Michael Eric Dyson Drops TONS Of Gems On Obama, The Flag, Kanye & More!

Michael Eric Dyson passed through to have a very intellectual conversation on tons of different subjects including Barack Obama, Kanye West, Malcolm X, today's activism
His book 'What Truth Sounds Like' Is Out Now
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[@phuddy1000]

This dude just like to hear his self talk!

[@kimakotrotman6860]

Why did you go on a tangent with him? Take the time to understand what he said.

[@joem1070]

Prof. Dyson, a genius in Socratic dialogue who reaches out and brings people forward with unvarnished truth. Enriching us with philosophy, empathy, love, & historical reality.

[@Pilot317]

I want to see Michael Dyson have a conversation with Umar Johnson.

[@Kamala_b]

That is a pay-per-view event.

[@JackieLastrada]

If you can convince the lowest white man that he's better than the BEST black man,, you can pick his pockets. Hell, convince that white man he's the best thing going and he'll pick his pockets for you. -Lyndon Baines Johnson

[@BettyWhite2171]

Jackie Lastrada That's called stealing.

[@TheSuperbeauty24]

Jackie Lastrada yep

[@BettyWhite2171]

Keviante Montezzo "Revelant"??? Lol, I knew how to spell and pronounce RELEVANT in second grade. No hate here, but next time you TRY to sound smart you probably should check your grammar. Even if you're stupid you can always spell check. Are you stupid AND lazy as well? "Revelant" hahaha

[@foodtastesgood8579]

Betty White you and spell correct are annoying,I'm sorry I made a good point that impelled you to reply with this mundane diversion tactic when you knew what I meant...lemme guess ,you're a white English teacher lol

[@BettyWhite2171]

Keviante Montezzo Nope. You're incorrect again lol ... I'm just a person who graduated 2nd grade 👍

[@ronaldechilds956]

Anti-intellectual? I met Dyson once. We were both in a green room, preparing to appear on a segment of the "Oprah" show. Upon first being introduced, he said to me: "Nice meeting you. So are you published?" I paused for a few seconds, wondering where in the world that question came from, and then replied to him, "Well, if you count the over 300 articles written for black-interest magazines and newspapers, then yes." It was an attempt at light, casual humor. He then spoke up again, saying: "Well, I went to Princeton." I turned to him again and answered, "And? I went to Grambling." So, his elitist point was what? His Ivy League credentials somehow make him an intellectual? If that be the case, and if that's how they address people upon meeting, thank God I'm not one.

[@DaliDessalines]

Maybe he was trying to apologise by countering his own question in saying, though I went to Princeton I still have problems. Maybe that was his way of saying I didn't mean to offend by asking are you published.

[@sweetsamia6257]

That's deep. I lived and worked in Hollywood for years and found most of the people I was excited to meet were dark, not in some conspiracy kind of way but I worked with comedians and found them often joyless and different from their persona. I'm a nurse now. When I see joy it's actual joy. Like he said about kanye though...black excellence is still a human examination of individuals. Rick James tied a woman to a bed and burned her with crack pipes, James brown beat women, MLK was an unfaithful man... Gotta take the arrogance with the medicine I suppose. Who else tired? Thanks for your comment though. Appreciated.

[@melissaholly347]

How could I read some of your black-interest magazine and newspaper articles?

[@luvrumcake]

Wow...surprised...but then not....Dyson is getting too “celebrity”

[@Medietos]

His use of speech does not tell of higher education exactly. Maybe omitted on purpose, but leaves no blooded tooth here. Can't get it that someone called him better spoken than JBP.

[@DreamHousesProductions]

The difference between here and 105.1, the hosts are engaged in the dialogue with accurate and informative facts that contribute to the conversation. Appreciate that 💯

[@ShooterBrown]

I’m tired of anti intellectualism. Factssssss!!

[@vincenthenry5819]

Shooter Brown I agree. Remember when,in school, the teachers corrected Us on everything 😅😅😅

[@lavalefields8198]

@Miller Mayhem It's used to discredit him. Don't buy into it. This man is thorough. We have to get out of the mind state of white validation

[@lavalefields8198]

@Miller Mayhem You obviously take issue with him. I can overlook a couple grammatical errors. The man makes great points, does his research, and approaches things objectively.

[@jestoril75]

elevation in conversation is never condescending when you’re heart is in helping others up the ladder to economic, ethical and human success. Thank you Ebro, Rosenberg and the beautiful Laura Styles. 🙏🏽🙌🏽

[@yasimichael9505]

What I love about Dyson is the fact he’s so relatable, yea he’s intelligent, he’s articulate, but he doesn’t seem like any black person I don’t know.

[@hrwatchinpuff6551]

...you have much to learn young Skywalker.

[@sodapop83]

then i bet you would hate thomas sowell or colonel allen west, very smart and noble men to look up to

[@rowenaburke4689]

Interesting in 2018, so Yasi who does he remind you of (doesn't remind ... don't know... ) ...

[@MsBahbii]

I appreciate his groundedness as well.

[@sedemgh]

Yasi, the fact that you took the time to write all that tells me he means more to you than you'd want to admit in public. It's called "hatin"

[@mizundrstod]

I LOVE ME SOME MICHAEL ERIC DYSON!!!!!!

[@brittnilloyd5865]

I love rossenbergs excitement during this interview lmao

[@donnaholman741]

He is holding his own with Dyson!

[@godbuild5075]

I gotta disagree wit the honorable Michael Eric Dyson. Just because Malcolm wasn’t in Alabama only proves what he stood for. He stood for black nationalism and separatism which Mr Dyson knows. MLK wanted us to assimilate and that’s one of the main reasons he endured the struggle of the civil rights movement. Me personally I’m not a civil rights activist even tho I benefit from the civil rights movement. I’m for a sovereign nation for like minded people no matter your culture as long as we live under the same rules and regulations of our land. Peace

[@hrwatchinpuff6551]

GOD BUILD ...well said young Skywalker👍🏿

[@fallenowl8777]

So I'm a year late, but Michael Eric Dyson is right, or better yet, Rosenberg was right. People are not familiar with the revolutionary MLK. MLK was more radical near the end of his life and even felt some regret towards his assimilation ideals. He talked about, to paraphrase, fearing that he might've integrated his people into a burning house. We bought into the new mainstream narrative the MLK is summarized by his "I Have a Dream" excerpt, but we have to study for ourselves so that we know who stood where.

[@preciousgorgeousralf137]

In comments on a video like this or any other, only engage with people who are willing to have a civil conversation with you. If they are engaging in hostility and aggression, ignore them. They only thrive when you give them attention.

[@claudettealexander-thomaso7234]

Ase!

[@JG-iz9zy]

Michael erik dyson is my hero and role model he pushes me to want more of myself. Thank you for striving for excellence.

[@aoradio3294]

"It ain't their government, it's our government!" Micheal Eric Dyson I Love that✊✊💯!

[@joshcouture7005]

Antwoine Overby Jr their*

[@aoradio3294]

Josh Couture thanks

[@pololavish5774]

How is that inspiration?? That's how it always been.

[@aoradio3294]

Polo Lavish You and I both know that's not how it's always been.. But going forward that's what it is and will be. Let me be inspired sir. I'm a whole human being with my own thought pattern. #GodBlessAmerica🙏 #✊MYhomeSweetHome✊

[@jevonfrazier4730]

+Antwoine Overby Jr Why do you want government in your life? We should want no government.

[@SpotBoogie]

Great interview. Great conversation.

[@daoxx777]

Great conversation

[@DjCBlaq]

That was excellent. Period.

[@acbrooks81]

Love Mr. Dyson he’s the last of his kind and a exclusive personality of a leader salute

[@lifestraight]

20:00 - 25:15 is the truth. Especially towards the end at 24 mins on talking about why we can't just rely on social media.

[@sdizzlelamg110]

If your right for the wrong reason your WRONG! lol whaaaaaat a BAR! by the Doc

[@shajuancook2241]

Love listening to him

[@laurenlewis7]

C'mon somebodyyyyyyy!!!!! #imNotEvenkidding #iloveMichaelEricDyson 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@tyrenhoskins9158]

lauren lewis #Exacerbateracialdivision #Turnthepoliticalsystemmorepartisan #Complainaboutissueswithoutofferingrealsolutions ############

[@kicksncapz]

Thank God he listened!

[@mattadrev471]

If you are intelligent and open, you will love listening to Dyson....if you agree with everything or not.

[@mars0a]

Matt AdRev I like Dyson even tho he doesn't always have moments mental awakening with him.. still like him tho

[@brett2383]

Matt AdRev too true!!

[@robertwillis4662]

I majored in philosophy but enjoyed post modernism for its alliterive use of ideas, in a similar way that the literary concept is applied to cadence and sound. Looking back it's clear that it was a useful exercise for me in the same way any type of brain teaser is. But theres no reason or basis for validating anything spun out from this process. Dyson never rebuts a well made point against him. He will either move the goal posts or change the topic or denigrate the other. It's disingenuous. I'm looking forward to seeing one of his slandered corpses in an upcoming documentary this summer. DR CORNELL WEST. YES!!!

[@rafters35]

He reminds me of Trump......lol

[@jimmychopsticks8568]

Matt AdRev tru

[@MrGuss1963]

Hot 97 do your thing keep it coming

[@goliath0311]

This man Is great !!!!!!

[@godbody5588]

"Face the book and read it" lol real talk!

[@sarahd3721]

31 👎's , somebody "feeling some type a way" about FACTS!!!

[@kidherobutta7282]

pure,wisdom knowledge, understanding, passion,

[@rozinesampson1083]

Celebrate Intelligence‼️ 💯

[@mikep.473]

Amazing teachers should show this video in class

[@sonicsoundwaveus]

41:43 ROYCE DA 59 S/O 💯💯💯 BOOK OF RYAN🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥🔥

[@capalicecapow4290]

Sonic Soundwaveus 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@richardshepard5087]

Sonic Soundwaveus all pl p veterans I of f foreign wars speak out for cultural balance

[@jaguarknight12003]

I love it. Keep slaying Em!

[@chozen1277]

i enjoy hearing this man spills his knowledge

[@room2three]

A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump.

[@BigLCorleone2advanc4]

Even though you have no idea what he is talking about, right?

[@matthewnevin9156]

knowledge lol you crack me up

[@JE-lv1bl]

Chozen Michael E. Dyson is weak! Stop looking for validation from other people who don't matter. It's an inferiority complex.

[@romulusclay6697]

Dyson isn't intelligent he's a walking living breathing thesaurus with the Cadence of a Preacher spewing bullshit and hatred and victimhood. He does not help the black community whatsoever he just keeps them in disarray. Then writes books and profits from it you should not be idolizing this man you should see him for the devil that he is because if he can't keep you down and keep you angry he can't write books and make money from it no different than Jesse Jackson Al Sharpton and the rest

[@krista1686]

wow, best episode of HOT 97 to date.

[@oribaraka895]

So why not talk about MLKs switch and saying that Malcolm and most notably the Honorable Elijah Muhammad was right, who Malcolm took his ques from? Yes, it is easy to say Martin was in the fight and Malcolm wasn't but Malcolm was saying that it shouldn't have been a fight. Elijah and Malcolm was saying do for ourselves what the white man has done for himself. Martin truly derailed our movement whether accidentally or purposefully. Before Martin it was Black people doing for ourselves after we were giving all of our resources back to the White man. Martin even said he feared he integrated his people into a burning house.

[@lavalefields8198]

I understand your point but in the grand scheme of things it was necessary. It was proof of the hatred and disregard whites had for blacks. While we stood in peaceful demonstration, they turned Savage

[@vincent763]

Had the pleasure to hear this guy in person 💪🏽

[@nutsbutdum]

World champion in intellectual gibberish.

[@rakabash2081]

Just because you can't understand it, doesn't make it gibberish.

[@nutsbutdum]

The problem is that HE HIMSELF can't understand what he's saying!

[@user-ik5ze1sh7i]

Plectrum Electrum fair point, but this man is a racist and a race pimp, this dude has been trying to feed black people the same message for years, black people don't need this message of bullshit, they need a message of responsibility and a message of individual choice and action, look what the democratic partie has done to the black family structure, and this dude wants to talk about white supremacy, I'm sure that exists to some extent, but that's not a major problem for black community's.

[@ISOCZAR]

Let me translate it for: BUY MY BOOK. that's all he's saying

[@ISOCZAR]

Infinite Rumination nah brother he is a straight race pimp who only cares about the color green. He is selling his book he ain't trying to do anything to actually change anything, he wants there to be a racial divide so he can capitalize on it. If you listened to the interview he carefully Bobs and weaves making sure not to insult anyone too much but just enough to keep you entertained. He does that because he is a salesman and doesn't want to burn Bridges he might want to take later if it fits him financially. Don't be fooled by the rhetoric my man is spitting he's too smart to bury himself in a hole, he surgically makes arguments that keeps him positioned well in arms reach of every opportunity. If you don't believe it give me one quote from him that burn a bridge between him and Trump, he knows what he is doing.

[@Arsenaldelta]

Great convo! Need more of this!

[@nolaalways3815]

He's repping on harry but fail to mention harry said he would never been seen in public with a black woman... all these old dudes do is talk

[@andreanacalhoun9454]

son of Ogun hes making his money like all the al sharptons of the world.

[@spencergates3085]

The Black American oooo now I must say you’re right...he did say that...💯💯💯

[@jayconner2033]

110% truth from micheal on dis one!

[@bwn8864]

I have major respect for Prof Dyson

[@HipHopMarijuana]

Excellent show!

[@ed3523]

I LOVE IT!!!!! STOP BEING ANTI-INTELLECTUAL. Amen, we have too many resources out here for you to purposely REMAIN ignorant.

[@rafters35]

Yeah but it has to be what he and others approve of.

[@ed3523]

+Mauricio Lamas No, that was your interpretation of what he said. Not what he meant. Having an education and being open to other's opinions whether you agree with them or not is the point. Having a collegiate education, wherever it comes from allows you to think critically about any situation and not to just believe what you have been spoon fed. I.E. I need to get my education from an institutions that "has to be what he (Michael E. Dyson) and other approve of." He did not mention at all that He or other highly educated Blacks need to approve. He said READ and get an EDUCATION. Finish school and think critically.

[@lifestraight]

That wasn't his point because there are still people who are resource deprived. He's talking about people who reject intellectualism in general. People who undermine the significance of book learning.

[@EMan-eu1gy]

This man loves dropping name like crazy.

[@katrinakeith5505]

Advice to you Ebro! learn black politics; have you heard of Yvette Carnell and Antonio Moore? check out Breaking Brown on Monday and Wednesday on youtube 8pm central standard time!

[@righteousone3987]

Absolutely Mr.Dyson

[@Omilloadams]

An High I.Q is required for this video 👏🏾 allow your brain to be an sponge soak up game 💯

[@davejamal8627]

Omillo Adams I see what you did there and I like it.

[@foggylake]

* A high iq. not AN high iq

[@edhooper1421]

Omillo Adams #factshomie

[@jowej4978]

Nah u just need a dictionary his ideas and rhetoric is commercially juvenile

[@juicyjumbler]

Infinite Rumination completely incorrect. His nuanced arguments are empty and devoid of any substance or meaning in reality

[@tashathickthangzkush1337]

Omg! This was playing on my job computer when I restarted it and left out the room and my boss walked pass and heard it. He said he turned it off for me but he didn't look happy. lol

[@jediwill1974]

This guy sounds like a bad in living color prison skit lol

[@peterbrown3944]

Love his accent on Dr King!

[@GiftedGentleman87]

Its the price of college, thats what ppl don't like.

[@KINGKROSBYSKINGDOM]

The Gifted Prodigy please explain I'm dumb

[@C4rdboardgun]

Dope interview

[@Ouzzel]

I watched his debate on "Political Correctness", told me enough that i dont need to hear him talk anymore

[@dillajoints433]

Ousel if you actually saw the whole “Debate” then you would’ve realized no one stayed on subject and it was a more if discussion on what each person felt about PC culture. Unless you’re a Jordan Peterson Stan, then he obviously “was too intelligent” for the panel.

[@PassportKings]

The truth does that, you know.

[@robertm135]

Truth does hurt your ears .

[@matthewnevin9156]

+Dilla Joints actually the only person that didn't stay on topic in that debate was that race baiter dyson

[@starrgazer9]

Word. A debate can tell you all you need to know about a person in my opinion. How they conduct themselves, how their thought process works, etc. He definitely made an ass of himself but is impressively manipulative with his words. Just look at the comments, he's got a lot of em on his hook. Fishing is a profitable sport for him.

[@awakelane6460]

Man.............. That brotha sharp i will be ordering a book or two when some flow comes in.

[@MichaelXboxEvolved]

lol at how they turned this into a discussion about Kanye.

[@bruceleeds7988]

MXEVIDEOS you missed the point

[@DjCBlaq]

They compared revolutionaries of then and now. Simple minded.

[@Charmedsas1]

No I think that's fine cuz if he talked about everything in the book then it would spoil it. He talks a bit about it and then talks about the bigoteries that are happening nowadays. But I do wish they'd shut up and let him speak.

[@windel12002]

A Great Interview and a Great Brother.

[@BronzeArms]

Be ready snowflakes this dude is dropping GEMS not everybody can handle that

[@soulfulosophy]

Jones GEMS!!!

[@MrMalcolm900]

?? What gems? He's just saying a lot of things you most likely agree with that doesn't mean he's dropping knowledge.

[@hrwatchinpuff6551]

Jones ...young brothers, White supremacy doesn’t care about his rhetoric, simply because of our inability to organize. If we read more, we would realize that his words have been spoken by those that have actually led. He’s intellectually sampling the message of others.

[@Revengex19999]

This was great

[@KidKobeB]

I'm ready for Kanye to pull up and check yall for bringing him up in every interview

[@jhoodrico569]

Kanye soft 😂😂 he'll start crying if somebody get loud with him

[@KidKobeB]

j wizz It was a joke guy. I love how everyone that doesn’t bash an artist is now a Stan lmao

[@TheKondinho]

when he get loud everybody hides and calls him crazy

[@pedrojustice6341]

nb Tell it

[@Powerule23]

It's called being relevant. Relevant people are always a topic of discussion, whether you like them or not. Also, politics at any given moment is open to debate, including people that make a topic worth discussing.

[@DannyiLL]

Amazing Story, looking forward to Michael Eric Dyson book/meeting turned into a Movie wow that would be aDOPE!

[@jerrenb...]

Dyson University! bruh I just need to sit in his lectures for a degree

[@cyrusthered8000]

Dyson University? The guy is a fraud, uses unnecessary words to try make himself come across more intelligent.

[@robertjackson5050]

Yes

[@robertjackson5050]

Correction I did not mean to say Amen to that

[@86am]

You are intimidated

[@cyrusthered8000]

86am who is?

[@montezdiamond7065]

Intelligence and a scholarly presence is extremely attractive.

[@GV_777YT]

Wanna hear angreat Black Intellectual bring Cornel West! Real thinking not just big words.

[@shaunmc013]

Valensky just keep a dictionary near you’ll be okay...

[@MsBahbii]

Cornel West is definitely an intellectual but his judgment of late, especially politically, impugns his credibility.

[@lifestraight]

@@MsBahbii how?

[@MsBahbii]

@@lifestraight I can't remember exactly what I was referring to because I wrote that comment 5 months ago but I can say that over the last 5 years Dr. West has made some questionable choices that have perplexed and disappointed me, such as supporting Jill Stein in the 2016 election when Bernie Sanders lost the Democratic nomination to Hillary Clinton. We see what horrible fallout resulted from people who made similar protest-vote choices and Dr. West is an influencer by his status and stature and I don't believe he did this country any favors by behaving in such a kneejerk fashion. Beyond that, his association and support of questionable characters such as Jimmy Dore has been very disappointing. Jimmy Dore is the kind of Progressive that is inclined to praise, show support for, and encourage support for Trump's policies at the expense of Democratic policies designed to help the American people. Characters such as these are very detrimental to forming the kind of unity we need on the left side of the political aisle to fight America's brand of fascism. So given the gravity of our situation, I have to question Dr. West's choices to align himself with questionable characters at the risk of enabling fascism to continue to gain a foothold in American society.

[@lifestraight]

@@MsBahbii Im not sure about Jimmy Dore. I wont however fault him for voting on conviction. If more people were free thinkers and weren't beholden to the more popular candidates, we'd have an actual democracy with actual options instead of two corporate backed choices. Dont blame Dr. West for voting for Jill Stein, blame the American people for supporting bad candidates. Dr. West is right on his critique of American imperialism, drone strikes, America's involvement in wars, its incarceration rates, white supremacy, and capitalism. He's right on a lot of issues and displays moral courage where others don't. Just my take.

[@StephenLee529]

Thank you Mr. Dyson.....! Yes Royce 5'9" The Book of Ryan let's talk about that...!

[@preciousgorgeousralf137]

I think Eric was fair here.

[@JesusIsLordLasVegas]

Excellent, love this man.

[@selmamyspace]

Michael Eric Dyson is dope. bots in them comments are at work. don't fall for it.

[@khanyithegreat]

He is a race pimp

[@Mr4DON15]

Selma ain't no bots homie 🙄

[@YaBoyGunna27]

Guys a clown. No need for bots

[@KoerriElijah]

It ain’t bots, ya homeboy a trash race baiter

[@myborough2321]

how so?

[@MrGuss1963]

Sprint at Bristol Dyson much respect

[@4rmwestcoastmagsonia]

JFK JR played it to the beat he was being strategic, I believe the Kennedy family was for rights of minrority people but Robert platform was going to be more towards minoroties they knew that and got rid of him because of that.

[@NitoNova]

I love this guy. He killed it on The View

[@dshofner]

Hi haters, are you mad because of M. E. Dyson has knowledge? #TollsEverywhere

[@int3533]

Derrick Shofner he’s thick as mince just like you

[@aissa196]

This man is a GOD DAMN Super HERO. Fucking Super Facts over here!!!!

[@marialuna491]

Ebro im starting to think you have a secret crush on kanye, every interview you bring him up lol

[@int3533]

Dominicanbeautyml he just receives cheques from the Democrats so he basically has to smear Kanye whenever he’s on air or they will get rid of them. Hot 97 is a leftist organisation a corrupt one at that.

[@nicolegarland4666]

Haha. He's butt hurt he didn't get the initial interview lol

[@YelloDuzzit]

Book Of Life!! Royce da 5'9" all facts... I aint from Detroit, but Dyson spoke facts just then... fam shoutin out Nikel right there is so fire, tho!!!

[@KoerriElijah]

Michael Eric Dyson got washed by Jordan Peterson HIGH KEY

[@primetime0009]

Koerri Elijah Facts!!

[@samuel7385]

Yup them big words Dyson was using wasn’t helping at all

[@JokerL1000]

Not really. He killed peterson. All jordon peterson did was say no that isnt true and crossed his legs.

[@paulsiro1775]

You got that twisted cousin.

[@jordnkris]

Dyson would rather see us fight and hate eachother then figure this out and get along so we can hate on some alien species when that becomes a reality .

[@prestongary9723]

Dyson is a Beast

[@YaBoyGunna27]

Anyone going to call him out?

[@paulsiro1775]

Sloth nah .we gon get this wisdom though

[@stephaniecrosby5294]

Plus if you look at Baldwin old interview, he talked about that meeting. Basically, he said Kennedy is fresh off the boat (FOB) and want us to be grateful.

[@naturalbeauty637]

"It's simplistic, reductionist". (I LOVE IT!) I can listen to any and every interview with Dr. Eric Dyson. These young folks need to read more and get off line.

[@GODZproject14]

💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾 YASSSS

[@DEV3N87]

Telling people to get offline more, but said on an online video. Youre the type of person M.E.D. looks for.

[@Djtonystewart]

Love this cat!

[@lunettawilliams8199]

Great, great interview, i love this intellegent man. Michael E. Dyson is dope!

[@bytriciabailey5122]

Marlon Brando and Frank Sinatra was also in the room. The munk debates are so good.

[@dfrost3417]

If you ever watched more of these interviews by Dyson. You see he repeats the same exact words EXACTLY word for word. He's rehearsed all this it's an act. And everyone is easily swooned by some words. Listen to LARRY ELDERS if you want to listen to a real black man. This dude will never try to debate or even go on larry elders show.

[@peterbrown3944]

Very well said! I don't always agree with some of Elder conservative views- but on the whole he speaks really good common sense! I think more black people should listen to Larry Elder and get a different perspective- instead of all the Dyson of this world constantly going on about race ! I don't trust blacks like Dyson- thinking that he knows whats best for black people! only you know what's best for yourself, not black leaders. I'm afraid Dyson in reality is a millionaire, (which is great for him) - and like Thomas Sowell said most people black or white care about their own interests first . So we can talk and keep talking about race issues, by after whats said we all have to look after ourselves. Dyson or any other race baiter are sure not going, to help your present day circumstances !

[@jlroberts328]

Wow... this is deep!!!!!!

[@pizzylee1978]

Just because a black man is using big words to sound smart doesn't make them gems. He's been clowned for this for years

[@karlmarx809]

By braindead conservatives like yourself. In my experience the only people who complain about using big words or talking too fast are uneducated. Sorry you can't keep up.

[@mk3rd71]

I honestly don't understand why u lots say he is using big words..... he used normal/simple/appropriate words all the way. The fact that u feel he is using big words, then try to educate yourself even in the comfort of your home. Stop being ignorant!

[@starrgazer9]

Finally, someone says it. I was hoping there were some sane people in the comments!

[@diempardon4259]

What big word did he use?

[@robertbrowne8893]

When you use terms like "big words" you immediately disqualify yourself from intellectual discourse. You are exactly what he is complaining about. Stop vilifying education and catch up.

[@Dukeofokc]

Magnificent!

[@soulfulosophy]

Ebro is a terrible interviewer. This is just an observation.

[@TheKondinho]

wouldnt say terrible, but he is egotistic. always imposing himself when it's not necessary. like go start a podcast if you can't hold in your views my g.

[@soulfulosophy]

nb I agree, it almost feels like he interrogates certain guests. "Where did you get this information?" My dude? Really? Yeah it's a valid question but where's the mufuckin' tact? Plus that #Ye album is a classic, 'Wouldn't Leave' is a new age hustlers anthem; 'Bro sounds like a bozo everytime he brings up Kanye, let it go bro, he thought Charlamagne was prettier bro, just stop bro lol

[@MrMalcolm900]

I agree and the fact that they consistently bring up Kanye West is getting very old and tired. It seemed like every interview they're asking their guests about Kanye literally just to bash him because he says things that they don't agree with.

[@TayTay-mk7og]

So true. This could have been way better.

[@matthewnevin9156]

dyson probably wouldn't have settled for anything else considering all he does is rant and rave about complete and utter tripe

[@አፄናቲ]

Great conversation can you fly me out? 😂

[@nelsonanane]

You see how how he talked so much about the past but ain't proposing that much solutions for the future that's the problem

[@karlmarx809]

Nelson Read one of his books

[@nelsonanane]

Troy Barnes what's the solutions he outlines in his books? I want ideas. He's debate with JP and all his interviews never offer solutions it's like they are always trying to use our emissions to sell their books. Theses leaders need to start offering new ideas forget the white guy for a sec

[@karlmarx809]

Nelson That debate wasn't about the advancement of black people so I don't know why you brought it up. Also I have a feeling you wouldn't like any of his ideas anyway because they are pretty "left wing", i.e., reparations.

[@nelsonanane]

Troy Barnes nah I'm for all ideas bro. I get the reperations part and I heard him throw it around a couple of times. But while we fight or wait for reperations what are we doing to break the cycle of poverty from our communities and advancing our society for children

[@karlmarx809]

Nelson Fighting for things like universal health care and free college education would be a huge benefit to poor black people. Also make it so primary school education is based on funds distributed at the state level rather than on local property taxes which perpetuates and exacerbates the problem of underfunded schools in certain areas. Reforming the criminal justice system and legalizing weed (also release everyone in prison who's in there for weed and expunge their records) and decriminalize all drugs would help. People on the left are working on these issues all the time. Conservatives just say "personal responsibility" and "free markets" - not too useful in my opinion because Black Americans are starting from a position so far behind everyone else that our system doesn't really represent any kind of equality of opportunity. Preestablished equality of opportunity (aka "a level playing field") is required for conservative ideas to create a fair and just society and we've never had anything near that. Read John Rawls "Justice as Fairness" on this.

[@nicoalnegus9537]

You guys have won me over here in this past year!!!

[@jonduncan7044]

whether you like jordan peterson or not , you can't say he didn't embarrass dyson in that debate. Unless, you have some serous head injury. Tbh peterson just gave him a little bit of rope and dyson hung himself.

[@karlmarx809]

Jon Duncan Why are you guys so intent on following Dyson videos around and saying this? If you share Jordan Peterson's worldview why are you watching Hot 97? Lol

[@easymoney1661]

if he hasnt used those few words; " you are a mean white man" he would have been the winner of the debate. but the optics of those words just killed it. he could have smashed JP with out calling him a mean white man. dyson has been around the block for a while JP just arrived. dont take the man easily.

[@pedrojustice6341]

Easy Money Saying mean white man didn't take away from the fact that it's ignorance to ignore the built in privilege that some people may have over others. Not to acknowledge it was the disgrace. Doesn't make him a racist just ignorant.

[@sammyD62]

Easy Money I find it quite ironic that in a debate about political correctness, in which Peterson argued that the left goes too far, you’d suggest calling him a mean white man, which is true based on Peterson’s argument, is going too far and somehow beyond the pale.

[@easymoney1661]

I was not commenting on the substance of the debate. Just to the part that row the debate into the open sewage .

[@echad6259]

Just got it from the library.

[@afrothundar]

Alot of hyperbole and alliteration, but I like some of what he says. Don't agree with his opinion on Jordan Peterson.

[@standaman1963]

Brilliance!!!

[@Celsiusfreezer]

A lot of white ppl do not like Dyson's words...which makes him even more worth listening to

[@BigLCorleone2advanc4]

Is that a fact? How do you know that? How many "white people" do you converse with?

[@javionriley8739]

If anyone read this comment!!! This part of the book that discusses Kennedy meeting with those black activists (Lena Horne, calerance Jones, Belefonte etc) would be a great movie/ short film !!! I want someone to produce it

[@yomomalefttheseatmyhouse6986]

The trolls are deep in these comments.lol.. Thanks for the post. Race matters so you can not hustle race.. Cause we know who are the hi-brides on this plan-net.

[@colinw7205]

Wow!!! What Rosenberg said about racists like Roseanne Barr and Michael Eric Dyson said "you hate black folk more than you love green dollars. That's deep." Yes that is deep and true.