CHRIS HEDGES on Trump, Musk, Gaza, the rise of totalitarianism and the end of the US Empire.

[@FrankBarat77]

Would love a thumbs up, a share and for you to subscribe to my channel, thanks!

[@Moral_Imperative]

Thank you for posting this. It would have been better if you could have held off for a couple of hours and do the interview immediately after Trump's speech so it could be properly critiqued.

[@WorldConstruct]

@@Moral_Imperative Yes, especially given Elon Musk’s Nazi salute.

[@fellowcitizen]

💗Chris Hedges💚

[@meghan42]

great guest, great interview. Subscribed.

[@colonnellovalerio7671]

@@meghan42 Same here

[@LiNa-cn6mu]

Chris Hedges à rare gem. An honest honourable man.

[@brianvictorkeys3107]

The George Orwell of our time .

[@johncox6204]

Just another jew telling the goyim how to live

[@Maliceofdallas]

​@@lauraly2712 Just because he's against capitalism, you think he supports Leninism. How utterly pathetic.

[@lauraly2712]

@@Maliceofdallas I said he leans to Marxism which isn't exactly Leninism and which I did not mention. Unfortunately you're not learned enough to know what the two ideologies are about and are too ignorant to pick up the nuances of the ideas someone like him espouses.

[@Maliceofdallas]

@@lauraly2712 Fair enough. Now explain how Chris Hedges "promotes an Orwellian state".

[@Callitout-kl1uq]

Richard Wolff and Chris Hedges are voices we need right now.

[@terilynnnelson572]

Chris Hedges is such an important voice, thank you for having him on. I always appreciate his insights.

[@nsbd90now]

Chris Hedges is a modern day prophet.

[@nualamartyn4918]

💯agree, such a shame he isn’t listened to more, I always share his interviews as his insights are invaluable

[@cosmoray9750]

No worries. Uncle Sam has a plan to keep US's hegemony. Look up the title below on youtube. You might wonder what does Japan has anything to do with China. Well watch and it is insightful..... " Japan Bashing 1980s "

[@StephenPadgett-e5f]

I have been following Hedges for years, this is becoming old news, his prophecies are here already. It is time to move on into a totally new world that will be driven by BRICS+ , AI, and multipolarity I think we are at a time where there is no historical precedent. No time in history has instantaneous global communication been possible and never have machines been able to all the tedious jobs. I can imagine several possible future worlds, and nobody really knows what it will be..

[@BobSoperJr]

@@StephenPadgett-e5f I wish I could be as optimistic as your comment. AI is already being brutally weaponized by the oligarchs against the poor... look up "Lavender AI Gaza" for instance 😢

[@denversdabsc6073]

to bad this couldn't of gone on for 2 hours. Chris Hedges is a wealth knowledge and great man of integrity and I always love to hear him speak.

[@loln00bsify]

Thank you for having Chris Hedges on. This was such a great conversation.

[@nualamartyn4918]

Greetings from Ireland...... What a brilliant interview Frank with the incredibly knowledgeable and articulate Chris Hedges 👏👏..... It's always a sobering listen but also a joy to listen to Chris. You and yours incredible guests keep me sane, in a world so full or greed, hate and lies, it's vital to have forums like yours, thank you and much love to you ❤🙏🇵🇸

[@DaRk_UbIqUiTy]

I’m an American who just got back from visiting Ireland, primarily staying in Kilkenny during my stay. Considering moving my family to Ireland. It was a beautiful country and most everyone was very nice.

[@beverlymcgrath8441]

We have many many. See also Thom Hartmann, Heather Cox Richardson and Steve Schmidt. There are many good voices out there keeping the truth alive.

[@audreyroche9490]

​@@DaRk_UbIqUiTy from limerick Ireland live in London the Republic of Ireland has made deals with usa companies for Americans to buy properties in Ireland

[@socialismiswhen]

​@@beverlymcgrath8441HCR is a good historian but she has yet to break from the duopoly unfortunately.

[@taranehahmadi-parker1412]

Great stream. Always so informative. And thank you for great guest , Chris Hedges. ❤

[@halstead58able]

Unfortunately most people don't want to hear this. They will live in their bubble until it bursts then wonder wtf happened. Thanks Chris for being the voice of reason. If only people would listen 👂🏻 😢

[@marypaquet3372]

Yeah so true!

[@donnavorce8856]

Exactly

[@carpediem44]

Pacific Palisades, Altadena...

[@Durgenheim]

It must be incredibly difficult for the average American to contrast the mythology of our country that’s been taught to them while living through the events of recent times. I find it unfortunate that when these people come to the realization that everything isn’t as they’ve been told, we’ve passed the tipping point of being able to move in a positive direction.

[@GardenerGeorge]

I don’t know where you live or who you interact with , but yours is not my experience. Its easy to blame some cartoon monolith of ignorant self absorbed citizens . In my experience that is a self Serving trap . Real people are more nuanced and complicated .

[@spontinimalky]

Excellent interview. Chris Hedges was brilliant.

[@bluechurch776]

All of DC is filled with criminals. Isn't that the problem? Chris Hedges gets the big picture better than any journalist out there. Great author too!

[@MDpart2]

They are professional thieves. It’s not easy to steal a whole country and enslave everyone in it.

[@rogergrant9605]

The journalists are all part of that criminal organization

[@julierozo]

Great minds, big hearts. Grateful to be listening to your conversation today.

[@masonparsaye2708]

Chris always awesome.

[@Kenan-Z]

Mad respect to decent, honorable, compassionate Chris Hedges. Voices like him guide us during such dark moments in history. 🙏

[@LisaHoffman-pz9ey]

But as he says, this is not a MOMENT so much as quickening rot and American sepsis. Long time coming.

[@dmac8949]

Always love listening to Chris...Harsh, disheartening, depressing, but frank, real talk about reality. People have to learn that ignoring/denying reality is not going to save them from anything.

[@ginnymccaskey4791]

Also see economist Richard Wolf's lecture on denial. We are denying reality, at our peril.

[@haroldocantanhede]

Thanks to both men and journalists for doing their jobs so well and allowing us the opportunity to learn.

[@lesleypapworth335]

Thank you Frank and Chris. Terrible times we live in, there is no doubt. Despairing, really. I don't know how I would cope without hearing interviews like this which speak the ugly truth. The 'real' news. And you have plenty of others listening so I know it's not just me who is despairing alone.

[@RussMize]

Notable scholars proclaim, that's the essence of human history... Empires are built on "Celestial Authenticity" and of course it's obligation to rule.. take. destroy. The "founding fathers" - Washington, Madison, Monroe, & Jefferson- reputed as they were not "Christians" they were self-proclaimed "Deists" and that is why they made a meager attempt to write there "Shall be a separation for church and state." Thus, in America it has always been a wink-wink attitude for the elected. American ethos is based upon "we-ah got Jee-suz, y'all sum bitches ain't. Israeli ethos is based upon we got Moses you sons of bitches don't... and so it goes among our species... as witnessed by recorded human history--15,000 years worth.. of that period 13,000+ years were spent in wars... the basic/instinctive way to build Empires. And, as history shows, Empires follow a life cycle that succeeds for awile and then ends in a collapse.. that is our fate.

[@SmashPhysical]

We are living in evil times, and as Chris says it was all entirely predictable.

[@eggedon6112]

As plain as the nose on one's face. smh

[@HocusPocus6969]

Yeah, if you read any of his books, he clearly predicted these times years ago. The country was founded on dual genocides so the chickens were going to come home and roost at some point. The fact that it’s cannibalism by our own should be no surprise.

[@berniesumer6491]

Americans are taught at birth to be greedy, hedonistic and ruthless, with no care or concern for anyone but self. This is how this country was founded and how it will destroy itself.

[@jasonashley4579]

We are, we damn near became socialists.

[@benedictmercadante2237]

Indeed, as he and those he mentions have been warning us for some time...many decades, for some.

[@johndoe-io8fh]

Chris is one of the best humans who tells it like it is; I’ve read all your books!

[@lisawilliamson5012]

A frank discussion about what matters. I listen to Chris Hedges wherever he appears, and I just subscribed to Frank Barat :-) Of course I will share this episode with a few open-minded friends. 🙏

[@sdruding]

Two of my favorite information people together. Merci Frank! 🇵🇸❤️🇵🇸❤️

[@marycooper8385]

Thank God for Chris Hedges who always speaks the truth is one of the few who still does he refuses to bow down to the corporate world and the oligarchs. There are a few others who stand up for what they believe in.

[@jtlear]

Chris is a rare honest man especially in these times ❤

[@taouba1309]

Thanks Chris for speaking out. Not many d'are do that

[@jeannedarc5521]

The one and only Mr Chris Hedges ❤

[@khadzak7496]

Brilliant absolutely - Chris Hedges so articulate Wow ! Thanks Frank 🙏🏽👌🏽

[@vestibulate]

Very good, sober discussion. Thanks, Frank.

[@gadamerlast3104]

THIS NEEDS THE WIDEST DISTRIBUTION POSSIBLE...EXCELLENT SESSION, HIGHLY INFORMATIVE!

[@Tulaclone]

Painful truths get buried

[@Chnmmr]

too late.. far far far too late

[@jamesgalliher5781]

Everything Chris warned us against has come to pass. Everything. So many good people knuckled under to evil.

[@ZambeziKid]

CH speaks so truthfully, eloquently, knowledgeably, powerfully and frighteningly. I also hope his predictions come to pass sooner rather than later.

[@dibizaorchestra]

Thank you Chris! Clarity of mind is so important, and there are very few who can retain it. Your help to this end in invaluable! ❤

[@Blue-Corsair]

Immense classe de recevoir Chris Hedges, et c'est mérité, bravo pour tout le super travail

[@mellieelle]

Chris Hedges is my hero. Since 2010 I've been reading his works and branching off to study what he recommends. I feel like I see through all fantasy and illusions now... but when I speak as he does, people beg me to stop because they tell me it is too depressing. I have become an isolated island and struggle to find people who think and feel as deeply as I do. That said, I wouldn't ever want to exist embedded in so many illusions and detached from reality. I am grateful for my well nurtured paradigm and who I am because of brilliant thinkers and speakers like Hedges. As always, he is right about all of this. We live in terrifying times. Having 2 young kids in a world unhinged, defiant against natural consequences, makes me fear for my childrens future. 💔

[@micmica1827]

Please don’t stop talking and teaching others, one day many people will come to you when they start encountering problems. Be patient for the sake of your children. Your country needs you. Most intellectuals had to go through these problems.

[@MarioElyjiw]

You're not alone. Gradually we will recognizing each other. Have faith that you are right. We we're told that America was the correction to everything that was wrong in the world. Now it's becoming apparent that America is the culmination of everything wrong with this world. We're handed the assignment of creating a different one. Preferable, I think, to shopping for cruise vacations.

[@jennia4853]

Massive respect for Chris Hedges… his wealth of knowledge and ability to communicate complex concepts in an eloquent and intelligible way is unparalleled. Thank you for committing your life to social justice and for your uncompromising journalism. You are the best of us!

[@CaroleCooper-crtX0]

Thank goodness for Dr Martin L King, Jr. we were so gifted to have witnessed his love and compassion.

[@9UaYXxB]

I don't know why your comment is getting so little acknowledgement. King was a magnificent visionary, a man of immense courage and self-sacrifice. Human rights are indivisible, human dignity must always mean our default is to accord dignity to 'the other', see in their struggles and need for opportunity the common condition and common needs of every individual on the planet.

[@tomcarl8021]

Wait until the secret FBI tapes are released in 2027. Let's just say your hero made Puff Daddy look like an angel.

[@elizabethjgall8054]

Thank God for his courage to speak out despite the risk 🙏 big thank you to both of you ❤

[@Redpoppy80]

I am on the front lines of seeing people lose everything in their lives to overwhelming greed. This will not end well for us.

[@LisaHoffman-pz9ey]

Journalists are an endangered species in a violent, dangerous occupation. I am in awe of those who risk all to keep us informed. We OWE it to them to both TEACH others and ACT whenever possible.

[@christinebiancarelli126]

Wahou ! Chris Hedges! Thanks Frank!! (and Chris...!)

[@joaquinmenendez2059]

The art of journalism has evolved from being revolutionary to fast becoming recognized as suicidal.

[@aliciaczechowski3281]

Thanks for more painful truths.

[@gaillinsenbard]

Thank you! We here in America are in deep, deep trouble: “inverted totalitarianism” gives way to wholesale totalitarianism. Our last best hope is in the people. This will take much courage indeed.

[@Cloudchopper-x1r]

The reason we got Trump is because we were already in huge, deep trouble in the last 4 years. The rich got richer or more arrogant and the poor got poorer and the middle class was demolished. The Left censored anything they did not like and went insane with sexual immorality and child mutilations and pedophilia. So we got Trump because he promised to stop that nonsense. Biden and Harris handed him the presidency on a Silver Platter.

[@Chnmmr]

Don't see how America recovers from this. Look at all the other oligarchy and totalitarian regimes... they are STILL those... or have collapsed as nations.

[@joanbone1127]

Thank you Chris for having the courage to speak about the decline of American empire. Without you, I wouldn’t know much of the garbage that our western hegemony. Very grateful to you & Eunice.

[@NancyG555]

Well, I wasn't ready for Chris to stop talking. One of the very very few that sees clearly, why we are in the position that we are in, where we are going and the description of the players. I do appreciate you being candid, honest, raw truth and the history lessons. I am sorry that speaking truth has cost you. I hope to live to see the time the world celebrates honest, integrity, values, humanity that is cherished, and standards that God would say, "Well, done." Thank you, gentlemen for the conversation that speaks to the future people.

[@azalia423]

NYT has become an embarrassment.

[@nsbd90now]

Chris Hedges used to work there until they fired him for saying things the owners didn't like.

[@eggedon6112]

NYT, swamp mouthpiece.

[@davidmartin4683]

Wall Street Journal, Washington Post..... media is corrupt. Fox isn't the only one peddling shit!

[@nabilabou9078]

Can't thank you enough for all your interviews ; and standing ovation for Sir C.HEDGES his last article ( the Ceasefire Charade ) is once again a testimony of his personal and professional integrity

[@AlteredState1123]

Thanks for interviewing Hedges. I don’t always agree with him, but I appreciate his expertise, experience, and perspective.

[@raymondlowey2524]

Cogent insightfulness. Chris is dialed in on what is. Love his candor.

[@stringlarson1247]

He's certainly paid a high price for his principles.

[@N2MyGroove]

Excellent in-depth interview and overviews. Beyond refreshing in comparison to the incessant regurgitated algorithm influenced sound bites which has become the default for most all news media platforms. Thank you, gentlemen 🙏

[@circlekings]

“Capitalism is the extraordinary belief that the nastiest of men for the nastiest of motives will somehow work for the benefit of all.”

[@SavePlanetPlease]

Ty for being wonderful humans

[@nualamartyn4918]

Yes wonderful humans indeed 😁 ..... good decent people all over the world give me hope in these dark surreal days ✌❤

[@simamotamen453]

Thank you thank you thank you to Chris who has always been so inspiring, and to Frank who has always invited such impressive guests. So reassuring to know there are people like both of you who reveal the nature of mass media. At the time when hope to humanity is getting weaker and weaker, you are the main source of hope. Thank you. 👏👏👏👍👏👏🙏

[@johleby8048]

Chris, your journalistic integrity is truly remarkable. Every time I listen to your interviews, I am in awe, consistently reminded of the many sacrifices you have made to deliver the truth to your audience. So, thanks, Frank for inviting Chris Hedges. 🙏❤️🙏

[@aliajaludi5331]

Yes God bless them both❤

[@Songshare]

What a serious, honest discussion. I am at a point, as many of us are, that I do not know what else I can do. I am struggling to just keep myself from crying all the time and feeling crushed. All I know to do is to connect with others like myself and help lift up those who are in despair.

[@Bretski126]

Me too. It’s a dark, hopeless feeling.

[@ninamenkes4850]

love Chris hedges, thank you

[@levicnall]

Sad day for us Americans!

[@eggedon6112]

"The veneer of democracy is gone." Preach!!

[@lucyfrancesament]

Brilliant conversation, but also depressing. Let's create a new, fair world as soon as possible

[@anthonykimball7463]

You won't ever be allowed to do that. Demonstrating how utterly naive you are isn't really the best look.

[@lindaflesch7303]

Is there hope? I don't feel it.

[@melrosepark4463]

There’s no fair even in love. Be realistic. It’s not even fair in a socialistic society.

[@WendyWatersctmm]

Pull together and create self-sustaining communities. There are more of us than them. Supporting each other is our only viable option to oppression.

[@jbarson6671]

Thanks to both of you. Wonderful interview. The whole world should hear it.

[@craftspaces4475]

I always enjoy listening to Chris Hedges. Thank you Frank!

[@billkeidan270]

God bless you, Chris. In the middle of chaos, your insightful voice gives hope that the human dimension will eventually surface to save us.

[@jo-annerichardson34]

Fantastic interview. Thank you to you both.❤

[@نانونانو-ن9ك]

Thanks dear Franck, &dear Chris for your honesty 🌹we will never forget your honorable support to gaza 🇸🇩🇸🇩🇸🇩🌺❤️🌸🌺❤️❤️

[@penelopeprill211]

America is circling the drain.

[@ginnymccaskey4791]

Can't like this because its' the truth.

[@danielalveorodriguez7177]

With something like 500 million guns out there and nuclear weapons.

[@sixpackchad]

And what’s crazy is the guy who is least to blame (Trump) gets all the blame from the insane leftists.

[@garyhoover9750]

America is already down the drain….. for a very, very long time…..

[@mothtrain8728]

Circling the drain. Love it. Thanks

[@tylert9875]

Chris has been warning about this forever. Bu here we are. Cant fix stupidity.

[@Kenneth-mi7ue]

...thankyou---all; refreshingly sightful, comprehensive, connecting, articulate, necessary

[@billwalsh388]

I can't help but think I and people my age will be the first casualties of SS and Medicare austerity. I am a few years away from being able to retire, and it will be at the end of the current Trump regime. I don't know what the hell I would do. While those assholes rake in billions from fake money.

[@robertpaulson6388]

I'm right there with you and quite frankly I'd have nothing left to lose. Shudder to think what I'd do after having 40+ yrs of $ stolen from me.

[@user-gr9te5qw5e]

Sadly alot of boomers i know love trump. I will never understand that.

[@billwalsh388]

@user-gr9te5qw5e They're ignorant.

[@mauracassidy1762]

TRUMPS RACISM AND NATIVISM IS A POWERFUL DRAWER FOR WEAK MINDS ! !

[@Ivykitty-1]

I'm 62 on Thursday and my husband will be 65. I'm really worried about how we're going to live with no or limited SS or 401k that is supposed to provide for us because of a lifetime of contributions. 🤬

[@sLOTFY100]

What a brilliant guest. Thank you.

[@hugamar11]

Chris, lucky to have you and Noam Chomsky in these dark times🙏

[@panjo2]

Important discussion of difference between corporate and oligarchical power

[@Ask-Me-Again]

Educative... Thank you and your wonderful guest

[@nsbd90now]

Interesting Chris makes a distinction between corporate power which wants the appearance of decorum vs. oligarchic power which wants chaos-for-profit through ultimate privatization.

[@danthemansmail]

One nightmare ends, another begins....

[@fellowcitizen]

Brilliant, dense, interview. Thank you!

[@LindaLillyKranz]

I am extending my ability to recognize and understand. Thank you.

[@twintwitch1]

Is there any hope. The oligarchs have worked toward this for 50 years. They have so much leverage. Can there be a reversal, what would be the trigger

[@dils_delicious]

Thank you Frank for not staying silent! Free Palestine!

[@jennyrokeach1958]

It's always enlighting to listen to Chris Hedges, thank you

[@Iamworthit58]

Great interview as always. Really appreciate the fact that the spoken can answer questions without interruption. So refreshing.

[@cacevedo07]

Another enlightening interview. Thanks!

[@josephinegrey4517]

A lot of people are going to die needlessly, even more than before, climate chaos, dystopia, heartbreak on steroids- truly terrifying .... hunker down and keep your values, courage and compassion alive good Americans - so sorry this is happening and really wish we didn't live right next door. We won't be joining the US but hey any state that wants to leave the evil empire and join Canada is most welcome

[@MrElOuargui83]

Thank you Chris 🙏🏼✌️🇵🇸

[@daddythomas1389]

First time, Got a subscription! Good questions. Love Chris Hedges!!

[@Sian-t4w]

Thank you 🙏 I have so much respect for you both.

[@myrtillesm3532]

Thank you excellent interview and analysis

[@slavsaratlic8197]

I have been a listener of Chris for a while. Thank you for giving him a voice on your channel. Love and respect...

[@hassanal-mosawi4235]

Well said and explained, USA, England, and Israel lost the WAR on Gaza!!!!!!!!!!

[@jchanmcse]

Both of these 2 gentlemen are like the light from the dark that illuminates our hearts and souls. Thanks to both!

[@faithhope310]

Totally agreed

[@johnbehnen8506]

An interview with honesty and clarity like no other !!

[@katyharries2526]

Thank you both for an amazing sobering interview 🙏

[@feulholeclos9807]

Merci Frank great guest today in Chris Hedges ❤

[@griseldaholmes3280]

Brilliant interview thank you

[@BEYSeamaster1]

Chris Hedges is one of the best human beings in the entire world.

[@hellogoodbyeagain]

How LOW the U.S. has fallen. The entire world is stunned.

[@TubTechGuru]

Definitely the last 4 years…America has become a laughing stock.

[@pdelaprimm]

Such an important voice among a handful or so. Thank you.

[@972vein]

Absolutely excellent listen. Thankyou.

[@ginnymccaskey4791]

Thank you for recording and sharing this. Big Hedges fan and terrified for the U.S.

[@bluesteel5688]

Nice to hear a bit of openness and honesty

[@ghettobelle1]

Thank you for this 🙏 I look forward to following future content

[@panjo2]

Really appreciate this interview

[@Leeviii2024]

We Native Peoples of the World have always felt this way about the systems put in place in our homleands.