Special: Bernie Sanders Interviewed by Amy Goodman at Philadelphia Free Library

democracynow.org - In a Democracy Now! special, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders sat down with Amy Goodman at the Free Library of Philadelphia on Monday night in his most extensive broadcast interview since Donald Trump defeated Hillary Clinton two weeks ago.
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[@nicolelandreth779]

Thank you Amy and all those at DN for the important and hard work you do. Your service and commitment to justice and peace are commendable and endlessly valuable.

[@michaelepstein2570]

Amy Goodman only goes so far in her reporting of the news. The Truth is the WHOLE Truth.

[@jpwjr1199]

?? Michael E w/the superman logo - you ARE trolling, right?

[@hjackson1392]

Nicole Landreth - i think this amazing dude has one ideal, like mine he doesnt care about money in his deep self, he is the most dangerous tipe of man, a dreamer, and that is fantastíc for freroom and hard work when nigthmares are under leash, thats the kind of man or it may be the dream about an aple and a snake...in sort way thers no other way just not loose temper as my mom allways say catch the temper... blessings

[@paulhurteau1943]

masscentral.com/statisticians-urge-recount-of-sanders-clinton-primary-results-as-clinton-now-urged-to-audit-general-election/

[@LampoonGoon]

This socialist flake Sanders needs his head read for uttering the words "I support Hillary Clinton". Also he continues to spout the tired old garbage about Trump being bigoted or xenophobic - that's horseshit. Yea like America needs socialism, ending up like Venezuela. True, Sanders is a dreamer, but he lacks the drive and charisma to not only do the job, but to even get to that exalted position in the first place. If you're representing America on the world stage, you seriously gotta be able to show your balls and know what approach works and exactly who your best allies/trade partners are. Thank f**k The Donald made it in because I will bet my left one that he will blow his critics away and deliver prosperity and enhanced security unto the United States once more. HOWEVER I am saddened to hear that he has significant investment in the Dakota Access Pipeline... I actually need to read more deeply into the exact nuts and bolts of all the issues regarding that though.

[@naejin]

I like the chemistry between Amy & Bernie. They seem like two birds of a feather.

[@alia7750]

naejin reminds me of the chemistry between the chicks in two girls one cup.

[@vodkabooty]

agreed ❤️

[@vodkabooty]

***** why wasn't HRC on democracy now or Tyt when it would have meant more progressive votes that she kept shunning by showcasing fucking war criminals, Kissinger & Negroponte?? 🤔

[@taylormorey7]

Im a republican, but i dont care...... Bernie Sanders is THE most genuine politician out there. We need more Bernies!

[@Jeminai77]

he is an anomaly even to countries that are far more liberal than the US. everyone wants politicians with such integrity.

[@paulod27]

Well said.

[@wubazemfree9839]

Well, actually a lot of European countries when asked about Bernie Sanders' policies they said they were fairly centralized. The USA is just pretty hard to the right and brainwashed that way.

[@paulod27]

Wuba Zemfree Exactly. He just wanted to up the minimum wage, give people an education, healthcare and rebuild infrastructure. What the fuck is so radical about that?

[@Jeminai77]

how dare he concern himself with improving the lives of americans... how selfish.

[@marvintpandroid2213]

Help us Obi Wan Sanders, you're our only hope

[@vannam2587]

I believe Bernie Sanders has more support than Trump. Its sad we couldn't see them debate and see Bernie crush this clown.

[@AndreasDevig]

Vanna M I feel the same way. Next to Hillary, Trump doesn't look as bad. Next to Bernie, Trump would have lost, because people would see what a clown he is... or maybe not...

[@vannam2587]

Andreas Devig​ Ya I feel that Bernie would have kept to the point of helping the working class while Trump would just called him a "socialist" or a "commie" because thatsh all he has on him. That would have been the perfect time for Bernie to educate the masses on what they terms actually mean.

[@AndreasDevig]

Vanna M Yeah. I wish it couldve happened. Bernie would've crushed him. Clinton is so much easier to trash. The debates were kind of like watching two criminals see how much dirt they could dig up on each other.

[@vannam2587]

Andreas Devig​​ True. Im glad to see Bernie Sanders is still fighting and he has a bigger audience that is listening to him.

[@cdub531]

Trump would have destroyed this naked Marxist, yes I said Marxist which he was when he was a part of the young socialist league.

[@comingviking]

Now, that's leadership material. I wonder why it is not obvious to everybody. This guy is thoughtful, honest and speaks clearly and reasonably about the big issues. Would I buy a used car from Bernie Sanders? Sure! Probably more than once.

[@comingviking]

Amy Sternheim Oh, I think the next election will prove that a LOT of people have both the patience and the brains to understand AND get engaged. His fundraising alone is proof of that. The average size of donations was $27 and the donors counted in the millions. And he went from being practically unknown to nearly beating the anointed candidate. No small accomplishment when you take into consideration the machine he was running against. And he did it by being ON MESSAGE the whole time. They say Bernie Sanders moved an entire generation to the left. Lets hope that is true, and that they stay eager for real change in 2018 and 2020.

[@shugar2lee]

comingviking Q

[@comingviking]

Amy Sternheim Sure he will. But the millennials won't Bernie Sanders is all about REALLY making America great again in the ways that actually matter. Great for ordinary people, that is. Great for the middle class, the poor, kids, single moms, old people and so on. Y'know, the PEOPLE of America. And THAT is not a one man job, it's a job for a movement. Hopefully, in the years to come, the things he set in motion gain momentum, no matter who runs for office. The great thing about Bernie Sanders is of course that people can check his record and see that he has been consistent in his dedication to those goals he ran on. Hopefully he isn't the only progressive politician with the Ooomph! to take on the establishment. His campaign shows that that is what people want, and his fundraising by small donations shows that the Super PAC's are not needed IF you can get the people onboard.

[@andreakae4211]

Amy Sternheim yeah but he could do 2 terms and retire by 88. Cher is 137 and she still sells out shows. He can do it.

[@Enfiare]

Even if Bernie never becomes POTUS, we need a $27 bill.

[@thomasmackelly7685]

Bernie is the definition of America

[@AmianteTarvoke]

Of what an American *should* be.

[@davidstewart8906]

What happened to the “Greatest Liberal” name? Wasn’t that you?

[@bobrolander4344]

The definition of America, when we take away all glibber and greed that is drowning it to hell.

[@boytoyyei]

Wow! I LOVE this man! He gave me chills, made me cry and gave me hope! I'm totally berning right now!

[@dulynoted2427]

Yeison Rodriguez Yes. He's one of the "Greats" in our passing history.

[@uptick7774]

Awesome man, such a statesman..love you Bernie..thx Amy

[@Stinky95030]

Bernie seems to be very reassuring during tough times. My dad died when i was 15 (30 years ago in NJ), I can't help but notice how Bernie is like the reassuring elder I do not have.

[@kijijiallin]

A 1 and a 2 stop looking for parental figures in political candidates you absolute nutbag.

[@ctr7161]

Yeah, he's like that grandfather figure you need.

[@Myles]

@ 1:10 Amy Goodman: "This also catapults you into the position of the most powerful non-Democratic Democrat in the country." Bernie Sanders: "Well there are too many non-Democratic Democrats who are in the United States Senate so that doesn't say much." This is Bernie at his best!

[@andreakae4211]

Myles Dyer I think he said there aren't too many. Meaning being the most powerful one is pretty easy.

[@rd264]

Bernie blew it by casting his lot with the Democratic Party rather than running as he should have as an Independent- rather than evaluate that error, he preaches reform of the corrupted Party that he himself has bailed from?

[@tidypeaches]

🔥

[@anntionettemccormack7024]

We love you Bernie and Amy! Two of the most dedicated and passionate individuals to the humanitarian spirit we have.

[@michaelhood7177]

im seriously watching this over again. i never do that. i still feel the fucking bern man... love you guys

[@bobrolander4344]

3 months later, I am watching this again too! Never gets old.

[@hansmiseur3025]

Something's very wrong with a country that disregards this guy and makes trump president...

[@garywilliams5937]

We dont like socialism in America idiot. We like freedom. Go back to your shit hole.

[@hansmiseur3025]

Rofl you don't even know what freedom means :-)

[@aureliusp1330]

Hans Miseur The kind of freedom he likes is for a Veteran with PTSD who is poor and homeless to have the freedom to not see a doctor for cancer. That Veteran needs to pick him/herself up by their bootstraps.

[@PerthTowne]

I agree. There is something wrong with the system, because Bernie's ideas are the ideas of the majority. Unfortunately, the majority doesn't always win here--as we see with the absurd situation in which Hillary Clinton wins more than 2 million votes than Trump, but Trump wins the election. Americans didn't "disregard" Bernie. He has millions of followers. If the system had not been rigged against him, I believe we would have President Sanders right now.

[@hansmiseur3025]

The mainstream media certainly disregarded him though, as well as the democratic establishment. Only now that trump won have they realised how stupid they were. Or maybe their donors prefered trump over bernie. In any case I feel like there's been a huge injustice done to the american people, even though many of them probably don't realise it yet :-(

[@k3v1n47]

shoulda been you Bernie.

[@PerthTowne]

Yep!

[@budabbotlane6234]

PerthTowne I could hardly hear him after about1600

[@acorthell1]

And he would have won the dems the senate and picked up a ton of house seats.

[@k3v1n47]

A Dude Yep....

[@prasanthalpha]

Yes. Dems made a Yuuuge mistake by nominating Grandma Nixon

[@adrianchriste6]

i love bernie so much. i wish he could live forever

[@robertbeard6735]

you just gave me an idea for my Christmas wish list!

[@rawmyaaj2325]

forever is a long time. I think it's more of a curse.

[@RobertDMoore]

Well, we may get Bernie into cyborg to last forever in taking care of us. LOL

[@syfields4294]

Arcanekid92 Awwwww That’s so sweet. NOT! People like you make everyone sick. Grow up coddlebug!

[@Xandrosi]

All I can do is shake my head at the opportunity lost.

[@sevven1]

Long live Bernie Sanders!

[@mcevans]

Watching this genuinely brings a tear to my eye. If the DNC hadn't manipulated the primary we could so easily be looking at President-Elect Bernie Sanders. What a different world this would be.

[@nikki8104]

I agree, but Bernie would want us to stop agonizing over the past and start working on the future. No point in looking back (except to learn from it)

[@bobrolander4344]

We have three options to go forward: a) Go to JUSTICE DEMOCRATS to help Bernie rebuild the democratic party. b) Join the DRAFT BERNIE movement, to get him lead the new PEOPLES PARTY. c) If nothing above works until 2018 or 2020, vote GREEN! But first and foremost: No matter which path or tactic you choose: STAY UNIFIED as ONE progressive movement! No infighting between a, b and c. ;-)

[@nooz5028]

d) Stop shopping. how did all those corporations and billionaire donors get so rich and buy politicians? From people buying all of their shit you don't actually need. e) Raise minimum wage because all the profit also comes from cheap labor In short, there is only one way (well, two) to get money out of politics: the source (low wages and high consumption). There goes the profit, the campaign donations, and the bought elections and politicians. But since a livable wage requires a non-corrupt political system, that is probably not going to happen, unless we're talking major nationwide labor strikes. But again, there's hardly unions. So your power as a consumer might be the best bet. But yet how do you go so many people to stop being mindless consumers when the corporations own entertainment and everything that spews a consumerist ideology. I don't know, but might as well try A through E.

[@JevPrivate]

How can u not love this guys. Even conservatives have to look at this guy and see he's not into the bullshit.

[@josemachina3996]

I love Bernie he seems like A father looking out for his children I think I'm gonna cry😭

[@edwinamendelssohn5129]

Like a father who takes money off his neighbors nightstand to take care of his kids

[@frostyfrances4700]

@@edwinamendelssohn5129 - Have you stopped pulling the wings off flies yet?

[@HeatherMarie8888]

I blame the media as well....for so much.

[@jasonolson3133]

True

[@Della624]

Two of my favorite people. I could listen to both of them for hours and hours and hours. Amy knows how to hold an interview and allow the interviewee a YUUUGE amount of time to answer her questions, (and nine times out of ten they are good ones too) which suggests to me she actually wants to know the answers, something you do NOT get on MSM ANYWHERE

[@mazieferreira7757]

Two awesome people, one great interview!

[@CHOULO19]

This is why I love DN. Thanks, Amy!

[@HudsonWI2057]

Excellant to have a good interviewer who allows Bernie the chance to speak on important topic. So nice to hear the Bernie we all loved and supported. I hope I am able to be in Chicago for the People's Summit this year June 9 thru June 11..we need to keep standing with Bernie and the other great speakers who will attend

[@taylormorey7]

Where would we be without Democracy now!? THE ONLY network I can rely on to see what is actually going on in our country. The Good, The Bad and The Ugly....That's the only way we Americans can make change in this country, if we are educated on the REAL news.

[@0o0quepao0o0]

Killer Mike interviewing Bernie at his barber shop in Atlanta during the primaries was excellent as well.

[@joemallett1897]

Bernie is a man of integrity with specific answers to todays problems that are not shrouded in generalities or innuendo.

[@b.sanders7231]

like this guy. if hillary had tagged him as her running mate they would have won.

[@gkundo]

that's one thing i agree with. It would have been the homerun ticket. In the end, we were dealt with a hand, and the votes we casted or did not cast, ultimately led to the rise of trump. We often overlook the very first illustration of Sanders on the night of the results--depressing.

[@DanaOnMars]

She was way too blind and complacent to do that. "I don't need to listen to the people - they'll vote for me anyway". Well, now she can rethink this assumption from wherever the f she is, while watching president Trump on telly. But I don't blame her - she was blinded by her ambition, greed and power (she'd make a good dictator, not a candidate in democratic elections) - I blame the DNC. If they're corrupt and stupid enough to try and ignore what this man did in under 9 months: emerging from absolute obscurity to be leading a political revolution of historic proportions, and the reasons this happened, then they deserve to lose the elections on all fronts, the way they did. The Dems can only blame themselves. They had the chance to run Bernie LEGEND Sanders, instead they ran Hillary and got Trumped. Shameful

[@NELSONG12]

Great work Amy Goodman and everybody at Democracy Now.

[@wonderwonderful5351]

Kudos to Bernie Sanders for his Outlook for the working, middle class, and poor. We do need more people of all cutlures, and women involved in politics. That is an Example of our County and what we are made of; thank God He made us all different. It's bad and good in all cutlures. Let's not focus on the cultures itself.

[@nickmatthewsmusicstudio]

I love how he comes out and ANSWERS QUESTIONS! Here's the question. QUESTION ANSWERED. Boom, now he elaborates. Great speaker.

[@manzanet23]

may Life bless democracy now. may Life bless Bernie.

[@yashmn]

I love and trust this man so much!

[@liloleist5133]

Hey Clinton Foundation, how about supporting the brave Environmental Justice Movement Fighters at Standing Rock with some serious cash donation!

[@uswilkibr]

Watching this rekindled my hope for this country...and the world. Things have been looking pretty bleak to me. I'm glad there are still sane people, even though they are a tiny minority. There is still hope!

[@88omair]

Woooooooo, this is an interview that needed to happen many many months ago

[@AgueroNain]

Great interview. Best interviewer I have seen in a very long time. Thank you, grateful for your courage and honesty.

[@nativemrv19722]

That's Right Bernie Won't Stop Can't Stop!..Keep up the fight.

[@Laudon1780]

Great interview thank you Amy and democracy now for your great reporting. Your work is among the few oasis in the brakish-water of arbitrariness.

[@fallen0851]

If I make it to that age, I hope to be just half as savage as Bernie. We're with you Bern-man.

[@vannam2587]

Aldous Huxley Lol I love this comment.

[@paulod27]

I hope he lives till he is 100.

[@waltmagic]

+no hassle I hope he goes all Curious Case of Benjamin Button and ages backwards!

[@mountainnutter]

I wish we had someone like Bernie in Germany. Hope he will make it in 2020. The world needs him!

[@ctr7161]

What about Shulz?

[@donaldedward4951]

This man is OBVIOUSLY so honest and knowledgeable that I think there are many Americans, not all but MANY just do not understand and appreciate him. His campaigns are not about himself as are the campaigns of many politicians but they are about working Americans and the future of this country.

[@AlaricHolmes]

Yes! Paper ballots! Oh, how I love this man!

[@andrewyeo1500]

integrity and consistency.

[@waldenli9232]

He speaks from his heart. She is a very good interviewer. She listens well.

[@fhydan]

Wow. Talk about a video to look forward to watching when I'm home.

[@kimeannwyatt]

This is a GREAT interview!!!

[@janedvinsson]

Very alert! Amy and Bernie on the edge! My heroes!

[@slcinwa3211]

A principled, authentic politician with integrity; imagine that. To think the Democrats denied us of having him wipe the political floor with the Donald breaks my heart.

[@TirraOmilade]

Come to Tennessee, Bernie!!!!!

[@thelonepeasant2953]

What a great man.

[@tooshay7396]

thank you amy and bernie. . need more of these talks/interviews

[@beestrong3300]

Thanks for this special. For the first time I understand the gravity of "email" issue.

[@palmerkane9829]

These two are too of my favorite people . A grate interview .

[@herop5758]

honourable man.....!!!

[@paulod27]

I am still feeling the Bern.

[@pleaseexcusemeimavirgo7126]

Bernie 2020!!!!

[@hannahzaiv]

what a hero Bernie is!!!!! more now than ever, thank you Bernie!

[@MrMusicman456]

No matter how many times I listen to Bernie speak about the issues we confront and the fight for our future, I still choke up. Thank you Bernie for inspiring me and a new generation of people who will fight to change the world for the better. We lost this battle but we will win the war

[@daniellelevy6556]

YES. THANK YOU.

[@interestingspagetti]

Wow! The President you all missed out on. I have a friend that lived in New York for a few years. When she came back to the UK. She kept saying about Bernie's guna win. First real interview I've seen of Bernie tbh and impressed. Amy Goodman does interview well imo. I really do hope that that America does find Democracy. Be it with whoever. You are really cool people. It seems that corporate America runs the show. I do have hope as can see an unstoppable change. :-)

[@deemir6947]

Right on Bernie.

[@supremo6090]

I love this guy´s accent!

[@Blue3Sky7]

Guess we can put a man on a moon but the intricacies of using microphones are way beyond our technical capabilities.

[@xMI55IONx]

Christopher Brown they can't match CNN's endless budget i guess but DN destroys them on actual substance.

[@ninagreenspan2369]

xMI55IONx OK Pl uh

[@pattrego2981]

Love this message, "Jump in and start fighting, after all, it is YOUR future!"

[@cyohara4961]

Inspiring man

[@nextunes]

I love bernie. you are the best!

[@johnhandcock8957]

Thanks Amy

[@BlackIcexxi]

YES. YES. YES.

[@badrubyu2sday]

I give up! Naw I'm FIGHTING like a wildcat with ten million mouths to feed! #revolutionforevolution

[@deborahkatrinawarner9719]

Thank you Amy for asking Bernie for how to mobilize our democratic principles for the way forward while wisely using our sacred human rights.

[@jiminibops]

God he is awesome! Bernie 2020 all day everyday!!! 🤗 🤗 🤗

[@virginialawler7725]

Yes. Same opinion here after seeing/hearing this for the 1st time. 5/1/2021

[@caprafan]

Bernie, may you live forever (or at least to 100). 😀

[@zachbergmann7916]

very good interview one of the best

[@phillippoggi8080]

Bernie appeals to intellectuals. I am proud to be amongst that demographic.

[@sDhulipala]

What a contrast to the question asked on CNN about Fidel Castro! " said, condolences, do you think it's appropriate to send condolences, what would you say?" (WHAT!!!) Good to see DemocracyNow asking questions like grown-ups.

[@catluvr8875]

lol I won't lie watching bernie so depressed brought a great amount of pleasure to me haha

[@donaldedward4951]

Nobody will believe it has been transformed unless you give it a new name. I suggest "The Social Democratic Party."

[@Shelora]

Donald Edward The Progressive Democrat Party

[@Shelora]

Donald Edward We did that in Canada...renamed the Party the New Democrat Party back in 1978. The leader was a fiesty little Scot who hit Universal Health care in Saskatchewan. It caught on and is now all across the country.

[@donaldedward4951]

Ah Yes, Saint Tommie. The best loved politician in Canada and he never became Prime Minister.

[@jimjett9996]

I would have voted for Bernie Sanders, hands down over the rest ! He was more aligned with the people than the rest . That's what we truly need to change the government to protect the working class , and get equality of life !

[@colly3333]

Donate to Democracy Now! Please support your independent media. ✊🌹

[@ashsmith8393]

oooh this is gonna be a good one :D

[@unicornhorninc3585]

Love Bernie Sanders

[@thereallegend4lyfe]

Bernie's message is timeless.

[@edwinamendelssohn5129]

So timeless, goes back to Marx

[@MrNooneholmes]

Kinda wish Amy addressed the 5-7 million people who left the Democratic party due to their blatant cheating.

[@michaelb2434]

Bernie Bernie Bernie. Brilliant 50 state idea we should have every stated official in every state put videos of there job on a KZbin channel. Then we can refilter the ideas of the Constitution (good and bad) better.

[@lovetoall1429]

I just wanted to point out I spent my holiday asking family friendly neighbors.. with everyone gets there news from different places!! I asked what they thought about standing Rock, collage cost climate change (lost my bee again second year in a row ). everyone has different info which makes it impossible to even agree on the problem much less do anything to change it!!! Change the news you'll have a chance...

[@michaelepstein2570]

In the age of the internet, ignorance is a choice.

[@lovetoall1429]

not for the older population,, and they all think there getting all they need to know..

[@michaelepstein2570]

They, more than the young people, have no excuse.

[@Jeminai77]

your 2xspaces between each word... frustrating to read! lol

[@lovetoall1429]

thank you i will fix that

[@jn2050]

This guy could change the 🌎

[@delmerBT]

AMY GOODMAN 2020!!!!

[@ullul8281]

i want more bernie

[@rooyce79]

bearnie your message is loud and clear I'm going to try no I'm going to mobilize the young men in my neighborhood to spread your ideas

[@luna_arrow]

PLEASE RUN AGAIN BERNIE. BERNIE 2020!!!!

[@lau_dhondt]

good people

[@miahleissa9599]

Bernie, we need you to run for President. I wish you'd join the Democratic party because I'm afraid that too many people, like myself, would vote for you over any Democratic nominee, which could well just split the party and allow another GOP President. Please consider doing that if it is possible, Bernie. Everyone I KNOW wants to vote for you again.

[@marieshoemaker2593]

I love you 💖 Bernie, so sad your not our next president. I have wanted this for years. I keep hoping for some kind of miracle like we find out that Clinton won and she doesn't want to divide the country even more so she awards it to Bernie.

[@Robotech85]

BERNIE BERNIE BERNIE! I wish we could have him instead of this awful of a person we have now (monster) named Donald Trump! :( #berniesanders #forever

[@bernierodgers9409]

lov u bernie