Oliver Stone's Untold History - Interview With Cenk Uygur

Legendary film director, screenwriter, and producer Oliver Stone returns to TYT, talking about his Untold History of the United States. Stone joins Cenk Uygur to reexamine key points in American history, including WWII and the effects of banking and the economic climate, coups for the purposes of business interests, and the place (and lack of) progressive legislation in U.S. history. How do President Obama and President Kennedy compare? Furthermore, have all the details of Kennedy's assassination come to light? How did the system handle historical curveballs like President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr.?
Oliver Stone and Cenk Uygur have a frank discussion of untold American history, and also delve a bit into Stone's own storied past.
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[@justgivemethetruth]

Oliver Stone did a great job as narrator, he has a good calm articulate sound that really added to the series.

[@pianorama]

Oliver Stone, gracious, intelligent and down to earth as always.

I love this man. I'm so grateful for what he has done for the country and for what he has taught me.

[@billybowden311]

I recommend this series to everyone! It was truly excellent.

[@petethegreekre]

+Billy Bowden I'm watching it at the moment on episode 7 and I can't elaborate enough on how good it truly is. Always nice to know facts.

[@InvaderG]

i watched it to ground myself and find out the dirt on republicans but honestly it made me lean harder right.

[@ScottJonesy]

One of the greatest interviews I've watched in a whilst. Serious food for thought.

[@theodorepapageorgiou149]

Great interview Cenk , Thank you Mr.Stone for sharing your passion for history and let's hope it's infectious!

[@philipmatsikoudis1211]

Another great talent that Oliver Stone possesses is that of a narrator. He is as good as any in history.

[@joshrandalldisavows6697]

Fascinating interview. Always loved Stone.

[@zeonmx]

I want this guy to teach history and international politics to kids.

[@방성수-k6s]

6ㄷㅎ ㅈ😯👊💟💔

[@muninraven3327]

Whatever your personal views are about Oliver Stone's political ideology and stance may be, you have to admit; you can't get away from how genuinely warm, amiable, and engaging he is when he speaks. He almost reminds me a little of Orson Welles - if Orson only drank tea and ate vegetables for 20 years. Both men are my top two choices I wish I'd had as a male teacher... for any subject!

[@Ptrm594]

I disagree with him on a great many things, I think he is less concerned with the truth, and more with his own beliefs. I think he typifies a certain type of ideologue who has a simplified view of history - a view that doesn't account for complex realities that often run counter to his personal narrative, i.e. his belief system. (When you think of history in narrative terms, when you paint protagonists and antagonists into history, you end up carving a fantasy from reality: Stone ascribes motivations to historical figures that are far too simple and he ignores or doesn't know about people and policies which run counter to his stories. His view of FDR as a progressive paragon who was above criticism from the left has no historical value. In fact he does a disservice to history by omitting the agrarian criticisms of FDR. Or the politically expedient embrace of Southern Democrats at the expense of black Americans - who were segregated in the military that fought in WW2. Or the progressive view of FDR as milquetoast whose New Deal was hardly different from the old deal. By ignoring Huey Long, who posed an immense political threat to FDR, by ignoring the Socialist Party's criticiams and the candidacy of men like Upton Sinclair, Stone's history amounts more to fiction. Fiction where FDR was good and pure and progressive, where Stimson was his heir, and where Truman was amoral, a conservative warmongering scoundrel. Stone pretends Truman dropped the bomb because he was a rotten person, when in reality, he had a way to save 50,000 American lives, which is the minimum number of deaths the military expected to face by invading mainland Japan. The Japanese had their own estimates which were similar. They would not have surrendered without an invasion, or the bomb. We know this because their own plans said as much as did their generals. We also know how they fought in Manchuria after the 1st bomb had been dropped but before the 2nd: the Russians took many thousands of deaths in a WEEK fighting a supposedly broken Japanese army. Stone never mentions this campaign.

[@Ptrm594]

So by ignoring realities that run counter to his arguments, he paints history not as it was but as he would like it to have been. He is not, then, a truth seeker, but a man whose beliefs go for the most part, unchallenged, and so he purveys his beliefs as historical truth. Shelby Foote, the Civil War historian and author, wrote a series of tomes on a war whose history is still disputed, and he presented all the figures as he found them in the source material: he does not depict Jeff Davis as sinister nor Lincoln as a white knight. This goes for all the figures in his lengthy volumes. Foote said he did not apply his personal beliefs to history: opinions, he said, were mostly inappropriate in presenting history. And most of the men and women of the war were just trying to do their best, and so Foote avoided forming opinions about them in any case, leaving that, he said, to politicians. Stone would have done well to keep his opinions out of his historical program, because he would have delivered a more accurate show that way.

[@Ptrm594]

Lastly, to me Stone seems to exemplify a political pessimism common in progressive politics. He helps progressives become sicker and more tired of politics and he helps this infection of cynicism that is like political gangrene to the left: it stops them going to the polls. It stops political mobility. It stops enthusiasm. It dampens even pragmatic considerations. He is a prime purveyor of distortions and half truths, leading to that pessimism I mentioned. A pessimism born really of dishonesty. But I do agree with your comment on Stone's personal mannerisms, he is immensely calm and relaxing, incredibly pleasant to listen to and I always enjoy his interviews for that reason. He would be great as a radio host. I do not understand how people can listen to Michael Savage or Mark Levin without just becoming agitated and getting ear infections!

[@johnnyscifi]

Munin Raven Oliver Stone, for a war veteran is a very calm, laid back, but at the same time engaging!!

[@Jmriccitelli]

LOL, Is Cenk explaining to Oliver Stone that he now FINALLY realizes that the CIA & CIA coup d'état's were actually for the benefit of Large Corporations and bankers????????? Did Cenk finally admit that it was the Wall Street bankers that got the United States into World War one???? Oh my god, don't let Alex Jones know that Cenk is now a conspiracy theorist now too! Congratulations Cenk, you fat Johnny-come-lately!!!!! What a moron! It took that fat ugly bastard Cenk 40 years to learn how the world really works?????? What a tool!!!!!!! LOL

[@roger8654]

Great interview and discussion. Cent knows how to get what he needs from his guests. He does great courtship

[@johnrivera-resto5333]

It is truly a thrill listening to these gentlemen reason with intelligence, acumen and conviction in a deeper level of thought. We have long been starved of such discussions. Please do another one soon.

[@mitchellslawncareservicell1733]

Please, Cenk doesnt compare to Oilver. Cenk is not as intelligent as you're making him out to be. Nor is he a deep thinker.

[@luvpants2012]

By the time Desantis is done, interviews like this will be illegal.

[@angelroost]

It's prophetic when listened to in 2017.

[@marcryan1974]

Oliver Stone is a gem 💎

[@sirisannivatvongs]

Such an intriguing conversation. Love it.

[@TClaes24]

Oliver stone is a genuis! Torrents pls

[@templarjoe1]

Oliver Stone is a blessing to the film /movie industry, of all his movies I personally think "The People vs. Larry Flint" is probably his best [and unfortunately was not given an opportunity/chance to show the importance of this event in history], and deserves a re-release to the public [if ever a movie deserved it, this is the one] !!!....

[@anjaligrover4648]

I love 'curve of the ball' argument of Stone. It gives us hope!

[@geekay1349]

A must watch.

[@eichbienyermaw]

MORE PLEASE!!! Really enjoyed this, I think I'm gonna go watch the series again :)

[@kellyb666]

Same here. :) Crazy to think Cenk was actually accepted into the halls of the MSM for a second. Heh.

[@chrisg307]

What series? Untold History of USA? Am having trouble finding his stuff in any sequential order.

[@johnnyscifi]

In Oliver Stones words, paraphrasing Winston Churchill... "The Red Army tore the guts out of the German War Machine!!!"

[@ricardobirnbaum]

If you can, watch it... thank you Mr. Stone for shedding some light

[@Plantsandtoyhorses]

"Wars throughout history have been waged for conquest and plunder, that is war in a nutshell the master class has always declared the wars, the subject class has always fought the battles" -Eugene Debs

[@mitchellslawncareservicell1733]

"War is a Rackett" Smedley Butler

[@Tony-outdoors]

not just a good filmmaker but intelligent as well.

[@daddyleon]

and kind, good mannered, and well collected.

[@saeedvazirian]

except for that alexander garbage he made

[@mahesh042]

A very informative interview, thank you TYT.

[@jorgenfrandsen4484]

Fantastic stuff. Probably the best interviewer I have ever seen

[@tomthompson5154]

I dissent on one point: Eisenhower actually fought the Military-Industrial complex who wanted to return to a level of conventional forces that rivaled WW II. His tax plan during the 50s for the top tier of earners could reach 90%. He left office warning us about the Military Industrial Complex - 4 years later we are nuts deep in VN (Stone and my war). He fought against committing US troops to ground wars. Nucs? This was his sop to the MIC & Pentagon under the MAD concept. The military leaders actually attacked Ike for being soft on communism and putting our country at risk in his last term. I love Stone, but he tends to like to paint with a broad brush, all bad, all good. Things are seldom quite this simple.

[@Irina-sv3sl]

esto si que es la verdadera HISTORIA estoy muy orgullosa de personas como OLIVER STONE

[@karinaandersen2618]

Oliver Stone YAY!!!!

[@SuperStrik9]

I wish this interview was longer. Great stuff.

[@sector69102]

Best interview I've seen on tyt awesome!!!

[@lkumar11281]

extremely informative and interesting interview

[@bigfoot799]

Oliver Stone should have made the movie about Che instead of Soderberg.

[@luvpants2012]

I really appreciate Oliver Stone's candidness and courage telling people the truth. I feel enlightened...and depressed at the same time lol.

[@jkstewartcreative]

Outstanding!!!

[@jesse1080]

Fascinating interview

[@Pernicion]

Absolutely... Who wouldn't love to see Oliver Stone on a Friday Panel every now and then? Cenk, invite Oliver! Oliver, accept graciously and educate the masses!

[@xKINGZ583x]

Loved this interview. Learned a lot, have even more to think about.

[@кэтэлинпетраке-о1м]

As former USSR citizen i admire with mr. Stone s work and dignity . This all was wellknown allways in our land and he spreaded shapes of our knowledge till general panorama ( Things like relationship Roosevelt-Churchill,plans of Roosevelt for future we didn t know as well ) .

[@edeff1119]

What a great interview. TY Young Turks.

[@thaislinhares5591]

How nice to see Oliver in The Young Turks!

[@jacobharman2010]

WOW! Thank you very much! The final ten minutes are freaking me out. They were perfectly predicting 2021.

[@ishaan211991]

these guys are great together

[@kirklandsewell6653]

...I am reminded of an adv. that had this BIG... STRONG...BRIGHT...INTELLIGENT man, being felled...and killed by a teeny/tiny BLOOD-CLOT!! I dunno why, but I am reminded of it when I hear STONE talking about how POWERFUL...BIG...and STRONG America is!!.....

[@kobbetop]

These are the best interviews anywhere. Perfect 10.

[@theskydebreuil]

The idea that countries go to war for moral reasons is obviously incorrect - but people always seem to think this, and then have a hard time rationalizing it. If you think countries go to war for moral reasons then their behaviour would appear random.

[@Roadhousebum]

I agree. war is one of the most immoral things that can be done.

[@lanceseidman]

Oliver Stone is a real MAN. His ideals are mostly on point with mine. He's able to make a HUGE film, this is why I love him. He knew it wouldn't be a block buster, he did iy as a Patriot and if he can make a few bucks, of course he'll take it, duh. Wish I could meet him, and show him ROAHS the internet emergency system.

[@realtalk5329]

"I'm hangin around to see what happens." -oliver stone

[@johncollins2747]

Amazing series. I highly encourage ever1 to watch. The painstaking devotion to detail, it is an incredible series

[@ALSHAWY]

Great Interview Cenk. As a Saudi born and raised throughout religion. I'd appreciate more insight on the Arab-Isreali Peace process. Because fear and radicalism is a product and keeps holding us back on making an initiative.

[@kennethfrawley]

Well done, Cenk & Oliver!

[@acohen1980]

Nice work Cenk..we love you in Sydney Australia

[@Just1PlayerLikeU]

I love Oliver Stone!!

[@winterlandboy]

I wish I had been taught American History by somebody as eloquent ,knowledgable and interesting as Stone.What he doesn't know about American history isn't worth knowing .

[@angelroost]

OMG. Listen to this 4 years later. A discussion between 2 people who could never imagine a time when Trump could be president. They should get together now for a follow up.

[@StraussBR]

this guy is no less than a genius

[@SuperStrik9]

I re-subbed because of this interview. Please do more interviews of this ilk.

[@johnsnowy953]

Oliver stone is practical

[@TheFreelanceRadio]

There is no Interview program that i like more then TYT interviews, and i watch tons of them . From Vice, 60 minutes, Swedish investigation programs, Colbert or Jon Stewart. You allways find people and topics that i did not think was interesting made me interested of it!

[@kapa1611]

great discussion!!! i would love to see cenk have a discussion like this with amy goodman!

[@saved1580]

This guy fought for America along side his fellow soldiers. he has the talent, the money, the fame and reputation to do almost anything. unless he is seeking hard by investing his money,his time and energy to witness the truth, i do not see any other reason than this. For such extraordinary duty, history and citizens of the world will always remember Oliver Stone as one of the few precious, courageous and outstanding persons of the 21st century. You have our true "Noble Prize" unlike the politicized noble prize which sometimes awarded to child killers and war mongerers

[@Anarchistt86]

America will never be as powerful as Manchester Utd.

[@globalSchelmuffsky]

When i finishe the series today, i knew there must be something about it on TYT. you guys are great!

[@Zsmart]

Totally agree, I need more.

[@justgivemethetruth]

18:15 - Smedley Butler, a great American

[@steveoliverc]

A lot of fun to see Cenk sitting quietly for so much of this interview :)

[@luvpants2012]

Outstanding interview

[@MrBeatboxmasta]

The best scenario in the white house, in my opinion, would be Ron Paul, Jessie Ventura and Oliver Stone sharing the duties of the presidency. Either one could be president and it would be fine...as long as Ron stays away from health care issues and Ventura stays away from gun reform issues. Oliver, is in my opinion, the most badass director/producers of all times. Anyone who is a thorn to the establishment and their history, is a winner in my book.

[@juliewilson3237]

Got to watch this series ; sounds fascinating .

[@doggy4death]

awesifying

[@scientia_potentia_est]

TYT, please do more amazing interviews like these much more often! Put all the recent stories into more historical geopolitical perspective instead of just focusing so much on the soap opera state of American politics in this Trump era

[@LasPlagas245]

Excellent interview. So much information, that many don't want known.

[@Kuratla]

That's now Oliver Stone and Jesse Ventura mentioning "War is a Racket". Need to give it a read.

[@clday217]

You are both interesting to listen to. Very educational. Can't wait to see the series.

[@OneAndOnlyBillyJ]

I think Oliver Stone should do the whole "Untold History" of the United States from Revolutionary War to 1900.

[@metalskinstudios]

I can't believe ''The People vs Larry Flynt" didn't turn a profit! That movie is phenomenal!

[@geronimo19611]

woderful interview! Thx for that

[@markguest36]

Fantastic.

[@JONATHANRHUMPHRIES]

Buying it!

[@filmon623]

Well done. As for MLK..."Act of State". Please do an episode on MLK for our generation. Exploring all aspects. The historical roots of his ideas to modern implementation.

[@DaySoze]

Loved this

[@BEBOP268]

I watched it, excellent doc.

[@MrSlantwise]

Oliver's right. The World at War is a fantastic series. As is Mr Stone's series. Everyone should watch it. We need to rid ourselves of war mongers that have far too much unchecked power.

[@missdiablica666]

I think they have a good interaction and it makes the interview more interesting.

[@kail9777]

That was so educational and enjoyable. Third interview in the future please!!!!!

[@robrees8382]

very good interview!!

[@garypowell4565]

Check out online how laid back Oliver Stone was when he was Cenks age. Cenks all hyped up, balls to the walls, and ready to go, and Olly was back in the weed and uncut coke days (No Crack), smoking his blunt and just rolling right along doing his thing. "The times they are a changing"....Bob Dylan

[@DudeLove365]

Really enjoyed this interview. Thanks!

[@tanyam5471]

Oliver Stone would be the great president of US!

[@TheBlankMan-hq4le]

great guy great interview fascinating

[@neilcasey1828]

They should find out more about Harry Truman-Could be one of the best Presidents we ever had! Yes they might learn that Harry was never told about the French giving up Indochina as Roosevelt planned after that Yalta conference or whatever it was> If Harry knew that he would have prevented supporting France's return to Vietnam on our ships and eventually Stoney and I wouldn't have served there in the sixties. I expect more from a Yale student like Stoney!

[@joshmaiolie4326]

Can you guys get Gerald Celente on the show?

[@blackstonpoetrymusic8744]

Celente is too real for TYT.

[@MaabudZ]

John Kabat Zinn, "A Peoples' History of the United States" goes well with this series.

[@DonCabron200]

I wouldnt mind seeing a third Oliver Stone interview :)

[@Big-guy1981]

Trumann volunteered as an officer in WW1 and his performance was more than decent. How was he "weak" man?

[@raymondsmith9886]

Besides Regan part it was a great documentary!

[@Thekarlskorner]

Only Oliver Stone could do a truly accurate movie on the Warren report as a follow up to JFK.

[@alir919]

He wrote ScarFace. That's my faivorate movie and I didn't know that.

[@carsson123]

You need to have back now that Trump is President. Make it happen, Cenk! Thank you.

[@jimigutierrez6807]

spread the word on this series.