I asked President Obama if he's DEPRESSED!?

[@gracecalis5421]

God I forgot how much I missed having a president that could form coherent thoughts and sentences for more than 20 seconds. It's been two presidents since we had that

[@fredmanM]

obama was a machine of a president and great public speaker. then we have a man over the average lifespan of a human who cant form a coherent sentence.

[@jaysoncenk]

This comment.

[@stran9er1]

Not a day goes by.

[@luvdvno]

A healthy looking guy as much as a honest looking individuel. Everything was just so ethical and straight forward. A recent time where federal statements were properly controversial

[@noproblematallmate]

Americans need a role model

[@mkbhd]

Thoroughly enjoyed this

[@Yuki-bk2my]

Drone striker in chief

[@leovenkai]

@@Yuki-bk2my in the house

[@Scoob_455]

Yooooo, its him

[@Kpnta]

As did I

[@youtubeviolatedme7123]

@@Yuki-bk2my Bush Jr. did it first bro

[@Pandacuisine]

When I hear this man speak I want to vote and pay taxes. What a weird involuntary response.

[@justanotherupscaspirant8837]

We all do. And most of us watching this aren't even American. That's the Obama power

[@MouradBouno]

crazy how people admit how gullible they are by saying they will vote someone and give them their money just cause they're good speakers

[@anupamchakrawarti1803]

Sure, destroy Indo-Pacifc region now that you guys have completely destabilized middle-east. Fricking sickos!

[@greenbananas12378]

@@MouradBounoexactly.. a literal war cr*minal

[@MegaVypyr]

Obama is a criminal... call him out for what he is.

[@Vocela]

Love Hasan Minhaj, but frankly I love Obama the way he is. His ability to regulate his emotions is phenomenal. It's part of why he's so extraordinary. I would much rather have somebody who can see the light when everybody else is in darkness.

[@StarOnTheWater]

It is extraordinary. The way he is focused and at full capacity of his brain at any moment, that is an ability that few people share. It makes him trustworthy. And the best thing, it's kind of infectious. He makes people feel at ease. And that state of calm is the only place where good action can come from.

[@alexb4874]

I don't love Hasan but I do love President Obama and also agree that I love him the way he is too ❤️

[@nejuw]

nothing extraordinary about this right wingers presidency.

[@nonefvnfvnjnjnjevjenjvonej3384]

he is so so fucking panache .. you know what i mean? the swag is next level..

[@mermaid2112]

What a refreshing interview! I love them both exactly the way they are!

[@tooktooknee]

Never tired of listening to Obama talk. Such a great public speaker.

[@dsthorp]

Me too!

[@FreedomLovin]

Really? I feel the opposite. Can't stand hearing him talk. Lots of empty words. And no I'm not a trump supporter.

[@leadoucet1432]

I'm the same, if I see Obama's name I click on it. He's an interesting person to listen to, funny and very intelligent. Funnily enough, I don't listen to people I don't like.

[@lesleyd2448]

Agree. ❤

[@pah3108]

WORD👊🏼

[@movedbythemoon]

I think he's honestly just a nerd and really put together emotionally. He can handle a lot of situations without panicking. He's just a chill guy. He doesn't need to pop off because he's passionate about something. This is why people love him. He's such a fantastic speaker and he's as cool as a cucumber. Easy going and a vibe.

[@TheObserver83]

Yes he speaks well and is able to pull the wool over people's eyes very easily with charisma, which is why the deception is/was so effective.

[@genesises]

@@TheObserver83 you look like a fool with this narrative. (coming from someone who couldnt care less on the other side of the world)

[@TheObserver83]

@@genesises no, you look foolish for not understanding what the word narrative means, and thinking one can be contained in a 3 line youtube comment. And for saying you couldn't care less, but still responded anyway. 💀Think before you speak, my friend 👍

[@uditabhattacharya2824]

ma'am he's a LAWYER

[@rosieE121]

You are describing Trump no doubt.

[@jamiejohnson7167]

The smile on Hasan's face when Obama said he was proud of him... pure happiness. That was beautiful and made my day. We all need to hear that sometimes. 💖💖

[@toyotaprius79]

In other news, absolute climate collapse (and climate migrations) is unfolding before our very eyes but we're far too distracted by wars and millionaire worship.

[@michaeljoefox]

I’m proud of you Jamie.

[@jamiejohnson7167]

@@michaeljoefox Awww, thank you!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@elizabethm5800]

his name is Berry !!

[@aureliusfeynman485]

Yeah that cracked me up! 😊

[@chasewhitehouse9118]

Coming here after the presidential debate.... I miss him 😢

[@finkupinku3965]

we all do

[@EnterpriseKnight]

We all fucking do, and I'm not even in the US. I just saw a video of him and McCain basically respecting eachother in every debate, in every rally. It's sad, especially watching politics now.

[@Johnnythefirst]

@@EnterpriseKnight There's one guy to blame for that and we all know who it is. I miss the civility. Even Bush had manners. If the president can't even be polite, why should anybody else be?

[@AllThingsSoul]

Michelle invited kids to the white house for an easter egg hunt and many other occasions. She was THE BEST First Lady by far...! If you asked me who's on my bucket list of people to meet, it would be the Obamas!

[@frankyfrank2010]

@@Johnnythefirstlmao going back and watching Bush yeah the man knew how to act as a professional president besides the bushisms

[@greencreekranch]

Hasan managing to stay a tough and critical interviewer while also absolutely fan boying is kinda impressive

[@danielkwok1837]

#### *Elephant in the room: Obama actually could NOT give him the plotline of After Lives !!!* 👎😏

[@void9837]

Hasan advertises himself as a comedian and uses biased language to create sensationalism. Obama spent billions on Universal Healthcare when all he needed to do was expand Medicaid. Medicaid is still the state program for poor people that still needs expansion of services and revision after all these years.

[@lornafw]

tough and critical??? 'Do you feel depressed?' Whaaaaaaat???? so 'we somehow muddle through' are his fu**en policies?? Sad stuff

[@grey_f98]

where was the critical part? Obama must've been thinking "wow I bombed his people and he's dickriding me, I must be really awesome"

[@CreateWealthOnlineWizard-td6ws]

THIS

[@woobharb]

Seeing Obama speak casually and crack jokes is so wholesome. No matter what you think about Obama as a president, you can’t deny his character is amazing.

[@roseyk7677]

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[@herbertrichard614]

Character is insuperable from Obama's performance as president, which was very good. GM is alive and Bin Laden is dead.

[@rhoclouds]

agreed. can't say he was a top tier president (would rank him as one of the best over the past few decades though), but he has undeniable intelligence and charisma. he was still far above many of the politicians we have today.

[@drummerlovesbookworm9738]

His ‘character’ is not amazing. His performance skills are amazing. His core values are not admirable. He is not truthful and if you really don’t know how corrupt he is, you simply drank the koolaid. You, too, with the effort, could be charismatic, witty, well-spoken, and charming. He was a C-student. You probably did better in school. And you COULD achieve his skills. But don’t confuse them with true character.

[@liamn.7664]

fr

[@vikashkaushik6205]

It’s a deep emotional comfort to hear Mr President Obama. Thanks Hassan.

[@alexbustos2690]

let's idolize someone who sent the most drones in US history to kill innocent lives in the middle east for the sake of war and power

[@hospagalief]

Fake hope and change while bailing out banks and drone bombing third world villagers led to Trump and the constant capitulation of democrats to corporate interest will lead to much worse

[@cgilleybsw]

Okay, I need to go puke.

[@Mr21scott]

You don't dress like you're going to Walmart when you're speaking to a former President.

[@KufLMAO]

@@Mr21scottwhat

[@nightone9720]

I could listen to this man forever.

[@AllThingsSoul]

Me too! There's nothing nerdy about him. Definitely not dorky.

[@milesfann33]

@@AllThingsSoul Obama is pretty nerdy! He has even said it himself!

[@LonnieOwen-ch5sg]

If you knew the truth

[@swar7538]

Hasan's bright, shiny eyes when Obama says 'I'm really proud of you', and then his nervous gulp when he asks Obama for feedback about his body of work. After giving Obama so much confident and candid feedback during the interview, you can see how much he really admires him. It's so great to see Obama reciprocate that respect by telling him he's doing great and should aim even higher. Beautiful interview.

[@connormcguire6296]

talk about cult of personality. you people are so brainwashed....you sound like you're about to cry just because Obama breathed. Go outside, Obama is the most criminal president in US History and its not even close...

[@waverly8181]

i loved that moment ♥

[@morningsunshine2127]

@@waverly8181 Hey OBummer 🐰 Leave Our Pucking Kids Alone #SaveTheChildren 🐸

[@IsaiahJWhite]

Brah, thanks for highlighting this segment.. this very exact moment is what lead me to the comment section. Hasan reminds me so much of an old friend I had in high school btw, and it’s sad that I was always so lousy with keeping friends because someone put in my head very early on that friendships come and go and at most time even hurt you. Therefore I always viewed friendships and love relationships too as toxic and that the only thing that mattered in life was the distance I travel in success. Yes, there have been some great successes in my life so far, and I’m 30 now, but what I learned by now is that successes come and go. When President Barack Obama mentioned his dream about grabbing a coffee outside and nobody recognized him and the beauty of peace that came with that.. that’s what I desperately seek for myself. Of course I’m no President Barack Obama, but my path has sure stressed me out in such ways that lead me to feel that I don’t have a life of my own. People like Hasan remind us of who we are, friendships remind us of who we’re supposed to be. I wish I had a friend like Hasan.. and maybe I still do, I just haven’t spoken to him for quite some time.

[@Anvekeen]

​@@IsaiahJWhite Wow that's a lot to unpack, maybe you also need a little therapy time with Hasan ! For real, hope you find some peace along the way soon 👊

[@paterson90]

I don't care what your politics are, but you can't deny he is the coolest president we have ever had.

[@jennyroth6583]

100%

[@cmdrmiketv2698]

@@chippy_crumb Remember the alternatives are now nazis so... maybe dont beat yourself up too bad.

[@Someguy1133]

Hitler had charisma too

[@kassandraofodyssey6475]

He was also pretty incompetent. I might vote Democrat, but I sure as hell wish we had a president that wasn’t some crazy ass elephant or a lazy ass donkey.

[@Huntonos]

He's pretty charismatic and cool. I'll be honest, I haven't lived through too many presidencies, but I think you could make an argument for Reagan being as charismatic and cool. Both on different parties, but both were very charismatic.

[@pwnisher]

Dude that was a sick interview.

[@RaonMiru107]

Hi, I don’t know you- but you sure have a heck load of subscribers. Good for you man, hope you’re having a great day or night :)

[@classicletsplayclips2986]

Out of anyone from the Corridor Crew I’m glad you’re here

[@ummu8585]

Research more onObama Tucker interview

[@oui2611]

@@RaonMiru107 i know him, he does 3d cgi art and used to work for corridor digital

[@Cinemorphiaa]

@@RaonMiru107 hes the reason ive made this far with 3D animation

[@marksharmy3277]

If only this man could run again 😢

[@leptonsoup337]

I mean... he could...

[@RawrFishAE]

Love him or hate him he's one of the most charismatic speakers to grace the oval office. I can only hope a presidential candidate with a comparable amount of dignity and class shows up again. His willingness to listen to both sides and have an actual respectful discussion is sorely missed.

[@Ryan-st7hq]

Obama will always be the best speaker of our lifetime.

[@vaibhavk2400]

@@Ryan-st7hq complete with a great personality.

[@Nightwatchman53]

No reason to hate him..

[@UnashamedCaliforniagirl]

​@@Nightwatchman53true but hateful people don't always need a " reason".

[@denievans6252]

And now in 2024, Kamala Harris is here!! 😊

[@Wolfspaule]

That is what charisma looks like. No skin, no yelling, no threatning, no judging other to feel better about oneself.

[@UnashamedCaliforniagirl]

Confident people don't feel the need to insult others. He does not feel " inferior" to anyone so he has no need to take " pot shots" at people.

[@DarlaAnne]

@@UnashamedCaliforniagirl Good point.

[@drummerlovesbookworm9738]

Even when it’s all lies. But it’s a skill, for sure.

[@motogee3796]

Definitely charismatic, intelligent and well spoken person. As a president he looked the part and played a good front man. But America didn't do well in his time as the president. His VP was busy selling away the country while he kept quiet. Maybe there wasn't much he could have done about it after all.

[@RR-et6zp]

yeah but the person interviewing him is a grown adult. Usually people just start acting childish, ie. females

[@peachesandpoets]

Immigrant to the US here. Hasan, I'm so proud of you. You've worked your ass off, have valued integrity over and over, have held people accountable, and have handedly slapped in the face this notion that black and brown immigrants and their families should bow in thanks for a chance at the American dream and be shy about speaking out against injustice or complaining about the government of the country they are now citizens of. I was already active and confident, but you gave me an example of an actually unapologetic person in that arena. This is big and you did it your own way to get there. Great job and thanks for sharing your energy with us 🙏🏾

[@dahharo3565]

THIS. THIS. THIS.

[@theoneonly5368]

No one is saying us immigrants should keep our mouths shut. The opposite. What we are saying is we're one of the last groups of people in this country that aren't so down on it 24/7. You say you're an immigrant, which country did you come from? You would know that the US is truly the promised land. The unfettered freedoms, optimistic outlook, culture of excellence, humility, personal independence, and overall shot at re-inventing yourself are why this country is the greatest. As Reagan once said, the US is the last hope of the world. If we lose freedom and prosperity here, there's no where else to turn to. We have a responsibility to continue the American Experiment. And as an immigrant, I could not be more grateful to have the opportunity to do this on a daily basis.

[@pah3108]

WORD👊🏼👏🏽✊🏾🙌🏼🙌🏽🙌🏾

[@CarbonSolutions]

Still got a crush on Obama

[@jess_n_atx]

Hasan isnt an immigrant. He was born in California

[@joshuahartley2237]

He actually stays calm when asked tough questions unlike you know who😂

[@olayinkaogunseye-ojo]

😂😂😂😂😂😂yep

[@williamleongwh1031]

I always find it reassuring to listen to Obama. He is pragmatically positive and more importantly, genuine.

[@paulaitix77]

Obama and Biden bombed more countries during their term than any other sitting U.S. President since FDR during World War Two. "Looking back at President Obama’s legacy, the Council on Foreign Relation’s Micah Zenko added up the defense department’s data on airstrikes and made a startling revelation: in 2016 alone, the Obama administration dropped at least 26,171 bombs. This means that every day last year, the US military blasted combatants or civilians overseas with 72 bombs; that’s three bombs every hour, 24 hours a day."

[@LeonSKennedy7777]

He can run for Vice President again. The President can step down and he becomes President again.

[@ems3991]

You can't be serious. You have to be unspeakably naive to actually believe a politician of any party is genuine. Their entire job is to act.

[@Pbdave1092]

@@ems3991 Come on. Even Trump was genuine from time to time, and he's a fucking liar. Hahahahaa.

[@samuelbannister101]

@@ems3991 and it is therefore notable when one gets to act as themselves. Like Obama.

[@serkelley]

Great interview. I almost forgot what a coherent President sounded like.

[@CamJames]

@@TranslatedPunjabiSongs she was probably talking about 45. no one listens to Biden bc he's boring as hell.

[@mikhelBrown]

​@@CamJamesThat's it! He's not as fun as Obama and not as rowdy as Trump. 💯

[@benjamingoldstein9156]

Biden is usually coherent, but he hates the interviews. maybe after his presidency he'd take a few laid back ones, but look at his correspondence dinner -- sure it wasn't all him, but you have to be coherent to hit the notes that well. Even Roy Wood Jr. was like -- how do I follow up -especially since he's stealing my jokes and doing it better than me?!

[@Coudy_the_Cat]

@@benjamingoldstein9156 he can't damn near form a proper sentence without diverting about his goddam family

[@mzmoey]

😂

[@Running_the]

Obamas political maneuvers may score a 6/10 for me, but there's no denying the man himself is a solid 10/10 in character. A true testament to humanity even beyond the realm of politics.

[@msskyn5340]

This!

[@LordLambertius]

Besides all the war crimes he's commited of course

[@maxdixonman]

He is a strike breaker so I would give him a 1/10

[@Gekumatz]

@@LordLambertiusbro has no fear of drone strikes

[@FloatingWeeds2]

​@@maxdixonmanwe talking about the same guy? The guy who singlehandedly transferred the majority of remaining assets inside of GM into the hands of the union pension fund?

[@heymambo]

I am not American but this is the only US President who was smart, educated, eloquent, he has his heart in the right place and has empathy to the troubles of all people and not only the privileged ones.

[@InservioLetum]

Look into Jimmy Carter. Same sort of man. Almost makes up for the likes of raegan nixon dubya and the conald.

[@theglowcloud2215]

You forgot about Jimmy Carter

[@vicegripp]

@@theglowcloud2215 and he forgot about John F. Kennedy

[@jasonhuang6332]

I think uniquely even if you disagreed with his decision you couldn't say he had ulterior motives, just a difference in opinion. He rocked up every day to work, trying to make decisions and attend meetings that would benefit the US. Sad to know that Biden was his VP and never picked that up.

[@shawnguy3005]

all the while being the adopted son of Soetoro the malaysian hit mafia god for the bushes and clintons. besides i know you love BIG MIKE. Michelle is Michael lavan robinson and you can even hear gay boy Slumbama referring to kissing mike......................... good ,luck TRAITORS. JUST THINK, THEY KNOW YOU LOVE TRAITORS. GITMO COMING

[@RenegadeElite101]

I'm a lifelong Republican (or as I like to call it, a Pre-Trump Republican since after he took over the party went off the deep end) , and I haven't always agreed with President Obama, but on a personal level; I don't think we've ever had a president in my lifetime that I respected more than him, and ever since he left office I've often found myself missing him. We didn't see eye to eye on many issues, but you couldn't find a more competent and likeable guy to be president.

[@lundi44]

This is such a wonderful comment for you to make. To me, it shows your own integrity, dignity and humanity. I say these things as an Australian who has, from time to time, been perturbed by the course of American political and public life.

[@CraftEccentricity]

What you mean is, is you are a Democrat. Smart people know this country is a one party system, and you all hate it when someone tries to do something for ordinary working people.

[@melissaevans8309]

Thanks for your honesty, something we can use a lot more often. It feels like we are living in the twilight zone these days, no one is doing what’s right for the people it’s just them against each other (Republicans/Democrats)

[@CraftEccentricity]

@@user-iq8mx5ly3n Amen! Nor do they care for the thousands of Ukrainians dead for their foreign policy, because they never bother to ask why NATO, is in a none NATO country.

[@Gn1ft]

@@user-iq8mx5ly3n yes he did what he had to do to protect the us🤣🤣😂

[@swoozie]

Very charismatic and articulate interview. Obama still the goat

[@dearthofdoohickeys4703]

A wild Swoozie appears!

[@Mxgul]

Bro is everywhere

[@alireda-re1ce]

he murdered many families

[@seempaq]

Would do a decent presidential candidate.

[@jackparker6312]

The worst president in American history Right next to Joe Biden he stole 400 million from taxpayers has six houses paid for by taxpayers gave guns to the Mexican cartel gave $3 billion to terrorists in Iran ordered 9 million rounds of ammunition never told Congress where they went

[@marypalmer2088]

Forever my favorite President. This was so fun to watch, thank you both.

[@blacksnapper7684]

L FUCKING TAKE

[@muegaltomiganson]

@@blacksnapper7684 "My source is that I made it the fuqk up"

[@keanpaolomiguelcabaero8819]

​@@blacksnapper7684Same thing for trump

[@chicks4503]

​@@blacksnapper7684cope buddy

[@void9837]

USA has regulated minimum wages, safety regulations for workers, home insurance, car insurance and trade skill programs for on the job training in various industries. Obama bought a house on the beach on Martha's Vinyard after collecting donations for Global Warming.

[@sophspice32]

now i indeed have the urge to vote, pursue my education, make good choices and get my life back together so thank you for this interview i guess

[@bonnieflynn4798]

Do all those things. The world needs you. Live a life that makes the world better. That is where happiness is. Contribute.

[@saturnspawn]

We're in the good timeline now, it's finally gonna be over once we get rid of that pumpkin baby this time. It feels amazing to finally not feel so jaded anymore.

[@TimeBucks]

Such a great public speaker.

[@dimasasongslowedreverb4724]

Nice

[@montaser9985]

And a great war criminal.

[@fatboyRAY24]

@@montaser9985 who cares, we liked him if you don’t then we still wont care. You should focus on indicting the criminals in your own government than ours.

[@daddy9925]

Great public speakers don’t really say much. The public loves them for that reason.

[@montaser9985]

@@fatboyRAY24 Funny thing for an American to say. You have a tradition of interfering with governments other than yours.

[@LilyNoic]

I could have watched/listened another (4) hours of this. Miss having a President who can actually speak articulately.

[@JamesFaction]

Articulately but at the same time simply, plainly, and honestly.

[@heatherkempf9897]

I totally get what you are saying. BUT, I think that Biden gets a really bad rap, especially from younger people, simply because he is in his golden years and he has a serious speech impediment (that is exacerbated by his age). Biden is not suffering from dementia, he is still sharp and there is a lot to be said for experience and knowledge that someone older who has been in the Senate for many years, was Vice President and handled foreign affairs, and now President and is handling everything he was left with (and it was a steaming pile of 💩) pretty damn well - he is judged really harshly. Yes, I wish he was younger, too. Yes, I wish he spoke more eloquently and didn't mess up his words sometimes or mumble them but he gets things done ( when he isn't blocked by Congress). He has gotten a lot of good things done domestically, some things it will take time to see the effects of still, but they got done and he has done amazing work in strengthening our foreign position with our Ally's (something Trump had nearly, completely destroyed) he all but saved NATO and made it stronger than ever. He is highly respected by our foreign Ally Leader's and even most of our Enemy's Leader's. (Putin talks big but he fears Biden - he never feared Trump because he controlled him, owned him and still does). So am I 100% happy with Biden, of course not - but there has never been a President I have been 100% happy with and I am a 56yr old lifetime Democrat. If it's a choice between Biden re-elected and anyone the Republicans have put forth - I am absolutely voting for Biden. The entire Republican Party has gone off a cliff - they have never done anything for the American People (other than the wealthiest 1% and themselves), they are actually in the business of hurting the American People, destroying the Constitution and trying to force twisted Christian Fundamentalist "values" on the entire Nation and entwining it with Government and even those who are still supposedly "normal' Republicans are all in on the Fascist leaning policy of the current Republican Party that is basically controlled by Trump and it's simply about power, corruption and money - there is no policy whatsoever, other than to crush and control the People. And this Third Party that's being talked about is funded by the same billionaires that back the Christian Fundamentalist Groups and the corrupt Supreme Court Justices and will only take votes away from Democrats, increasing the chance that Trump (or whoever the Republican Nominee ends up being, and that individual and Republican House and Senate Politician's would get elected by default - which would be catastrophic to America), because no Third Party nominee(s) for any office has any chance of winning. They will only take votes from Democrats. It's just another Republican backed ploy to try to win. I really wish the American population was more intelligent, but that's not going to happen and a third of the population is not only completely lacking in intelligence they are absolutely insane, as well. We can only hope that enough of the other two-thirds actually vote and that they vote Blue, or we are screwed as a Country.

[@johnstrawb3521]

You miss being lied to by a cheap hack who got rich off the presidency? Son, your politics are sadly out of joint.

[@amynelson6264]

@@heatherkempf9897 Thank you. I keep forgetting that he has a stutter. Because it's so mild.

[@junosprite007]

@@heatherkempf9897 That bar is too low for a president of a nation, lol.

[@dominikn19]

This modern interview style is so refreshing. It’s incredibly interesting and entertaining to listen to two respectful and eloquent gentlemen. Thank you.

[@glendegroot8403]

Nothing gentlemanly about dropping bombs on innocent women and children. Don't look at what they say, look at what they do.

[@organizerbmo]

It feels infinitely less scripted than sit-down interviews, especially ones on TV programs. Walking around and talking it what we do in real life

[@ronachten2902]

Interesting take. The interviewer isn't even actively listening to President Obama. He interrupts his responses several times. Refreshing? Not in my mind.

[@alexpalaciossantos4940]

yes bombing children is so respectful. we stan obama

[@Rubylove48]

It’s not an interview, this is a lesson in how a narcissist and a co narcissist work together to promote a propagandist agenda.

[@DexyD20]

When America's workers have hope, America has hope

[@baxtronx5972]

Record low unemployment and everyone is pretending things are awful.

[@DexyD20]

@@baxtronx5972 we're about to go into world war III and the American judicial system just gave the presidency immunity to like all crimes, meaning they could, I don't know, assassinate political rivals or people that they just don't like the speech of, start wars with any country, and much much more, and you think were making it up? Guess how unimportantly low unemployment is going to be when world war III hits...

[@luianime]

@@baxtronx5972worst take

[@Goobebeh]

@@baxtronx5972 statistics can’t convey the condition of human emotions. People HAVE to be work 3x more to make rent and survive. Ofc unemployment rates would be low In fact I think this job market is so competitive that you almost cannot get a job bc availability is low.

[@MatthewPalanca]

There is something just so, so comforting and reassuring about President Obama. Forever my President.

[@moffig1]

I dont wanna be a downer or so. Obama is an intelligent and charismatic guy. Obviously a million times better than Trump. But I cant and wont ever forgive him for being against Bernie Sanders in 2016 and 2020 and instead supporting the DNC favourite each time (Hillary in '16 and Biden in '20). This isnt abojt Bernie Sanders personally, I couldnt care less about him, but about getting someone in the White House who is truly different and progressive and would aggressively fight for progressive and transformative policies like Single-Payer Healthcare and who doesnt take any money from corporations or billionaires. Remember: While Obama is obviously MUCH better than Trump, he still takes money from corporations and billionaires. He is corrupt, albeit much much less than Trump. Bernie Sanders was Americas hope for a truly significant change. And Obama was against him each time and helped elect the DNC favourite. Obama can talk all he wants, sound nice and intelligent and great, but ultimately he is against the change that America (and frankly the whole world) desperately needs. So while I enjoy this interesting interview and Obamas thoughts, I cant and wont ever forget and forgive this. And neither should anyone else. When it actually and truly mattered, Obama backed the corrupt establishment pick (Hillary in '16 & Biden in '20) instead of the people's guy (Bernie Sanders). Please dont take this the wrong way. I also find him reassuring. He makes me feel great and more hopeful. I just cant forgive him for being against Americas only chance for true change in 2016 and 2020. It makes everything he says here sound a bit hollow and frankly a bit out of touch or dishonest

[@williamturner6876]

He is as much of a sociopath as Trump he just has more convincing social skills. He will be economically set for the rest of his life while the majority of the public is stuck on the treadmill of the gig economy. Getting money out of politics is not on his agenda and that is all you need to know.

[@justcause3104]

@@moffig1 Yeah Bernie Sanders was Americas hope for a truly significant change for the worse.

[@k.ambriz9789]

Same. I miss him and Michelle!

[@cindyk3076]

Mine too.

[@MotorCityPhoenix313]

A president who could speak in complete sentences. That's the dream.

[@roomtemperature7096]

the bar is on the floor lmaooo

[@suvamk]

So.. ''Send a strawberry crumb bar in my office right now jenny'' not a complete sentence ?

[@sakshamtyagi9652]

A president who wouldn't commit war crimes, still a dream.

[@HCYoa]

@@sakshamtyagi9652fair

[@lindamealingnelson975]

Never Tire !!

[@zagstrug9053]

"He's a factual liar, but emotionally honest" is the best summary of Trump I've ever heard

[@matno1949]

Factual liar, how?

[@MrUltimateX]

@@matno1949 Literally everything he says.

[@MKL614]

Perhaps his factual lying is unintentional, perhaps he just doesn't know things 😢

[@CamJames]

@@MKL614 it's both. he lies on purpose and unintentionally out of stupidity.

[@matno1949]

@@MrUltimateX Who says? At 75 it is very easy for me to get confused. I didn't hear any lies come out of Barak Obama's mouth during this inerview and since the interview is with him, who is the factual liar? If the comment is about Obama, how?

[@chrischen12345]

I'm literally crying as I watch this now and thinking about what state the US is in

[@Tooshortbex]

I love the way Obama answers to such questions. Weirdly, he remains calm, but is still emotionally authentic. I miss my president!

[@Empireonparade]

They really miss him in the Middle East as well; You know, where his regime killed thousands of civilians with double-tap drone strikes which are follow-up strikes on first responders aiding victims of previous strikes. He consciously murdered civilians to further American hegemony across the globe. Don't prop him up, he's a vile human being and should be treated as such.

[@jayk3383]

trump will be your next president obama sucks

[@mattoucas869]

You miss him bombing Ukraine and Syria as well?

[@MatSmithLondon]

@@mattoucas869 Why do you say Obama bombed Ukraine? Quite the opposite: he made security commitments for the protection of Ukraine. As for Syria, this is also untrue. Obama did wish to respond to Bashar al-Assad's heinous use of chemical weapons on his own people, but was forced to walk away because of the mathematics of Congress at that time, instead he brokered a deal to force Assad to get rid of chemical stockpiles. You can spread misinformation if you like, but people aren't stupid, they can read the facts for themselves.

[@TankStatic]

​@@mattoucas869yup😂

[@jfieqj]

God, it's nice to listen to a president who's both smart and incredibly articulate.

[@SPREET5454]

It's been 11 long years 😂

[@m32m1m]

😢

[@beinteractive3207]

Obama killed a 16 year old American in Yeman at a civilian resturant. The people that support this murdered are degenerats.

[@DavidHRyall]

Who did you listen to? Obama doesn't match that

[@benebanks3382]

YES. I wish there were more of them!

[@joshcameron8215]

Keep in mind, Obama's emotional restraint most likely came from knowledge of him being the first African-American president. The stereotype of the "Angry Black Man" is incredibly pervasive, and if he had showed any evidence of even possibly being related to that stereotype, he could have lost everything. I'd argue that when Obama did show genuine emotion, it was productive and subtle (crying for the kids at Sandy Hook, singing Amazing Grace after the shootings in Charleston, dancing with his wife with love in his eyes.) I couldn't ask for anything more than that 🤷‍♂

[@bobsingh7949]

Hmmmm. These are wise words. Words of someone who understands that leaders must have guardrails. These are the words of someone epitomizing emotional intelligence. Hmmmm. You remind me of someone who might support a culture of leadership; take responsibility, be glad there's direction, and know we only do it together.

[@DonJohnson-x3r]

he showed plenty of emotion. he was just more stoic type than anything esp. compared to trump

[@MiguelThinks]

I was going to say, it wasn't until much later in his Presidency he gradually got more emotional. Also, the thing with Trump's "emotional honesty" is that its still more performative than genuine.

[@joshcameron8215]

@@bobsingh7949 Thank you for such a kind response!

[@Seilolo]

@@DonJohnson-x3r…not stoic, just mature enough to REGULATE his emotions. The Mango Mussolini does not have that capability.

[@Taperia2]

OMG !!!!!! So good to hear and see this “Class Act “”””” So dearly missed 😢

[@toddmcdonough4670]

I wish we had more heartfelt political conversations such as this. Gentle, but firm. Honest, yet conscientious. Thoughtful, respectful, and loving.

[@mervynstephens2808]

Trump 2024 he is thoughtless, disrespectful and unloving. What’s the difference just a couple of ess’s, dis’s and un’s ffs 😂😂😂😂

[@myrafinch5769]

I never get tired of hearing him speak! He's so relatable!! Love him and his Classy wife! My favorite First Family EVER!!

[@mfDOOMenjoyer22]

Yeah! I loved it when he consoled us when he bombed the wedding :)

[@Reburned32]

And he is the best president who made spying on people leagal, making them criminals before its proven oposite. I love Baark Obama

[@Monica-fg3wf]

This man is meant to be the worlds first black president of the USA, but looks no blacker thank the south asian man interviewing him, actually looks more racially ambiguous, is it not amazing

[@johnnyc.3261]

Having a president who can inspire hope and change is priceless. We need that more than ever now.

[@nps7742]

This guy created more problems in the world than any other us president,

[@Cryptix001]

Hope in what? He didn't actually change anything, and this is why Trump won. There's only so many times you can spit on the working class before they find a strongman.

[@railway381]

To learn more about Obama inspiring change search "Obama Kunduz Hospital 2015". Such a charmer

[@gorginhanson]

Hassan massively unfunny. Can't believe this tool is famous. Him: you can't make your kid Lebron Me: but you can make him Kobe.

[@pcaso]

gave great hope by rescuing all banks by taxpayers money

[@adamhfain]

Thank you Hasan for pushing so hard for emotional authenticity. Thank you Obama for giving it to us.

[@ajcraft-hello]

Well said. Excellent interview, conversation really💪✨

[@Richard.Atkinson]

Imagine saying this about a war criminal who drone bombed innocent children 😐

[@sirsavientraliard6781]

@@Richard.Atkinson Since drones are used every President did that.

[@Gusi8898]

@@sirsavientraliard6781 And we're going allow that to be the norm?

[@joker6558]

@@Gusi8898it’s been the norm since bush, lol. And it’s only increased too

[@kingty6221]

Watching this man you just can't help but smile. There will never be another

[@simplyflagsandsigns]

I wish I could vote for him a third time. Coolest President of my 61 years

[@buildthewallwiththewoke]

You'll vote for whoever MSNBC tells you to vote for.

[@tiffanym122679]

Agreed. Especially with who we've had as leader(s) of the "free world" since. If it comes down to Biden & Trump again, I'd vote for Baby Bush for a 3rd time. 😂🤷🏼‍♀️

[@RyBrown]

@@buildthewallwiththewoke You’ll vote for whoever Foxbtells you to

[@buildthewallwiththewoke]

@@RyBrown I don't watch Fox. Regardless, I could list twenty five lies off the top of my head that were spread by the whole of the leftist MSM. You couldn't list three from Fox.

[@ALCRAN2010]

If Trump beats the charges, it means we can toss Barack back on the ballot! F the Constitution, am I right MAGAts??

[@tiredofit4761]

I miss having a sane person as president.

[@smurfsrule9680]

Where?.........Obama the bender?....are you kidding me...........jumped up actor.

[@winkfish]

*war criminal

[@charlottewenzel2005]

@@winkfishummmm, take a look at the Bush family if you want to see what a real war criminal actually looks like. The record speaks for itself. Actual FACTS, which I realize are hard for many Americans these days to recognize and comprehend on a grown-up, adult level, when MTG & Barbie Bobart cant behave as well as preschool children. Theyre an American embarrassment.

[@MajorPickleSwag]

@@winkfish*sane war criminal

[@toyotaprius79]

He sold you guys out with the 2008 crash bailouts, austerity and the inevitable rise of trump. He's a war criminal like the rest.

[@HeyGrouch]

Hasan is a ridiculously good interviewer! I can't imagine being that comfortable and personable in front of President Obama.

[@jeswilde6188]

more like disrespectful

[@m.n65]

@@jeswilde6188 how

[@serinawoods-huntley1175]

@@m.n65because he’s so busy trying to be confrontational and “calling him out” that he’s not hearing the bigger picture that he came into the interview missing which Obama keeps trying to reiterate. And it’s all degrading a man who’s actually more deserving of the benefit of the doubt that he’s NOT giving him.

[@Infinite_exhilaration]

@@serinawoods-huntley1175so you believe after this interview Obama had a less favorable and disrespectful opinion of massage? Obama was genuinely laughing throughout this interview

[@serinawoods-huntley1175]

@@Infinite_exhilaration I’m sure Obama enjoyed himself because he’s a gracious patient man. Lol. That wasn’t any of my point at all.

[@leemeyer748]

Great interview. I’m so thankful Obama was president

[@moniqueengleman873]

He really raised the bar that is for sure. Then tfg got in and destroyed our country

[@dschlicks]

Watching these two men converse is a sobering reminder of just how far we've fallen since 2016.

[@thelife9865]

@dschlicks. Compare THIS interview w BO and Hasan to Drumpt and Brett- reality speaks for itself!

[@dschlicks]

@@thelife9865 That's like watching Michael Jordan in his prime playing a game of one-on-one with a diabetic amputee.

[@clinkedylinkedy1]

has it really been 7 years of this nightmare?

[@cindyspiess9963]

Amen to that !

[@montesa9136]

@dschlicks - You mean the Bone Spurs era didn't inspire you?

[@aureliusfeynman485]

The best president the United States had in a long time. Class, eloquence, intelligence, humanity, humor, relatableness, etc. I sense it will be a long time until we see another one like him. Not perfect either, but a high quality public servant.

[@TiggerToo27]

I completely agree with you. I wish President Obama could run for a third term, with Michelle as his running mate. Of course, it's going to take some serious dedication and work to undo all of the harm Trump has done to America. Sure, Joe Biden has accomplished a lot to counter Trump's damage, but IMO, it will take a politician like Obama to REALLY turn things around. Then again, I don't know HOW any future president can eradicate the idiotic MAGA minions who have poisoned our country's politics.

[@morawkyerandoms5538]

The antichrist is sure coming back before the end of the age

[@epicfiend1999]

@@TiggerToo27 you call half the country idiots and then wonder why the politics are still poisoned, its because both groups stoop to the lowest common denominator for politeness and willingness to understand each other in both groups, all while the rich and powerful laugh and rake it in off of us plebs while they control every politician in the country

[@molybdaenmornell123hopp5]

​@@TiggerToo27 Helping the country past MAGA is a hard puzzle but it's not, perhaps, unsolvable. I think the first question to ask is why these people are like this. Where do they come from and how have they got here? I won't try a comprehensive answer because I don't know enough. The answer is also certainly different for different people. It might be desperation for some, a rightwing identity for others or a liking for Trump's style. There could be cynicism involved, or fear, insecurity, anger, fatalism, superficiality, hatred, confusion, gullibility, peer pressure, you name it. It could even be calm reasoned argument from fundamentally different principles. People of another mind are not automatically idiots. Try your best to find out what motivations lead people into MAGA. Then ask, "What would it take to help them question their allegiance? Are their minds free, capable of changing in the face of reason? Or are they wedded to their view? Do they centre their very identity around it? If so, a change of mind will be a scary prospect, one they will only consider in the presence of someone they fully trust. It's an open-heart operation, a moment of great vulnerability. If they don't trust you enough because you haven't put in the work to earn it, you're not in a position to change their minds. It may be that they trust only one or two people on Earth enough to be that vulnerable with them. If you want them to trust you, consider why they might not. Do they just hate anyone without a MAGA hat or do they have better reasons? Do you insult or otherwise hurt them? Do you talk down to them? Do you fake it with them? Are you, perhaps, simply a stranger? If you want their trust, try to genuinely love them. There is reason to. You may not find them attractive but they are as mortal and fragile as all of us.

[@drummerlovesbookworm9738]

Except the drugs, blow jobs from guys, murders, and weaponizing agencies. And what he did to the Black community. They still are recovering.

[@Josji22]

I'm not even an American and my god do I miss this man. Hearing him speak like this again really made me wonder how the bright Americans deal with the political enviroment of today.

[@chalkedlines8960]

I think it's safe to say there are few bright Americans who aren't experiencing new levels of depression and/or anxiety. Life in the U.S. right now feels like a never ending "doom scroll."

[@wendimedling]

It's hard to acknowledge the depth of stupidity in this country. We have so many communities that are siloed from intelligent, educated opinions. They, naturally, grow up steeped in misinformation and grievance. When they leave those communities and are exposed to other ideas, they sometimes evolve in their thinking. This is why the maga movement is now anti- college/university. Education is not their friend.

[@thechakrakhan]

A lot of crying, drinking, political activism, burrito-ing (the act of rolling oneself into a blanket, burrito style) while binging TV and/or staring into the void. And repeat.

[@AndreaCrisp]

This is exactly why Hassan did the interview, because so many bright progressive Americans are depressed over the current state of the nation and the world.

[@zubetp]

i'm not sure what you mean by "bright," but the majority of people i speak to feel strong disenchantment with our political state at this time. some are angry, i feel helpless at times and amused at times when i read the news. i've also been humiliated in front of the world since 2016. most of us never saw this coming. i remember i snuck away from work that night and watched the votes come in in realtime, feeling an increasing sense of dread and confusion and betrayal. i watched the rest of the world discuss us like a weird mole they'd found on their leg in the shower. part of me is relieved france is finally getting some attention here so i can check the news and see something different - though my heart breaks for their frustration. if anybody can empathize with them it's us. i also empathized when the uk had all that crap happen in parliament. i was like hey welcome to the club, all we have are stale cheez-its and lukewarm kool-aid. anyway, we take it day by day.

[@janakingking3022]

I don't know how I came across this tonight. But, it's literally making me cry. What an amazing man

[@tanyawadhwani6789]

same

[@big10]

Didn't realize I would shed a tear after seeing what our country has been missing in government since January of 2017. Great interview. 👍🏾

[@CGP05]

This is a great interview

[@carltonbanks2351]

Obama held his own, as you'd expect, but Hasan made this interview great and actually got some real answers out of him. The sheer happiness out of his eyes when Obama said he was proud but also the honesty you could feel coming from Obama himself. ANYWAYS, I LOVE THIS.

[@mustafathompson6564]

This right here is what we need. This interview kept a smile on my face, while also allowing me to appreciate a great man.... and he gave Michelle her flowers. The epitome of presidential.

[@nixflix]

A wonderful interview. Thank you Hasan. I miss your Netflix show. That was truly thought-provoking and informative. Listening to President Obama brings into stark relief just how horrible our political environment is right now. But somehow, also uplifting.

[@livevideos2677]

Oh yes! Netflix needs to bring him back

[@aratosm]

I'm glad he got canceled. Next win would be if he got deported.

[@sloburnjo]

lol. o'bama was the biggest pos of them all

[@Daniel_D.s]

Besides him being former president I really like him. I enjoy the way he discuss and speaks because he chooses his words very carefully, something you don't see much these days on important people.

[@ashleyhall6098]

I actually felt better after listening to him talk about how the trajectory of humanity has always been moving slowly toward acceptance even despite major setbacks. It's true even if things right now seem grim.

[@TedJamesLytle790]

Holy Wow! Watching this interview is like finding my favorite blanket in the attic, bringing it back to life and wrapping up in it. For the last 30 minutes watching this interview, I felt a warmth and peace that I have dearly missed. Still classy as ever. Excellent interview! Barack Obama reminds us what it is to have real leadership. Even when mistakes are made, owning it and showing genuine remorse is so refreshing. Thank you, Hasan for your amazing insight and delivery with humor and straight forward candidness. Two people right here that I hold in high regard as humans at the top of their game and chosen path in life.

[@HiddenGemsHistory]

Yes so much!!

[@FF-fd4tm]

Perfectly said!

[@lyn2569akaLynette]

Please become a writer if you aren’t already!

[@GetOutandVote1]

I love Obama so much. I so miss his lovely, articulate, down to earth, sane, cogent, intelligent speaking style.

[@icantpursuewhatimtrulypass7335]

Then that means you don’t remember what a nonsensical charlatan he could be? Look up his reaction when someone accuses him of not codifying Roe v Wade even though he promised it would be the first thing he would do after getting elected

[@JayADonut]

the fact that you have to say sane tho. We need more Presidents like Obama

[@racecarcar499]

@@JayADonut yeah he was just wonderful and he built a hospital too! Search up Obama Kunduz hospital 2015

[@repulsedfrog]

@@racecarcar499bruh

[@GM-xk1nw]

@@repulsedfrog Truth is hard huh

[@raz13l15]

Perfect host, perfect guest, perfect interview. Thoroughly enjoyed.

[@k.c.5255]

Best President we’ve ever had. Class, intelligence, compassion, and courage…all rolled into one. I loved his comment about hopelessness and it all being a state of perspective. It’s something my grandmother and mother tell me all the time. ❤ It’s easy to think we are living through the worst when we haven’t seen or experienced worse. Thank you for your brilliance, President Obama. Forever our president. 🙏

[@roseyk7677]

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[@msmith53]

@systicgmd5513...nonsense!

[@jackduncan5442]

I would argue Abraham Lincoln was pretty good, too.

[@darkfx3208]

Compassion? The drone guy with 90 percent civilian casualties? Sure. Why not.

[@eliaskjrbo8142]

Ever? Oh come off it. Lincoln, Washington are both definitely ahead of him.

[@maryannharney5576]

I love Obama’s quick wit, his intelligence, his optimism and honesty. I liked that he was reserved and calm and I would vote for him all over again. We have the JFK library here in Boston and a lot of the old videos of JFK’s interviews and speeches are recorded, also a similar personality of a President of intellect and quick wit.

[@Sailorbyday]

Trump 2024. Get used to it. Nobama is not the president anymore so we can't call him that

[@M3TALG0DS]

@@Sailorbyday Trump couldn't even beat the worst democratic candidate. Hes a loser.

[@MartyrForBlood]

@@Sailorbyday Trump was never a president. No sure what weird reality you live in.

[@sunnydaysatl]

@@MartyrForBloodmy thoughts exactly…just very odd n sad.

[@positivelove444]

I would as well

[@hawkatsea]

The best and most rare and valuable thing about this interview is how constant and genuine the two personalities are. Hasan has brave stances and is completely undeterred when Mr. Obama totally swipes left on some of his more sassy prompts. And I love it when a politician can be genuinely challeneged.

[@jjwintrs]

...in a friendly way 😅

[@memento81]

Hasan struck a remarkable balance of keeping it friendly fun but also not doing the cuddly softball interview thing, instead he was even getting a little cocky sometimes. But also very strategically attempts to throw Obama a little off script, some successfull, some ridiculed by the ex president right next to him.😅And that did not shake him.

[@PG-wz7by]

I loved when Hasan prompted, 'Are you proud of me?" That was just from the heart.

[@ToolTalkChannel]

New subscriber, and I’ll be watching the back catalogue for sure! This is it. It’s what kids need to hear

[@KellyGoodwin-m3n]

A president who could speak in complete sentences. That's the dream.. Why can’t we have a classy president like this any more .

[@lemunbalm3731]

RFK Jr. Let’s make it happen!!!

[@diabl2master]

​@@lemunbalm3731Hahahahahahagahahahahahahahahahahaha good one bro hahahahaha

[@otsonoma]

Marianne Williamson would be ok for me. At least a progressive platform and very good speaker

[@daahsri]

Cause Obama was not a classy President, he is responsible for much death, but sure, glad his sentences impress you. Thats why our society is failing, ppl like you get tricked so easily by some charm.

[@Richard.Atkinson]

I’m sure the families of all the innocent children this war criminal drone bombed really care that he speaks well! 😂

[@lwells3937]

I like presidents that don't get indicted, and speak in complete sentences! I miss you president Obama

[@amandac6088]

Feels like a low bar for your president to not be a criminal, and here we are. I also miss you President Obama!

[@1WVSW]

Obama should’ve been indicted years ago but you let lies move you so you live in blissful ignorance.

[@genocidegrand2057]

with how many drone strike he have commanded i'm impressed they didnt revoke the joke nobel peace prize. also not indicted doesnt mean he is innocent.

[@1WVSW]

@@genocidegrand2057 thank you

[@piyushpandey5978]

@@genocidegrand2057 Thank U!!!! Mr. Sane Mind. This comment section is sickening and it tells you how appearance can easily deceive others. Obama successfully sold this version of himself to the audience and people just bought it. But one can argue like those news reporters covering the Russian Invasion of Ukraine that at least Obama never invaded a nation like Ukraine where people like (Ahem! you know who) live. It's not Iraq, Libya, Afghanistan, Yemen etc but our neighbourhood. What a joke!!! He hasn't changed a bit from his time in college. When he was picking up leftist girls using Karl Marx, such a noble character, lol! He still got that spark in him...... that "Lefty-fooling and lefty-bedding spark".

[@mickeycarroll5319]

An articulate American president. Apparently a rare thing.

[@reidwhitton6248]

The courage to stand up to Wall St and the corporate world is even rarer. Obama doesn't have it.

[@pegasus514]

it's because of ovomit we r in the soup we r in. apparently, u r a commie too.

[@bmpk7473]

@@reidwhitton6248 perfect or a criminal >:( boring troll

[@jt.8144]

Being Articulate is just the after effect of Intelligence.

[@eo0-g9j]

ask that to the middle east

[@b3ingsavage]

One of the best interviews I've seen. I love how he delivers and thinks

[@leob_v2]

Man - this should have been a 3h thing, would happily watched with full attention. As a nobody from a 3rd-world country, I just have to maintain that Obama is one of the greatest leaders that humanity has had. And not in terms of what he has achieved or not, why etc - but being a stereotypical (oh, the irony) embodiment of what a real leader should be like - intelligent, smart, eloquent, rational, educated, well-read, polite, emotionally mature, cool, with a sense of integrity, humor, normalcy, and feeling for regular folks. Stereotypical in theory - but in reality, so damn rare amongst the greedy, old, manipulative, psychopathic bastards. One thing I know for sure - the main source of remaining respect I have for USA is that this guy was your president for 2 terms. That gives hope, even in current times.

[@jomancool55]

So a good president is one who sounds smarts and tells good jokes?

[@jomancool55]

So a good president is one who sounds smarts and tells good jokes?

[@stargazerl2958]

Yea we all thought he was cool too till we found out he was bombing innocent civilians everyday for 8 years

[@mirrrie]

​@@stargazerl2958yeah like almost every other president. But I agree he should not have done it. I just don't see why you only point it out that Obama did that

[@SnarkasticSunny]

Well said!! We need to adopt your list as what we need our leaders to have, to be. Your list & mine are so similar...too bad thst so few who have those traits can make it into politics. Only IF we get the private money given to politicians OUT of politics, can we open the field to good people who genuinely want to serve the people - all of us. Until then, the money wins - always will - that's NOT how you get the best people running the country! A few good ones slip in, but it isn't enuff to make a big difference overall. Tax cuts for the top = big donors bribing lawmakers & not contributing to the COMMON GOOD. Politicians who are in it for the money & power they get, are NOT the best leaders we can get. Unless you're a wealthy corporation, or person. Take private $$$ OUT of politics & bring back true leaders. Put the 'service' back in Public Service!

[@danielakerman8241]

“We’re still operating at chimp-like levels.” Truer words have never been spoken.

[@Stierenkloot]

Actually we are more like bonobos.

[@Shockking21]

​@@Stierenklootdefinitely, absolutely, not even fucking close. chimps have wars, bonobos have make-up orgies. pretty obvious where humanity lies. not to mention the sexual hierarchy between the two species lol

[@alphasuperior100]

That was a smart poetic statement.

[@mirrrie]

You know what the thing is with President Obama? He doesn't always takes himself serious. He can take a joke and takes the piss out of others.

[@vunguyentr5561]

How can anyone be pissed and angry at a man like this, he's Nobel Peace winner

[@marcusmphotography]

@@vunguyentr5561 she was complementing him tho??

[@Peter_File69]

⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@marcusmphotographyI don’t think the guy meant her specifically

[@Richard.Atkinson]

I bet all those innocent children that got blown up by his drone bomb missions love that fact that he doesn't take himself too seriously!

[@joshwhite321]

@@vunguyentr5561 For what reason did he win that Nobel Prize? Nominations for the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize closed just 11 days after Obama took office. He did nothing to earn that prize.

[@annemaxwell9975]

Excellent interview. The preparation and the work it must have taken to make it appear so effortless.

[@N3ur0m4nc3r]

I miss having a brilliant, caring, young person presiding over the country.

[@pingew]

commander in chief of the military

[@maymayyyy]

dude is a war criminal. stop being stupid

[@LifeInTheClouds]

where is the young person

[@pyron9509]

@@LifeInTheClouds I mean if we compare with Biden and Trump, he is pretty young

[@owenmccord5078]

@@LifeInTheClouds You ain’t lying. The office aged him like a….

[@MuneebBhat]

Love him or hate him, agree with him or disagree with him, listening to Obama is always a pleasure.

[@Dasher216]

@@gusfring2734 cry more

[@NeverComplyEver]

​@Dasher216 enjoying your inflation i see.

[@Prolificx]

@@NeverComplyEver Not being triggered by innocent chants doesn't mean you agree with a persons actions. Nuance exists, just because Obama doesn't hurt your feelings doesn't mean you support his politics.

[@maturefitness3786]

pleasure if you like constipation or shingles or nausea!!!!!!

[@Jhon-gx6oe]

another common point between him and hitler, 2 war criminals that both know how to speak

[@totsbig]

I'm not an American, but it felt like he's their best president of the 21st century, and we're now already a quarter through. Some policies you can't agree with his stand, but you can tell he thought through all his plans, and..just having a calm, collected and coherent president is such a pleasure to have. I envied you.

[@themissyness]

I’m in Canada and we LOVED him here. Was proud to be America’s next door neighbour in that time period.

[@AmyAmy-er8bp]

Feel free to move to Roman Empire. Secondary citizen passport stamp. An American fears to be deported. How cool is that?

[@artbysnehal]

Same

[@maydavalle]

💙

[@joshwhite5730]

That’s not really saying much to

[@iabelanger]

I miss him so much even as a Canadian❤

[@Illumirage]

Cuck

[@lemonade3532]

same, I'm binge watching Obama speech for the past few days

[@dominiquemcshan5168]

Man it’s such a pleasure to hear such thoughtful individuals engage in dialogue. I’ve been missing Hassan. We need more Netflix seasons!

[@loribeatty9979]

I never get tired of listening to President Obama, always feel like I learn something worthwhile. It definitely gives me a lift, especially in times like these.

[@Rubylove48]

Wow, you really need to read and listen to true intellectuals who are also great communicators. Also educate yourself on narcissism and propaganda, this is the Obama playbook. You sound like you can’t assess reality but are blinded by the use of platitudes and verbiage.

[@alexpalaciossantos4940]

yeah its so uplifting to hear from a president who bombed children and continued the american tradition of global terrorism for elite profit

[@onamattapeeya]

SAD

[@srinidhi7140]

President means just President Trump

[@neb3757]

I can only take so much.

[@CamJames]

I'm so proud to be a nerdy, talented, flawed, educated Black man every time I see this man and hear him speak.

[@TheWriterNW]

You're not a nerd!

[@apokatastasian2831]

one day you too may be able to launch a drone program that kills 99% civilians, conduct extra-judicial assasinations of american citizens, oversee illegal torture programs, and starve 100,000's of yemeni children to protect weapon sales contracts.

[@MK-xn6qx]

He did nothing for Black people. I doubt your education now.

[@samkessels1398]

it's gotta be gay to suck yourself of like this, well played tho sir i love u ❤

[@matno1949]

Me too, and he is also the consummate father. Such a wonderful pattern for young men to aspire to be.

[@suchAFLife]

Gosh I love him a lot. My President EVER ♥️😍

[@skylarkgrl3486]

6 minutes into the video, and I was already crying. It felt so good to have a leader say the things he did. Like, yes, you can't look at the horrible things happening and not be depressed. But also, realize our grandparents and great-grandparents lived through even worse times and made it through. Like, it was so comforting to know that "this too shall pass," and things will get better. We have to make sure things get better. Like, dang Obama, you always know exactly the right things to say.

[@Ray-ru3pc]

seriously? you’re crying? it’s an interview. I mean i like obama too but this isn’t even remotely an emotional interview. People describing the shooting in a texas school, or biden talking about his son beau, those are emotional. This was a normal interview maam.

[@Akhundelar_Far]

cry for all the dead children because of him.

[@francoisbessing]

He is truly a man beyond. The way he thinks is almost god-like and I say that as someone who graduated with high honors in University.

[@francoisbessing]

I loved that point.

[@nickkondyles8643]

and too, drone strikes were a thing. media sensationalism is also

[@robinbunn3791]

Wow, I've really missed Former President Obama. Listening to him speak so "normally" as an intelligent human being is something I've missed seeing these last few years; a trait few of our current politicians have. It was so wonderful listening to someone of his caliber speak and not have "bullets" coming out of his mouth. Obama's energy is human; that's what I've missed. Hasan Minhaj is fantastic! I loved his energy and his candor. He did a great job!!!

[@cbreze6110]

Whenever I see this man in an interview, all my business is over. He is great. He commands his listeners to listen, just by the way he speaks. America was respected during his presidency, all because it had a leader of class.

[@alexbustos2690]

let's idolize someone who sent the most drones in US history to kill innocent lives in the middle east for the sake of war and power

[@kookiedoodle1]

couldn't have said it better.

[@GetSomeLou]

i'm french and that's true.... sorry for you guys and the 2 that went after him

[@Loki_Yogi]

So true.

[@ardentynekent2099]

I miss him so, so much. He makes so many people feel just a little more safe.

[@JudyLeeThurber]

Oh...this is what I prayed for this morning. Thank you 😊🙏

[@deborahpappas3663]

I SO miss him, nothing to do with politics. An intelligent human being representing my country. Is that too much to ask for?

[@chikai.3866]

I don't care how progressive I get, when I listen to Obama sit down and talk, there's never been a time I haven't been able to resonate with his point of view, even if I only agree with a percentage of it. I love him.

[@stoodmuffinpersonal3144]

yeah. I get you on that.

[@Hermes_Agoraeus]

Yeah, the voices in my head just had a little argument. One shouted "drone strikes", and then another said"...but also health insurance". Complicated.

[@kevley26]

I think its because hes kind of like a normal dude. He doesn't sound super fake like Hillary Clinton or Ron De Santis and isn't deranged like Trump.

[@billhorton2564]

I agree. I voted for Obama reluctantly the first time. He seemed to be a continuation of Geo W, just more liberal. i will say Obamacare was the biggest thing to pass Congress in my memory. I'm 62 and started caring about politics when I first paid taxes for working in 1978. The ACA changed lives...and the biggest thing to pass in my lifetime was the Civil rights Act of '65. I was 4.

[@SirTibzy]

Him and Hillary have blood on their hands for bombing Libya and empowering the Libyan rebels to kill Gaddafi. At one point Gaddafi gave up and just requested the US to allow him to surrender and leave - they denied him and shortly afterwards the rebels reached him and lynched him. Libya was a country that had free healthcare - now they have open slave markets. And what was the reason for the Obama's military intervention? To protect the US dollar hegemony and prevent Gaddafi from launching his own gold-backed currency. Call me cold-hearted but I could never 'love' someone who does that.

[@ramadjones]

Hasan is good people. He's a class act. One could say he's a patriot act.

[@sherrijeffries971]

😂😂😂😂 good one. I miss his show.

[@VX-cy4du]

Good person*

[@feezible]

@@sherrijeffries971 Perfect comment.

[@calisongbird]

@@VX-cy4duGood people” is an expression. From Merriam-Webster Dictionary: good people noun US, informal + old-fashioned : an honest, helpful, or morally good person Ex: “I like him; he's good people.”

[@grady7420]

This is just pro US imperialist propaganda. The last three presidents have kept refugees in cages, drone striked children, increase fundinding please and placed brutal economic sanctions on poor countries in the global south which is causing millions to suffee and die early. Hasan of course isn't going to challenge Obama in this interview, or if he did this interview wouldn't happen all or those parts would be edited out. Imagine if he actually made the "Yes we can... deport more guatamalans" joke to Obama.

[@craftiwench]

I'm Canadian and still I miss him as President..... He has a real talent for making me feel like he has a handle on what's going on. No doubt he was imperfect like any president but from here it seems like he really rose to the challenge. I miss his presence and Michelle's as well. Loved this interview..👍👍👍

[@alexbustos2690]

let's idolize someone who sent the most drones in US history to kill innocent lives in the middle east for the sake of war and power

[@samanthasinger3747]

Very well said

[@zombieman2013]

Same I’m Canadian and I miss him too lmao

[@datanyc004]

#FACTS @craftiwench

[@teacheschem]

I always thought Canadians where like Americans just way smarter. Then my friend in Canada told me there was a pro Trump rally in Toronto! I was so disappointed!

[@darcisw]

So good! Thank you for this. I ❤️ Obama! Miss him as President.

[@sheeshamcg315]

I want interviews like this for political candidates! Imagine being able to tell their genuine personalities instead of show business personalities before giving them power? What a change that might be

[@foedeer]

We should actually be voting based on their policies, not their genuine personalities. If you hadn't noticed, Obama and Biden have marxist policies that are erroding constitutional rights??!

[@AlignWithJesus]

Trump did that in every interview and y’all still complained lol

[@brbaic9364]

Nah, he just sold the base what they wanted to get a leg up. Big difference.

[@devvvvvvvvvvvv]

@@AlignWithJesus He sure did, he showed us that he's a low-information dishonest dickhead. And that we do not like.

[@stefanasgeirsson2464]

kennedy is your man then

[@oneofakindlifestyle]

This man changed my life and the life of so many others. I am a DREAMER and I am so thankful to Mr. Obama. He made it possible for me and my husband to purchase a home, get better jobs. To provide a better life for our children. Finally to see our children become University students. To be able to travel with them to see them off, to start the beginning of a beautiful life. On their way to fulfill their destinies! 😭😭 I wouldn’t be where I am if it wasn’t for him. Forever grateful. 🥰

[@justinbrown2212]

Amen. I'm so happy to hear your story. May they thrive, and find happiness.

[@oneofakindlifestyle]

@@justinbrown2212 thank you for your wishes. 🥰 blessings to you and your family as well.

[@InZachsOpinion]

I’m literally only 1 minute into this but I just wanted to say THIS is how a president talks. This is how that position, a place of power that is so incredibly high up it’s hard to really comprehend when you take a step back. President Obama speaks with such seniority and intelligence while still being incredibly relatable and likeable. You don’t even like the mfs you see nowadays. On both party sides

[@Eserr7856]

Exactly, I don't agree with him on alot of issues, but we can all appreciate the charisma and eloquence in the man's words

[@nib6383]

So true, he was a gem to have.

[@Myaa1980]

It frustrates me so much for people to argue politics in front of me. It's like they don't see exactly what you just said.

[@dannynysus]

C'mon, man. Cut me some slack, Jack. That's a triple scoop of grade A malarkey 🍦 Holla at ya boy up in the White Hizzy, where we gettin' Dizzy like Gillespie 🎺

[@WenGriffin]

Go listen to Jeff Jackson from NC. He has the same thing going and it’s refreshing af.

[@JacquelineCox-w6y]

I loved this, nicely done. Both of you👏

[@syasot88]

A president with character-- who is compassionate, brilliant, genuine, charismatic---a true patriot and leader ❤🤍💙

[@JuanSinMiedo441]

and started who knows how many wars 🤣🤣😅

[@railway381]

To learn more about Obama's compassion search "Obama Kunduz Hospital 2015"

[@breadyegg]

@@JuanSinMiedo441 because we all believe Trump's claim that would stop the Ukraine war in 24 hours... /s

[@vitusamenyedorjnr9249]

Tell us what we have to do to get Patriot Act back on the Air because Hasan, you are just an incredible interviewer.

[@Rubylove48]

No he’s not, he’s a sycophant playing the role of a co-narcissist in this ‘interview’. He is NoT a serious political commentator,

[@PSILOVEYOUJAMESBLUNT]

Unfortunately, it almost cost his family. It was a fantastic show. Hasan looks more mature now and he gained some weight. Beena needs to stop feeding him. 😅

[@jessicaowens3458]

I've had the privilege to fairly vote in 6 presidential elections. I chose President Obama TWICE for one simple reason: he and his family inspired me. They inspired me to honor my own and my American values. To be a better person. To go high when they go low (thanks Michelle!). To fight for what's right, even when it's hard. To find ways to compromise if it's for the greater good. We have lots of career politicians that do their very best to represent their constituents (no matter party lines) and I appreciate that. But this is the single president in my voting lifetime who truly inspired me to EXPECT excellence, inclusivity, innovation and integrity in an elected official.

[@clinkedylinkedy1]

Michelle Obama truly is an American hero.

[@Sisteryoda1440]

Could not have said that better or more succinctly.

[@almostthere2884]

This comment should have 1000 likes!

[@lauriejo5810]

Well said Jessica, well said!

[@laurie113]

Would love to see Obama back in. He already said Michell would kill him…lol

[@daveb7999]

Thanks for those wonderful moments. All I can say is, be like Barack, and you will make the world a better place. Thank you, Hasan and thank you, Barack. We miss our best ever president.

[@Rackstack234]

Literally love this. Couldn't be happier to see these two people together. I LOVE Barack Obama.

[@aishax01]

Bot!

[@FreedomLovin]

Do you LOVE that he killed all those innocent people in drone attacks too?

[@maschaorsomething]

@@FreedomLovin Which president or leader didn't? The entire system is the problem, he and everyone under him included.

[@FreedomLovin]

@@maschaorsomething they all did but that doesn't excuse him or anyone else.

[@lesleyd2448]

💯❤️

[@lindawhelan8966]

I am from the uk, I thought this man Barack Obama is a truly inspirational man. I have been very taken with interviews I have watched with his wife Michelle Obama. So much so that I have two of her books which will help me look forward to the winter months and the dark early nights. I am equally impressed with this interview here today. What a fascinating interesting inspirational couple and family. They are both calm, concise, focused and each one consider's their answers in a quiet easy to understand and a laid back way. This is a fascinating brillant blog and interview. We can all learn so much about life, how we cope with its challenges by listening to inspirational speakers. Good job.

[@werder0366]

Haven’t seen such a good Obama interview in a long time - it was refreshing. Great job, Hasan!

[@MelanieRful]

He made us feel safe. He and Michelle. If only he can return