Lewis Black speaks at the National Press Club - April 14, 2014

Lewis Black, the comedian, playwright, and satirist who is perhaps best known for his frequent "Back in Black" appearances on Comedy Central's The Daily Show, addressed the National Press Club at a luncheon on April 14, 2014. Black, a native of Silver Spring, Md., talked about politics and social issues - as well as upcoming NPC speaker Donald Trump - in his inimitable style.

[@avvvora]

Salute to his parents for raising a son like Lewis.

[@roberthaley3117]

He was fortunate !

[@sueblack3903]

20:20 -- THANK YOU, SIR! I hope more people in this spoiled rotten country will listen to you.

[@fredbazoo]

A moral and centered man. With a big heart. I wish him only the best.

[@racheladkins6060]

Greetings from England, why isn’t Lewis President? He’s the best guy, he knows his shit, he knows how things should should be done Ffs?

[@tomgardner8825]

it's 2022 i am 70 and living inmexico for the rest of my living days. i have fecently watched many of Mr. blacks rants on you tube. he's intelligent, well versed, pragmatic and seriously funny and i am a Socialist it gives me great pleasure to watch and listen to these orograns. thank you

[@HeSaid007]

LOUIS BLACK, a true Patriot, thank you for all that you do. Jim in Lewes, Delaware.

[@sonamben2]

Thanks for having Mr. Black on and filming and sharing this on KZbin. I was inspired and am very grateful and happy to have had the chance to see him

[@ddab918]

Thank you for having Lewis Black. As always, for me, he provides so much food for thought as he makes me/us laugh!

[@DavidHenderson227]

I greatly enjoy and respect Lewis Black. He is smarter that most people in DC.

[@ianmartinezcassmeyer]

That he's so funny makes him a good person. That he's funny and smart makes him a great person. That he's funny, smart, and takes the opportunity to advocate for Veterans, as he did right at the end when he could've just dropped another punchline, makes him a class act.

[@JizzFloat]

Don't forget.. He also helped Jonah Hill start a fake school to fool Justin Long's parents into thinking he got accepted into college.

[@user-nl4ws4jf3g]

Well said

[@lopvoxlive4812]

Thank You Mr. Black for the inspiration to follow my calling sir, I have been to your live shows several times and you have always been a true inspiration. You are salt of the earth my brother, I wish you "Good Journey"

[@kmbroge]

I don't care if you didn't get laughs in the room, I thought this was HILARIOUS!! You truly are an artist Mr. Black, and I deeply appreciate your comedy. You speak so much truth, with so much passion and put it in such a perfect perspective that you would have to be fuckin' brain dead not to laugh. You are SO correct about all of this, our country is in the shit-hole and its ALL due complete stupidity. The problems are simple, and its right in our faces. The part thats mind-boggling is how simple the solutions are. Thank you for this, and for continuing to speak about and poke fun the most important issues that we face today. You TRULY are one of the smartest people I have never met!!From one of your BIGGEST fans (who has sadly never seen you live but has listened to every single second of material I can get my hands on, including all your albums and your book) THANK YOU and KEEP KICKIN ASS!!

[@RetroGaming_07]

very well said @Kyle Broge. I know I'm responding to an old comment but I wanted to. Yep I'm done supporting all politicians myself dnc and dems are no longer for the people for sure. Politics is all theater now for sure, like the mgs2 quote its all a show democracy is just a filler for texbooks, one of my favorite quotes from metal gear solid 2. Very good game if you played it like I have. All politicians are sellouts and are in it for themselves and serve the elites.

[@jorgegonzalez-larramendi5491]

we are under Serious Attack.. thank God for Lewis and Pray.

[@pretzeltime3900]

First time I’ve ever watched or listened to Lewis Black and there wasn’t enough laughter to fill an 8 ounce glass container!! This is an amazing man who understands where this country came from and where its going.

[@beauc7992]

30:56 is the best part. An adorable old mother falling back into her seat with the boyish laughter of her middle-aged son following soon after. Beautiful.

[@thecalmbro]

Really happy to see lou is still doing stuff. He is a very great and underrated comedian. Hope he gets more specials out soon.

[@booza650]

Like every great from Einstein to Tesla all the way to Shakespeare, they usually don't get proper credit until they pass away unfortunately. I'm amazed that most science text books mention little to nothing about Michael Faraday

[@mad_cat_1st]

20:20 -- THANK YOU, SIR! I hope more people in this spoiled rotten country will listen to you.

[@pevensielavere22]

Lewis Niles Black is in my top 5 people of all-time who continue to inspire me!! :*]

[@victorsanabria5479]

Who are the other four? If you'd be so kind as to share that on KZbin...

[@reginaldbowls7180]

Yes tell us :)

[@jasonsenner3276]

She doesn't know, but it probably sounded good.

[@johntechwriter]

He gets emotional when talking about his parents.

[@clumsiii]

Beautiful - Thank you Lewis! --- stories of conscience --- we need them - DO ANOTHER STAND UP SPECIAL PLEASE!

[@williamsams5288]

With George Carlin gone now, I listen to Lewis a lot more.

[@millieo7155]

William Sams ... Carlin is still surprisingly current.

[@JonROlsen]

@@millieo7155 That's right. Carlin still speaks to us.

[@DH-xm3hc]

I agree Also Denis Leary Both will make you think RIP George Carlin ❤

[@nancymathisen9707]

He described Donald Trump, exactly, before the entire POTUS thing.

[@MrAlsfan5]

This was great. Lewis Black is brilliant as usual.

[@musicsunhappy]

Love your mind Lewis.

[@deanlaxer608]

This is one hell of a great speech. Made me think and laugh at the same time. Almost better then his live recordings :-)

[@HexxuSz]

Since george has passed away i have been looking up to Lewis, amazing mind.

[@CS-pi5oc]

I love your parents more than I can express. I can’t even imagine ppl like them let alone being related to.

[@markbrownner6565]

and now to think that don is prez….just freakin astounding..!!

[@kzinful]

You see America, you should've listened to Lewis about trump.

[@sarge420]

I remember those days growing up in the 60s. Circa1957

[@booza650]

If Lewis Black ran for president I'd vote for him. He actually has thoughts

[@madracer54]

I was literally just telling my wife that as I read this.. I would totally vote for him!

[@Xhanthan]

I get what you are saying, but isn't it somehow sad, that "having thoughts" counts as a valid criterium, that one has to look out for?^^

[@LeSeulViolet]

@jason h, one can allege having thoughts is precisely the reason he'd never run for presidency.

[@jeffbell2668]

jason h trump to stupid to be president Lewis is too smart, he is speaker of truth shouting in a hurricane.

[@TheNeeenha]

@Henry Coy A men brother..I totally agree

[@joannilson2900]

Just found this clip now! Egad! Lewis is phenomenal as always! This was almost as good as his Commencement Address at UCSD in 2013! My favorite line here though is about socialism: enforced Christianity!! OMG - too funny .. or better: more truth than poetry. Lewis Black: you are a national treasure!

[@grlewycky]

Run for office - we need you

[@TR-rf4wh]

What a beautiful fair introduction to the broadcast. I love that he acknowledged the possibility of appearance of bias

[@nelsonvega2919]

great to see and hear you Lewis ..

[@user-gv4bf4zx2s]

Lewis Black starts at 5:10

[@KategariYami]

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[@harrygrimley4352]

A brilliant man. Thanks for sharing this with us

[@TREYOLDHIPPIE]

My hero, Lewis, its an honor to have you in the world today. And wow, you sure got it. Lost me bro after he came home. '67, an early AWOL and lost all the same. Frm.Nam that is.

[@royjohnson366]

This man is GREAT!!! Thanks for being here, Lewis. ❤️

[@frankguinan9927]

Lewis Black is BRILLIANT!!! Side note: the guy who introduced him, etc... used the word “penultimate” correctly! This is a rare occurrence! Kind of random and unimportant, but.... kudos!

[@kempedkemp]

I heard the National Symphony when I was in high school, about 1970. They did a concert in Watertown NY through Columbia Artist Management.

[@cbergland]

Profound!

[@robertherberg9595]

Lewis usually makes me laugh. You make me cry on this day...

[@robertguida8997]

There are 2 people who the older I get, the more I realize they are so correct on everything they say!! Lewis Black & Larry David, its so incredible to me, that both men are in there 70s, yet have the pulse of everything going on in the world better than anyone alive!! The world needs more of these men of old world thinking!

[@richardburton6838]

If I had the power to, I would put the handcuffs on Donald Rumsfeld. No hesitation.

[@RetroGaming_07]

I know this video is old but Iove lewis black hes one of my top 10 comedians for sure. Right up there with carlin. We need more people like Lewis Black for sure. He reminds me of magri my old art history professor at american river college. He doesn't teach anymore but when I had him he reminded me of Lewis Black for sure.

[@user-hr9go4hi1q]

Mr. Black is truly the last of something truly grate, critical thinking and intelligence, most of all common sense. Fair play to you Lewis! I've learned alot by watching and listening to you the last few years and for whatever it's worth I'm grateful for your comedy and your wisdom you have shared to the world.

[@davidanderson9664]

Great talk by a great. I was born in 1971 so he's a tad above my pay grade historically speaking, but right on the money when I join him in, say, 1980s. He's right on so many issues - if you study history and notice what today's world is all about. D.A., J.D., NYC

[@lenas5613]

Great observations. Lewis and I are the same age. In an immigrant family I was middle class. My Dad was able to establish is own business on the 50's. I went to the best public schools. Those days are long gone. 😟😥

[@LadyYoop]

I just love him...crack me up!

[@danielmurray6068]

All Hail Lewis!!!

[@jennefercochran259]

Thanks for introducing your wonderful parents..

[@blackbuddha8167]

Brilliant words by a brilliant man

[@victorsanabria5479]

Lewis Black! My hero!

[@Lorlic1138]

Skip to 5:10 for Lewis

[@louiselasinski7623]

Now we only have the working poor and the 1%.

[@donh7909]

Here it is, 2020...! And what he said about Nam, rings true today... Scary..!

[@ancientslav4863]

The way they stood up during their introduction was great. They all looked modest.

[@morrossey]

+WakingCobain Each one thinking: how should I stand?

[@noahvr5675]

I'm so glad you remembered 👏👏🇺🇸💕

[@Rickwmc]

As a child, teen and young adult in the 60's and 70's I lived in a house paid for by my father. We even had a small swimming pool in the backyard. My dad bought me a new car every 3 years. I had nice clothes to go out on dates, parties and dances. I went to the movies twice a month and restaurants once a week. I went to the dentist three times a year. I could do impulse shopping for small expense items. I was on a band playing my own keyboard. My dad put me through college and I only worked summers getting the job after job hunting for about a week. Today I have LOST ALL OF THIS! All of it!

[@johntechwriter]

I'm from the same generation. Like you I'm poorer now. But I take consolation from knowing there was an extended interval in my life when I was free from care. No generation since ours has enjoyed that privilege.

[@gordontheseal]

I’m a huge fan of Lewis Black and at the time of this, I am currently in the same room as him in this video. Was very surprised to see a signed picture of my favorite angry comedian.

[@oksanasum321]

WoW, who would have think those times were "normal"?!😢

[@rogerhwerner6997]

It's nice to hear someone, anyone, address the socialism issue forthrightly and accurately. Socislism as an effective movement hasn't existed in the US for more than a half century. Black is my age and what he describes in my life, how I grew up. What he says about the way things were is absolutely true. And yes, stupidity makes me mad as hell, stupidity and absurd behavior. I love comedy that makes fun of stupid and absurd.

[@randallebritt582]

Long live Lewis Black!!!!!

[@clomgorbsbustedthumb8609]

I saw this earlier today live on c-span and I was impressed by how much swearing he was able to do on that channel. I really liked when the guy asked him what he thought about the 1st amendment. This whole thing is gold.

[@mattincinci]

awesome

[@ernestcruz6316]

Lewis recently lost his mom at the age of 104, and his father passed at 101 in 2019. So apparently longevity is in his genes. At least they lived to see him become a real success in his field.

[@jorgegonzalez-larramendi5491]

ohmyGod: what a wonderful human. and a Conscience... is anyone listening ? lewis is The True Good Human American

[@Electrica990]

LEWIS BLACK. BIG HUGS.

[@AMJLBCA773]

Its so refreshing that he has really straightforward opinions. Even if you don't agree with everything, it's still like water.

[@007vsMagua]

To hear Lewis' story is also my early childhood story. Born in Southeastern Minnesota, , raised Catholic, I'm about three years younger than Lewis. The "Recreation Departments", the "Little Leagues", the YMCA "Youth Programs", from the 50's and 60's are no longer easily viable for parents with children. We had a shit load of freedom to roam as young kids and got into trouble sometimes. Exploring new construction sites, sneaking in to our local college tunnel steam heating and maintenance system, was somewhat exciting...lots of secret doors. The sense of real community is missing, and that's because the middle is being "Rubbed Out".

[@wobble108]

They should include this in educational curriculum in US schools.

[@LCculater]

Sorry no money unless you give me some 😂

[@vincentellin3821]

God, I love this man.

[@georgeb.wolffsohn30]

"And that's the way it is . . ."

[@concept2872]

Wow, I met him in person a couple of weeks ago and he looked a lot skinnier. I hope he is alright.

[@AMJLBCA773]

I love when he talks about his parents. Pretty common amongst his fans I guess.

[@Dominick_Calvitto.]

I Love Lewis Black he is so truthful it's the greatest..And he's Very Intelligent.and Hysterical AS FUCK..

[@rachelrogers6795]

Very entertaining!

[@joecseko2]

Wow, that was fucking powerful!!! Not that he'd run, but I think I'd be plenty comfortable voting this man into office. He's got the brains, temperament (no, seriously), background, and a desire to make the US better.

[@bikebudha01]

"It's all my parents fault... and THEY ARE HERE"... priceless...

[@2nd3rd1st]

"The National Press Club is commited to forstering a free press worldwide." ...invites Donald Trump to speak... It's the ultimate irony, isn't it.

[@labspeciman7402]

Hey Lewis.. You wanted deputy dog? Herschel Walker is a real copper.

[@christaporche]

Lewis Black, you are the dearest man!

[@meteosurreal]

Don't Acquiece to the sliding pebbles, or you'll hit Class VIII!

[@davidgouin8420]

Give them hell Lewis!!!

[@janestarr4403]

When the Blue Laws were ended in Pa., my mother-in-law, who worked at a store, quit, because she refused to work on Sunday. I admired her for that choice.

[@georgeb.wolffsohn30]

"And I think I'm done." No Lewis, you'll never be done.

[@georgeb.wolffsohn30]

I really want rubber chicken to run against MTG. She will be thoroughly outmatched . Chicken by a landslide 🇺🇸

[@joelwateres]

Lewis Black owns the 21st century yet he stays behind the curtain making us laugh

[@notme2day]

Dealing with the American people is like dealing with a stroke victims is a perfect analogy

[@arthurjeremypearson]

"do what you want to do" and what if you're all out of things you want to do?

[@ssejr01]

I thought this was great!

[@richardjarrell3585]

53:34 The “Disneyland Memorial Orgy” by Wally Wood was published in the May 1967 issue of THE REALIST, when Black was 18.

[@davidkerl1431]

Hey Lewis, where is that T shirt you were going to send me????

[@justgivemethetruth]

5:20 - start here

[@calvinbowen3940]

Lewis Black for Present !

[@SAGHAJAR]

No title, No subject, what are they getting at ?

[@leslieaday7422]

I love you Lewis. If you're ever in Beverly Hills, call me. You rock.

[@jinglejuggs69]

I feel just like I felt seeing the Beatles on Ed Sullivan. Does Lewis have a Fan Club?

[@irocksixx]

Great! I thought Peter Jennings and Ronald Reagan were parts of my family too....

[@bartbullock9742]

Lewis Black, waxing poetic..."YOU DON'T WORRY ABOUT MONEY"

[@paulcongdon2163]

We ALL been DUPED