

Costa embodies the death of professional journalism in the USA

[@alphaomegastables]

🥴🤣🤣🤣🤣🤡

[@julianciahaconsulting8663]

If it is it is a false history. Written by the shills of the war profiteering oligarchy of unelected billionaires. That is what the US mainstream media does now - promotes narratives that are in the for profit interests of those billionaires that own the companies of the US military industrial complex. Look at the propaganda the US legacy media pushed about the Ukraine War. Ukraine is no democracy for one. Ukraine is not winning the war for two. Russia didnt just invade Ukraine for the hell of it. The Obama/Biden neo cons lured Russia to invade because of a delusional belief that trapping Russia into a logn protracted war combined with economic sanctions would collapse the russian economy and cause regime change in Moscow and a dissolution of the Russian Federation, allowing the globalist corporations to move in and exploit russia's natural resouces. The CIA kickstarted the path to the war by overthrowing the democratically elected ukraine government in 2014. Yes the USA started the war sorry to tell you. And the neo con strategy was a fantasy, none of those things happened, Putin is more popular than ever, the russian economy is doing just fine AND Russia has effectively won the war. The US mianstream media and the Biden neo cons just dont know how to tell you americans that - thats why you dont hear much about the Ukraine war anymore...they dont know how to cover up the lies they have t old you about the war!

[@katwalkable]

⁠why do you say that?

[@jjetta264]

Excellent. A perfect interview with Robert Costa. Kudos to the interviewer. If you care about the future of the USA for yourself and future generations, you have to watch this interview.

[@alwaysovercomingbear4809]

I'm only 3 minutes into this "documentary," and the PROVEABLE LIES are astounding!!! Wow. There's a TRANSCRIPT of EXACTLY what Trump said during "Charlottesville."

[@alwaysovercomingbear4809]

Wow! Perspective really is EVERYTHING! 🤪

[@leerush6978]

@@alwaysovercomingbear4809 just reeking of desperation 😂

[@Nighttale233]

The future will literally be like multiple states becoming like California at the rate Democrats are leading the country right now.

[@BlueBaron3339]

Splendid interview! Robert Costa has followed conservative politicans closely during his career. Thus, when he speaks about them he does so without rancor or prejudice.

[@richardjimenez7394]

I like the interview with him. Well said. The truth!

[@treewizdom6093]

He really provided a clearer picture of what we the public have seen in bits and pieces on the news. Robert Costa has been traveling with Trump for a few years and is well spoken and very knowledgeable about the inner workings of the Trump regime. Quite an intriguing interview.

[@williamedwards1128]

Trump made a simple statement, not about the combatants at Charlottesville, but about the American people in general. Trump said there are good Americans who think Confederate statues should be removed, and there are good Americans who think Confederate statues shouldn't be removed. As usual, evil people are twisting Trump's words.

[@marlenemorrow8942]

@@williamedwards1128 except one side of that argument were there to kill the other side. You could say that about nazis. Im sure there were decent nazis at home... but their role was to harm the jews and because of their madman leader..they did unthinkable things.

[@CLMaxey67]

I could listen to Costa tell history stories all day! I was literally on the edge of my seat throughout the entire video! Well done!

[@JohnDoe-ot7xi]

Couldn’t have said it better, exactly how it felt except I love history 😂 America is going through a historic times, how it comes out of it only time will tell….. to me it feels like it would be different but not bad. Someone commented, I don’t remember to what, America is, or was, don’t remember what he wrote, REPUBLIC not democracy, don’t understand, what? How? When? Etc, maybe America is going through that phase, maybe we are redefining our priority, Trump type of thinking is not going to go away once he is gone, this tussle between opposing views will go on as to what direction is better.

[@bodystomp5302]

Costa’s delivery is oddly captivating. He’s a master at this.

[@errolrobinson6745]

This guy is a real professional journalist. He is honest, bright, objective and fearless, needs to write a best seller too, if he hasn't already done that. Good luck big man and God bless.

[@errolrobinson6745]

I listened to this twice and I think it's just right.

[@fredschnerbert1238]

@@JohnDoe-ot7xi United States, States retain powers not specified in the Constitution Democrats want to control all the states from DC That's not the structure of the government we all signed on to They want to force all their laws on other states Democrat's in CA tried to destroy any kind of gig work! You couldn't even get online gig work! And THEY want to force that on the ENTIRE country!

[@roburbinati358]

Costa is clear and thorough. The best explanation of the current state of affairs - and the most harrowing.

[@williamyoung9401]

We're all doomed in 2025... American Democracy...it was a fun experiment while it lasted. I'm glad to see a corrupt ultra-capitalist was the nail in its coffin, since money meant more to Americans than preserving our History...

[@Lianne459]

Costs did a great book with Bob Woodward. He knows what he is talking about

[@foodchef9721]

The BEST explaination and interview I have EVER seen regarding January 6th. If anyone does not understand what happened that day and the folowing years, watch this interview. 🎯

[@65neu52]

The thing I love most about Robert Costa is that he never patronizes his colleagues. When he’s asked a question, he never answers with “Well” or “Listen…” or “I think”. He just goes right into facts.

[@redvibez]

Something about the way he speaks is reminiscent of Saul Goodman.

[@Baci302]

Saying “Well …” to introduce an response is not “patronizing”. He’s being “direct”.

[@Baci302]

He’s reading from a teleprompter

[@Dr.Yalex.]

@@Baci302 he is not, he's an orator.

[@65neu52]

@@Baci302 He’s been around for years. Always exactly like this, in all settings. He’s on TV all the time. This is how Costa interviews.

[@rbahr8214]

Terrific interview. No theatrics, yet his frankness, knowledge and comfortable and accurate response to the questions was such that even my wife didn't fall asleep.

[@danadams6477]

Yes. Costa's interview was quite captivating. I was engaged in listening to his experiences. Very good interview.

[@creckernanaaas7813]

Its nothing but propaganda. We're not ethno nationalists, nor Christian nationalists. We're national populists with some overlappings with liberal/civic nationalism. Nationalism isn't an inherently bad thing. Get away from the fake msm.

[@nymike06]

Where was Costa in 2016 when the Democrats pushed the notion the election was rigged? A ruse Russian collusion made up story? How the FBI got caught spying on the Trump campaign? The fake Dossier? And they still push the fake narrative about 2016. PBS were no where to be seen.

[@ryanratajczak3294]

I'm a Regan republican and after this documentary I weep for this country

[@bgiovannic]

ReAgan

[@phiksit]

Reagan had a lot of horrible policies that still effect us today and he got off with Iran-contra without any consequences, thank to good ol' Bill Lowbarr.

[@dwaynesinclair2155]

To be honest with you. As a black American i can tell you this. Those tears should have started ages ago.

[@bgiovannic]

@@dwaynesinclair2155 Those tears should be a running river by now

[@pjpredhomme7699]

@@dwaynesinclair2155 it's incredible to me that even to this day - people claim their Reagan hero worship - like it had nothing to do with where we are today - it is where it started !

[@d.scottjohnstone6813]

"I don't want to be your friend anymore".......The last time I heard that was on the playground in second grade.........incredible!.....

[@DonnaMayStanish]

d.scottjohnstone6813 - Trump has the maturity level of a second grader. 😂🤣

[@JeatnGowan]

Then don't feel like that you can remove 😅😅 your ingorant azz off of this front line pbs. noone needs to hear your negativity on here .bye bye😅😅😅😅😅.😅

[@JeatnGowan]

​@@DonnaMayStanishyou gave him 😅😅 an B ill give him a F for stupidity 😂😂😂😂

[@JeatnGowan]

​@@DonnaMayStanishAnd the level of a kindergarten child 😂😂

[@donnaallencprw343]

Amazing interview. Absolutely coherent with no pause in sight. Never a "Huh," "Ummmm," "Well," or a "Errrr." Really smart man who should be listened to!

[@Sovereign_Citizen_LEO]

Unfortunately nothing he's saying is true, and it can easily be disproven. Frontline is political propaganda, false narratives, and disinformation brainwashing.

[@albertwoolridge8769]

Absolutely

[@rickmacdonald5575]

He actually stuttered at 3:50 so don’t get too caught up in style over substance.

[@marks1731]

Superb interview. Costa's access/insight into the private conversations and inner workings of the Republican leadership is remarkable.

[@dawnturner7055]

This guy is a national treasure....I could watch him all day.

[@CathieConway-rd6wu]

These words are finally the truth, as we we have always suspected.

[@JeatnGowan]

Definitely true now we knows about all things that form in the sick mines of the Republicans party it's sickening.😅😅

[@norafox4789]

Thanks Robert Costa,been watching you on PBS,FOR YEARS.I really enjoy finding out about the truths,so please continue working,and informing us,on facts we don't already know.thank you so much.

[@lilyalexi3905]

DITTO... 💙🌊💙💙💙

[@lmansur1000]

WOW! Robert Costa! An amazing journalist. Everything is so clear and understandable! I am so impressed and moved by who he is! I wish him happiness, good health and success - the kind that makes him happy and feel fulfilled.

[@johnobrien1759]

He’s pretty good at his job, but let’s relax a little bit there buddy

[@tracesprite6078]

It's very reassuring to hear him speak with great insight. Trump has brought disgrace on the Republican party.

[@Nighttale233]

Amazing as per what Big Tech feeds into him.

[@Tymykal]

@@tracesprite6078 Trump disgraced this entire country and it’s still happening. Media should just stop mentioning his name. Lack of attention would decimate him.

[@markschneider3915]

As a former Republican I have one word for the party, cowards.

[@jamlittlefield]

You had courage to walk away. Not easy?

[@tracesprite6078]

It's ironic that Trump wants to surround himself with tough military fellows when Trump himself is a flabby man who scoffs down unhealthy take away food.

[@Nighttale233]

@@tracesprite6078 Still more fit than a literal potato we got in the white house who ends with "repeat the line end quote." and gets soled by a flight of stairs.

[@tracesprite6078]

@@Nighttale233 I have deep respect for President Biden.

[@rockrecordreport7136]

@@Nighttale233 We needed an adult in the WH, and calm after ciaos of DT that nearly destroyed our country.

[@BelindaHunt-p6o]

WOW..this is the BEST recap of ALL the players and what really happened....great facts and insight. This is the TRUTH.

[@ziggymarlowe5654]

Excellent! Clear and concise report on events of the events leading up to and including Jan. 6.

[@MeatsackMiracle]

Not really- nobody actually asked us people what we thought.

[@danielpaulmier3156]

Yes YES Trump is a Warior , He has a Divin Mission from GOD , Eradication for the Devil Deep State américa who has infected USA and all the occidental world ... TRUMP Has WIN ... you are Dead , the people will hang you high and short for your crimes against humanity, never perretated on the surface of the earth.. Despicable pedo criminals and satanic assassins..

[@Mr.zou123]

Clear and concise sure that's the full truth

[@Ottee2]

@@Mr.zou123 , maybe you'd like to enlighten us with the full truth.

[@fredschnerbert1238]

@@sandweeeech Yeah, it is...

[@Elcapulove]

Good morning family. Woooooow, my respects to Robert Costa, very good memory, and very clear and EXCELLENT informative communication. 👍🏼👍🏼💯❤️

[@katem.8816]

Exemplary interview. No wonder PBS wins the most awards in journalism. Thank You.

[@MsCGarnica]

Stupid Liberrtard

[@461asc]

@@MsCGarnica 🙈 are you actually still believing in your dear grifter? He claimed wanting to drain the swamp - he is the boss of the swamp. But since you still believe what you want - just remain in that bubble. May truth and justice prevail. Peace and the best to you.

[@davidpowellseattle]

Journalism is under pressure from infotainment these days. Infotainment favors sensationalism. Costa is a journalist. We all need more like him!

[@kevinholbert6977]

PBS is nothing but a propaganda Outlet

[@Iamme4all]

@@kevinholbert6977 absolutely agree!!

[@gregbromberg5427]

Note: I watched this from beginning to end. It gives me hope to intelligent discourse is alive and well.

[@perrydoig2872]

What an incredible orator. It makes me realize and be very self conscious of how often I say “um” when I speak.

[@pianoman551000]

or the phrase "you know" at the end of every phrase and sentence!

[@cheyennetapiasmith9056]

@@pianoman551000 That comment is actually a "question" trying to get the other party to agree with the person speaking. When people say that to me during a conversation, I say, "no, I dont, please explain." Silence 😉

[@pianoman551000]

​@@cheyennetapiasmith9056 It's not literally a question but what linguists refer to as a tag phrase in the form of a question. Very few speakers are flawless in their verbal utterances, nor do they really pay attention to how they're communicating to the listener. Years ago I broke the habit of saying "you know," along with using the trail marker "so" at the end of a phrase: "I have to go now sooooo........," which is just as inane as "you know." Ineffective speech patterns are habitual and most people aren't aware when they are using them, you know? : )

[@hiflier7197]

Wow! What an interview. This describes "what the hell is going on at the time". Why doesn't America see this?

[@cherylmorelli6103]

A great number of people who are ill informed by the likes of fox news and other right wing media.

[@ppastrana1672]

Some just REFUSE to see. THANK YOU TED CRUZ. You are so disgusting.

[@williamedwards1128]

Trump made a simple statement, not about the combatants at Charlottesville, but about the American people in general. Trump said there are good Americans who think Confederate statues should be removed, and there are good Americans who think Confederate statues shouldn't be removed. As usual, evil people are twisting Trump's words.

[@tomvalveede6808]

@@williamedwards1128 Is this All you can say? Sad.

[@jimbrown5070]

@@williamedwards1128 what part of "grab 'em by the *****" got twisted around?

[@001singularity]

One of the few real journalists we have. And that is a big part of the problem.

[@mvc9871]

One of the scariest things I have seen since 45 came about. Everyone should go out and vote so this atrocity never happens again.

[@KoolT]

But not anyone too old. Not 80. TRUMP nor Biden 😢

[@mvc9871]

@@KoolT we will have no choice if Democrats give the nomination to Biden. Biden 2024!

[@herbiehusker1889]

​@@mvc9871Biden is the greater of the two evils. Biden is literally the most corrupt, incompetent president in history

[@KhaleesiStJames]

TRUMP 2024… I am NO longer a Democrat!! I’m with the Republicans ❤🎉

[@rolltide2798]

Trump will be your next president! Cry harder commie!

[@kbone8137]

Acosta is about as clear a voice in US political commentary as there is. Clear, crisp, knowledgeable, and truly capale of telling a fact-filled story.

[@primalamusica3]

Robert Costa, not Acosta, but I agree, excellent analysis

[@Ethan.s..]

Are you saying Jim Acosta is?

[@oneirishpoet]

Yep he's definitely at the top of his game, Bob Woodward is a good role model for him!

[@fattyboombatty2000]

The problem here is that at least one of the first things he said is provably false. He claims that trump wouldn’t disavow the w supremes at Charlottesville. But he did that very day. Watch the press conference without it being clipped. It’s about 5 seconds after he says “ there are good people on both sides” he the says “ I’m not talking about the white supremes. They should be condemned.” . I’m doing this from memory so its not verbatim but it’s the exact sentiment. I don’t know about the other stuff this guy said, but he is demonstrably a liar, so I wouldn’t believe anything he says.

[@expos1226]

@@fattyboombatty2000 Yes, you can find Trump saying White Nationalists and right-wing extremist groups are bad on several occasions. The problem is he always has to be pressured and/or told to say it first and never seems to refuse the help they offer (see: insurrection). So Costa saying he didn’t disavow them is imprecise, but not necessarily a lie because Trump didn’t really mean what he was saying. Like a mafia boss telling people at the funeral of a guy he had whacked what a great guy he was. They’re just words he’s supposed to say. There’s no meaning behind them. Now DJT, on the other hand, actually is one of the world’s most provable liars. Just ask his three wives.