Michael Moore on Trump, Brexit and his new film

Oscar-winning documentary maker Michael Moore has made his name, and won his awards, by offering searing critiques of American society. Famed for Bowling for Columbine and Fahrenheit 9/11, a left-wing, globalist outlook drives him and his films. He chats to Krishnan about his latest offering - Fahrenheit 11/9, why America ended up with Trump as President, and where Brexit Britain goes next.
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[@arizonanative7409]

I must say, this interviewer is excellent. Thoughtful questions, and he also allowed Michael Moore to completely answer them. You don't always see this today, at least not on American TV where interruptions are constant.

[@markbeames7852]

I listen to the BBC news (Rocky Jones is one presenter) and the reporters on the News Hour do in fact talk over the interviewee in order to bring the interviewee back to the subject. Interruptions are plentiful. On both sides of the Pond.

[@BrainDamagedBob]

Try Life Liberty and Levin on Fox. It reminds me of Firing Line with Buckley.

[@teessidelass]

He's called Krishnan Guru-Murthy

[@richiewitkowski7142]

This is also the same interviewer that tried bringing up RDJs past and was pissing him off about it lol He also pissed off Quinten Tarantino pretty well too lol

[@benjaminvenegas]

This is honestly one of the most inspiring things I've listened to in a while. Bravo.

[@Nedwin]

Michael Moore is one of the bravest people I've ever known.

[@spirittammyk]

He's controlled opposition. Why is his Fahrenheit videos everywhere but youtube censors Loose Change?

[@skeptical_sorcerer]

Michael Moore....always brilliant; always entertaining!

[@TheDoveking]

”we all need each other” I think people forget that.

[@kljmaq]

Just another empty, virtue signalling phrase with no real meaning. Moore impresses only vacuous and ill informed people, such as yourself.

[@anneother6224]

@@kljmaq Would you agree at least though that some of us need some of the others? And since we are not sure which others we might need, in the larger scheme of things, it is better to err on the side of this simplistic philosophy than on a harsh one of trying to ensure that only oneself, ones family, race etc are needed and that the 'others' are irrelevant or worse, to be eliminated.

[@heighwaysonthewing]

kljmaq it's not meaningless , he's talking about community , that is very important , you're rather pompous mean spirited comment, is empty and without meaning .

[@ramblerandy2397]

No it's not empty. The highest form of a people is when we are interdependent. We do all need each other. Nobody can do anything alone, perhaps except sleep.

[@funkyanimaltheearloffunkdo1871]

We all need each other, as long as we all think the same.

[@theicyridge]

Despite all the trolls, this was a well conducted interview.

[@leightoncooke]

Well said, Michael 👍🙏🇺🇸🇪🇺

[@yvonnewashington673]

Leighton Cooke

[@zitaharper5206]

Michael Moore one of the most enlightened beings in the western world. He's also delightfully honest.

[@Idahosuz]

Dude, you know your history. Impressive!

[@r.a.monigold9789]

Ashamedly, I had to view this man's well thought out, highly documented positive oration by visiting a BRITISH site. You can add THAT to the list of broken things in the U.S. of A. Thank you for sharing...

[@rrrrrr-kb9sb]

Only a very gullible person could value what Michael has to say

[@philandrea8954]

Thank you Michael Moore your work is still not done. Far from it, come Nov6th after this week. A leveled head is needed.

[@lewiskeeffe8649]

Excellent questioning. Dont let M.M sit in a comfort zone hit the vulnerable areas and dont allow any sense of exaggeration. A very impressive interview. Good job C4 😁

[@db9607]

History doesn't repeat itself, but it rhymes.

[@darthpepe2994]

And I take it WW2 is the one and only piece of history that statement refers to? No other aspect of history could repeat itself, only the lessons of WW2?

[@briandavis7999]

That statement definitely repeats itself, I've seen it comment sections all over the web.

[@darthpepe2994]

Brian Davis "those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it" a phrase that really gets on my nerves, because the people who say it ignore all of human history and focus only on WW2 because it suits their view of the world

[@allaboutstupid2228]

War is repeated over and over again. When people know the consequences.

[@darthpepe2994]

The Centre yet how many wars have there been which were fought for the same reasons?

[@abdulleabdullahi4506]

Love it... Best of Michael Moore...

[@galepatrick1702]

bravo Michael Moore on another 'spot on' movie - you get better every time and I never miss one of them - thank goodness for your voice-

[@wonderfulwenna2710]

America.....please listen to this man!

[@AdventuretravelshopCoUk]

What a great guy. We do need to remember that we're all in this together. Boy his film is amazing :(

[@mattcarlson8262]

He's totally right on, especially the part where, 'we must do it together'... Europe needs to stay united.

[@arthurheidt6373]

i can't blame the brits though for leaving because of the migrants EU leadership is insane especially germany that is still being rulled by post world war 2 imposed constitution targeting to exploit the germans for the benefits for all forgeigners

[@angelhernandez564]

@fabrizzio monsalve correct me if I'm wrong but we've heard about Germany covering up Migrant crime, no? Also that many Germans are not happy with the drastic change in their country

[@shadowmod3]

@fabrizzio monsalve Almost every sovereign nation in Asia are using Germany as the perfect example as a nation which is on the road to self destruction. Who are you fooling?

[@meomarte]

Michael Moore is very good at simplifying complicated things without twisting them into something they´re not.

[@Vhbaske]

Moore we love you here in Puerto Rico!

[@albertamezzacapo4457]

Love yah Michael Moore!!!

[@mspeggylee4214]

When the Power of Love is GREATER than the love of power...then things will change - J H 🎸 🌏💚🌈

[@dreamjob_life]

Let's start with a bit more of respect.

[@kelcritcarroll]

John lennon spoke of that, and others as well and they are dead.... I think of the kennedys and how most of them were killed, martin luther kinig dead from a bullet......ifu believe in jesus, they murdered him too..........I hate money and liyterally have none

[@DennisBloodnokPhotographyVideo]

Well said Michael Moore !! I am looking forward to seeing Fahrenheit 11/9.

[@freedom2084]

Dennis Bloodnok Channel Great. You could be the #1000 person to see it. You will plenty of room in the theater. Stay awake though

[@freedom2084]

Oh and bring your inflatable date. This old lady’s movie hasn’t broken even yet

[@arqjmgarzon]

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[@aislingbooks]

Spot on, Michael Moore!

[@xpressvisa4720]

Michael Moore has a clear vision, with inspirational talk.

[@patrarus6097]

Excellent podcast! I loved MM's movie, Fahrenheit 11/9. Unfortunately, it was only in theatres about two weeks. Many people did not see it. That's their loss.

[@davidc2570a]

Michael always makes entertaining films. It's a shame that hardly anyone has seen his latest one: its definitely worth a watch. I had to travel into central london just to find a cinema showing it.

[@xander1980]

Ugh..I hate seeing this man getting older :( We need him in this world.

[@klattalexis]

We're all in this together, folks!

[@flangekiwi]

This is great👍🏽 Mike's analysis of the numbers IS important. In NZ, we citizens took a look at the numbers a couple of decades ago. Not good. So we changed our entire system of voting! We went from a Westminister-style democracy that had elections using the first-past-the-post (FPP) vote counting method; to a democracy that now has elections using the mixed-member-proportional (MMP) vote counting method. We still have a Parliament. One House. (Kiwis call it 'our house') Each political party still picks their own leaders. Now every candidate goes on a party-list. They are ranked. Political parties still pick candidates to run in every local electorate seat. Now candidates can compete for a seat in the House, OR they can rely on their own party list-ranking. Now, when we vote we get two lists to choose from and two votes: The list of people wanting to represent your electorate seat. The list of political parties. So, like many Kiwis ..... my opinions and views aren't reflected in just one political party. Not many 'two ticks blue/two ticks red' kiwis exist. We're kinda weary of that tribalism to be honest - though we are having a dose of "the trump effect" - sigh. I 'split my vote'. My candidate choice doesn't get my party choice. And let the dice lay where they fall. The results are always coalitions governments. No ONE winner. Compromise and negotiation. I'm okay with that.

[@peterkotara]

@Angela Greenkiwi Yep. It took a little getting used to (I was initially reluctant to split my vote) but I think we've settled into it (I actually voted for STV in the first referendum) The insane tribalism in the U.S political system is hard baked and scary, it's become like a sport where "my team can do no wrong" is the driving principle. Unfortunately I don't see it changing in my lifetime.

[@briantyson6138]

I have four older sisters, they are all world travelers,two of my sisters went to your country and said it was the best, most beautiful place they had ever seen or visited. They also said they everyone was absolutely lovely, in both looks and demeanor. I got an All Blacks hat, which was great. Cheers.

[@peterkotara]

@Brian Tyson Yay!.........You can wear your All Blacks cap when we win the next Rugby World Cup...........Again😜.

[@flangekiwi]

@Kake Incorrect. We have had a 30-year economic experiment that has produced the biggest gap between rich and poor since The Treaty of Waitangi was signed. Brian Bruce has some excellent docos available here on KZbin, if you're interested. (E.g. Who owns New Zealand now?) It outlines our egalitarian principles within the socialised framework that built our society ... and the forces that destroyed it. Thing is .... I'm okay. I'm mortgage free, university educated, worked abroad, well travelled and I live a comfortable lifestyle here back home. But it hasn't worked out that way for a growing number of my fellow Kiwis. And I KNOW it's not because they're lazy or lack ambition. I don't need or want a damn tax cut. I want a well funded health and education system. I want decent infrastructure and clean drinking water. I want a financial security net for those who life has thrown a curveball at. I want our environment to be preserved for the generations that will follow me. I want a society that cares for and about every citizen according to their needs. Because we're ALL connected, and a society is only as strong as it's weakest link. The Tangata Whenua of my land have a saying: He Waka Eke Noa (there's only one canoe so we're all in this together) I want to be able to walk down the street and know the people I pass by are okay. Not have to stop and buy the homeless man a packet of cigarettes like I did yesterday. Peace Out 💗

[@bhudson39]

@Kake NZ got rid of subsidies and tariffs, simplified sales taxes, created trade agreements and strengthened universal healthcare by introducing Pharmac, a drug buying and distribution scheme. So it's a mix. NZ also changed immigration policies, which resulted in Auckland becoming one of the ethnically diverse cities in the world. NZ has the 4th strongest democracy in the world (according to the EIU), has free speech and communications rated ahead of the US (by the Cato institute, who has consistently ranked NZ in the top 5 for human freedom for years). NZ is not problem free, has a housing crisis in Auckland, and some social challenges. As a kiwi who has travelled quite a bit, and spent significant time in the US and UK, comparisons make me grateful that NZ has a very good and relatively corruption free political system.

[@jerseyjillk7247]

Michael Moore should be running for president or at least the senate. His is a voice that speaks across the aisles.

[@shawndarling5855]

Michael Moore movies are very useful. They make a great book stop and to make sofas level.

[@travismatthews]

Great interview

[@kredenca11]

Michael, respect and regards from Slovenia.

[@ptanyuh]

Nice interview, thanks for the upload!

[@marthas8108]

"We all need each other." Amen, Brother Michael. Amen.

[@Dogboy73]

Excellent interview. I was extremely moved by Michael Moore's Brexit monologue. Powerful stuff. Shame we won't listen & continue to carry on like complete twats!

[@dippedinmoonlight6373]

Several of his movies are extremely informative and motivating. His knowledge and bravery is inspiring. 🗽 🇺🇸 🌎

[@0Wednesdayschild0]

What a great bloke!

[@malerieayala4349]

Moore is right about a lot. We Californians believe in the same things he stands for. That’s why California is thriving. We are a state who governs with a libertarian perspective. That’s why we are set apart from the rest of the U. S. It is safe for people to live here. We have people running California who fight for all of us. Our community college and state colleges are affordable. I am happy to live here so long as we continue to differentiate from the rest of the country.

[@The_Tiffster]

I ❤ your analogies! The anti-skid mechanism, for one. You are my favorite teacher!🍎

[@MandleRoss]

"Was it all just a dream?"

[@rtrmedia5296]

Let's redistribute Michael Moore's wealth!

[@tguthrie1121]

Most excellent interview with Michael Moore. Thank you!

[@timm9631]

Thank you Michael Moore!

[@kuribojim3916]

I've had my criticisms of Michael Moore in the past, but he's one of the voices we desperately need right now. He's spot on about UK and Brexit, too.

[@policesquad]

No, he is out of touch.

[@darthpepe2994]

No, he seriously isn't

[@kuribojim3916]

@@policesquad, out of touch in what sense?

[@kuribojim3916]

@@darthpepe2994, why not?

[@darthpepe2994]

James Burns When asked whether British people should try and prevent the referendum result from being followed through, his reply was "sometimes you have to save people from themselves". If you have any justification for that statement whatsoever you should never get involved in politics again for the rest of your life. We live in a democracy, that statement is a wish for tyranny, that his side should reign supreme over the peasants who disagree yet live under his sides dictatorship against their wishes. And that's before I even touch on the rest of his tripe

[@doriensutherland8893]

He`s right ... Britain has a great tradition in film making and of course documentaries. Where are the Michael Moore`s of the UK?

[@jenniferhertzler4641]

Michael Moore's film was amazing !! All his films are incredible! People should really listen to him. He fights for the people not a party. He is hard on both Democrats & Republicans. He is an honest & decent man with integrity & a moral compass that I wish everyone had

[@tingtong8781]

benjovi55, well said, his books and films consist of some truth, some half truths and a lot of complete nonsense. Sadly, a lot of people are too ignorant and stupid to realize this.

[@FuglyFatt]

Is this the same interviewer that pissed off Iron Man?

[@ganrimmonim]

'They were normal people reminds me the poem. Leonard Cohen: 'All there is to know about Adolf Eichmann. EYES:……………………………………Medium HAIR:……………………………………Medium WEIGHT:………………………………Medium HEIGHT:………………………………Medium DISTINGUISHING FEATURES…None NUMBER OF FINGERS:………..Ten NUMBER OF TOES………………Ten INTELLIGENCE…………………….Medium What did you expect? Talons? Oversize incisors? Green saliva? Madness?

[@tinynijman9077]

Very interesting information Michael Moore gave about Texas and wow what a great little speech he gave at the end !

[@barriewright2857]

This man is or-some, would love to interview him my self on topics like the IMF, China, USA to day and so on .Thank you so much Michael about the comment you made about the UK and its relation ship with Europe, write on the spot .

[@TheMsLady4Real]

Please don't give up! Go and vote! Please "Blue Wave"! Let's make it a "Blue Tsunami"!

[@gasdorficmuncher9943]

we need more michael moores great film maker

[@nikrudd2811]

The world needs more people like Michael Moore.

[@paxwallacejazz]

CHRIS HEDGES a former hard core foreign correspondent and seminary graduate and highly considered brilliant observer of contemporary America is sounding the Alarm as well. Posts on You Tube are enough even if you don't read his books. We are living in a very scary extremely unstable time. America is primed for Fascism.

[@51tomtomtom]

Just great words , good observations, very intelligent conclusions !

[@davidjj9292]

Very good video

[@gazdubai]

This is what Michael Moore dose, he appeals to the people that have no knowledge of a subject and come off like he is speaking the truth. So he has a large audience in America.

[@kevincurry7294]

Thank goodness we have great thinkers like Michael Moore.

[@TheMsLady4Real]

Michael Moore is awsome! One of the best thinker's of the century!

[@Gunslinger1875]

God really? He can't even get basic history right! Oh, but your right great thinker compared too MORONS LIKE YOU! Read a damn book sometime.

[@0Wednesdayschild0]

@@Gunslinger1875 How shocking that your name is Gunslinger.

[@whereareyou222]

AND YOUR A FOOL

[@patriciakedeni]

One of my fav film makers. Look forward to more of his work.

[@AI-Assist-2024]

What will Europe do without Monty Python and Mr. Bean... utter chaos... LOL...🤣

[@capricornouno]

Michael Moore: Make Great Britain Great Again!!!

[@ErmineskinCreelov]

Maybe he could set an example by owning only 1 mansion and flying in a private jet occasionally. And going for a walk.

[@carolynwestlake2246]

Ermine Skin evidence about mansions and private jets please. Otherwise, I can't believe you

[@ErmineskinCreelov]

You believed me enough to take the time to reply so my job is done here.

[@hawsrulebegin7768]

He speaks a lot of sense. Wrong in some ways but overall he’s a good one,

[@lghnnny9957]

I’ll give you that he was correct in the presidential election when everyone else out there was wrong.

[@raeleefelsman6969]

God Bless Michael............🇦🇺♥️🇦🇺♥️🇦🇺♥️

[@kellykurenoff1692]

Why the heck doesn’t Michael Moore run for president? He’s smart and knows what the people want

[@Judewilkinsonjfk]

Absurd vitriol against Michael Moore in this comments section.

[@agentorange1528]

@Fat Male-Model I AM RUSSIAN BOT. I TAKE MY COMMANDS FROM PUTIN. (says in robot voice) 😂

[@freedom2084]

Ahh Jude,don’t cry.We only have 6 more years of Trump

[@MyEarHz]

The incredible and absurd inability to communicate without rudeness is an unfortunate normal. Our world makes me sad.

[@marcokite]

no Jude, just the truth generally speaking.

[@cubangal1]

just think what the Americans say about him if this is the British reply...to be brave in the face of trumpism and hope his downfall is obvious in November.....blue wave is going to take him down...BTW great movie Michael!

[@laurakaticich1617]

"We're ALL in this boat, together."

[@mrduuud]

I love his clarity and passion. Can someone please show Jeremy Corbyn the minute starting at 24:57.

[@mikewillis44]

what is shocking for us in the UK is the way your justice system has been perverted and the way you see health problems like drug addiction as a war. Prison as a business.

[@joecombs7468]

When the United States constitution was created ALL of the states allowed slavery not just the Southern states. The electoral college was created to insure the majority did not run roughshod over the minority. When you read what the attendees to the constitutional convention were concerned about (in their own words) was that the politicians would placate the most populous state (at the time it was Virginia) to the disadvantage of the less populous states. Today that is still a problem. Without the electoral college the politicians would use the federal government to the advantage of a half dozen states and to the disadvantage of the other 44 states. But then Mr. Moore is a professional at saying things that he knows are incorrect, but sound better for his political agenda than the truth.

[@darrenmcdermott6443]

was waiting for Krishnan to remoan yet again and even though he took 23 minutes he didnt disappoint...he should go and work for the bbc were he will fit in much better

[@ClownCarCoup]

9:22 Moore's response here! So true

[@s.barnett-yamamoto7129]

🌿"It may be true...and it may not be true." I like that.

[@colinloves]

Rabid Right trolls, spend half of their day, watching lefty videos and posting negative comments.

[@colinqu8255]

Michael Eatmoore

[@bluedancelilly]

He speaks a lot of truth here.

[@hugobrown2516]

Exactly. Britain went in and saved Europe twice. To wash hands and walk away from Europe is stupid and not possible. It is still GREAT and UNITED. Make Britain Great Again!

[@bluechurchowl7641]

Didn't Michael Moore lambast Hillary Clinton then endorse her after Trump won the republican nomination?

[@spaceballs44]

The Electoral College needs to end!

[@emperorofuranus9728]

I haven't seen the movie yet, but I look forward to it.

[@ddm220]

His movie is hard to watch and not be mad !

[@dallasdandigitalproduction393]

Michael Moore is an American hero. God bless him ! :)

[@WILLIAM197115]

lol that was funny!

[@cambellhart9510]

That was a good joke

[@darthpepe2994]

@Rico Williams Lol your idea of a "real patriot" is as ugly as it is hilariously ridiculous

[@darthpepe2994]

@Rico Williams because I regularly share my personal information on youtube...

[@darthpepe2994]

@Rico Williams "no-one" you mean just you? And blindly wafting away someone's opinion, or the one you've constructed for me, and equally blindly labelling me as a kid... Are all the actions of a knowledgeable and morally right adult I take it? And I'm not even American, I also never even said whether or not I support your president. Interesting how you've arrived at all of these conclusions while calling me the kid...

[@Dam0nSingh]

This was great. "Intelligent" Politics talk , its a rarity these days.

[@ubon11]

I always hear about Wyoming being the problem. What about Vermont, Hawaii, other Dem states that have more than 100% of their vote accounted for in the electoral college? Both sides have some states with more and some states with less than their vote accounted for. It’s pretty equal, actually. Michigan, which has only 89% of the vote accounted for went Republican, while California with 94% of their vote accounted for, went Democrat. A good way to destroy the union is to alienate the vote in dozens of states, while CA, NY, TX decide the future of this country alone. The electoral college needs to stay in tact, it’s a big reason why this country holds together.

[@annov7500]

I want to watch that film....like the last one:)

[@arussianbot8258]

More people have watched this video than have seen his new film.

[@jonlal6343]

His new film ain't out in the UK yet so yeah what you said makes sense.

[@nathanaelsmith3553]

Don't listen to him - hes a Russian bot!

[@hurri7720]

Just wait until it ends up on KZbin, I hope it will, and yes Brexit is a dump decision based on lies and unicorns.

[@sherronpitts3021]

A Russian Bot - Why did you lie? Fahrenheit 9/11 is the most successful documentary released so far. www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/film-news/8312467/Michael-Moores-Fahrenheit-911-the-most-successful-US-documentary-ever.html

[@ericme4767]

A little hard to judge a film you've never seen.

[@rickeyricarl]

Gotta love Michael Moore!!!

[@michelduncan8875]

keyarldo D YEAH IF YOU'RE A COMMUNIST

[@lucrativelyrics8131]

so many brits always weighing in on american politics, it's rare/refreshing to hear an american's informed take on british politics

[@sarahreid1156]

The lesson to be learned was Americans were tired weary and disguised with the government .And wanted change when you're ignored this is what happens.

[@SuperDeadlen]

He really thought two hours of self indulgent trump bashing would sell? It's utterly bombed.

[@mck2021]

Michael Moore. you are fantastic. Love your words!

[@xotimojaco2540]

Can you turn up your volumn? I listen on autoplay and when your video came on it was at 60%. Inaudible!

[@christinestill5002]

And GOP has changed the definition of "employed".......it can now include anyone working ONE HOUR PER WEEK.

[@BuddahUK]

Michael Moore for President. What a thoroughly decent guy xx

[@ballbag9641]

Dave Long it didn’t stop Trump

[@freedom2084]

Yes yes president of Venezuela. A social paradise!! Do you vote there?

[@kittycaruso50]

President of UK? YOU CAN HAVE HIM!

[@dnxls_]

Once the US Dollar becomes 10,000x devalued, then you can compare the US and the Weimar Republic.

[@brianmiles2212]

His film absolutely bombed.

[@aurijustriksys2695]

He can't be more right, Europe is a something to follow example from. Free health care and welfare system, scandinavia doesn't even have homeless people. Can't understand how people if US could say no to all the good and choose to live with such a big salary and wealth gap...