“Something Bad Is Happening In Our Country And You Can Make It Right” - Doris Kearns Goodwin

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and biographer Doris Kearns Goodwin recalls the feeling of demonstrating in support of civil rights in the 1960s and urges young people to get out and push back against present-day forces that threaten to take away the rights and freedoms achieved decades ago. Her latest book “An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s” is available now.
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[@horrorandcats]

81 years old, well spoken, exquisite memory. Age is just a number

[@janehollander1934]

It sometimes can be...💔😢

[@intjonmiller]

Except when it's not.

[@Bat_Boy]

I'm 62 years old, and I get the sentiment..."it's not the years, it's the mileage". HOWEVER, I'm a realist too... at this age, it is VERY different than when I was 20. And I embrace the change, and next chapter in my life. (But let's not fool ourselves...being younger, means a much more resilient healthy physical body).

[@oliviasimonich2386]

Can't accept I'm 81. Sounds so old!😮

[@ChandlerSomborac]

Is it? I'm 38 in June, and want to ask out this girl who I used to work with, and she'll be 20 this year....🤷‍♂

[@sandyedwards2681]

Doris Kearns Goodwin is a national treasure. And she's right, we are the ones who have to unite and make positive change.

[@user-zc2dd4ut5f]

Exactly like what was happening in the 60s. WE are the calvary!

[@lobopix_]

@@user-zc2dd4ut5f I'm no 'grammar nazi' but just asking: calvary, or cavalry? Or am I missing something. :-/

[@user-zc2dd4ut5f]

@@lobopix_ You're right on both counts!

[@leavingitblank9363]

Deserving as it may be, can we retire the expression "national treasure"? Find a new accolade.

[@dangle933]

It's like the show is going back to 2015 in terms of guest choice - and I am all for it! Make America Think Again

[@lisayanak9779]

Unfortunately, the people who need to watch, aren't.😢

[@janefreeman995]

Let's Make Orwell Fiction Again. Vote blue!

[@HRHDMKYT]

@@janefreeman995That’s right! MOFA … it has a great ring to it.

[@pakababy3710]

@@lisayanak9779 I disagree. I love Doris Kearns Goodwin but didn't know about her husband's involvement in the '60s or her book. MAGA folks are never going to watch this, true, but we are.

[@susannortham11.11]

She's a national treasure❣

[@leavingitblank9363]

can we retire the expression "national treasure"? Find a new accolade.

[@user-zc2dd4ut5f]

She sure is, and smart as a whip too. I indulged and bought her latest, can't wait to go down Memory Lane!

[@dalehamon4295]

I’m 70 years old now. Our hope is in our youth. I can only hope that America turns out and votes blue and erases the hate that Trump has manifested with his words. Love sent to all ❤

[@michellenettleton3748]

I also am of the years. I too hope our youth realizes the utmost importance of voting blue.

[@lcflngn]

Speaking for my kids, if I can, you have nothing to worry about. That said, also advised many of our college kids, vastly diverse & super dang smart, over the last 20 years, and they inspired me so much. They gave me so much hope for the future. The older folks, my age & up, worry me a lot tho. Honestly of the youth really worry me too. Wish our education system was about 1,000 percent better across the board.

[@tj-kv6vr]

if YOUR hope for America is based on its youth stepping up. You don't get out much. To those that blame Americas problems on Trump, you do America a disservice. Our troubles started long before Trump was political You care MORE about your party and little about America.

[@All_Loves_Lost]

My dad grew up with Doris Kearns Goodwin and he was in her first book- his name was Jerry Metcalf. Oh how I wish he was alive to see this he would have been so excited-!

[@thend4427]

That's awesome

[@druidictroy1157]

Cool personal history! 😊

[@larrymosher5045]

I was hoping your family member was Lincoln.Oh well, any mention by Goodwin ,a nice tribute to your dad.Don't know if they have TV in Heaven, but I am sure your Dad watched.

[@All_Loves_Lost]

@@larrymosher5045 oh I hope so-! Thanks for that nice thought-!! ❤️

[@jlbficciones]

Thanks for sharing that memory

[@pennygleeson5029]

I think young people are starting to realise the power they have - may they unleash it in November this year ❤️❤️❤️

[@keithlightminder3005]

With the options presented why not put Eugene v debs on the ballot? Too young?

[@misterderp4566]

I'm afraid that they do...a frightening number of young and minority voters are looking at third party candidates. While this is justifiable, given the situations so many are in, and that many of them grew up to folks like Bernie Sanders and Stacey Abrams, many of them just want to see the system burn. Keep in mind, a lot of young voters were quarantined in the years they came of voting age. They see what's come out of the pandemic and translate it to Biden. They don't understand who was behind the wheel when the policies that affect them now came into place. They see that they're being treated unfairly, that the system (including both corporations and government -- they kind of go hand-in-hand) doesn't care about them, and they want to raze it to the ground. What's being lost in the weeds, though, is that there is one candidate who will burn it down and replace it with utter fascism. Biden isn't great (although he's accomplished a lot, realistically) but the other side is comprised of drooling, gnashing-at-the-teeth, bloodthirsty idiots. BUT, plenty of young and/or minority folks still see the rotten pumpkin as the one who's there to "drain the swamp." Meanwhile, said candidate's fans are also willing to render everything to ashes. And they have more guns. Occupy Wall Street accomplished nothing. Black Lives Matter has accomplished nothing (sorry, but George Floyd should have been the end game -- we're not getting past that -- and also the organization got pretty corrupt). Young folks don't realize that the votes that really count are local. It's local and state governments that are stopping you from raising Pride flags or making your own decisions for your health, as is the case in Arizona, where the genius Kari Lake wants to take control. It's local superintendents in Florida who are enforcing book bans. Get out and vote. Every time. Except it's too late now. It's Biden or Nazism. We saw what happened when the PussyHats marched (EDIT: Roe was overturned); we saw what happened when the Magats marched (EDIT: the pumpkin responsible might still be re-elected). I hope you're right, pennygleeson, but I'm not confident.

[@christiansebastianlauritse2404]

@@keithlightminder3005 Cuz the people who showed up to vote chose these two... Now the people who show up in november get to pick the better of them.

[@emsleywyatt3400]

Why wait. Start now.

[@misterderp4566]

There's not really a question, is there? One is a rapist, the other forgives student debt. Get your shit together, America. This shouldn't be an issue.@@christiansebastianlauritse2404

[@titichartay7216]

As someone who has contributed to numerous oral history projects - the beautiful Doris is right, pass your stories down the generations.

[@virginiacurry2423]

Thank goodness for Mrs Goodwin

[@tammylathrop6223]

She's my favorite Author. I have all of her books.

[@marykaywright4278]

So very inspirational!!

[@sadielou1808]

What's freaking me out is that my youth has become historical. Vietnam, assassinations, protests and sit ins, don't trust anyone over 30, Goldie Hawn, hippies, school boycotts. My grandkids have no idea, my kids have no idea. We DID stop a war, we DID open up rights of women, minorities. She's wrong about gay rights, that was the 80s, but it was starting in the 60's. The psychological divisions are preventing us from defeating MAGA, but it can be done. The battle now is information. Lies are more readily believed and passed than truth. But if we don't unite, autocrats will take over and we won't have a planet worth living on in a few decades. Let's get out in the streets this summer and PEACEFULLY let our agenda be known.

[@chezmoi42]

True, gay rights got a lot of publicity in the 80's because Reagan 'just said no' to the AIDS epidemic, but there was so much going on in the sixties. Where did you grow up? Have you never heard of José Sarria? The '69 Stonewall riots? I moved to San Francisco at the age of 20, and watched so much progress unfold there across the sixties. Back in Seattle for the seventies, we saw the solidarity building. I suppose working in fashion and interior design gave me a closer view of the gay scene. You're so right, we do need to exercise our rights to demonstrate and advocate for those who don't have the power to protect themselves. We need the kind of enthusiasm that brought out the pink hats for the Women's March in 2017. I'm afraid we've become a little pessimistic since then; time to revive our faith in one another.

[@christiansebastianlauritse2404]

The Stonewall Riots were in 1969....

[@leagarner3675]

​@@chezmoi42 I would agree that the gay community was strong in the 1980s and "coming out of the closet" was a term used then. But I'm in the midwest. Is it possible that there was a wave from the coasts?

[@leagarner3675]

I'm with you. We have to take this to the local and state level to let them know we want less big government and big money in our politics.

[@chezmoi42]

@@leagarner3675 Oh, yes, I can tell you that so many of my friends came from the midwest - there was an enormous Iowa picnic every year,

[@peterb6282]

No love lost between Kennedy and LBJ. Yet In spite of him being told "But he's not one of us", LBJ put that aside and brought Dick Goodwin onto the team. Speaks volumes on how things have changed....

[@gingergeezer3685]

Incorrect. JFK and Johnson got a long fine. LBJ and RFK hated each other .

[@peterb6282]

@@gingergeezer3685 Incorrect? Oh please! I wouldn't say fine. Yes RFK despised LBJ, but JFK was not a big fan by any means. Picked him as VP to get the southern votes, complained the LBJ didn't and wouldn't help him with anything and he could never get an opinion out of him. JFK found him frustrating was on board squeezing LBJ out of the possibility of eventually being President. The thought of that prospect kept him up at night.

[@kurtfisher1379]

Great true stories. LBJ first outlines the Great Society, including Medicare, Medicaid, education loans and grants, civil rights, housing development, etc., while swimming naked in the White House pool. If I was a fiction writer, I couldn't come up with that!

[@nicolaasstempels8207]

Yes, LBJ is an underestimated president. probably due to the Vietnam war. But in my pantheon (panpresidency?) he's definitely up there with (of course Washington & Lincoln are always the top 2) the likes of Teddy, FDR , Jefferson, Wilson, Truman, Eisenhower and now Biden.

[@barbaramonaco105]

Robert Caro wrote the definitive biography of Lyndon Johnson. It's full of stories like this and is extremely entertaining as well. What a time in history!

[@Monika-mh2je]

And the GOP trying to destroy all that from they "sewage pool"

[@kurtfisher1379]

@@nicolaasstempels8207 Definitely a very conflicted man of many contradictions. His creation of the Great Society that grew out of his Great Depression experiences was counterbalanced by the great evil of Vietnam that ultimately led to the breakdown of Cambodia and the Cambodian genocide. I was 16 when the attached photograph of LBJ was taken. My more favored pictures of LBJ is when he had retired to his ranch, started wearing leisure suits, and grew his hair long. Then he was 64 (younger than I am now), had had two heart attacks, and was on the way to his third that would kill him in 1973. I felt at the time by growing his hair long he was showing that he had nothing more to prove, and he was giving a nod to the anti-war hippies who had long opposed him. This picture, taken in August 1972, was taken as Nixon's secret bombing war on North Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos had come to light. www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2018/08/lbj-long-hair-photo/568447/

[@milosterwheeler2520]

I was a little afraid Doris would have slowed down since I saw her last. No reason for fear. She is sharp as a tack. Her historical books are a treasure trove of information for the future.

[@fiddlersthree8463]

Doris Goodwin!!!! Plagiarist extraordinaire!! Kicked off the Pulitzer Prize board for lifting huge chunks of 3 other authors' work and calling it her own. One of these authors was Rose Kennedy, the mother of JFK. Dear Doris was also sued by another author with whom she settled out of court. And yet here she is -- being lauded by the media as she comes out to flog another of "her" books.

[@tomglenn485]

Dear Doris Goodwin if at all possible please do an extended free-wheeling sit down with Rachel Maddow for wider broadcast.

[@pennygleeson5029]

How good would that be 👍❤️

[@fiddlersthree8463]

Doris Goodwin!!!! Plagiarist extraordinaire!! Kicked off the Pulitzer Prize board for lifting huge chunks of 3 other authors' work and calling it her own. One of these authors was Rose Kennedy, the mother of JFK. Dear Doris was also sued by another author with whom she settled out of court. And yet here she is -- being lauded by the media as she comes out to flog another of "her" books.

[@powerWithinUs4055]

We are so blessed to have the internet and podcasts that provide total access to the people who were there. Share this with others….

[@mike3376]

Sounds like torture

[@johnjones5424]

Her books on Lincoln and FDR are must-reads.

[@2legit64]

No Ordinary Time is one of my all-time favorite books. I read it in my early 30s and learned so much about WWII that I hadn't known before. I listened to it on audio last year while on vacation and it struck me differently at nearly 60. I was empathetic towards ER and FDR the first time around but found myself more frustrated with them this time. I think that having a lot more life under my belt revealed to me how deeply flawed and needy they both were. And yet, despite that, their accomplishments were astonishing. I love how DKG writes history like a great novel that flows beautifully and isn't dry and boring.

[@fiddlersthree8463]

Doris Goodwin!!!! Plagiarist extraordinaire!! Kicked off the Pulitzer Prize board for lifting huge chunks of 3 other authors' work and calling it her own. One of these authors was Rose Kennedy, the mother of JFK. Dear Doris was also sued by another author with whom she settled out of court. And yet here she is -- being lauded by the media as she comes out to flog another of "her" books.

[@melissapollom427]

I read Team of Rivals, and that book was superb. I still need to read the FDR book.

[@marusnak1113]

Doris Goodwin is a national treasure. Her writing is so wonderful. So glad that she is a regular on this show.

[@leavingitblank9363]

can we retire the expression "national treasure"? Find a new accolade.

[@esdietsch]

what a phenomenal person. i'm humbled.

[@fiddlersthree8463]

Doris Goodwin!!!! Plagiarist extraordinaire!! Kicked off the Pulitzer Prize board for lifting huge chunks of 3 other authors' work and calling it her own. One of these authors was Rose Kennedy, the mother of JFK. Dear Doris was also sued by another author with whom she settled out of court. And yet here she is -- being lauded by the media as she comes out to flog another of "her" books.

[@veramae4098]

Born in 1952. In the '60s we started asking "Who was killed now?" Breaks my heart still.

[@s.terris9537]

Me too in '52! Yes, heartbreaking.

[@Bill_Garthright]

1951, for me. I remember how depressing that was. What a disaster! But it wasn't until the George W. Bush administration that I really started to lose faith in my country - and in my fellow Americans. _Now?_ It's just unbelievable. How could _anyone_ still support the Republican Party these days? I have no optimism left. It's not just the right-wing crazies, either. It's all of the people who should be on _my_ side who throw away their vote on some idiotic third-party candidate or can't be bothered to vote at all. What has _happened_ to us?

[@hollyannbest2300]

I grew up in the 60's, it was amazing and we knew it.

[@MrPhotodoc]

We were blessed. I let my adult kids know it every day.

[@anamariaguadayol2335]

I did too. I don't know what happened? I fought so hard and I am now seeing everything I fought for being torn down. 😭

[@hollyannbest2300]

@@anamariaguadayol2335 The penis brigade did it.

[@MrJimmy1953]

Amazing woman. Keep telling us the stories, Ms. Goodwin.

[@fiddlersthree8463]

Glad you said "the stories" and not "your stories." Doris Goodwin!!!! Plagiarist extraordinaire!! Kicked off the Pulitzer Prize board for lifting huge chunks of 3 other authors' work and calling it her own. One of these authors was Rose Kennedy, the mother of JFK. Dear Doris was also sued by another author with whom she settled out of court. And yet here she is -- being lauded by the media as she comes out to flog another of "her" books.

[@shawncarroll5255]

I had not caught the news that her husband died. I am so happy that finishing the book after he passed made her feel closer to him, not bittersweet. Superb historian, and a great lady too.

[@davidserlin8097]

What a lovely human being. We have to remember her optimism on those days when we are feeling hopeless.

[@tamzinbrown9384]

True words! 💖

[@fiddlersthree8463]

Doris Goodwin!!!! Plagiarist extraordinaire!! Kicked off the Pulitzer Prize board for lifting huge chunks of 3 other authors' work and calling it her own. One of these authors was Rose Kennedy, the mother of JFK. Dear Doris was also sued by another author with whom she settled out of court. And yet here she is -- being lauded by the media as she comes out to flog another of "her" books.

[@anahidkassabian4471]

Mr. Colbert, you are a remarkable person, and one of the few genuine public intellectuals in the US today, along with some of your favorite guests. Thanks for helping us learn so, so much.

[@maryalicecoleman4661]

I love and highly admire Doris Kerns Goodwin. She is brilliant and an amazing historian of our presidents. Such an amazing story teller.

[@fiddlersthree8463]

Doris Goodwin!!!! Plagiarist extraordinaire!! Kicked off the Pulitzer Prize board for lifting huge chunks of 3 other authors' work and calling it her own. One of these authors was Rose Kennedy, the mother of JFK. Dear Doris was also sued by another author with whom she settled out of court. And yet here she is -- being lauded by the media as she comes out to flog another of "her" books.

[@rickiek]

I could listen to this lovely, articulate, intelligent lady’s wisdoms for hours! She was my favorite guest on Sunday morning news shows when I used to watch them regularly some years ago.

[@fiddlersthree8463]

Doris Goodwin!!!! Plagiarist extraordinaire!! Kicked off the Pulitzer Prize board for lifting huge chunks of 3 other authors' work and calling it her own. One of these authors was Rose Kennedy, the mother of JFK. Dear Doris was also sued by another author with whom she settled out of court. And yet here she is -- being lauded by the media as she comes out to flog another of "her" books.

[@TroysPop]

She is always being called upon because she has a brilliant way of putting into context the craziness of today with what has happened in the past. Always enlightening to listen to her.

[@fiddlersthree8463]

Doris Goodwin!!!! Plagiarist extraordinaire!! Kicked off the Pulitzer Prize board for lifting huge chunks of 3 other authors' work and calling it her own. One of these authors was Rose Kennedy, the mother of JFK. Dear Doris was also sued by another author with whom she settled out of court. And yet here she is -- being lauded by the media as she comes out to flog another of "her" books.

[@Tsimy876]

What a lovely person. Her positivity and energy are infectious. She gives me hope in a time when things otherwise feel rather grim. Thank you Ms. Goodwin!

[@WilliesGarden]

Lost my 81 year old Mom a couple of years ago. Best woman who ever lived.

[@MISNM0]

That is the best compliment a human being could ever receive. 🤍🕊

[@tammylathrop6223]

Oh, bless her sweet heart ❤❤

[@balestra-fe5qc]

I also lost my mother, four years ago. The pain is less keen, but I still miss her terribly. We made each other laugh so much! To me, she also was the best woman who ever lived. The pain will lessen though - two years ago I was still in a right mess.

[@sinistral9629]

I remember an interview with Doris Kearns Goodwin when she was asked what, in her opinion, was the most important attribute in a president. She answered "empathy".

[@sylviapesek5193]

I absolutely adore Doris Kearns Goodwin ... what an incredible woman! Brilliant mind, lovely presence, and a fierce talent for turning investigative journalism and meticulous historical chronicling into compelling stories.

[@lashendawest7509]

We love doris kearns goodwin and stephen colbert

[@fiddlersthree8463]

Doris Goodwin!!!! Plagiarist extraordinaire!! Kicked off the Pulitzer Prize board for lifting huge chunks of 3 other authors' work and calling it her own. One of these authors was Rose Kennedy, the mother of JFK. Dear Doris was also sued by another author with whom she settled out of court. And yet here she is -- being lauded by the media as she comes out to flog another of "her" books.

[@gerald-gs2vh]

Stephen Colbert escorting her onstage is a testament to his chivalry, and an acknowledgement to her stature. Sir, you have honored a fine lady!

[@ramonjohnson7923]

Amen. As a combat veteran who miraculously survived the events of October 23, 1983 in Beriut, Lebanon that claimed the lives of 241 of my fellow heroic servicemembers I know those moments have and shall haunt me for the rest of my life and the knowledge that our nation has forgotten our service and sacrifices and all we've done and represent for our nation but is just spit upon and scorned today as I personally am by this community I so long served...

[@KathySparkle1]

Blessings to you, kind sir. 🌹

[@deborahbarnes6741]

I am sorry you have to experience that disrespect. Thank you for your service.

[@thunderousapplause]

From a Gold Star daughter, thank you for your service.

[@nicolaasstempels8207]

And he called you 'suckers and losers'. That brings tears to my eyes. Literally.

[@timtrewyn453]

Request permission, at whatever humble level you will grant to one who has also served in our armed forces, to be, in some way, your brother. Kind regards and solidarity.

[@iamanomas]

I loved the 60s. The most exciting decade ever.

[@thedustyhead]

- Vietnam , Kennedy assassinations , Martin Luther King assassination , and the monster Charles Manson

[@matthewwiecha8637]

@@thedustyhead You must be lots of fun at parties.

[@bobcukla6017]

True it was exciting everything seemed possible, but it was also filled with tragedy.

[@leagarner3675]

Are you an upper middle class white male?

[@SavannahL5214]

You said exciting. Some people commenting here don't seem to know the meaning of that word. I was a very small child in the 60s, too young to actually remember MLK's or RFK's assassination and born after JFK's, but being the youngest child I heard a lot from my parents and older siblings. I can remember just the feeling of possibility and hope during that time, even in the 70s after all the assassinations. Has nothing to do with what race or gender you are. My parents and others around me were feeling hopeful as African Americans. They came into the 60s unable to access so many things and ended the decade with so many new opportunities and possibilities. Of course that was exciting. Unfortunately, the backlash was strong. Fortunately not strong enough to erase everything that was accomplished at that time.

[@birbluv9595]

DKG is a rock star, in my book.

[@fiddlersthree8463]

At least it's YOUR book. Doris Goodwin!!!! Plagiarist extraordinaire!! Kicked off the Pulitzer Prize board for lifting huge chunks of 3 other authors' work and calling it her own. One of these authors was Rose Kennedy, the mother of JFK. Dear Doris was also sued by another author with whom she settled out of court. And yet here she is -- being lauded by the media as she comes out to flog another of "her" books.

[@pgknippel]

She’s wonderful on any show, but I love her with Colbert.

[@fiddlersthree8463]

Doris Goodwin!!!! Plagiarist extraordinaire!! Kicked off the Pulitzer Prize board for lifting huge chunks of 3 other authors' work and calling it her own. One of these authors was Rose Kennedy, the mother of JFK. Dear Doris was also sued by another author with whom she settled out of court. And yet here she is -- being lauded by the media as she comes out to flog another of "her" books.

[@frankteunissen6118]

Wow, someone who actually has something to say and says it well!

[@fiddlersthree8463]

Doris Goodwin!!!! Plagiarist extraordinaire!! Kicked off the Pulitzer Prize board for lifting huge chunks of 3 other authors' work and calling it her own. One of these authors was Rose Kennedy, the mother of JFK. Dear Doris was also sued by another author with whom she settled out of court. And yet here she is -- being lauded by the media as she comes out to flog another of "her" books.

[@davidboutin5429]

So very true and refreshing.

[@KaiHuang-qo6tj]

What an inspirational person!

[@stevepenney6076]

Yes, a treasure for us all.

[@fiddlersthree8463]

Doris Goodwin!!!! Plagiarist extraordinaire!! Kicked off the Pulitzer Prize board for lifting huge chunks of 3 other authors' work and calling it her own. One of these authors was Rose Kennedy, the mother of JFK. Dear Doris was also sued by another author with whom she settled out of court. And yet here she is -- being lauded by the media as she comes out to flog another of "her" books.

[@Brombeermarmeladenbrot]

She was such a great guest on the Colbert Report. I remember their conversations very fondly.

[@jameswrate4838]

She's amazing ❤

[@fiddlersthree8463]

Doris Goodwin!!!! Plagiarist extraordinaire!! Kicked off the Pulitzer Prize board for lifting huge chunks of 3 other authors' work and calling it her own. One of these authors was Rose Kennedy, the mother of JFK. Dear Doris was also sued by another author with whom she settled out of court. And yet here she is -- being lauded by the media as she comes out to flog another of "her" books.

[@AChorister]

The husband of my ex's aunt was part of the LBJ White House. I found hearing her account of those days very meaningful. This Boomer is thankful you had her on, Stephen; and extremely grateful for Doris Kearns Goodwin's working on this book with her late husband.

[@desmondbrown7732]

I ATTEND THIS SHOW ON A REGULAR BASIS AND STEPHEN COLBERT NEVER FAILS TO AMAZE ME AT HOW HE DELIVERS THE TRUTH OF WHATS GOING ON IN THE WORLD WITH SUCH GOOD HUMOR.

[@ralphdagostino4984]

D.K is as good a speaker (narrator) as she is a writer. She never searches for words or phrases. A seamless flow of articulation and intelligence comes naturally for her. I can listen to her all day long!

[@fiddlersthree8463]

Doris Goodwin!!!! Plagiarist extraordinaire!! Kicked off the Pulitzer Prize board for lifting huge chunks of 3 other authors' work and calling it her own. One of these authors was Rose Kennedy, the mother of JFK. Dear Doris was also sued by another author with whom she settled out of court. And yet here she is -- being lauded by the media as she comes out to flog another of "her" books.

[@skurland]

Nicely said! Agree 1000%

[@tenacious1]

What a wonderful life they lived... That she's still living

[@knl8689]

What was an eloquent and fascinating woman. Thank you Stephan for sharing her message with all of us. I was a young inspired teenage in the 60s and yes, I wanted to help bring good changes to my country. And her message about telling our stories. Amen. There is great value in knowing our legacies and those before us. I appreciate her messages.

[@ianmarshall218]

Hailing from the UK, I had not had the pleasure of knowing of Ms Kearns Goodwin. My loss! What an exciting, erudite person. A great pleasure to listen to her recollections.

[@fiddlersthree8463]

Doris Goodwin!!!! Plagiarist extraordinaire!! Kicked off the Pulitzer Prize board for lifting huge chunks of 3 other authors' work and calling it her own. One of these authors was Rose Kennedy, the mother of JFK. Dear Doris was also sued by another author with whom she settled out of court. And yet here she is -- being lauded by the media as she comes out to flog another of "her" books.

[@richardthelionheart5594]

One of our most preeminent historians, scholars, writers.

[@InnocentPotato-pd7wi]

Check out her book about Abraham Lincoln's Cabinet! It is an excellent book! Highly recommended! She had written many great books! Google her name and get the complete list!

[@richardthelionheart5594]

@@InnocentPotato-pd7wi Steve Spielberg put her "Cabinet" book to film. Garnering 12 Oscar nominations, winning one for Danny Day-Lewis and one for Production Design

[@bettydean4149]

Team of Rivals

[@karenkranz2682]

She's brilliant - and a treasure. I wish she was more visible...like a PBS show...

[@NewMessage]

Make it right? I'm in! let's not make it Right Wing, though.

[@TheYukonnahanni]

History is Our Stepping Stones,, TODAY & HOW WE LEARN FROM IT ,IS OUR TOMORROW !!!

[@williamhartz8707]

Listen to her. Wisdom develops through the years. ( One advantage of being a senior.)

[@peggypolo3643]

exception: DJT

[@keep-ukraine-free528]

@@peggypolo3643 So true. He "thinks like a reptile", not like typical people. It's because DJT's mind is stuck back in his teens, when he became a violent child. It's why he was sent to a military high school in NY known for handling bad unruly & also many violent kids.

[@fiddlersthree8463]

Doris Goodwin!!!! Plagiarist extraordinaire!! Kicked off the Pulitzer Prize board for lifting huge chunks of 3 other authors' work and calling it her own. One of these authors was Rose Kennedy, the mother of JFK. Dear Doris was also sued by another author with whom she settled out of court. And yet here she is -- being lauded by the media as she comes out to flog another of "her" books.

[@rebeccasirrine947]

I've read so many of her books. She's a national treasure. ❤️

[@fiddlersthree8463]

Doris Goodwin!!!! Plagiarist extraordinaire!! Kicked off the Pulitzer Prize board for lifting huge chunks of 3 other authors' work and calling it her own. One of these authors was Rose Kennedy, the mother of JFK. Dear Doris was also sued by another author with whom she settled out of court. And yet here she is -- being lauded by the media as she comes out to flog another of "her" books.

[@Jean-paulParadis-qs9wh]

Thank you to the FIRST LADY of AMERICAN POLITICAL HISTORY🔍📖🔎 who was a consultant on steven spielberg's historical drama LINCOLN 🔍📽🎬🔎

[@fiddlersthree8463]

Doris Goodwin!!!! Plagiarist extraordinaire!! Kicked off the Pulitzer Prize board for lifting huge chunks of 3 other authors' work and calling it her own. One of these authors was Rose Kennedy, the mother of JFK. Dear Doris was also sued by another author with whom she settled out of court. And yet here she is -- being lauded by the media as she comes out to flog another of "her" books.

[@ziggy321gj]

bless you Doris❤

[@fiddlersthree8463]

Doris Goodwin!!!! Plagiarist extraordinaire!! Kicked off the Pulitzer Prize board for lifting huge chunks of 3 other authors' work and calling it her own. One of these authors was Rose Kennedy, the mother of JFK. Dear Doris was also sued by another author with whom she settled out of court. And yet here she is -- being lauded by the media as she comes out to flog another of "her" books.

[@SassysCatering]

Doris Goodwin Kearns looks and sounds great for her age! Congrats on book!

[@fiddlersthree8463]

Doris Goodwin!!!! Plagiarist extraordinaire!! Kicked off the Pulitzer Prize board for lifting huge chunks of 3 other authors' work and calling it her own. One of these authors was Rose Kennedy, the mother of JFK. Dear Doris was also sued by another author with whom she settled out of court. And yet here she is -- being lauded by the media as she comes out to flog another of "her" books.

[@bobhildebrand5601]

A wonderful lady, and yes, back to the New Frontier and Great Society.

[@fiddlersthree8463]

Doris Goodwin!!!! Plagiarist extraordinaire!! Kicked off the Pulitzer Prize board for lifting huge chunks of 3 other authors' work and calling it her own. One of these authors was Rose Kennedy, the mother of JFK. Dear Doris was also sued by another author with whom she settled out of court. And yet here she is -- being lauded by the media as she comes out to flog another of "her" books.

[@jennifersohn1]

#DorisKearnGoodwin is a national treasure♥️ Everyone should listen to her message and contemplate the action that they can take TODAY. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@robertmcbee4671]

Excellent show!!!

[@pollytiks3885]

What a treasure DKG is! I imagine with the world the way it is, younger generations might not realize how much was hard-won during the 60’s and 70’s. Harder still to know how challenging it was to continue on even as one great leader after another was assassinated. I can’t wait to read this book. I hope it will inform and inspire today’s generations, who have also faced one challenge after another.

[@Dbb27]

I wasn’t a teen until the seventies so missed having autonomy during the sixties but remember watching everything going on. There was a lot of controversy as there is now. Apparently helping our own is now repulsive to the right to such a degree that individual rights and freedoms are being taken away. Sad times. Please vote. Especially in your local elections!

[@silencedogood7297]

I demand that the IRS revoke the tax-free status of every church that does not provide community charity work. NOT charity restricted to their members. Public charity. And investigate the Salvation Army... Here, they do not help anyone who is not attending their church. Question your church. Demand to see their records. Christians are not providing public charity work, but only benefitting their own members. It is wrong and it is evil.

[@GB-TX]

What a gesture of love.

[@RH-wj4rz]

Doris is so wise. Listen to her, America!

[@JamesVandevanter]

😊must read. THANK YOU for Your service.

[@paperlove5399]

What wonderful, wonderful guests today!! Thank you so very much. So needed and so very much enjoyed!

[@clearytheory8826]

So gracious and thoughtful - Both Doris and Steve-o. There is better America out there.

[@bettycunicelli8552]

Thank you ma'am! I hope young people were listening.

[@isaganipalanca8803]

What a great human being!!!!!

[@katerinawhitley2706]

I remember those days. What energy, what hope, what wondrous plans.

[@lynettemiller7912]

I just love her! She is an absolutely fabulous storyteller, and makes history even more fascinating.

[@roz805]

Doris is a living legend. I could listen to her for days 🙌🏼

[@sharononeal7183]

What a remarkable person!

[@fiddlersthree8463]

Doris Goodwin!!!! Plagiarist extraordinaire!! Kicked off the Pulitzer Prize board for lifting huge chunks of 3 other authors' work and calling it her own. One of these authors was Rose Kennedy, the mother of JFK. Dear Doris was also sued by another author with whom she settled out of court. And yet here she is -- being lauded by the media as she comes out to flog another of "her" books.

[@MM-cy1tc]

Incredible interview. I wonder why she has stopped the morning shows. Great way to recount history.

[@robertsimonson2341]

Doris Kearns Goodwin... wow. Every time I hear Doris speak I am inspired. Thanks both of you... what a wonderful interview.

[@mitch473]

DORIS KEARNS GOODWIN - A BEAUTIFUL MIND ❤

[@nancywebb1845]

Love Ms. Goodwin. Best book I've ever read was Team of Rivals. She made me see history as if it was happening and not as something out of the distant past.

[@fiddlersthree8463]

Doris Goodwin!!!! Plagiarist extraordinaire!! Kicked off the Pulitzer Prize board for lifting huge chunks of 3 other authors' work and calling it her own. One of these authors was Rose Kennedy, the mother of JFK. Dear Doris was also sued by another author with whom she settled out of court. And yet here she is -- being lauded by the media as she comes out to flog another of "her" books.

[@annberrios9759]

I love that she looks so good. What a brilliant lady.

[@JimGauthier-xt3wt]

I have met her in person and she is so gracious kind friendly and engaging! What a brilliant treasure we have ! Can’t wait to read the Book ! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@xnonsuchx]

I love how he often uses her as part of the punchline of a lewd/lascivious joke by adding, "And my apologies to Doris Kearns Goodwin!" :-)

[@melanies.6030]

I think Stephen and Doris have a running "inside" joke....he probably knows it amuses her when she watches the show and he does a DKG joke. I always laugh as I imagine her giggling at home.😁

[@xnonsuchx]

@@melanies.6030 He obviously has a lot of respect for her and thoroughly enjoys her company.

[@mlbrooks4066]

I was working at the Gettysburg Battlefield in 2013 when she gave a speech. It was the 150th anniversary of the battle. What amazed me was that so many people were upset because she talked about slavery. The whole "it wasn't about slavery" faction was showing up, and now I can see how that faction has blended into the MAGA crowd. They want to deny slavery was a bad thing and sent us off to war against one another (and if you don't believe that you'd better look at the published reasons the seceding states gave BEFORE the war and not the rewritten history that came AFTER the war). The MAGA crowd is just the same - the America they want is the one from 1864 Arizona where blacks are slaves, women don't vote, and white Anglo-Saxon protestants run everything in accordance with their own beliefs.

[@user-wv7kt4wk7q]

It was an inspirational time. I don't know though how younger people are going to get that umph to make themselves get their future. Too much today is like an old country song where bad things keep happening I gotta jump off a bridge kinda song. I can only hope that is their catalyst to I better do something cause I don't want to be on that bridge. Good luck young people, this is your generation. ✌️ Live Long and Prosper 🖖🌅🌎

[@allisonferber5474]

Thanks Doris for all you do.

[@keithlightminder3005]

Sounds like a great book.

[@jeffbangkok]

I remember LBJ at my little town of Athens Ohio announcing the war on poverty May 7, 1964. I was 9. I wonder if he wrote that one?

[@thunderousapplause]

So cool to see a POTUS as a kid.

[@agnesmooney4107]

I so enjoy Doris. She always delivers a story that is interesting and full of personal reflections. Always a bit of fun along with history. Keeps the listener/reader ready to hear what's coming next. God bless you Doris and thanks for making our history come alive.

[@siobob1]

DKG's excerpt from the book in The Atlantic is fascinating. Get the book and get active before it's too late.

[@johnclement9370]

Great story teller and historian. ❤

[@2legit64]

DKG is one of my favorite people on the planet. I cannot wait to listen to her latest book on my road trip this summer.

[@fiddlersthree8463]

Doris Goodwin!!!! Plagiarist extraordinaire!! Kicked off the Pulitzer Prize board for lifting huge chunks of 3 other authors' work and calling it her own. One of these authors was Rose Kennedy, the mother of JFK. Dear Doris was also sued by another author with whom she settled out of court. And yet here she is -- being lauded by the media as she comes out to flog another of "her" books.

[@sherrinunya4079]

She's phenomenal! I've read every one of her books and could reread them again & again. 💙💙💙

[@sharondavid-melly1498]

We love you, Doris. Thank you,! 💕💙🇺🇸

[@dominique217]

Thank you, Stephen. Thanks for this interview with Doris. 👏🏽💕🇺🇸

[@fiddlersthree8463]

Doris Goodwin!!!! Plagiarist extraordinaire!! Kicked off the Pulitzer Prize board for lifting huge chunks of 3 other authors' work and calling it her own. One of these authors was Rose Kennedy, the mother of JFK. Dear Doris was also sued by another author with whom she settled out of court. And yet here she is -- being lauded by the media as she comes out to flog another of "her" books.

[@JamesB2020]

She sounds as if she was the speech writer for her husband!

[@lindamcmeeking23]

Amazing to hear the history from her. AMAZING GUEST. With such knowledge. I must try and get hold of her book.

[@COO415]

Sharp as a tack. If I want to remain sharp as this lady at her age, I should start writing books or read tons of books. Exceedingly smart woman 😊

[@williamblakehall5566]

Do we still have that pool? Because it sounds like it was really effective.

[@user-me8zm8wk6y]

Idk but Nixon turned it into a bowling alley

[@williamblakehall5566]

@@user-me8zm8wk6y Argh. I seem to recall Ford being able to swim, though.

[@thunderousapplause]

@@williamblakehall5566 there's a pool at the Naval Observatory, the Vice President's residence. I am not sure how long it's been there or which vice president donated it,

[@GVHGR]

Doris Kearns Goodwin is a national treasure.

[@leavingitblank9363]

can we retire the expression "national treasure"? Find a new accolade.

[@lmacdonald1281]

Thank you Doris and Richard!

[@roses044]

Anytime I see an interview with Doris I click. Always learn something fascinating. She herself is a time capsule of our history. Thank you Doris ❤

[@fiddlersthree8463]

Doris Goodwin!!!! Plagiarist extraordinaire!! Kicked off the Pulitzer Prize board for lifting huge chunks of 3 other authors' work and calling it her own. One of these authors was Rose Kennedy, the mother of JFK. Dear Doris was also sued by another author with whom she settled out of court. And yet here she is -- being lauded by the media as she comes out to flog another of "her" books.

[@mattgoldberg4335]

This was a high-quality interview of a great historian and writer.

[@user-zo7ud5ld8l]

❤️ Doris. Been following her since the 70’s

[@nelsonvega3444]

I always admire this lady …her knowledge of history is tops ….God continue to bless her …

[@fiddlersthree8463]

Doris Goodwin!!!! Plagiarist extraordinaire!! Kicked off the Pulitzer Prize board for lifting huge chunks of 3 other authors' work and calling it her own. One of these authors was Rose Kennedy, the mother of JFK. Dear Doris was also sued by another author with whom she settled out of court. And yet here she is -- being lauded by the media as she comes out to flog another of "her" books.

[@Gambit08]

Once again, my apologies to Doris Kearns Goodwin.

[@thunderousapplause]

Why?

[@timbudds1]

@@thunderousapplause It's an old running joke from Colbert's previous show.

[@fiddlersthree8463]

Doris Goodwin!!!! Plagiarist extraordinaire!! Kicked off the Pulitzer Prize board for lifting huge chunks of 3 other authors' work and calling it her own. One of these authors was Rose Kennedy, the mother of JFK. Dear Doris was also sued by another author with whom she settled out of court. And yet here she is -- being lauded by the media as she comes out to flog another of "her" books.

[@derrickwade8550]

Doris Kearns Goodwin is an amazing author. "Team of Rivals" changed my life.