Heather Cox Richardson & Jen Rubin in conversation

[@Sushi2735]

What a treat on this dark day. Having you two together makes me feel a small bit of hope. Today was way way worse than the first time. Thank you both!

[@alexc9638]

Dark day? Thank God the damage over the last four years will be reversed.

[@LoisCase]

What damage?

[@alexc9638]

@@LoisCase You must have some pretty low standards if you think that the inhumane border mess, record high inflation + interest rates, weakened military and foreign policy, the embarrassing pullout of Afghanistan, are good things.

[@LoisCase]

@@alexc9638 I believe all I did was ask you a question. You certainly came up with a lot of accusations from that!

[@pw44salem]

@@alexc9638 Such foolishness will get you nowhere.🤦🏻‍♂️

[@omavicmcmurray2893]

The person I wanted to hear from today is Heather. I am like an infant today getting slow introductions to new foods. This is a new stage, my hope is to participate in the evolution of humanity. Respect, dignity, truth, good work, community and of course joy!. If most of us are strongly united in this, we will continue to grow in a healthy way. We got this. Thanks 🙏

[@annefitz7346]

Thx for your positivity. I’m feeling very sad & scared today especially after drump signed those horrible executive orders

[@SunnyDay703]

I’ll no longer listen to mainstream media pundits but I’m finding a bit of solace listening to noted historians.

[@diannerenn4726]

Mainstream media let the nation down and made a major contribution to this disaster.

[@lunaholiday8585]

Rubin is an opinion columnist for the Washington Post. She’s a mainstream journalist, and I think she’s terrific.

[@onomatopoeia162003]

Only a select few for me.

[@JimBalter]

@@lunaholiday8585 She is no longer with WaPo.

[@deborahmoore2801]

Heather is always a thought-provoking treat! TY both.

[@Laura-il5lo]

Congrats, Jen Rubin! 🎉 Thank you for standing strong.

[@LizThompson-ds1fl]

I cancelled my WaPo subscription in November after 25 years and I missed Jen Rubin so much. Congrats on this. Love you with Heather.

[@awelsh3258]

Right! First thing I looked for when opening the paper was Jen's column.

[@bryanleggo3489]

WaPo is and always was crap in part BECAUSE of ideologues like Jen. It's pretty sad that your reason to cancel was over the lack of an endorsement,something that Bezos correctly said they shouldn't have been doing in the first place. No, I'm no fan of Bezos but broken clocks etc etc etc.... Anyone who's especially waiting for WaPo or any newspaper to tell them who to support is probably not the brightest voter anyway.

[@mbn4852]

Thank you for bringing the contrarian you tube podcast to all listeners specially having Heather Cox Richardson🇺🇸🩵👏🏼

[@TheThomasfive]

We can’t get enough HCR…thanks for having her on!

[@judea5340]

Thanks for having HCR on 💙

[@helenebenaim7420]

Dear Jen, thank you for being a breath of fresh air in these unbreathable times we are going to live in the next four years. Your humor, your guests, the deep evaluation of facts are invaluable! HCR is precious. Quoting President Biden: thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@mariongreer4973]

From Canada, eagerly looking forward to your upcoming shows. We must unite to fight this regime.

[@amandabosca1714]

How refreshing and encouraging. Jen Ruben lost no time getting this started.

[@cherylmartin9456]

Thank you Jen Rubin for asking Heather WHAT WE CAN DO. And thank you Heather Cox Richardson for your positivity.

[@deannaclifford1177]

Spreading information, not disinformation, is a crucial role of platforms such as as this. Thank you for this service.

[@susanorourke6868]

Waiting for the backlash and hoping I live to see it.

[@JoanaCeddiaMemes-hw6up]

Tysm, Jen , for hosting Heather Cox Richardson. I discovered Heather over 2 yrs ago with her book "Democracy Awakening" and have been a big fan ever since. Keep up the good work. We are now the opposition and must be vocal and keep fighting!

[@drew2c659]

Reading this book now. It is extremely eye opening and really should be read by the average person imo!

[@melanielynn6260]

Thank you for platforming Heather Cox Richardson!

[@edsterling5258]

My two favorite people on KZbin!!

[@CopperA]

Thank you both so much! It is so comforting and inspiring to hear you today. Having context and perspective keeps us from spiraling into inaction. I am relieved to hear Jen say that the channel will offer some uplifting content as well. We are all desperate for balance ❤

[@robhead22]

What a great pairing you two are! Thank you for launching ‘the Contrarian’!

[@lendalcat]

"Part of the weapon against authoritarianism is joy" 🌟

[@Chrenynkaya]

Dear Jen, I hope you will remind us of the need to keep up the fight against disinformation, as you have done all along. I will be subscribing to The Contrarian ASAP.

[@debbieg8951]

Thank you Jen and Heather for your fearless commitment to democracy and to keeping us informed. Appreciate you both so much. And I’m so excited about the Contrarian!

[@joE-i5w3j]

I always learn so much from Heather CR and look forward to more Insights from Jen R. Thank you

[@marya.8980]

You Ladies ROCK!! Thank you for the history and commentary. My subscription was immediate !

[@davecarew1116]

I'm so proud of Jen and Heather, and all like you fighting bravely for our under-assault democracy. Thank you!

[@cappy2282]

I'm proud of Jen and Heather for helping Trump get elected. 2) Democracy is always "under assault" when your side loses lol

[@elainegoad9777]

Appreciate both of you ladies !

[@jennyfulcher8035]

A scintillating and thought provoking discussion. Thank you Heather and Jen for a great first conversation on The Contrarian! 💙 Jenny F.

[@lynnmiller9719]

I needed to hear this. My sister teaches AP American History and we were just talking about Reconstruction this morning and how it informs what’s happening now.

[@drdoloresmize5386]

Jen, Good for YOU!! And Norm Eisen as well!! I am indeed a fellow contrarian, and I look forward to the same high quality writing and thinking that I grew to truly enjoy from you during the first four yrs of...oh, it makes me sick to even say his name...Trump period.

[@junglechick13]

Wow! I never looked at Thoreau that way. Thank you for the engaging discussion.

[@denisepelissey6829]

Same here!

[@PatrickSmith]

Yes, my two faves in one place. Thanks to you both!

[@clindsay8362]

Expertise in the Law and History - what a brilliant combo! Subscribed and a huge fan. 🗽

[@mjf3810]

Thank you, Heather Cox Richardson and Jen Rubin for mentioning ART! I truly hope there will be an explosion of artistic responses to document, give voice to, challenge, and help us examine what's happening right now. Art reaches across time, languages, cultures, and racial divides.

[@pauls.9228]

Sensible, factual, empathetic. I appreciate you both so much, thanks for everything you do.

[@35ABSTRACT]

That’s the way we get into these situations, the French Revolution is how we get out. P.S. my significant other really respects you, Heather. Great stuff!!

[@denisegray1903]

This is so interesting...THANKS FOR SHARING LADIES

[@wendyfrith3407]

Jen, you’re a star, a guiding light. Heather, I love how effortlessly you tell these far-reaching, complex stories that the simpleminded like me can grasp and digest in one gulp, yet so painlessly (not that the implications within aren’t terribly painful!). Also, nice Swainson’s Hawk (?)

[@SuzanneDay-u1v]

So honored to be in the same country as Heather Cox Richardson. She is a bright and shining beacon of historical truth so needed in this time of a gigantic avalanche of such political disinformation.

[@AuntieMamies]

Oh this is great. I love listening to Heather. She's so smart. Thanks for having her on. You ask really good questions and have really interesting interviews

[@tinyshepherdess7710]

What a treat! Both of you at the same time.

[@jillyleblanc720]

Excited to have joined this amazing group!

[@kathyeyesopen4078]

Two of my all time Favorite people together! I’m in Heaven. I love knowing that Everything you both say is Truth, without question. Thank you, Thank you both❤❤❤

[@marysharvey]

Thank you both for giving us a badly needed history lesson. My husband was born in England. His family immigrated to Canada first, because his father was a physicist and chemist. From Canada they immigrated to Berkeley, where he worked at the Berkeley Lab. He went on to discover a couple of our elements, and also to help build the cyclotron. They took our elections very seriously, and would spend hours studying all of the issues and people who were on the ballots. They would be horrified at what has happened to our country, and they would say that history is about to repeat it’s ugly history. They were both graduates of Oxford University, my Father-in-law with a PHD in Physics and Chemistry. I learned much from them through the years, and today I am more frightened than ever that we losing our democracy.

[@juliegiles334]

Highlight of the day! Thanks

[@carolynellis8329]

Thank you for this show! Conversations between Jen and Heather are always enlightening and educational, and that is what we need to get through this dark time. Thank you both.

[@JoyceJohns-p6j]

Thank you, HCR, my beacon in the dark!

[@simonebye6771]

(Aussie here) looking forward to see a chat between two very smart women 😊

[@robinbritton3570]

I’m so happy to have found The Contrarian! 🎉❤🎉

[@bluelady549]

Thank you, Jen and Heather. I'm a huge fan of both of you, strong, intelligent, caring women. I love this new program and look forward to spending more time here.

[@bonniehoke-scedrov4906]

This is my first time enjoying your KZbin channel. Great content! Looking forward to hearing more from you! Your video was so informative. Thank you so much!

[@christopherdelaney6263]

I found you through Brian Tyler Cohen's KZbin channel. Instant sub. I feel so lucky to hear this conversation between Jen and Heather! I appreciate you both taking the time to have this discussion. I will do my best to share this channel with every i know and trust. Thanks again! \mL

[@CClearly0]

Much appreciation 🙏🏼💕

[@freeheeler09]

Than you Jen and Heather!!!!

[@sandrapisarski6597]

So thankful for HCR

[@kristencadoff9494]

Thank you

[@theresamcpherson7352]

Greetings Jen, Thank you both for this, I need to hear this every day. I've subbed. and looking forward to hearing more.

[@cathydaly3436]

That was terrific. Thanks

[@onlykarlhenning]

Great team!

[@dianeayott5105]

Good for you Jen Rubin!

[@tandiparent1906]

Just found you & subscribed from mediastouch....So hi all from a 🔵in Oklahoma

[@penelopesheehan5927]

Thank you for this clarifying discussion. It’s very helpful for those of us who are looking for a way forward.

[@dededraper7016]

HCR is a national treasure . . . . as are you all for keeping it real, and fun!

[@cpoinsette]

I intentionally googled HCR for some hope! As a part of the 92%, I am very carefully curating what I allow to go into my headspace. Thanks ladies for a spark of hope.

[@meabeck]

Work relentlessly, and pray continuously. This could take a long, long time. The future depends on US in the here and now.🌱

[@GordianKnot-pg5dz]

This is great. I admit to my intellectual crush on HCR. Love seeing Rubin with her own 'cast. Subscribed 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@fairygaslight8660]

I think speaking the truth and battling against disinformation media bubbles is an uphill battle. It's the right fight, but it will be Herculean. TY for this show!

[@Sylvie_M]

What a great discussion!!!

[@krabblerouser]

This is my dream interview! Thanks so much for the rational discussion.

[@RexJordan-s8x]

Thank you from Sterling Heights Michigan

[@enrique-y6e]

thank you!

[@barbaras631]

Invaluable information. Thanks to you both.

[@amyhamilton2201]

Oh, Boy!! Great to see this.

[@tombattisti8682]

There’s a groundswell of protest against oligarch owned media. I will do my part by seeking out alternative sources for information. It’s unfortunate that we find ourselves relying on an oligarch owned platform (KZbin), but needs must for now. It begins here. Thank you Ms. Rubin.

[@Marqueltipton]

Love you both! ❤🤍💙

[@pattilhayes]

Common sense and brilliant minds! Thank you so much. It’s teachers like Ms Richardson who inspire and educate and I’m so encouraged. Thank you Ms Richardson for sharing the channels that also breakdown just what the hell is going on. I searched those channels out and learned of so many other channels. Wicked good information👏👏

[@RoseA.Dewine]

Thank you HCR! You're the best!!💜💜💜

[@GarySchiltz]

You are two of my favorite commentators on US governance and politics, and I really hope that one or both of you will soon discuss Trump's inauguration speech. Chris Cilizza described it as "dark" and "viscious". He took the words right out of my mouth. I was frankly shocked.

[@TerryParsons1724]

Awesome I looked for this channel as soon as I heard you had started The Contrarian. I can't express enough how much this is needed thank you I look forward to more interviews like this with intelligent well informed guests. 💯💙💙

[@onlykarlhenning]

Love your work!

[@gailallen6350]

Two voices of sanity amid the chaos.

[@carolrost9245]

The two of you are doing such important work. Thank you!

[@cindikeelejohnson8339]

Thanks for this!

[@whitmeister1190]

Thank you for coming on with such a very special informed guest. You both rock!

[@MellyoftheSpring]

I loved this, and NEEDED! smarts, sanity and heart. Thank you both!!

[@thomasd2444]

Finally this KZbin video opened. The thumbnail appeared on the side in many new windows / tabs & each time it would not open

[@mysterious-benefactor]

Thanx!

[@susandixson5830]

Thank you…

[@janicehellzen8765]

Two of my favorite people from the two places I will be getting my news from. I appreciate you both!!

[@ziziroberts8041]

Subscribed

[@777fatcat]

Thank you ladies so much for you're deep insight! Your voice is appreciated and needed! I hope Trump and his gang fail quickly and your democracy prevails. Love from Canada!❤

[@lbrakke]

I’m loving this channel!

[@vorkosigrrl6047]

Thank you so much for this interview. I’d love to hear a discussion on how social media may accelerate our passing through this unfortunate phase.

[@robertwillie7380]

🇨🇦 Make Heather President.........

[@Queenie-the-genie]

More of these two please.

[@Chereese0808]

Subscribed. Yay! 🎉

[@AlGrant-bh9or]

Thank you for this discussian.

[@chrissslike-n1h]

How little we've grown😢😢

[@MrTambopaxi]

Ladies, thank you so much for this new site, and I’ve already joined The Contrarian over on Blue Sky as well! Listening to you all renews my hope for the future of our country! Lars Klassen, Quito, Ecuador

[@alexc9638]

Talk about being brainwashed. Grow up.

[@MrTambopaxi]

@ Hey, an insult! How MAGA is that, and what the heck are you doing reading libtard stuff? Shouldn’t you be wallowing over in the Project 2025 fantasy section?

[@TerriKnight-x3s]

Heather is my favorite too!