Roger Bennett's "Reborn In The USA" Is A Love Letter To His New Home

Roger Bennett shares how it felt as an Englishman to write a "love letter" to America when the country was going through a dark and traumatic time. You can pick up his book "Reborn In The USA" now. #Colbert #RebornInTheUSA #RogerBennett
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[@linellcorban4194]

I have evidently been under a rock somewhere as I have no idea who Robert Bennett is, other than the author of this book - BUT - these 3 minutes are absolutely the best, clearest, most insightful explanation of what loving one's country is about! This is what patriotism means. These 3 minutes should be re-broadcast 'from the rooftops' - including in the halls of Congress. Thank you.

[@ThePearltong]

ROGER

[@jwvandegronden]

I was about to comment something in the same vine. But given it's astuteness, I might as well affirm your observation and bask in its overwhelming glow...

[@denisesf5]

Well said. My thoughts exactly!!

[@mathiaslerche6852]

Now that is the kind of American we Europeans wouldn’t have to be ashamed to call our friend and ally.

[@hierroglyphic]

His capacity for communicating the depth and nuance of his feelings in such a heartfelt manner is wonderful and refreshing.

[@Delboy0]

It is called an English education system

[@squaresdavid7439]

The way this guy just talked about his love for America just made me tear up...I'm so glad someone still has faith in us!

[@Lovethemusic385]

Plenty of your Canadian friends still love America too.

[@JohnBlutarski]

A lot of others don't

[@rolliesclass3986]

@@JohnBlutarski A lot more love the USA than you think . That's why they have been so critical. The ideals of the country is often admired universally. The execution and hate for said ideals within the US itself is by far more destructive than any other forces without. Its like you are rooting for a team bent on destructing itself with drugs, ego, selfishness and entitlement. From the outside looking in everyone's self interest has replaced true Patriotism. Then sit around blaming each other for doing the same thing .

[@Delboy0]

I like Roger but he does suck up to America a little too much. His British education and British internationalist culture is why he has done so well for himself. But let’s be real he loves America because he is Jewish and Jewish people have far more opportunities in the USA than the UK because the Jewish community have more influence in American society. It is not a bad thing just more honest. I’m not sure Roger would have had the life and career he has now in England. He is the brother in law is Nick Kroll.

[@jasonmcduffie3186]

I love Rog. I hope this appearance has won him some new fans.

[@sandytrunks]

I'm one now!

[@marcodeppe]

I think I'm a new one. Also had to think of Bill Bryson who did the opposite and wrote a book from an American in England perspective :)

[@RBETV]

It did.

[@whiterockettv8469]

@@marcodeppe That's a great comparison and one I'd never considered, though I've been a fan of both of those gentlemen for years. Bryson was fascinated by England and left the US at first opportunity to go and be a part of that society, while Rog did the opposite.

[@zolo49noname45]

Damn, hearing Roger Bennett speak that way about America makes me want to work to make this country as great as he thinks it is.

[@slkhjf]

❤

[@Yanick.R]

As a GFOP, I’ve always known Rog was an eloquent and amazing talent, but seeing him on A Late Show is blowing my mind. 🤙

[@jamiericcardo6698]

I love that Roger eloquence has bumped up the comments sections vocabulary ten fold

[@NewMessage]

Surely, Love is most meaningful when it's hard.

[@ericminch]

When what is hard? Oh...you mean...oh.

[@slkhjf]

Hard yes, but not abusive.

[@thearmchairjournalist566]

Real love is always hard but worth the work to maintain 💜

[@MrPolkaParty]

I admire the way he speaks and his outlook on life

[@ripadipaflipa4672]

Sadly people that didn’t grow up in the States appreciate it more then we do. They for sure know more about us and our country.

[@badvegan]

I was really moved when he started to get choked up. I'm glad he loves America and is here.

[@Transterra55]

O, let America be America again- The land that never has been yet- And yet must be- ~Langston Hughes

[@sap226]

Rog is one of the most eloquent, introspective, clever, and funny entertainers we have today. Respect to Colbert for letting him speak and not cutting him off like a lot of other hosts would.

[@kristinnelson-patel442]

Never has someone who accused himself of being dead inside proven himself so wrong so fast. ❤️

[@NewYorker6699]

What a picturesque way of speaking Bennett has! I will read his book.

[@katzablot599]

He is the same way on his show and podcast. He is truly a joy to listen to.

[@joshsutherland5475]

It's an amazing book!

[@joshuaverkerk4532]

Rog is amazing. Love how he gets choked up talking about his passion for the American ideal. Courage!

[@Meba94]

As an immigrant American, I feel you. We all feel you. America has made us all immigrants who we are today. Thank you for putting it so eloquently.

[@joshtochomadrid3565]

Beautiful, lots of people still have faith in the US. You might need to straighten up your faith in yourselves America. And really be a beacon of hope, dreams and strength for the rest of us. Thanks for everything.

[@greeneyedlady5580]

That you for believing in the prospect of America actually becoming what she holds herself out to be. Some of us are doing everything we can from within to help this country become what we need it to be. We need a lot more people to actively join the fight.

[@onesweetworld9]

Way to go Rog! Everyone should read his book, or even better, listen to the Audiobook, it's a masterpiece.

[@denisesf5]

I do not listen to audio books. Ever. But...this may well be my first. What a fresh, clear mind and silken tongue. Brilliant.

[@melaniekeeling7462]

a true American

[@Opine_Divine]

I want to be loved like he loves America.

[@CoolHandLuke7]

Lol absolutely

[@tbeau004]

I listen to Men In Blazers every week. Love Rog and Davo!

[@nicolesanchez4954]

Oh my gosh I like this man so much!

[@lukehferris]

We need 2 1/2 hours of this.

[@adambrown5894]

Get that audiobook for 9 hours worth.

[@jamespuffer2889]

Amazing interview Rog, please have this man on the show again.

[@carl_d_music]

I’ve come back to this interview many times. Rog really gives me some hope where often I find very little

[@katzablot599]

Same.

[@AmberBootheCat]

Beautiful.

[@likebot.]

Would someone please shut this man up before _I_ fall in love with the USA too. I was almost on the turn when he mentioned Piers (shudder) Morgan. And the emotion! I can't imagine loving the USA as much as footy, but there you go.

[@fuadrahaali]

I’m going to have his accent reading this book

[@onesweetworld9]

he narrates the audiobook!

[@herewegoagain2011]

Lovely,lovely interview. Such a light he is❤❤❤

[@peterarmstrong6624]

Wonderful clip! Love Rog and Mr Colbert!

[@dreamingbear9908]

Love this guy and really enjoyed his book!

[@kmc3851]

He speaks so poetically.

[@jacquelinecaldwell6879]

Wow! What a love letter!

[@prikov1]

That guy is amazing.

[@NicoleAZ145]

What a lovely guy. I want to chat with him at 7:30 am in a bar.

[@hoyasaxa12]

Raising my fifth third Bud of the day to him! Courage!

[@adambrown5894]

I miss “who wants to sex Mutumbo?”

[@hoyasaxa12]

@@adambrown5894 Was that a rabona?!

[@cappyjones]

Love Rog! 👍🏾

[@NijimaSan]

Wow. This guy loves America more than some “Americans” who were born here. How? He sees it with not only its present faults but with its future promise.

[@corvus2512]

What does that mean though? What future promise do we have that Sweden doesn't? Or Canada? Its nonsense. The people of Sweden don't have to worry about their kids being gunned down in school, Canadians don't have to worry about healthcare, the British don't have to worry about neo nazis stealing their elections. Have you looked at how far we have fallen behind other developed nations? You think that will magically fix itself because “America”?

[@greeneyedlady5580]

@@corvus2512 I would call all of the things you listed as "present faults". Nobody said fixing them would be easy. The neo-Nazis, corrupt politicians who have been bought by big corporations, the oligarchy, and every elected Republican will fight desperately to keep us from fixing anything. It's perfectly clear that they are still denying climate change, even as it's effects are costing the US thousands of lives and tens or hundreds of billions of dollars every single year.

[@pbjbagel]

​@@corvus2512 The grass is always greener on the other side. Considering the guest's infatuation with pop culture, it would seem he sees a powerful force in the freedom of expression/creation to effect change for good that is not necessarily found in those other (much more homogenous) countries. Also, I think many liberals would regard the populism of Boris Johnson as being on the same level as that of Trump and his supporters, so I'm not sure that example holds.

[@TheDanHK]

Great book, great man! Highly recommended both!

[@creatureofrabbit2036]

I feel like this guy would be amazing performing poetry.

[@nancyberg6260]

A delight. Thank you.

[@gerrie2477]

he almost wept

[@jackgilliat5863]

As an englishman in the US I feel the love for my adopted home just like him. HOWEVER, when he said he'd cheer america over England in football.... I've never been so enraged.

[@greeneyedlady5580]

But... but... Piers Morgan!

[@desiderata6281]

I only know one home- my country of birth. I have never lived anywhere else. As Roger was talking with great passion and emotion, I wondered if he still considers himself English and how people in England feel about fellow countrymen in America.

[@davincisghost9228]

Sounds great.

[@cherriesberriespdx7084]

This guy got my birthday book money!

[@greeneyedlady5580]

I think that's a wise investment! As a kid, I read everything I could get my hands on, and spent almost every cent I had on books. I've only been able to travel in the US and Mexico, but the tens of thousands of books I've read have taken me around the Earth and far beyond.

[@lifesignjohnson]

He waxes poetic

[@kikivolauvent1]

I was on his side the minute he ment. Piers Morgan.... :)

[@greeneyedlady5580]

Likewise! Although I still have to salute Morgan for completely demolishing Ben Shapiro. That TV segment was awesome, and a service to America.

[@LisaLisa001]

Short but sweet interview. What a neat human.

[@denisesf5]

DonTheCon and his ilk solidified the fact that America would be the LAST place I'd ever visit, but I am now intrigued to discover the source of this man's passion for his home of choice.... 🤔

[@morgant1568]

Why is this so short?

[@benmerrill2053]

This is the second segment after the commercial. There is a first segment on KZbin as well.

[@pamr4040]

🧡

[@SolaceEasy]

Stephen Colbert is not fond of guests who can speak more quickly than him and with more wit. "Cut to commercial."

[@byteme90k]

Men in Blazers.....watch it even if you aren't a soccer/football fan. It's just a solid good time.

[@aidanmargarson8910]

I would have gone with Eric to blurb my book .. the discounted t*****

[@aidanmargarson8910]

America .. fuck yeah?

[@jimfleming3975]

Jack Daniels was the opening commercial. Drink up!

[@DgurlSunshine]

liberty

[@Delboy0]

Someone foreign person saying how great America is, is like catnip to Americans. They love it the big naval gazers 😂

[@DGDfan13]

This dude is waxing poetic and I feel nobody in the audience resonated with either part - maybe it's just because this didn't get as much scripted applause as lesser made points by vast numbers of previous guests.

[@joshuaphillips755]

Wow, did that guy tear up at the thought of our collective lie's promise? We want to believe in that like we believe in Jesus.

[@desiderata6281]

I honestly couldn't believe my eyes and ears.

[@ec6052]

Now that's how you pander to an audience! Idk if I could put up with a brown nose for green pockets but he nailed it.

[@blackbird5634]

Brilliant! Love it, love this guy!! Well done!

[@corvus2512]

Honestly, and i know this wont be popular but i don't get it.... as someone who is an American, i dont get what or why he loves america so much. There are so many things wrong in this country that have been resolved in others... healthcare, secular government, the gap between rich and poor. Frankly as someone who broke his back when i was 22 and suffered for years without health insurance its a little annoying hearing someone from a country where i would have received treatment talk about how great this country is. The only thing i can think of is he is wealthy enough not to have to worry about the things most of us do. We are a nation ripped apart by apathy, greed, ignorance, religious zealots, bigotry, the refusal to deal honestly with our past, useless politicians and so much more, yet we are better than Norway? Or Germany? Or Canada? How many Americans who lost their health insurance during this pandemic were better off being in the U.S. as opposed to Canada? None i would imagine. Its nice to sing of flowery and poetic ideology but on the ground its much bleaker and hearing someone speak about america like that is dangerous... “ya hear that? The European says we are still the best so why do we need their healthcare system? Why should we fix any of our problems? He thinks we are great!”

[@billyrobertstv]

If you read his book or ever followed any of his work you'll know his love for America is rooted in promise but is highly backed my progressive ideals and not settling for where we are now. Rog is pretty forward thinking and would agree with a lot of what you said here, but it's the hope that gives him (many of us) the ability to press on with our work.

[@calliarcale]

@@billyrobertstv He sums it up best with the Langston Hughes quote. We can love America not for what it is but for what it has never been but can become.

[@greeneyedlady5580]

@@calliarcale Hear hear! We have a LOT of work to do.

[@greeneyedlady5580]

I absolutely agree with you on healthcare. It's a crime that we are the only rich country without universal healthcare, and we pay at least twice as much for that privilege, while suffering much worse outcomes. That said, think of it like a personal relationship with another person. We love our family members warts and all. We'd love our significant others not because they are perfect, but because we see their inherent good qualities. That doesn't mean we can't help then try to overcome their other qualities which need improvement.

[@desiderata6281]

​@@calliarcale A dangerous sentiment. Unconditional love like that can and is easily perverted and used to distract from the very glaring truths of what America IS and to pacify people into not demanding the work be done to get America to what it should be.

[@BestFitSquareChannel]

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