Russell Brand to Channel 4's Jon Snow; "Listen you, Let me Talk"

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[@ignoredvoices]

What do you think: Russell Brand LOST he's not realistic!

[@tothestars101]

Did you just ask people 'what did you think' and then tell us what to think by putting your own opinion beside the question in colons?

[@neilcauser5624]

Wednesday Addams look at the other posts by ignoredvoices , they said 'what do you think:' followed by three potential opinions in three individual posts, allowing people to comment on that opinion. i hope this explanation helps.

[@Funasenbaer]

RUSSEL BRAND

[@MsCass57]

Stuart Dow Bless you and your ignorance Stu.

[@DrSpooglemon]

Stuart Dow lol. You so funny...

[@ignoredvoices]

What do you think: Russell Brand WON hands down!

[@robertlangford6639]

what is this bullshit?! Won/Lost who gives a fuck!? It's not a fucking game, why don't we just listen to the actual points being made and consider them thoroughly instead of taking fucking "sides" jesus christ. What a fucking joke.

[@demolicious1]

Jon is a nice and old man with an old way of thinking. Not much contest.

[@forshizzlemywizzle]

Robert Langford Truth. We really shouldn't sensationalise this stuff or it will completely overshadow the points being made.

[@BeyondSideshow]

Robert Langford Good point, and I agree - yet it sure seems like a game to me, at least much more a game than a fair debate. Jon Snow is doing everything he can think of to derail the conversation from the issue at hand, abruptly switching subjects, ad hominem arguments, interrupting rudely etc. Brand is witty and articulate enough not to fall for it, but it kind of works anyway because so much of the limited broadcast time is thus wasted. The one thing not really discussed here is the actual issue the show claims to be addressing.

[@user-ot1dv6ri4f]

BeyondSideshow Exactly. He almost asked about how Brand thinks decisions should be made ( 5:45 ) but then seems to abandon it in favour of asking if he believes in climate change, to use up the rest of the air time talking about something specific and beside the point entirely.

[@candacegeorge8932]

For some reason Jon Snow believes his sentences should begin in the middle of someone else’s 🤔

[@oneforallah]

John is tryna get Russell to describe his version of Government should work, which would make Russell look bad that's what's up so he keeps annyonin him n showin him the Psychedelic pic.

[@pippipster6767]

Candace George It’s called British journalism.

[@sosilverraider7119]

It’s about dominance that’s Jon’s way of “showing” he’s in control.

[@kpi4162]

disgusting

[@brianlittrell797]

Yeah, it's downright rude and unprofessional someone should point this out to him.

[@ssaepa1]

The interviewer spent all his time making up argumentative questions but zero time listening to Russell’s answers

[@davidbell2547]

I've always admired how Russ can be firm and confident without being rude.

[@Realeyesrealizereallies.2000]

You admire rapists?

[@CrimeaRiver]

"Let's talk about governmental structures." "I'm actually here to discuss drug policies." "Fine, let's talk about climate change."

[@rickyrey9544]

Ridiculous...

[@AxxLAfriku]

OH NOOOOOO!!! Most people agree that my vids are the worst on KZbin. I agree to disagree. Please agree to disagree with the haters, dear crim

[@BNconductor]

Yes, they cover more than one topic. That's very standard.

[@jamessimpson6971]

They cover multiple topics purposely.

[@LunaElectrolysis]

@@BNconductor just funny cause they hadn't finished the original topic...

[@ficokr1673]

alternative title: “you know nothing, jon snow”

[@anotherangrymonkey7435]

Best...comment...ever!!!😂😂😂😥

[@stellar7760]

BRAV-FREAKING-O! *slow clap* 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@kaysalshaar3543]

That was dope

[@fazbruh]

Haha I’ve never heard of this jon snow 😂🤦‍♂️

[@G.GordonMidi]

came here to make sure someone said it. hahaha

[@adrianrr18]

I absolutely loved the part when Russell says "you an entertainer are trying to get me, another entertainer, to say something wacky about politics". I disagree with many of Brand's views, but he absolutely OWNED this interview.

[@dukedook1187]

so he could make him look daft. exactly what Jon was trying to do 😂

[@seanchaney3086]

Russell Brand can make points and look cool doing so, but the questions were fair and pointed despite LOOKING like the "incompetent old man" Brand would visualize....just as he is painted as the crazy mindless liberal. This discussion should continue. Improvements can be made without extremes.

[@disobedienttiger6240]

i disagree. the interviewer asked pointed questions, and Brand gave child-like answers. Why should a politician listen to me if I explicitly state I won't support him? If current government is so bad, what would make it better?

[@seanchaney3086]

We tried the loose on drugs approach, and it has gotten worse. I believe in more compassionate sentences, but not easier access.

[@voteformethanks5307]

Brand of this time period was hit and miss, now he is 100% hit

[@newfreenayshaun6651]

Take a look at him now. He's still spitting fire, still proving people wrong, still proving himself right, still entertaining the intelligent to the tune of almost 6 million on his own Channel right now and growing exponentially for good reason.

[@timbradshaw5481]

Let's be honest Russell brand raises awareness on issues really well and creates a discussion and makes some really good points. But some of the things he says are completely wrong. For example claiming that the media were hyping up the idea of war between Ukraine and Russia before it started, to get the Western readers ready for war and to help sell the news. Then Russia invades and he's suddenly moving on to the next injustice. It's just a straight up misinterpretation of what's happening. He then ties any conclusions he draws, which are often good, into his grand narrative that the rich are there to exploit the poor, and money always goes to the rich at the expence of the poor. There are certain topics he wont even touch, like Lia Thomas or that biological male who completed in the olympics in the female weight lifting. I think his problem is, he tries to look at topics objectively, and he does a great job at that, and then he slots it into his narrative of the world and never critiques his narrative of the world objectively.

[@tomd96]

He should run for president really, or at least gun for an advisory role.

[@drugbustin]

Lol ? please explain how he is proving people wrong ? I mean, the guy had to apologize a while back for "spitting" Covid misinformation ...So how's that going for ya ? 🤣🤣

[@Serioustwister]

@@drugbustinboomer

[@hillehai]

@@drugbustin God, imagine being so disgraceful. Brand isn't even right wing. I often disagree with some of his opinions and certainly with some of the guests on his show, but I respect him and recognize that he's willing to have a debate in order to find out the truth. Why can't you approach him with the same mindset? Oh right, because you're a complete non-thinker and a modern day leftist, as per usual. Like I said: Disgraceful.

[@samibekwe94]

Russell: I'm here to talk about drugs.... Jon: Do you believe in climate change? 😂😂

[@amberlance3221]

it was such an obvious deflection

[@BoogieBong1]

U just made my day lol, couldn't agree more 😂😂

[@justaman5418]

Russell brand the epitome of irony 🤣🤣🤣

[@darkmaitri]

Exactly! The guy would introduce a completely different topic by interrupting Russell as he attempted to answer dude's preceding question.

[@Onkarr]

presstitutes doing what they do best! change the subject!

[@MeditationalState]

I find it incredibly rude when people are talking and I'm trying to interrupt.

[@yourfriendlyneighbor921]

Then stop interrupting lul

[@jethroteece4750]

@@yourfriendlyneighbor921 fr 😂

[@soupkitchen4062]

@@yourfriendlyneighbor921 🤣🤣

[@kainecooper5517]

It's a joke you divs

[@sovalouX]

Thats why violence is so handy-dandy

[@christheguy5554]

I love how Russell has developed into an amazing human being. 8 years later he is spot on with his information.

[@Stop_Pre-Ordering_Video_Games]

That pushes conspiracy theories, anti vax, believing in fairytales and magical beings, and profits off of nieve people following his every word like a snake oil salesman… Yeah sure, an amazing human being

[@jackeagleeye3453]

Yah RB now spreads fake news to Qanon followers.

[@Realeyesrealizereallies.2000]

You love rapists?

[@malak900]

This comment hasn’t aged well 😬

[@5wheels178]

this aged well

[@ytmndan]

It's very difficult to talk to someone who can't understand what you are saying. It's infuriating to talk to someone who is perfectly capable of understanding you yet actively chooses not to.

[@iamthemiracle81]

True story.

[@miaaa333_x]

Wow. That’s so true

[@aguy2162]

Idk why I thought this was going to be Russel Brand arguing with an in costume Kit Harrington

[@lisa-sz8jj]

I thought it was the Mandela effect. 😆 was he always called jon snow 🤣

[@anaisphoenix-boyd8589]

A Guy I honestly thought so too. Meanwhile....

[@josephmissak7224]

I had hoped

[@zoemac6227]

Hahahaha me too! What an anticlimax. :(

[@nqobilemsomi3656]

Omg 🤣I only got this comment half way through this interview 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@dyonissiszoes3747]

I love how Russel blocked the host’s attempts to make him look foolish. He’s far more clever than I thought !

[@robertsmith6897]

He is indeed mate

[@MrMeAsLeS1]

He didn't block any attempt to make him look foolish... His avoidance of the question that makes him appear to be an idiot... Only made him look even more foolish

[@dyonissiszoes3747]

MrMeAsLeS1 different opinions I guess 🙂

[@donnychito831]

@@dyonissiszoes3747 It's a fair question though asking how he would invisige this new plan going forth but him avoiding the question shows him as a man coming with problems without solutions or not very thought up solutions

[@Kennnnyy__]

MrMeAsLeS1 nah it’s a stupid question to begin with. I don’t even like Brand but the fact Snow completely ignored his point and went on such a tangent in order to catch Brand out makes him look a bit ridiculous.

[@youizavinabubble]

I’m so proud of Russell. He’s come such a long way and stuck to his guns. He’s truly a man of the people and actually cares. Few and short these days. Protect this man at all costs.

[@MissJensk1]

He's a very special human being

[@cherylfitch3183]

Absolutely! I have so much respect for him now. And he is funny too. But he’s experienced so much and through his experiences he tries to help others.

[@bobjary9382]

I don't even like him...he grates and squeals too much .. but I so admire him, I so agree with many things he says and he is soooo needed right now . A voice outside the msm a cheeky but reapectful voice with stuff to say . If there were a few more like him I'd be throwing cushions at my monitor ...and secretly rejoicing

[@deusvlad2.083]

Russell is a genius

[@mimikurtz2162]

He is an ignorant narcissistic pig who will say anything to keep himself on television.

[@kellyh9220]

Huge admirer of Russell Brand and how he’s turned his life around and how he’s using his platform to help people.

[@purefoldnz3070]

he's become a conspiracy nutter

[@jackeagleeye3453]

Kelly's comment did not age well

[@voteformethanks5307]

100% - But Russel of 2023 is more my kind of geezer. he has removed the nonsense 100% and his quip on climate issues on this interview is now more tuned - he now knows not just energy companies are corrupt but so is the green movement

[@jw1312]

aged like a raw chicken in the Sahara

[@purefoldnz3070]

@@voteformethanks5307 the only thing corrupted is his brain.

[@oddunb6190]

They all treat him like he’s a clown, but he spits absolute fire most of the time.

[@nickgauthier9379]

People who use drugs should be put to therapy not prison period

[@sonjamarx385]

He is a very intelligent man.

[@evilbabaroga]

he wasnt treated like a clown here. the interviewer challenged his ideas in a fair and intellectual discussion, he did his job.

[@josslujano7615]

@@evilbabaroga the interviewer did not let him talk most of the time like he was a child

[@evilbabaroga]

@@josslujano7615 he skipped to the point. russell can ramble on forever if u let him, but these short discussions need to move quickly between points. its not a morning talk show, its supposed to be quick to the point and provocative.

[@lukas3606]

The fact they just look at Russel Brand as “that wacky ex junkie” is disgraceful. He’s such an intelligent man

[@elmo319]

Perception is a wonderful thing

[@Jack-fs2im]

A drama queen imo

[@ellie6449]

and compassionate too

[@Jack-fs2im]

@@ellie6449 isn,t he a compassionate multi millionaire too .....mate?

[@wrenclark4907]

yeah and he's been clean for like so many years. people need to stop labelling as nothing more than an ex junkie

[@_OZZIE_RASCAL]

I remember the saying "Did the middle of my sentence interupt the beginning of yours" 😂

[@anothercheryladventure9387]

You go Russell. Great to see you now on your own channel❤️

[@katiieeardley]

'Your journey from a drug-addict to a revolutionary' was such a disgusting way to dehumanise him, in terms of implied subtext

[@callumosullivan7546]

How

[@katiieeardley]

@@callumosullivan7546 Because he's denoting any actual political insight he might have by mirroring it with a past drug addiction, a personal hardship which was both irrelevant to this conversation, and is likely quite traumatic. Then, the term 'revolutionary' is a strong one, a term that will often cause viewers to discard a person's argument on the basis that it's 'lofty', or that they're an 'extremist'. This juxtaposition doubles down on that effect, it's like saying 'would you trust the politics of a guy that used to shoot up, and is probably still so out of his mind that he thinks he's some kind of revolutionary?' If he just countered his arguments in a logical and reasonable fashion, using policy and statistics to back his argument up, I'd have no issue with the interviewer as it's fine to disagree with someone's politics if you're being an adult about it, and the conversation is constructive without having to resort to personal attacks about the past. If he rephrased it to 'I know you've overcome personal hardship in the past, does that factor into how you view politics now?' it would be different in terms of the subtext... 'drug-addict' turned 'revolutionary' is a desperate attempt to discard his arguments by using personal information about someone's past to belittle/discredit them, while also bringing their mental clarity into question. Better to discard arguments with a credible political standpoint of your own, no?

[@ImmundaDeus]

@@katiieeardley Katie E Nicely put! Psychology, as a whole, is proud of you.

[@callumosullivan7546]

Katie E his drug experience shaped what he is today and his opinions and insight so it is very ducking relevant

[@callumosullivan7546]

Suffergenius1 dumbass

[@amazuber658]

I learned 2 things today. Russel Brand good at giving back replies. There's a guy called Jon snow who is not from Game of Thrones interviewing Russel who looks more like Jon Snow from GoT.

[@eyepresentlife1445]

Truueeeeee 💯

[@JBzucc]

He still seems to know nothing though

[@chasemcnellis6886]

My thoughts exactly 😂

[@ce2araybara226]

Right i was confused for the first few comments

[@daltonsimon7902]

Took me a second to wrap my brain around this but I totally agree 💯

[@boukjetijhuis6456]

Another fine example of Russell Brand being far more intelligent then the person interviewing him. Go Russell! Go Russell!❤

[@saberxebeck]

Sorry but No i don't think that true at all. Infact it sounds like you see this as a battle of opions, which also wrong. Jon Snow, the interviewer is a extremely intelligent man. IQ wise he's defo higher than russel (no offense) then again russels had longer to prep, plus he understands the nature of the interview. granted rusells ability to call out the farsical nature of the interview; in a pre trump, pre meta era was special and certainly shows how switched on he is! Plus his off the cuff joke about stripping of air, is why this man deserves everyone of his 5m+ followers. But this isnt a 1v1 right and wrong argument.. Jons personal feelings towards drugs where later explored in a doc called the cannabis trials inwhich Jon takes cannabis for the 1st and only time. And gives his honest opinion, he he's a bit of a legend for that. Jon's rapid questions are used partly to fit a lot into 1 segment, partly because he's knows how russel rants, and admitedly partly to try and catch russel out. Whats nice about this, is the way that they BOTH smile at each other knowingly when they think each other has a fair point, Then again if you meant Russell has a great IQ because he's managed to make a clip that can still be talked about 8 years later.. you're totally right

[@voidremoved]

@@saberxebeck Sorry, not going to read all you wrote because you are an idiot and wrong. Snow is an idiot. Also if you pay attention, you can see that Brand is telling us that Snow was lying to him before the camera went on. They do this. Jordan Peterson exposes it too. They play nice with you and as soon as you are on the TV, they start to attack you and try to make you look bad for all the stupid IDIOTs like YOu and Karen,

[@voidremoved]

@@saberxebeck and I.Q is defo irrel. My I.Q is higher. I am not in to Russel Brand, but the guy is looking for the Truth and I respect him for that. He is also 100 percent right about the drugs problem. Which is supposed to be the topic but your boyfriend Jon keeps wanting to talk about voting. The voting thing is irrelevant just like everything you wrote is irrelevant and you defo psycho

[@Droidzonegamer]

@@saberxebeck Interviewer is still using the same old sarcasm and putting down the discussion into words and contradictions like the old timers do. They believe in system and will die for it as they have the orthodox mentality grandfathered in. Any kind of change is unacceptable to their mind. Now Russel is asking for real changes in laws which is necessary for drug use as for the past 60-70 years the existing laws have not been useful at all. Instead of discussing in a positive way he is bringing up the sane statement of system and revolution contradicting each other and including Russell's past into the topic. That is not very intelligent think.

[@saberxebeck]

@@Droidzonegamer LMFAO you clearly don't have a clue about UK politics. 1st you cdon't know Jon snow, calling him an old timer and stuck in his beliefs is incredibley nieve, how about you actually go and watch the drug trial program I suggested! he gives his opinions in that! You'll see how incredibly wrong your statement is. Or if you don't jave the time just watch the full 15 min interview in which russel says he knows that Jon's personal beliefs are similar... So shut up with this old timer, orthodox bs. 2nd you clearly misunderstand the role of an interviewer. It's NOT to agree, (nor disagree) it's to ask probing questions. (notice the difference between opinions are questions) The probing question Jon asks about drug policy leads to Russel pointing out real reason Russel believes drug policy hasn't changed I.e. that the uk polical system needs changing. In the form of a non violent revolution. Asking how that will be achieved is certainly not stupid. Russel encouraged people not to vote, so asking how to enact peaceful change is a fair question. Its not bad that Russell doesn't have an answer, but also its not bad to ask the question.

[@michaeldrew3044]

I don't agree with a lot of Russell's positions, but I love how he articulates his views and hits back at his interviewers with sharp witted language and facts without ad hominem attacks. He's usually smarter than anyone who interviews him. I wish there were more like him on all sides of politics.

[@allisonday893]

The sharp witted language is usually covering for the fact he speaks mainly drivel. Like a child jumping up and down in excitement. Let’s see how the sharp witted language stands up against the judge in court

[@Jason-im3pz]

The one thing I like about Russell, he can completely disagree with someone and still have a civilized discussion rather than petty attacks on their character

[@jonahmosher3314]

Yes. A very rare characteristic of a liberal.

[@yokrammusic]

@@jonahmosher3314 your comment reply is hilarious

[@Killerkwoi13]

The irony in what you just said lol

[@jaminson2855]

@@jonahmosher3314 and obviously not one you possess

[@TheGedByrne]

he attacks people all the time with cheap (sometimes hilarious) insults, but I still can't abide him. His ego is the greatest thing about him.

[@tinkdyer4715]

I'm actually appalled by John in this interview. Totally ridiculous. Well done Russell for handling this so well.

[@ayhamshaheed7740]

Tink Dyer that’s what he does. A lot of people berate him. He’s very good at handling that.

[@jessonjenebuster8074]

I just found I love him more.

[@schlongersaurus]

@Pacha Mama russell brand is a prick

[@brightonrobinson9996]

@@schlongersaurus Mate Russel is allot smarter than Jon and anyone who isn't some biased piece of shit can see that. get real

[@toadrage1498]

Lizzie Cook alright Michael Rosen

[@ShellShock11C]

8 years behind. But I wish this attitude was wide spread, if it was, my big brother would still be alive. It's been 5 years, and I still miss him so fucking much, every day.

[@phillipedwardness9591]

Russell is pretty special, in a good way. Incredibly well spoken and intelligent with his heart in the right place. When his peers tend to shy away from the difficult discussions for fear of retribution he has continued to try to drive change.

[@werunwild]

"I'm not interested in the power of politicians, I'm interested in the power of people" - YES

[@heroblok6]

@The Trippy Life Of Julian yes!!

[@JuveX0]

POWER TO THE PEOPLE 💯🙏

[@YEDxYED]

@Steven Pounsett Because the people accept it. Those are power because of money are only in that position because the people they pay are willing to accept it. If people came together and said fuck all to money altogether, then what could those “powerful” people do? Who are they gonna pay if the people stop accepting “money” as a form of payment. It’d seem their would wane, would it not?

[@TheTruthiest]

​@Steven Pounsett Yep, that's the reality. Brand and his kind can come up with all the spiffy slogans and demonstrations of "the people's will" but it is all for nothing, less impact than voting for sure.

[@bonbonpony]

@@YEDxYED Yeah, but how to convince people to stop using money? They love money :q They (think that they) need money and can't live without it. And they're right, because they've been brought to a position in they're as much addicted to money as a drug addict is addicted to drugs. How to heal people from that fake money addiction?

[@Seventeen_Seconds]

Why do interviewers ask a question but then cut them off before they’ve finished answering the question?

[@TheRealJii_]

Rich Because even thought Russell went into this with the mindset of “I’m going to go onto this show and make my point about drug laws and how they must be changed” Jon Snow’s mindset was clearly the generic style of throwing a question at an interviewee hoping it’ll rattle them and then thinking “oh that didn’t fumble him, better cut him off and ask the next preplanned bait question before he actually gets any concise point in”

[@holysecret2]

Because the question is the point they are trying to make, the talking point they want out there, the answer does not matter. In fact, it's even better without an answer, so the viewer can imagine the poorest possible response instead.

[@robday8039]

Seems to be the Ch4 approach, Cathy Newman's even worse

[@KastroCake]

Rich because they have an agenda

[@booAHHHH]

Because it’s not the answer they wanted to hear

[@dawnydoob]

Mr. Brand is becoming more and more brilliant every time I see him speak! Bravo! Well done!

[@peanuts2105]

Channel 4 News: "so you're saying"

[@Callammurray]

This conversation was had 7 years ago now and still nothing has changed, in fact the country has got FAR worse. Much respect for Russell.

[@MintRobin]

I personally believe that at the end of this pandemic, Keir vs Boris will drive some very strong debates, but with a middle-ground they're both willing to agree on, for the best of the people rather than opposing something just because the other supports it. One example is this extra long lockdown we're currently in, Boris didn't want it, but they came to an agreement. I'm not saying anything on Boris vs May or Keir vs Corbyn, the formers were driven by media entertainment, and so is Boris to be fair (though he does have experience), but I believe they're rational enough between them to put the overall country first before their egos, like we've seen up until now. Please check back in 1 year to tell me if I was right or wrong.

[@jjimywoods1363]

I know mate... promiced promises promiced from the politicians pure bollix . But same dopes vote for same dopes .... needs revolt. Look after People and your poor .. invest in them you b'stards

[@enochschildren5337]

Both are arseholes

[@jerryoshea3116]

@Big Valerie Jon Snow,over the years has been leaning towards the left.."Champagne Socialism".Pretending to have such passion on topics and subjects he hasn't the faintest clue about..As Russel said this is just entertainment!

[@jerryoshea3116]

@Big Valerie It's, not trivial at all..Because the likes of Jon Snow haven't lived it.

[@GodotOfficial]

This wasn’t even Russell Brand’s final form, he’s so much wiser and even more eloquent now that he could turn Jon Snow into falafel

[@Namtab1987]

Thank you, Russell and many others have grown over the years and I appreciate the human growth we can witness with our own eyes.

[@rehanbhatti8148]

LOLOL

[@redbeard3946]

@@Namtab1987 Russel has grown so much it's unreal. I think his "previous behaviour" was the reason Joe Rogan trashed him on his podcast.

[@benhawkins3881]

Falafel is strong, don’t diss falafel

[@Jack-fs2im]

Brand is just a drama queen mate mate imo

[@thewatchman6074]

Jon Snow is everything that's wrong with journalism today.

[@27soare]

And this is 8 years ago, Russell Brand is amazing

[@perspii2808]

Man...that ‘Jon Snow’ guy knows nothing.

[@TheAngryBadger3]

Sdfghjklllifds Lctyigsdfgbnmbccxsa I understood that reference.

[@Yeah.ItsMe.]

@@OnTopOfTheWorldMedia It was a Game of thrones reference lol

[@mynamesreed]

Perspeii he’s correct

[@-Gous-]

Sure he doesn't, many people like him got a plan in life, it worked because the system works like that, but at every other thing he's useless as fuck, ignorant too.

[@ScorpFin]

Ygritte!

[@rachelrandom6]

Russell explained it three times and Jon asks his same question over and over again as if his answer will change and Jon can go "Aha! See? This man is mad!" Wtf is this guy's problem

[@SeaBerry27]

it's ridiculous

[@tadhgobeachain7479]

Yes. quite annoyed at the subtle hatchet job by Jon Snow.....Russell was up to it ........He RB is brilliant.

[@fuquemeeharder1889]

+Rachel A No, he dodged around the proper answer and didn't answer anything in what I would regard as a satisfactory manner.

[@joopezixzixzix]

+Rachel A There will be much worse attempts by the elite to frustrate the message of the revolution than that.

[@jjbast]

When you think drug addiction is a disease, no one can take you seriously.

[@thenurselifeandotherstorie8403]

Russell thank you for fighting against the stigma of addiction, thank you for fighting to save the next generation and also thank you for being A REVOLUTIONARY ❤

[@drugbustin]

Really ? how is he doing that ? please inform us😂

[@LivingMyBestLifeIAm]

Love this brilliant, genuine, precious soul. ❤️❤️❤️🇨🇦

[@mantonio121773]

I think it's clear Russell speaks with the popular and common voice. We are sick of this cruel and exclusive game.

[@mantonio121773]

Jeez. Just say you don't share his ideology that maybe you prefer Fox news?

[@mantonio121773]

Well so long as he is behind a good cause and speaks to it well, then I'm on board. Do I think he should run things? nope. Not at all but he is using his celebrity to fight for the voiceless and that's doing something. BTW - all of the networks are part of the same propaganda apparatus. They have minor and trivial differences but all stick to the master narrative as it comes down.

[@tbizone2002]

mantonio121773 well said. I 100% concur.

[@trevorsmith5232]

mantonio121773 no ones voiceless even those who have no physical voice have the internet. your influence is as big as u want it to be...

[@SteveStarskyPuss]

DUGGY Dugdale You're opinion doesn't count......You don't vote buddy. Have another bong

[@benkeenan8101]

One of the worst performances I've ever seen from the interviewer. Brought him on to talk about drugs and then just talked about anything EXCEPT drugs and tried to humiliate Russell. Embarrassing from Jon Snow

[@constantinvasiliev2065]

That was Jon's plan from the start. He gave it his best shot, but has overestimated himself

[@hambobsquarepants6402]

Why does it say Omally was gona walk thru bantamweight in this comment then changes when i click on it wtf lol

[@rjm2000HD]

Jon snow is a wrongun, probably doesn’t like gay marriage

[@trickytreyperfected1482]

And that's why I'm terrified of if I'm ever going to have to take an interview in the future. I'm sure I can handle job interviews but that's about it.

[@AjaxDGonzo]

I still come back to this. I love Brand’s ability to stick to his beliefs. I also think he does need to think more about developing systems that work, it’s easy to tear down, and much harder to build up.

[@matthuckabey007]

I love this man. Logic is so refreshing.

[@te6997]

He underestimated Russel so much

[@OGSinisterPotato]

Russel is used to this and uses it as a primer for his weaponized words in form of logic 😎

[@serinadelmar6012]

ˢᶦⁿᶦˢᵗᵉʳ ᴾᵒᵗᵃᵗᵒ eloquently put. You seem like quite the wordsmith too sir. 😊

[@BigBoss7777777]

Stop deluding yourself guys, Brand was owned in this interview plain and simple. He's out of his depth.

[@OGSinisterPotato]

@@BigBoss7777777 - haha your joke is actually pretty funny.

[@merneon9115]

BigBoss7777777 Sure ‘big boss’ what a fucking joker.

[@MarekUtd]

Politicians are out of touch worldwide lets be honest.

[@kathcasey2090]

+MarekUtd But tides they are a changing! People are waking up! Let's hope it's not too late for our children and theirs... I'm speaking as a Canadian 99%er.

[@rebelgamingcoyg5196]

+MarekUtd built that way.

[@timokirchler]

+Patriotic-Populist-2 perhaps he is, but i can at least respect him because he has good intentions

[@calebbird445]

+MarekUtd If politicians cared, I mean really cared about the people they serve, there would be no homelessness and starving people around the globe. To my belief the only thing a politician sees is $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$.

[@ib1ray]

@@calebbird445 I think you are dead on! These people go into office and EVERY one of them within a year or so are MULTI millionaires!

[@JINX-The-Writer]

He is amazing. Literally just an absolute beautiful soul. 🙏💙

[@janeslater8004]

Go Russell. Great talk

[@1000Jamesgames]

Russel kept good composure despite Jon Snow's poor efforts.

[@savagetruthercritic8646]

Are you serious? He caught Brand in an obvious contradiction but instead of reconsidering his position Brand dodged and weaved. I hate to use the term "word salad" but....

[@DiligentX]

Jamel Jarvis just because you don’t want to vote for certain MPs and their views doesn’t mean we shouldn’t start petitions and tell people to get involved. We have to make do with the retar*s we have in parliament unfortunately

[@conorconvery511]

@Dhdhsh Dhdhsh but the problem is getting the people to do it so until and event sparks then revolution its not gonna happen. All revolutions start with an inciting event that really gets people riled up

[@xjimmy225x]

I could not have been more wrong about Russell Brand. What an intelligent and open minded man

[@UncleMort]

+James Murphy That was irony ....................wasn`t it?

[@OverlyHappyPeasant]

+I'm Awesome Are you a poet?

[@chantalouellette471]

+I'm Awesome no, you're not

[@daleyoung87]

+I'm Awesome Yes,..That was very poetic. And contained much truth.

[@carpediem081791]

+Tim n Chantal Thomas Tearing other people down makes you feel good? Everyone has flaws, but if destroying other people is what makes you feel good, then you are not good. But you can change. I could've easily thrown insults at you, called you names, and part of me wanted to, but I chose not to. Because while stupidity causes anger, aggression is for the weak. Whatever made you a bully in life, I hope you over come it, if not for your sake then for the sake of everyone you come in contact with.

[@prsee5969]

First off I love how he told him listen to me. Second, at the 5min mark… beautiful.”you, an entertainer, asking me, an entertainer, to come up with some daft…” that was such beautifully put, he has like… I’m amazed at how good he is at speaking. Very witty and FAST.

[@mrnoodles5871]

I love how they have a heated debate and then joke and smile with each other. There’s something oddly beautiful about thst

[@shaunmcgee4204]

I’d like to congratulate drugs for winning the War On Drugs.

[@philipmc4326]

You cant out fantastic fantastic.

[@kidchiko9435]

I had a good chuckle, good job

[@willd6215]

Lol

[@Adam-zh4hm]

I very much helped the cause 😂

[@toekneelee8455]

Seeing this comment on every drug video, getting old now 🙄

[@carolinej3661]

I just love that Russell has the remarkable ability to rise above himself, to not get drawn into ad hominem attacks, to not lose his temper in the face of such attempts to manipulate and confabulate his positions on things. He's brilliant and usually far more intelligent than anyone who sits across the table from him.......He does this because he cares......

[@sucramsucram3558]

In fairness the interviewer was making a really good point, re how RB in one breath tells people not to vote (for the institution that passes laws) then in the next breath turns around and urges them to sign up to some worthless online petition (to present to the people he couldn't be arsed to vote against). RB saw the logic in it and got defensive.

[@beepoasa]

@@sucramsucram3558 true, voting can affect change if we all get behind minority parties. Grassroots campaigns like this are also powerful. It all comes together when people get together, it's just really hard to get us all together with all of the rubbish being spun by career politicians, big business and mainstream fake news. I really respect Brand for his passion, where I just feel anger and a lack of hope.

[@dustinpope4702]

Every president and prime minister is selected not elected.

[@ForeverEngland76]

@@sucramsucram3558 nonsense and you know it😂

[@paulcasey6759]

@Sucram Sucram Brand knows these clowns are not worthy of our vote, on the other hand they're the ONLY ones who can effect changes in law. I completely fail to see the problem, and I'm sure that Jon Snow does too, but being a long-term sack of ordure he's going to pretend he doesn't, obviously.

[@WildBassfly]

My man just asked the same question 3 times in a row, each time interrupting Russel during his answer

[@Jamesp1972]

Trusting the people has really served us well😊

[@smith077906]

WTF has climate change gotta to do with drug reform?

[@IGameChangerI]

+Robin Banks A convenient way to change topic when you are logically driven into a corner.

[@smith077906]

IGameChangerI exactly I notice Snow kept on banging on about "what right have u to say anything when u encourage people not to vote" the reason we don't vote, policies are ridiculous, Cannabis is a harmless drug, not many people get into fights using it, if policies represented the country we would vote. After Cameron tax affairs.it makes Politicians look like idiots, especially when benefit cheats can receive a prison sentence, wow that 40 quid a week is a real incentive not to work, Being a Politician has to be the easiest job in the world, shaking hands in every country

[@miguelrodriquez7094]

+Robin Banks cannabis should be legal yes, but it can harmful, paranoia being one of the side effects. People need to be taught moderation.

[@smith077906]

Miguel Rodriquez yes Moderation is the key. If drugs were legal how would the CIA (Cocaine Import Agency) make any money out of it. The Gov's will always make it illegal not coz they want to help the people so the people can fill their corporate prisons

[@stevep5511]

illicit drug cultivation and deforestation. There are other impactors that have correlation between Climate change & 'The war on drugs' (hate that term)

[@coyotew925]

I never liked Russell Brand... Until I found out he's a fucking genius. How many celebrities and rich people are out there? How many of them use their fame to speak out and to help to improve the planet? How many of them dare to speak about political issues and fight for the small people? This guy has both, a good heart and the balls to act. Yet people call him a hypocrite... What idiots.

[@michaelthompson679]

It's the opposite for me

[@writerfantastic83]

I completely agree with you. Russell Brand is amazing. It's time people realised that.

[@mysticx0]

Coyote W he is simply the most famous troll in the world. he sucks as a comedian, he cant act but WOW he can troll so very well. he doesnt even believe 99% of what comes out of his mouth. wtf does 100k people mean?? lmao thats 1/3 of the people in my city and that is supposed to represent "the people"??? if he wanted to prove his point he would make a petition for both sides of the issue....but then he would lose rather quickly and not get invited to tv.

[@coyotew925]

mysticx0 you don't have judging skills at all. He's 100% passionate about what he's doing.

[@mysticx0]

he wants to legalize drugs (not even specific ones, just "drugs" encompassing all of them!) because he says the laws against them dont stop it. guess what we have laws against murder too so should we just throw our hands up and legalize that too!? no. this guy is a troll. i still cant get over how he thinks 100k people is representative of the populace. most of those who signed are probably clueless fans, drug users and other trolls like him.

[@yourworstnightmare1332]

What he is saying, commander of the North, is that these politicians could be worth voting for if they start listening to and representing the voice and the pains of the public.

[@tariqattyat]

disagreeing with a system in place doesnt necessarily mean not partaking in said system. making due with what's available in present time doesnt negate advocating for a better system

[@NeelTheSphynx]

"Hey, you're making sense and making me look bad, let's pivot to climate change, shall we?"

[@eva-imogenewharehoka2299]

yes, that moment was just laughable

[@YoungPadawan85]

oh goodness, i encountered this comment before that moment has happened yet in the interview as i am watching it right now, omg it just happened, cringeworthy interviewer and Brand just tries to roll with it when by all rights Brand could call him out for changing the subject because interviewer lost interest because he was so one dimensional with the discussion about drug regulations

[@jonathanmosher72]

Russell Brand is a super articulate speaker.

[@ChubbyXUnicorn]

Lmao

[@darksharkrafa1]

He is a wanker actually

[@skyyward1605]

@piggypigpig being articulate originally doesn't have anything to do with vocabulary

[@oprecourt]

You must be mistaken by his British accent

[@steelcitydubber]

Oh come on, he has a good, broad knowledge of language and uses words precisely. He speaks with passion, in an entertaining and respectful way without bullshit. He IS ‘a super articulate speaker’ there is no doubt about that.

[@AdmoreMethod]

It's amazing to watch this eight years later and see the massive change that's taken place in Russel since his red pill experience with the World Economic Forum and its Great Reset.

[@jamesdean0885]

2:37 because this gives the politicians a chance to demonstrate they do in fact listen.😊

[@otomostubeofficial2697]

Jon's argument here is "you don't like society, yet you participate in society???? curious"

[@BNconductor]

No, his argument is 'you participate in this society in one way (by signing a petition on the governments own website) but you do not advocate participation in another way (by voting), why?'. It's an excellent point which Brand (as much as I admire him) doesn't seem to understand.

[@itsjusachannel6852]

@@BNconductor he's prolly making a joke

[@BNconductor]

@@itsjusachannel6852 It would be funny if half this comment section wasn't making the same point unironically.

[@lorcansnow2111]

@@BNconductor How is it an excellent point? You want to change society representative of people's desires, but you don't think people should vote for the current politicians whom don't currently act in accordance to their constituents' desires or follow through on campaign promises? I'm not sure what's confusing about that. Most people I know who want to make a difference in the UK vote for labour, but now even with Labour the people's desired leader has been unfairly ousted from the party. So, they tried to vote for a party that would make a difference, and then after the election the establishment just ousted the man leading the change. Completely unrepresentative of members' wishes. It is best to support organisations you believe in who operate independent of parliament, though make use of it when it furthers their cause. They have preestablished goals in mind, and they use any service to achieve them, if they don't achieve them you revoke support, and they don't have any more control than that. I'm not saying I agree with the notion that people shouldn't vote for politicians, a lot of my family have been elected reps and inspirational people, but to try make out than Jon Snows repetitive question was a good one is completely wrong, and it's obvious it was a loaded question that didn't seek an answer, but sought to delegitemise the speaker.

[@Themata]

@@BNconductor he's not asking "why" he's flat out saying it doesn't make sense. After "the why" is explained, Jon just restates that it doesn't make sense to him. It's asinine

[@fraser9056]

Snow is very poor during this interview. My feeling is that he has his own agenda and quickly realises he is a bit out of his depth.

[@Jamedia66]

fraser Or he just made a very clear point of how irrational some young utopian virtue signaler’s 1 2 3 step system to “saving the world” actually is. You people are just too cute. Love Russel, but he was owned, period.

[@BigBoss7777777]

Oh shut up, the only one out of his depth was Brand. You could tell he was flustered 'cos he doesn't know what the hell he's talking about.

[@stevenescalante3657]

BigBoss7777777 uh, you shut up? Brand seemed to be on point with what HE was talking about.

[@connorhendry6067]

Brand was the opposite of out of his depth he came on for addiction and all snow did was tangent. He did the typical talk show host address everything but the issue to make some twisted point. Brand clearly had a goal and clearly portrayed it. Brand wanted a conversation well as snow wanted to belittle and emrage. Or he's just pure stupid and that was his tactic to undermine brand

[@eljaroebeukes5118]

@@Jamedia66 what's virtue signaling about wanting the debate to happen?

[@JubbaheyChannel]

John Snow was perfect as an interrogator, allowing Russel to argue his opinions strongly, which in the end made for riveting TV and giving Russel's views a much wider audience and acceptance. Viewers could see Brand's intelligence and command of the English language and his ability to comprehend political flummery and how to circumvent it. Much better than just coming on and virtually reading a script.

[@davidemmet7343]

Most mainstream news outlets make no sense.

[@TheJimjamAkiFan]

ahead of his time

[@leesha0707]

He tried to catch Russell at every single turn and it didn't work.

[@savagetruthercritic8646]

Right, because Brand refused to submit to logic.

[@kcbh24]

@@savagetruthercritic8646 you weren't listening to him, obviously.

[@UGSETH2]

"until the revolution, this is the system we'll be using"

[@Tizzzyyy]

UGSETH2 you profile pic is just amazing

[@adamgorzsas7126]

Tiara Bowman thx

[@rensverstege9095]

sweeter words have never been spoken

[@goldenhd9656]

Revolution will eventually be true

[@pcadamtaylor4262]

Hmmmm Coincedmece ey #FTG

[@terencegreebz7744]

thanx brotha

[@Mattsretiring]

Reminds me of that minor inconvenience that arose around the term "No Taxation Without Representation"

[@MrAphex117]

Never really liked Russell Brant, but listening to him speak completely changes my view on him. This man is brilliant.

[@0bstinacy]

exactly. he cuts through the bullshit and rhetoric. what he understands is the common folk; which make up the grand majority on this planet don't necessary understand fancy graphs, terminology and run arounds. he tells it like it is, no tricks. he understands the media wants to shovel their narrow perspective down our throats and or scare us away making it seem a lot more complicated than it actually is so we wont create change for ourselves. however, he isn't going to participate in being the show pony that is made to look stupid when he is spreading awareness on serious issues that effect our everyday lives. and he's letting everyone know you can create change, and this is what is actually happening.

[@GinaKahai]

So glad you see that! He really has mastered the English language, and for being a previous drug addict , he surprisingly speaks so eloquently and really can defend himself without totally losing it and still make a lot of sense. He truly is brilliant!

[@paulbeades6681]

Who is Russell Brant?

[@happydayz7857]

MrAphex117 it’s all those dumbass movies he did that depreciated his value. He is very bright and caring

[@normamitzyreinhard633]

MrAphex117 maybe it's the way Jon spoke to Russell. I never cared much for him , either, but , now, I'm going to listen for what more he has to say.

[@simonmessenger7217]

3:56 "I'm trying to STRIP DOWN..." "Not on the television mate" 😂

[@willisan]

😂😂I missed that the first time

[@runikvarze6191]

It's amazing that the host is trying to conflate policy with representation. Laws are independent of incumbents. The goal is to change BOTH the laws AND the incumbents, but we don't have to wait for the incumbents to change for the laws to change. And that's the message that the host was willfully misinterpreting.

[@TheMrksmth]

Russell has come along way since then. Good for him. Watch his podcast.

[@johnorsomeone4609]

The inability of this man to understand that to deny the efficacy of a political system is not the same thing as denying the reality that we must operate within that system is holding us all back.

[@lukebennett576]

clearly just a smug person with the aim of making russell look stupid and crazy

[@nigelnyoni8265]

So well-worded

[@gerrodmendham461]

Exactly Brand's point....well put! Is Jon Snow trying to be obtuse??

[@haydnrogan6789]

I'm surprised Russel didn't call it on the night.

[@Noir0rioN]

Oh, wait-were you referring to Russell or Jon?

[@vice.nor.virtue]

"it would look like that Jon, it's a lovely psychedelic building" I AM DEAD

[@petershury7135]

I lol at that ))

[@nickypoundtown9568]

I can't wait for this part

[@iamthemiracle81]

I'm a big fan of Russels especially now with all he has been doing to be a purveyor of truth. That said in this interview it's obvious he was still a little green, but he was also laser focused on the topic he was asked to speak on. The fella interviewing was trying to jam too much into too little time and Russell knows that and again it's why he is where he is today. He is a great listener when he feels the conversation is genuine and he's very humble when he knows he's out of his arena. All I can say is it's interesting to see this from back then to where Brand is today and the mountains that dude has climbed and what he has to offer because of that. Cheers from the states mate.

[@wildforesthome6563]

Jon Snow did a show once where he took ecstasy and the whole experience was videod for channel 4. A good watch if you can find it

[@Drtruman]

Brand speaks eloquently and is in such control of his emotions, even though Snow is trying to push all the buttons.

[@gracet7890]

The interviewer isn’t even listening to him. While russel is talking he interrupts him with something that doesn’t even address points he is saying.

[@paulhorvath1848]

snow is a narcissistic prick

[@roberttyrrell2250]

Sometimes it only takes a few seconds of someone talking too; realize they're full of BS, & need to be interrupted. LA, Seattle Portland are the epitome of Russles world now 7 yrs later. It hasn't aged well.

[@Jim5988]

@@roberttyrrell2250 yeah cause people just don't get a fucking grip mate that's why. if we'd all get in there for ourselves instead of letting them push us around, there'd be changes in no time, but most people are like ah.. i'm alright jack.. never touch a running system, when in fact it's only running for a few

[@BigTuna521]

Gotta stay on script, right?

[@kenseisato1989]

He listens to attack, not to understand or question deeper.

[@courtneyharrell7758]

We are listening now, Russell!

[@XioC652]

It seems like us former addicts who overcame our ailments are brilliant people. 👏 thank you Russell. The truth is, I feel like there's more money in busting people than treating people, promoting good health etc. Because then, we may not need prescriptions, we wouldn't need to worry about court costs. Etc. We wouldn't need to rely on the system. I'd love to talk to Russell in person.

[@logan1227]

4:22 for anyone who wants listen you

[@nikolairose2739]

Thankyou

[@theunknown5126]

I was searching for a comment like this.

[@logan1227]

The Unknown your welcome I was looking before

[@Muz710]

Thanks bro

[@bonesawarm6987]

The Unknown you sad fuck 😂

[@dvsn23]

interviewer was dead set on trying to fling mud at russell brand. no tv interviewer is going to win a debate with brand. when will they learn?

[@roybatty2269]

+dvsn23 Brand is the one flinging mud on himself. No interviewer is going to win a debate with Brand because Brand doesn't debate, he just shouts stupid shit and completely disregarding what anybody else says. Brand doesn't care about no debate, he only cares about himself.

[@roybatty2269]

Flowmasta Flam Wow.

[@AJAnewage]

+dvsn23 ikr it's fucking hilarious the american anchors get torn to pieces by him even faster it's gold free comedy show

[@thepaperstaggering]

+dvsn23 They already know. If you really pay attention, they turn mikes down for guests like this. That's why they always seem to be more masculIne and overSHAdowing. just listen to the way they ask them questions, man. Shame is, they're all 'bout 70 yrs old, and still haven't quit! They're holding onto them "jobs". They'l be dead soon. no one will care...not even their fucked-up-too kids.

[@hansmahr8627]

+dvsn23 Well, the interviewer is right that his position is contradictory. If you say "don't vote" and then try to change something by making people vote, you need to overthink your position. Russell is completely right: drug laws need to change. And he's also right about the fact that the democratic systems in the West are not perfect (in fact they're corroding pretty heavily). But not voting is not the answer. The system might be severely deficient, but there's still a VERY large difference between Trump and Obama (just as an extreme example). Not voting will give power to right-wing populists who are on the rise in the US and in Europe. Thankfully it seems that Brand has changed his opinion on voting recently.

[@anthonymarch-ti1fq]

Moron comes to mind. I hate it when someone says the people of this country wants it, as if everyone wants the same?

[@mra2438]

i am a recovering addict and I am absolutely convinced through my lived experience that prohibition has caused more harm by orders of magnitude than any drug ever has.

[@HeierMr]

This was a duel of personalities, and, as always, the genuine prevails

[@NelsonVanDweller]

Jon snow?

[@maybe-xh8il]

@@NelsonVanDweller jon snow is a perfect example of a dying age of men. The day they are all gone the better

[@NelsonVanDweller]

@@maybe-xh8il shame it cant be russel brand. That guy is an idiot

[@itsdonewith]

@@NelsonVanDweller Satan

[@TheGedByrne]

@@maybe-xh8il -you really think that people with integrity, with solid character and with a good grounding in real politik life disappearing and making way for empty sacks of nothing like Hustle reBrand will be good?

[@evidenz111]

It’s very easy to understand. Yes he’s asking politicians that he didn’t vote for to change laws. Think about it, who else is he going to ask, who else runs the country that he can ask ?

[@jz2981]

Agreed. Snow's point is very laboured and easily knocked over. Brand doesn't like politicians (understandably) but he has to play the game in order to stand a chance of getting them to even talk about it. It's quite simple really. Yet Snow carries on as if he's check-mated his guest! Very transparent and poor argument, to anyone with half a mind!

[@Johnkeav]

You are either engaged with politics or not. Jon made a very straightforward point that shows Russel's inherent contradiction

[@shneesh1750]

@@Johnkeav you clearly have no idea what his point was

[@nogoodboyo1921]

But if you voted you can at least alter the politicians who are there making the decisions - albeit from the pool proffered- I think that was his ( Jon’s ) point. If younger folk don’t vote and choose those who resonate most with them then , until the day of the glorious revolution( where is it - been so many potential do I n not happened yet even with Russell’s “ encouragement”) the older generations- with different agendas and viewpoints are dictating the pace .... IMHO

[@zandykarasulas]

@@Johnkeav The point he's making comes from a very limited point of view. Of course Russell is engaged in politics - he just thinks politics should be done in a very different way than it currently is.

[@kollerastleithner]

One guy plays one note on a well oiled instrument. One guy does free jazz on his vocal chords.

[@dallasmobley9359]

Hell yea. Very smart, articulate, and compassionate man right there folks

[@wreckddrummer]

All I see is a paid man pushing a scripted conversation and not letting any sort of intellectual process happen. This is a sad interview. As soon as Russell said anything other than what fit the script he was either forced words in his mouth or led off topic.Seriously sad when the interviewer had no rebuttal or independent thought just previously practiced presumption and interruption

[@Splozy]

It's literally his job to play devils advocate lmao.

[@timacree7177]

yep, he pivoted rather quickly to climate change.

[@tigerlilly03152012]

@James Attwood It's not just Britain

[@trojanette8345]

I agree. This interview did not do Russel Justice at all.

[@GigglyGirlPearl]

4:20 in to the interview is when Russell tells Jon to listen and let me talk.

[@headshot217]

Thank you!

[@GigglyGirlPearl]

@@headshot217 You're more than welcome!

[@masonsolomon1093]

Ty

[@tambert3897]

Fitting timestamp. 4 20.

[@macman975]

Four twenty

[@theresaserentas9088]

Totally support you Russell, go for it!

[@AndresFnt]

The problem with drugs & alcohol is that it heightens who one really is. It's called the truth serum. Most people are unaware, rude, and all around some form or stupid or ignorant so the worry is that drugs being more accessible will cause workers, & students to under-perform, bad drivers more likely to get into car accidents, cops more likely to escalate a situation and god forbid kill someone who is unarmed, etc. etc. it just makes bad qualities worse. On the flip side they can make good qualities heightened too- which is why ppl take them.

[@vc2702]

The more I see of Russel Brand the more of a fan I am of his way of thinking.

[@tonyjohnmcmullen]

I hope you followed him up. He has lots of videos on similar grass roots causes and world changing shit. We're being repressed.

[@scarred10]

Hes an attention addict,like a child arguing with a mature adult

[@stevens5541]

You are a fan of a satanic freemason....you need to wake up the world isntbwhat you think it is....

[@trumpelstiltzkin9068]

Russel is a very smart man I encourage you to look him up on youtube you might be surprised at what you find

[@trumpelstiltzkin9068]

He's not socialist he's intelligent

[@missymani]

John keeps saying the same thing as if it will make it more true.

[@wishfix]

Ahh that's what he learned at the BBC propaganda school.

[@jonathanmoore5619]

That's all he does.,. Checking grammar, missing the point...

[@jamestaylor6225]

Maybe because Russel wouldn’t answer the question

[@kwl189]

Isn’t that basically the modern day politician? Know fuck all apart from what’s been put on a script for them to read out and repeat like they’re a radio.

[@elainem654]

Every politician does this hahaa

[@lisaseddon3349]

Great practice for Russell dealing with interviewer trying to humiliate you....good on you for keeping on.