America's forgotten working class | J.D. Vance

J.D. Vance grew up in a small, poor city in the Rust Belt of southern Ohio, where he had a front-row seat to many of the social ills plaguing America: a heroin epidemic, failing schools, families torn apart by divorce and sometimes violence. In a searching talk that will echo throughout the country's working-class towns, the author details what the loss of the American Dream feels like and raises an important question that everyone from community leaders to policy makers needs to ask: How can we help kids from America's forgotten places break free from hopelessness and live better lives?
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[@JhonnyL3002]

Who’s here after he got announced as Trumps running mate?

[@mmm0513]

Definitely me, never heard of this guy before today

[@cybermaventech]

Yep!

[@user-oc1bq2mf3q]

This veteran

[@wingnut7901]

Yo!

[@JhonnyL3002]

@@mmm0513 I had seen this video ages ago, made the connection only after searching his name on here. Crazy how time flies

[@lustchievous]

Being raised in the ghetto by a mentally ill single mom. I remember being 14 and pg from rape. I walked past a fast food place thinking, "kids work there" and wondering how a person gets a job. I had no idea. I had absolutely no examples in my life of how to have a life, get an education, find a job, solve problems. As I got older, there were some people who I learned things from. One was a teacher who taught a vocabulary class that was really about systems and how they work. She felt that if you understood systems that vocabulary would then come naturally. That class changed my brain and my life. It helped me traverse the systems that often overwhelmed my life and enabled me to learn what I needed to learn. It made the world a place I could see clearly and interact effectively with. It's these little things that make the real difference in giving people a chance.

[@DorianMattar]

+Remona Stormborn Excellent, and good for you.

[@mrmann673]

This is why I'm glad being a teacher. Any free time I have with my 7th grade kids, I use it to make them see the world which is 'wider' than they think. They always feel overwhelmed whenever they learn about reality they didn't know about and they now probably have a little bit of a wider world view than their peers from other classes. :D

[@marka112]

Bless you and hope the best for you.

[@RoneiHarden]

Remona, as a former teacher, I've worked with many children who have had similar experiences. I'm glad your teacher was there for you and laid a foundation stone for you to stand on. God bless you.

[@lustchievous]

@N Mil "there was nobody to even talk to about these things. " I think that's the key to solving the problems of generational poverty. We need programs in place at many points: schools, medical providers, juvenile justice system, community programs where mentors work to help low-income and other disadvantaged youth to learn, grow, and gain skills to help them improve their lives.

[@shengwu6044]

He outlined the working class life really well and the need for social capital and information to guide and help kids have a possible better future

[@amrushing3539]

😂 Taxes

[@user-cc2rm2my7u]

@@shengwu6044 We as a country need to know God

[@whizkid235]

If it wasn’t coming from JD then people would call that idea “communism”

[@c.greermorrison2105]

If the elites wanted more elites, they would teach in the schools the actual information to be elite and upwardly mobile. But its just not in their best interest. They want cheap workers, not competition.

[@aToastedPickle]

Tell that to the fake charity he ran and stole the money from. Hard working my a** this boot licker just became a puppet for billionares, thats all he is and ever will be

[@williamlouie569]

This reminded me living in the Bronx NY in poor neighborhoods, drug ridden, gangs but I survived and prospered because of family. I came from a strong family.

[@terrycaudill4171]

Life is not fair, but your family got you through this!

[@spacezoo5079]

Boring nothing of a presentation

[@Kaodusanya]

I just hope he believes black people and minorities are part of his community also. Baltimore had a tragedy recently with the keywest bridge and the first thing trumps base said was DEI mayor. Republicans recognize the issue they just dont want to help non whites

[@shikyokira3065]

Notice how the message isn't about race or prejudice but environment and community. I'm glad that he is given a position that could help shape the community to a better place for everyone, poor or rich

[@andrewthomas695]

He is focusing on class, not race. It's a shame the left side of politics decided to do the opposite, feeding disharmony and stoking racial tensions rather than reducing them. Let's hope JD sticks to the values he expresses here, and there just might be hope for America.

[@jamesbinns8528]

I, too, grew up in Ohio, in a working class family. I agree with the guy who did this talk. I hate the opportunistic Trump Vance .

[@gomey70]

@@andrewthomas695 You are joking. He's already thrown any values he had in the trash and shown himself to be the fraud that he is.

[@morganbroadhead6943]

@@andrewthomas695 The JD from seven years ago no longer exists. He's a Trump bootlicker now.

[@DawnCrowl-px9fc]

These people that have derogatory statements are pathetic.

[@Gsef1120]

Oh my goodness, what a guy. He is bringing up a subject that has been ignored for ever and it is nothing but the truth. God bless this young man.

[@lisapalmeno4488]

He's a true intellectual. It's a wonder that the left is so angry about him.

[@tomparks3212]

Brain-dead, illiterate, uneducated Republicans. They do love their closeted homosexual in drag.

[@samuelbarans9152]

I’m a liberal, but I can’t lie. This is a valuable speech that many Americans could benefit from hearing. Not that I agree with everything he has to say but a respectable person nonetheless.

[@DorothySpang]

All things considered ¿¿ vote Blue?? SHAME on You. Sorry not Sorry. I extend an Olive Branch... I campaigned for Bush/ Cheney.. we've All been Betrayed by DNC&MSM

[@b22chris]

What do you disagree with? This is the story of part of his life.

[@wendyscoggins]

The question is: is he still this guy. This guy once called Trump cultural heroin and America’s Hitler. This version of Vance may be dead.

[@Jay-gf8tm]

​@@wendyscoggins lots of people's minds changed about DT since 2016. Myself included and he got over 10 million more votes in 2020

[@iceman7i]

I heard the whole thing, his tone of voice, and it seemed sensible. Based on July 22 news, the Democrats are so f-ed in the 2024 Presidential elections.

[@RobC05]

He grew up 3 blocks from me and it's two years older. The movie was great and brings back a lot of memories. His childhood mimicked a lot of my buddy's and mine own. Good ol mTown 513

[@HeyCutie90]

What he said about growing up poor and not understanding the system is SO relatable. I had juvenile medical records on my credit report for eight years because I didn’t know you could fight them. I had to move in with boyfriends because I had horrible credit, though no fault of my own. I had no idea you were supposed to study for the SATs, or that universities gave financial aid. I didn’t even know going to a trade school was an option. I went right into the workforce, despite graduating at the top of my class because I assumed higher education was beyond my reach.

[@tanler7953]

If you graduated at the top of your class, there must have been something missing from the education you were getting.

[@ledgeview941]

“Top of my class” of what 25?

[@willtheprodigy3819]

@@ledgeview941Why say something like this? What, specifically, do you gain from it? Help me understand your mind.

[@screambeyond]

He is just playing with your frustrations to take you to his side. He is totally the system, this guy only cares about th ebillionares who finace him.

[@ccrurent66]

​@@screambeyond 👍🏻

[@ZackDuck-rm4dt]

Do us proud Vance. Alot of us dont really know you but we're looking forward to seeing what you bring to the table. You have an oppertunity to be the best VP weve had in decades.

[@spencerm5913]

@@ZackDuck-rm4dt he also had a chance to be an actor in his movie. He's an actor.

[@staceylynn5408]

Well said!

[@MrToolz.]

He’s a puppet now.. He was just after the money the whole time

[@ZackDuck-rm4dt]

@@spencerm5913 don't know if you knew this but to be an actor you have to act in a movie or show etc. He didn't play himself in that movie.

[@spencerm5913]

@@ZackDuck-rm4dt I guess I was wrong about pence2.0 being an actor.

[@dr.charlescunico7376]

Who else is watching this to figure out who he is based off of his past....not what the mainstream is going to say about him!?!?

[@Liefvikerson]

Hello Dr. What do you think of him? ✌

[@markleach2177]

Precisely correct. I skipped over all the recent videos and straight to a seven year old video. Sounds like a decent guy.

[@lizaliza316]

Precisely why I'm here! :)

[@rickeyrick1]

Funny, already knew but this came up in my feed to watch again. I kinda want to watch mainstream to see how they spin him.

[@TeliahSwinT.]

It’s me! I’m here on a break from the RNC live stream 🤣🙌🏽

[@ziggymoon]

7/15/24, J. D. Vance now VP Nominee! I really knew nothing of the young man until searching articles & watching videos. I'm older by decades, but I can relate to his younger life, raised poor, family disfunction, military, a feeling of being out of place and different in college/university. I'm so happy to see someone like this man earn the chance to be considered for such a high position of leadership in this nation. May God Bless him and the United States of America!

[@connie9302]

Me too

[@williamwright29349]

same here Ziggy I am him growing up, a vet also

[@morganbroadhead6943]

He's an opportunistic billionaire who changes his message based on his audience. Congratulations on being so easily fooled.

[@ziggymoon]

@@morganbroadhead6943 They're all opportunistic capitalist, don't fool yourself. Trump was a democrat before running for President in 2016, maybe he still is. Imagine that, two former Democrats running the Country as Republicans. Regardless, for JD Vance to go from nothing to possibly the VP of the US, it's the epitome of the American Dream. And as I said, I can relate to his hardships growing up, can you? Only a Fools Fool is a Democrat or a Republican, I'm neither, what are you!?

[@travislevitt7191]

Smart​@@morganbroadhead6943

[@ronaldhidde7119]

Just WOW!!!! Totally relatable......eye opening to the realities we live in.

[@danielflaherty2750]

That is the best speech I have heard in a long time. Very clear, eloquent, honest

[@chiendinh-je2xi]

100% agree

[@rachael6829]

watch this one share if u like this is him J.D. Vance on his new book Hillbilly Elegy

[@user-we6wi3rn1l]

What I just took from this is that we all really need to open our eyes to what's around us and do whatever we can to help each other.

[@tammyscott3706]

And do our own critical thinking and research and turn off MSM and their lies! Love JD as President Trump's VP pick. Save your rump vote for Trump! ❤️

[@henryklaverkamp6879]

I'm just sitting here wondering how on earth JD Vance went from an advocate for the poor rural working class to a corporate shill for Peter Thiel, Richard Kurtz, Jimmy Haslam, Steve Wynn, etc. Wish JD would have stayed the course instead of giving in to the swamp /:

[@phillipwatkins345]

I have been aware of JD Vance for years after reading his book. He is exactly what our nation needs to become grounded again.

[@Ron-mf9gl]

I agree. He is exactly what our Nation needs. He is relatable and worked hard for everything he has!

[@Sapwolf]

BINGO! What this guy said. He was the best pick because the people suffering in the USA are the working class. The rich, or what we call the investor class, is getting hyper-rich. Stagnant real income adjusted for inflation has been stuck with little to no growth since the 1970's. Immigraton, both legal and illegal, has hammered the middle class and working poor for almost 50 years.

[@therockbottom5256]

So much hope. The world is healing ❤️‍🩹

[@user-lj5wy9hz2y]

Working for a billionaire and then pretending he helps poor people…?

[@bwhisman1121]

He's a carpet bagger. Listen to the way he prounounces Appalachia. That's not how we say it- that's how outsiders say it.

[@476233]

He has such a clear, easy to listen to voice.

[@arresthillary9502]

because it is the truth. he accepts reality

[@ledgeview941]

Like the reality that he compared Trump to hitler in 2016? Dudes sold out worse than Biden.

[@uofa82]

He’s not talking down to people from a self-exhalted pedestal.

[@PaulA-ns9te]

@@uofa82 yeah like saying single women shouldn't be able to vote because they don't have children. yeah he's not talking down to anyone

[@thebobsmith1991]

A smoooooth talker. I'm not taking away from his experience. Many people have had this kind of life. Palantir. Skullnbones322!

[@sssseeeeeeeeeeyyyyaa]

I'm speechless! As high school teacher that deals with stories like these all the time and also as a sociologist, I can tell you that Trump trully found a gem of a vp and hopefully president one day! I personally struggled with all thse issues and had to move from Romania to UK as social mobility was practically inexistent in my country! Well done Mr president for finding such a young , talented and intelligent VP!

[@denysstumpf3455]

I agree.

[@waltersjohn6339]

If only it was genuine introspection. There are easier and more direst ways of helping people in your community than becoming a US Senator.

[@sssseeeeeeeeeeyyyyaa]

@waltersjohn6339 I genuenly don't get it. Please elaborate.

[@waltersjohn6339]

@@sssseeeeeeeeeeyyyyaa He is a fraud with a very slippery sense of integrity. He will say anything he needs to say in order to satisfy his own ambitions. Iyou come upon a person who is starving, give him some food THEN give him a lecture.

[@zhg496]

Don't like Trump, but I will vote for Vance to see him president one day.

[@bicyclist2]

The importance of this talk cannot be overstated. I hope many millions more watch this. Thank you.

[@gregorygrinstead9514]

You may be in luck

[@apexace2002]

You called?

[@captainmorgan2307]

This guy is the gold standard of upward mobility. Drugs and family problems, working class, but powered through life and may soon become Vice President. Damn fine job!

[@phoque121]

By that logic, so is Hillary. Her mother worked as a housemaid

[@darkshadow955]

@@phoque121I’ll give Hillary her respect for raising through adversity

[@M98747]

​@@phoque121Okay, but Hillary's childhood isn't even comparable to JD's. It's not the oppression olympics, but JD had a much more difficult childhood, and his rise was due to himself. Hillary mostly rose to fame due to Bill.

[@gomey70]

Wow you are easily impressed. Gullible much?

[@Houlgravely]

@@gomey70 Lol you couldn't accomplish even 1% of what JD has done for himself. If you had been in his situation you'd have gone absolutely nowhere.

[@owo1289]

My father had abused my mother. One day, my father drank and broke my mother's arm. But my mother didn't abandon me and I went to college with my mother's support and love, and I was able to finish it safely. I feel a lot of gratitude to my mother. from south korea.

[@OGDailylama]

Sorry to hear that I am a survivor of torture and abuse. I do have to ask though, did you witness this or are you listening to a story told to you about the abuse?

[@mariodatguy4988]

That makes me so sad that your father did that! I'm sorry for the pain that you and your mother had.

[@tabaxikhajit4541]

@@OGDailylama What would be the result if you had received an answer? Would you say this child didn't experience abuse if they didn't witness it? I'm sad you have suffered. Don't question another person's suffering.

[@amydee9731]

This man would want to force your parents to stay in abusive & violent marriages. Don't buy into the guy he was 7 yrs ago. He is no longer that guy.

[@plopidy7492]

our overlords you know who that group of people who claim to be gods chosen people and have embedded themselves within our economies and governments. they are passing laws to make it illegal to criticize them.

[@wendyprissel7116]

Very engaging !so proud of where he is now,and where he came from! Whst a Humble. Wonderful man hes become! Honest and Sincere! Excellent Speaker!

[@ScottH.]

Honest and sincere?? If he was honest and sincere, he wouldn't have done a 180 on his thoughts about Trump.

[@TurbulenttJuice]

Six minutes and I already love this man. He seems to have a true understanding what the average American person goes through. What the real American majority struggle with on a daily basis. Vance for VP!

[@ckunstadt]

Please don't stop here. He has some pretty spicy ideas on the power the president "should" have and the ways the government should be run. You may like his ideas on this too. I think they are un-American and scary.

[@MrTriple3D]

@@ckunstadt let me guess, you think trump is going to make himself dictator

[@ckunstadt]

@@MrTriple3D Yes. You nailed it. Because he has said as much. JD Vance has said even more about it. I'd welcome a counterpoint - if you have one. I understand that there might be 'shades' of dictatorship, but giving yourself immunity and absolute power against political opponents (nationwide) without term limits FEELS like something a dictator would want. Have I been bamboozled?

[@MrTriple3D]

@@ckunstadt it was the supreme court that did that not himself, but sure. where has he said he wants no term limits? and btw how does having no term limits mean dictatorship, people still have to vote him in, and giving himself absolute power over political opponents? in what way? like trying to get them convicted on bogus charges you mean?

[@jamesbinns8528]

That's not who he is, now.

[@TheKwisty]

i love his story! I am a 5th generation steelworker that grew up in a steel town in the Rust Belt also. Addiction also is hitting the Ohio Valley so hard, as is the steel industry failing. It's so sad to watch esp seeing the rest of the country turn and look the other direction. I absolutely loved this book and highly recommend it to anyone!

[@oliveoil7642]

Where do the opioids come from and who took our manufacturing jobs? CHINA ! Who facilitated it ? Our ruling class, “Ship of Fools”

[@chiendinh-je2xi]

@@oliveoil7642you can lead the cow to water, but the choice is always up on the choice

[@authenticallysuperficial9874]

maybe try not doing heroin

[@OhioSally]

He speaks to the type of family I married into. My husband in some ways had J.Ds experiences but also now has a very different life.

[@TurbulenttJuice]

Six minutes and I already love this man. He seems to have a true understanding what the average American person goes through. What the real American majority struggle with on a daily basis.

[@galaxiax3284]

How easily influenced you are 6 minutes 😂

[@screambeyond]

He is just playing with your frustrations to take you to his side. He is totally the system, this guy only cares about the billionares who finace him.

[@Colonel.B.Sanders]

@@screambeyondyes billionaires finance him now. Though the lesson you should learn is that even someone from broken families like JD can break the cycle of poverty and even gain favors from the elites. Isn’t that inspiring?

[@Elena-er7zp]

This is not who he is today.

[@Compositordeamerica]

This was back when he thought differently of Trump.

[@DanielJohnson-vr9mw]

This is outstanding. Same story with many of our kids in my country, Argentina. Same questions.

[@nikorevvladimirkalashnikov809]

Amen, brother. Amen to all you say, Senator Vance.

[@jatemp6840]

He's a conservative male 39 years of age. Yale put him on a path to greatness. He's putting his life on hold because we need him for the next 12 years. Thank you from the bottom of my heart Mr. Vance. TY

[@domcizek]

VANCE TALKS WITH FORKED TOUNGE, DONT BELIEVE IN HIS WORDS, HE IS ONLY A TRUMP CULT FOLLOWER

[@rickc303]

Putting his life on hold? Lmao

[@alexsmba]

@@rickc303don’t be trashy

[@SolidForge362]

I have hope for America knowing that people like this guy may potentially be the president of our country. This guy is very intelligent and respectful.

[@asielmundo]

Yes, but as he said, is necessary to receive help and valuable information from the community and institutions.

[@HelgeStrichen]

Sold Out to stupidity though

[@auntiemame7076]

Look at his actual platform before you decide he is going to do anything to help anyone other than white billionaires - who bought his seat.

[@hyenaedits3460]

I live in Appalacian Pennsylvania and a lot of these problems are true here as well. A lot of the kids in my town turn to drugs and alcohol for entertainment because nobody is making an effort to include young people in anything. There are no careers here either unless you want to be a McDonald's or WalMart manager. Then the older generation complains about the millenials moving away and wonders what's wrong with kids today. The "brain drain" is very real. There does seem to be a sense of pessimism in my town; people are content to live off welfare. My family is considered rich because we're NOT on welfare, but it's hard to make enough money to stay above the poverty line even in the usually well-paying fields. Child abuse is depressingly common. I hear it through the windows when I go on walks. I want to escape the cycle of poverty, and I'm damn lucky I have the opportunity to go to college on scholarship. I cannot afford to go to the college I'm attending, and I was never aware of how poor I was until I started freaking out about grades and a classmate said "Just fail and try again next year!" and I had to say "I literally can't."

[@SmartRobot-wc2fb]

Yet you sabotage yourselves, into believing in an ideological set of beliefs that truly will never bring you the so called "american dream"...he was lucky in being an exception...but most will never make it...

[@lynndenault4212]

Go for it! Take this opportunity and run with it.

[@ajs41]

But why can't people find ways of entertaining themselves in useful and educational ways? You can't wait around for other people to give you the things you want.

[@sarahc6473]

People should learn to entertain themselves constructively, but with people under 18 society should make an effort to motivate them b/c young people aren’t known for making the best choices when left to their own devices.

[@michaelberry6443]

@@ajs41 this is woefully missing the point. Put simply if there are 10000 working age adults in an area and only 3000 jobs (with similar numbers in any reasonably distanced surrounding community) what do you think is going to happen to the 7000 ppl without jobs and what do you think happens to their kids.

[@JR-zw2vb]

Beautiful speech! I've known him by the Hillbilly book but wow what a great communicator, and politician, and leader. He will be a great VP if elected. US is blessed!

[@jleightonj1688]

Is this the White Obama ?

[@UKAlanR]

Not if he's working for an elitist who only cares about power and his own wellbeing!

[@edwardkelly3280]

This JD Vance guy is a good speaker that can relate his childhood to poorer Americans.

[@elissa3188]

Yes, it's going to be very scary-

[@rachael6829]

he is goin to cut all welfare programs and cusses alot if your on welfare foods stamps EDD and cant find a job because were packed this man is NOT going to help you watch JD Vance on his New book Hillbilly Elegy

[@rachael6829]

@@elissa3188 watch J.D. Vance on his new book Hillbilly Elegy

[@PhillipUtterback]

you do understand that he's a scam artist, right? he blames poorer Americans for their positions in life (because he blames his own parents, particularly his mother, for his situation growing up. if they can't pull themselves up by their own bootstraps (even if they don't own boots). it's on them. he never acknowledges the many handouts he was given to be successful nor how quickly he ran from and shat on that community that raised him. he uses his childhood, that might have been tough, as a crutch to lean on and make himself appear like a man of the people. he isn't.

[@brad064]

Why does BJ Vance wear women's makeup?

[@shawnmccarty1886]

Who's here after finding out he's the VP pick

[@nelsonbarss]

The view count was 371k just an hour after the VP pick was announced today. Should be interesting to see how high it goes in the next weeks.=

[@busheed]

Gotta check the background on this guy lol. All the videos of Biden as senator should have been all people needed to NOT even let him run for president.

[@jordan9604]

No one cares about your comment. Why not just come here, absorb it, and then talk to people in your life? Instead of asking for anonymous appreciation? We gotta raise our kids better than this.

[@spencerm5913]

@@busheed try watching his movie. He's an actor

[@jamesbinns8528]

I am. I like this Vance. I disdain the new Trump Vance.

[@seanross9175]

Living in a small rural Australian town, what he said is very relevant to what i have experienced.

[@darrensharpe9708]

💯

[@traviswall1982]

You should look into when he became a multi millionaire investing in Biotech and mass surveillance equipment used to spy on humans. Very relatable.

[@alanbullock4153]

The man can think and talk at the same time!

[@SneakersDD]

Here, he shows us our social, economic issues. He can also address international very convincingly well. Very articulate! Very wise! And, Very young. So glad to see someone like to lead America.

[@sarahparker7286]

He can talk and hate at the same time too.

[@CosmasNDamian]

It is so uplifting to hear him, and to know that he will likely be the next VP. Deo gratias.

[@SK5685]

This video changed my opinion on this man in a positive way! Inspiring and I am sure that is the reason for his VP ticket , Vance and Vivek can be big positive influence , all the very best !!!

[@ev1558]

People like JD give me hope.

[@MelodyPepaj]

Wonderful Ted Talk. As a single mom on a low income I raise and amazing daughter who is now an amazing adult. I moved from Michigan to Los Angeles some 40 years ago with $500 in my pocket. In Michigan I went to Barber school on a government grant and I never made a lot of money but I always made sure I lived in a safe neighborhood to raise my daughter. I even lived in Beverly Hills, CA for 18 years. The rent was higher but my daughter was safe. I learned how to make Top Ramen a thousand ways. It was hard at times but my daughter came first. She did not have fancy clothes or drove an expensive car but she had lots of love in our home. I dropped out of Highschool in the 11 grade and my life would have gone to the dark side but having the responsibility of a child changed my life. I wanted a better life for her. Yes, I had loving parents in the lower middle class but I was a rebel as teenager and gave them many heart aches. But I grew up fast when I had my daughter and I wanted her life to be different. I respect my past as it taught me to be strong and to never let life take you on the road of destruction. I know when I look at my daughter I know I did the right thing by her and gave her a better life. She is very successful in life but most of all she had kindness towards all she meets. I did see the movie on Netflix and it made me cry. It is so true for so many when they feel like their life will never change. I love underdog films and I always cry when the underdog is successful because I know what it feels like to be an underdog. I have learned to never give up on life or your dreams. Thank you for reading this. Walk in peace. love, joy, kindness, compassion, and the light.

[@ernestoascencio7498]

Good for you

[@BitsyBee]

I have often said God sent me kids to raise me. Thanks for proving that becoming a mother raises us up. Becoming a parent, and/or being in a good marriage goes a long way toward raising you up.

[@droxyy]

He has a very good talk. Grew up poor. So he understands regular folks and their struggles.

[@tammys4008]

Loved this talk! I listened with tears wishing I knew this 40 years ago..... I'm 55 now. Social capitol, mentoring, hope...... So necessary! Thanks jd!

[@melliness123]

I too wish I new this 40 years ago, so many hard lives are lived but we can mentor and help young ones now and we can fight for a change in the system...spread this video far and wide.

[@arresthillary9502]

the people who have dont want you to know about it. that feeds their superiority complex by keeping other people ignorant of possibilities they want you to be jealous of them

[@franzliszt8090]

Hillbilly Elegy is probably one of the best books I've ever had the pleasure of reading. I knocked it out in just over 2 days

[@hisham-ju2wt]

I am excited in reading it, even though i am not an american

[@ndetv3454]

@@hisham-ju2wt Thank you. Please pass it around when your done. It describes the real American life, not what appears on tv and movies.

[@johnrodgers2018]

@@hisham-ju2wt I wish more Europeans would read it, poor white Americans have their own societal problems too.

[@randyjohnson9760]

I didn't like the movie

[@franciehartsog1347]

@@johnrodgers2018 yes.

[@Ron-mf9gl]

Wow, He is amazing. He is intelligent, kind, relatable, and a shining star. Our choice is clear!

[@angelalewis3645]

🙌🏻🇺🇸💯

[@bolognivm]

I gotta give credit where credit is due; Mr. Vance is a self-made man who definitely earned what he enjoys now, and he speaks truth in that America today unfairly sidelines much of the working class people. That said, it is very difficult for me to respect a man who sucks up to a wannabe autocrat whom he apparently criticized years ago and panders to the voter base that berates his wife and children for their ethnic heritage, all for political power.

[@bizzimartini]

Just clicked out of curiosity but ended up watching the entire video. If this is the real him (which I believe it is) this is the future leadership our country needs.

[@BigBADSTUFF69]

it's not, he's bullshitting you to get power. It's called "populism" and it's been a tactic of the right since Nixon, the proof is in the pudding.

[@SandraMills72]

@@bizzimartini read his book and watch the movie Hillybilly Elegy

[@howardhill3395]

JD Vance is articulate, compassionate, calm & real, & we are very fortunate to have him now as our VP candidate. It is truly time to address the problems encountered in low income communities.

[@kenk3649]

This is Vance from 8 years ago. This is not who he is now.

[@howardhill3395]

@@kenk3649 I believe he still cares a lot for the working class.

[@amexicanladyonthesoutherncross]

You will be a wonderful American VP Congratulations.

[@bobbyrogers3084]

JD, thank you for sharing your life.

[@_UpliftUtopia_]

Man is about to make history! Congratulations

[@user-ky7le9bf2m]

We all make history, only fewer people are aware of it.

[@auntiemame7076]

Yes, bringing fascism back to America would indeed be making history.

[@_UpliftUtopia_]

@@auntiemame7076 there’s no reason why u should think that. Unless the fake media already started lying to their schmucks

[@alaskandonut]

Bro is a legend… extremely high achiever

[@MIloszKluski]

I'm glad Trump supporters know him for one day and already decided they love his whole life.

[@gomey70]

You must have a very low opinion of yourself if you look up to this clown.

[@morganbroadhead6943]

A billionaire who says what you want to hear. Pretty low bar for what you call a legend.

[@alaskandonut]

@@MIloszKluski you must be a genius thinking anyone that likes this man is a Trump supporter

[@alaskandonut]

@@morganbroadhead6943 oh yeah?

[@postive-vibes]

His book is phenomenal - an expansion of what he talks about here and how he became a lawyer.

[@shawn-egri]

I'm a dem and I agree a lot with everything he said

[@jamesathome5167]

This is speech and his book makes me cry

[@amilawedikkara2292]

Absolutely ture.

[@Tawadeb]

I couldn't put his book down

[@julianneavery6995]

What he talked about is exactly why he will will be an asset to the president. The sense of hopelessness he talks about is speeding throughout the country. It has entered the middle class. So much needs to be discussed.

[@angelalewis3645]

I absolutely agree 💯!

[@AyenisRojas]

Insightful and profoundly touching. This will make a big difference in our nation, can’t wait to see the wonderful things he will be able to do. ❤

[@theduchessofkitty4107]

Read an excerpt from his autobiography years ago. My jaw dropped. “OMG! He’s just like my husband!” My own husband was born into a poor family in New England. (He was born at Yale-New Haven Hospital, no less). His parents were dirt poor, had lots of struggles and even separated a few times. They even tried to improve by living in another state. His Dad was never-do-well from a tumor removed from his brain as a child. He tried hard to do what he could for his wife and their only child. Life was very hard for them. But… they taught him responsibility and problem-solving skills. He learned a work ethic from his job after school. Those things propelled him into a nomination to attend… West Point. He declined. He went to another Federal academy instead. He got his degree, a commission and a USCG license. He’s a Marine engineer today. Yes, his time as a Midshipman taught him many things, including financial management. I would not be surprised at all if he was waiting in line at an ATM in front of a Navy Federal somewhere in Norfolk… next to this Marine speaking here.

[@Maniacsurvivor]

Wow, as an european, I never knew that some parts of america were so screwed. Good awareness speach.

[@agent9809]

All of America is in deep chronic trouble , Coming from an American born and raised ( My home state of California - USA )

[@mgm579]

Greetings from Ohio!

[@godandsarah1306]

As an American living in Europe, I discovered that.

[@Rearendoftrain]

One of the things most Europeans forget is that the United States is a very large country, it’s very diverse both racially and class wise.

[@WindmillChef]

Philipp Meier, I once (when I learned all this) had the exact same reaction. In Europe there are sure a lot of poor people or very modest people with low incomes, but that fact doesn't automatically mean that those people have broken structures and broken values in their homes, as it does here. I worked with a black guy once, he was a great guy and a friend, outside of work as well. He said: "My mama always told me you don't have to be rich to be decent." And that has stuck with me for years.

[@GrandpawTheGreat]

I knew nothing about JD Vance before he was selected by President Trump to be his VP running mate. I first watched the Bio Movie about his life and then this TED talk, and I am 100% convinced he will make a fantastic VP. He has lived and truly understands the great underclass of Americans, the forgotten people who for many have lost hope of ever improving their situation. Vance offers the inspirational story America needs to get back on track. America is at its best when we have a strong working class.

[@mikepctv9218]

This is a good reminder to give back to one's own Hometown down the road.

[@michaelberry6443]

This is a good reminder that a country needs to not hollow out its industrial base without a plan on how to handle those 50 million ppl whose communities are about to turn into ghettos from the money drain taking place. It's a good reminder of how civil unrest starts and how drug epidemics and crime epidemics start

[@cholotadas9646]

His grandmother did a very good job upon raising him well to be a good man now.

[@pac2840]

What I liked about her was that she was able to confront her own part in how her daughter turned out. No one can ever turn anything around until they are willing to take a long, hard, cold look in the mirror.

[@gracecheri997]

Truth 🔹

[@unconventionalideas5683]

He should not have said what he has said during the political campaign to be a senator, though.

[@itdoesntmatteronebit]

JD Vance lobbied on behalf of Purdue Pharma during the opioid crisis! He's a self serving, vile human being.

[@mr.upcycle9589]

​@@tabaxikhajit4541No that's just your brainwashing talking. She'd be proud.

[@JakeJustIs]

Good to see someone talk about it.

[@beachinhonolulu5136]

Ugh I loved this movie now I need the book. I never watched a movie that described my upbringing as much as yours. Growing up with a mother with a personality disorder and a dysfunctional family requires much forgiveness and healing. I am so glad i found this story. Thank you for sharing

[@susansackrison3139]

What a beautiful thought having adults, good, intelligent people leading this Country again.

[@teetarquin7012]

Broke my heart when he talks about those poor children.

[@kathrynlroh5700]

Who is here 2024?

[@anthonygood1335]

Me

[@spencerm5913]

Yeah, who TF is this guy???? Why did he get picked???????????

[@ProfessionalFilmmakers]

Present.

[@jorislkanowski9746]

This guy seems smart

[@KASPA-KEY]

@@spencerm5913 I think your question answers the question. People will learn who he is and maybe that is why he was picked. Less baggage.

[@mepd8036]

I watched this during my school years as a part of social science class. Now this guy is going to be VP of the USA

[@toeachitsown2050]

Everyday people who started with nothing, but built beautiful lives are surprisingly common. The current times... not so optimistic. PLEASE PLEASE bring back our chances of living the American Dream! That means a good job that utilizes your talents, A HOUSE YOU OWN, health, a good family & friends to love.

[@letsgoiowa]

Wonderfully balanced and well considered talk. Easily one of the best TED has ever had.

[@MaZe741]

however, no data was presented, no real presentation (visually), and its hard to put this talk onto one of their keystones Technology, Entertainment, Design. Its a nice story, good wisdom - but not one of the best TED talks ever, dont be silly.

[@scorpioninpink]

Random Schmid Look at the election result and you will find your data.

[@letsgoiowa]

scorpioninpink Rekt

[@mpking-ey7ys]

My family was really poor. Speaking from experience, I can say having good parents and the opportunities to go to good schools helped me "beat the odds". It's no one's fault that we were poor. So I think it's important that we create a 'good' society and environment for children.

[@Ashley1988MAGA]

I'm here 2024. I really like him.

[@LuKiSCraft]

Everyone needs to see this in 2024

[@iche9373]

Why? In order to support his MAGA Fascism?

[@LuKiSCraft]

@@iche9373 Lol

[@johndoe-sh6bi]

Tell me how Trump or Vance is fascist? Give me an example of someone he censored or a political opponent he jailed. Biden actively is trying to put Trump in jail. You need to look in the mirror for your fascism.

[@b_green94]

@@iche9373 if thats what you took away from this video and thats your response to the comment, then you are beyond helping and have let politics rot your brain

[@driedenfichter2466]

@@b_green94. I don’t judge someone for the person you used to be, but the person who you are now. Maybe he used to be a good person, maybe he didn’t. Fact of the matter is MAGA in its current state is incredibly harmful to society. If he supports Trump, he is bad NOW. This isn’t politics. This is objective based. Trying to remove gay marriage and gay discrimination laws is not a good goal. Trying to remove a women’s right to choose is not a good goal. Trying to lower funding for education is not a good goal. Trying to lower corporation taxes and income taxes for people making over 400k while doing nothing against sales tax is not a good goal. I didn’t let politics “rot my brain”. There are good goals. There are bad goals. MAGA has bad goals. Jd Vance supports MAGA. He Vance is not a good person NOW. If you don’t follow the simple logic, go back to third grade and try to pass this time.

[@Greenkrieg]

I'm really glad he mentioned the fact that getting out of poverty is about being lucky. He worked hard but with out the luck of having people to lend him a hand up he would have been right where the rest of his community is.

[@1995yuda]

Greenkrieg Honestly that's the last thing I need to hear. I hope you're fucking wrong. I'll make it no matter what.

[@victorialynn3787]

You make it?

[@margiethessin8975]

Perhaps he was “lucky” because people who helped him recognized how hard he was working.

[@pac2840]

A lot of luck is based on being receptive when people try to help. As a teacher, I've know so many kids who couldn't accept help. The ones that make me want to cry are the really, really bright kids, who seem to be so invested in their own smartness that they won't learn from anyone else. So much tragedy out there. I wish people could see how much worse this has gotten since Reagan. He did so much harm to this country. Killed the middle class. Tragic.

[@domja9389]

Trump 2024

[@jessica_entrepreneur]

Grew up in the rust belt, resonating with this guy 👏

[@snktn]

Truly impressed by this man !!

[@sheilahollley7129]

I can relate. Remember hiding in the bedroom with my brother and sister waiting to hear the sound of the shotgun and wondering who was gone. So many stories and horrors. I have forgiven my parents. It's the only thing to do.

[@lightningbolt4419]

Who was gone?

[@Tawadeb]

Bless you

[@OEFvet0311]

For all you just now joining the show....hi, took ya long enough. I've been a fan of JD for a long time. I read Hillbilly Elegy right after it came out. Vance and I have a lot of commonalities and having someone finally really take a shot at explaining modern Appalachia to the rest of the US was refreshing. Being a Marine and a fellow Appalachian, I feel a great deal of connection to JD and so have followed his career as closely as I can without being a creep about it. I've found that, socially, politically etc- we share a lot of views and experiences. I think he is going to make a terrific vice president, he's got a 100% rating from GOA (Gun Owners of America) and has an impressive acumen when it comes to financial issues- at a time when our country is struggling from four years of poor or no leadership from the White House.

[@angelalewis3645]

I love this! Thank you!

[@galaxiax3284]

He is owned by Peter thiel and palatir the biggest surveillance agency not to mention how hungry he is for war either Iran unless of course you know that and you are okay with more swamp creatures.

[@imfrshlikeuhh]

who here 7/15/2024 !

[@mattt8889]

I was looking for Mike Pence? What happened to Mike?

[@kimyoung3484]

7/21/2024

[@hitimetravel]

@@mattt8889Trump and Pence have distanced themselves from each other after 2021, January 6th, when Congress met to count the electoral votes. Trump wanted Pence to help overturn the results in swing states due to false claims of “voter fraud”, but he refused.

[@JohnSmith-jk5si]

My family is from arkansas and this talk echoes my experience growing up. Bad education (the school literally spanked bad kids in grade school), hopeless and sad family life. I have lived more than half my life in a trailer and started drugs in sixth grade. So when I see things like affirmative action, scholarships for ethnic people, and being accused of white privelage it really pisses me off. I am still unemployed and have student loans from a community college that provided substandard education on a degree I didn't finish. I am poor and mad about it.

[@Aan_allein]

you can finish and will finish

[@1995yuda]

John Smith At least you were in College. That sounds like a fucking dream to me.

[@oliveoil7642]

Don’t ever give up it will pay off ! I know!

[@1995yuda]

@earth ocean Nothing in this life is easy. Tough all around. Put your boots on and get to work, brother !! If you wont take care of yourself no one will !!

[@rmac9177]

@earth ocean I am sorry to hear that, it seems people many times are sold on a dream of education being the key to life. In reality, there and many areas of higher degrees that get you shackled as you said. Have seen friends get huge student loan debt with psych, history, hospital management degrees for instance that don’t get you anywhere in life. Then you need to move on and get a masters or doctorate, but they won’t pay the debt either... And think how much universities and colleges are getting out of this.

[@yehtun2076]

Thanks VP Vance, love from Myanmar, please remember unlucky kids from my poor country, no chance, no hope, and abused by military junta forgotten by the world

[@bolognivm]

He's no VP yet; don't count your chickens before the eggs hatch

[@Star2ice]

What a strong country the USA will become if Financial management and conflict resolution as soft skills were a part of the educational curriculum for all children and young adults! What a gem he is. ❤

[@elipsis6700]

We, as a society, need to focus on strengthening our families. Weak dysfunctional families leave children vulnerable and traumatized, but strong families can overcome virtually any obstacle together. The family unit is the basic unit of society; as families fail, society falls apart. Governments will never be able to compensate for failure in the home.

[@cgrong2994]

we live in a society

[@brettt.7786]

And get NY times reporters are denouncing Vance and discrediting him. This guy is the real deal and can bring honesty and compassion to the plight of the disadvantaged in this country.

[@yosshaa]

Yeah, real honest... in 2016, his childhood problem was his mom's addiction to heroin. In 2024, a few nights back, he blamed this on fentanyl from Biden's open border policy.

[@nicolasgirard2808]

Because he flipped from this into being a MAGA cultist. If he had stayed the same and not joined the dark cult of stupidity we wouldn't criticize him

[@domcizek]

SORRY, HE DONT WANT ANYONE TO HAVE AN ABORTION, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, HE IS ALL FAKE,

[@johnbertram1537]

​@@nicolasgirard2808 TDS

[@nicolasgirard2808]

@@johnbertram1537 Vance called Trump Hitler

[@philg6757]

One of the better TED`s talks.

[@MrDannyo35]

Being from from Ohio my dad was a welder I did read the book and I saw the movie it hit close to home with me

[@terrycaudill4171]

Same here-Dayton

[@jodihussung6161]

Me too. I listened to the audio book. Tried to watch the movie. But had to stop. My grandfather worked in Middletown at Fischer Body. Died from COPD. The drug abuse was not there. But the chaos was.

[@ursulareeg1171]

❤This man just raised my awareness and empathy of the challenges that poor/ low income families. What a blessing that he had the grandmother that he had.

[@GregBecker]

He speaks of something very real and very important. It is also not limited to America: social capital deficits and social inequality exists from Australia to Zimbabwe, and is not limited to any racial or gender subgroup.

[@gregorysalazar8370]

Just ordered the book, and hope to get it within a week or two. Like the author, I too was raised by my grandparents in a rural setting. I was raised on a small sheep farm in rural southern Colorado. We were poor, I just didn’t know it. We always had plenty to eat, and I had the entire farm and my dogs to play with. I too joined the Marine Corps after high school to see the world, and saw what real poverty looked like during my 15 month tour in the Philippines, and other countries I visited and trained in during my four year enlistment as a grunt infantry Marine. Went to college, majored in Criminal Justice with minors in Spanish and Cultural Anthropology. Became a Federal Agent, retired 20 years later with a good retirement. Started and ran my own Private Investigation business, and did that for 10 years, until my kids went to college. Did four years with the State of Arizona as a Social Worker working in a rural community, to include the White Mountain Apache Reservation. I now live in Mexico, as a retiree. I have concluded that there are a number of circumstances that must exist for someone to succeed and prosper. A supporting older family member, a stable home environment, a set goal (even if it’s modest), delayed gratification and a lot of drive, focus and ambition. Not so easy.

[@xidongxi]

Proud Yale alum here, also come from working class. Thank you for the heartfelt speech!

[@sarahparker7286]

You are “proud” to be associated with someone who called people without children “sociopaths”???

[@jodeylosey1416]

He is proof that you can rise above your raising. Thank God for his spirit, and not play the victim card.

[@TheChicagoJunkie]

I mean yeah, but he's the exception and not the rule for a reason right? I see people using, "victimhood," as a way to totally write off people with less than them as deserving to be in that position. He himself said someone from his area is likely not going to make it out, and explains why.

[@ExploringAngel]

@@TheChicagoJunkie But what to do if we are still in the raising?

[@jodeylosey1416]

@TheChicagoJunkie I can only speak for myself. But I grew up poor, and my mom and I were homeless from between 1974 to 1979. I know I have not accomplished all that JD has, but I made a pretty good life for myself. So I know it can be done.

[@TheChicagoJunkie]

@@jodeylosey1416 And I totally understand and commend your perspective! Thank you for being respectful

[@Iamluckygirl1111]

A True Hero’s power is Empathy, being invincible, being kind and loving . Hillbilly elegy is so much of inspiration. Thank you JD for being a super soul. Much love ❤️

[@ericarodgers6000]

Wow, I am impressed by how well spoken he is ❤

[@jayp7936]

Oh im sold, i like this guy

[@tinalindsey1598]

Best TedTsljk I’ve ever heard. Your words are so true! I’ve lived some of what you have. God Bless you.

[@ameliaesguerra3702]

I am very impressed with JD. The way he narrated his life experience and overcame all the hurdles he encountered is very admirable and very inspiring.

[@Ja-jt1ym]

Congratulations Mr Vice president Vance. Greetings from a French citizen.

[@dirtydinner6463]

I’d vote for Trump just to get this guy within a heartbeat of the presidency. Someone who actually understands those who live in poverty in our country instead of trying to constantly villainize and dismiss them. We need this kind of leadership more than ever as the middle class continues to disappear.

[@cardboard8206]

Let's all hope he hasn't forgotten his roots. This kind of perspective can do a lot of good for our country

[@Ayatollah_Khamenei]

Everyone here in 2024 you are smart. Looking into who he is through his past rather than letting the news tell you who he is. I respect that.

[@willis7404]

Well he’s undergone a pretty sharp tone shift, but it has been interesting to see at least who he really is outside of the political performance

[@UKAlanR]

@@willis7404 right now JDV is nothing but a means of getting midwest votes for the orange buffoon

[@dorandacolbert5973]

Bless you, J.D. Vance.

[@jchess78]

The more I learn about his past the more I like him