Rev. Dr. William Barber - “White Poverty” & Poor People’s Campaign March | The Daily Show

[@lynnegackstetter2779]

As a poor white 70 year old this Man is the only one who've I felt understood me. For that I am grateful 🙂

[@kekehaha89]

The struggle binds us all. I'm right here with you man.

[@anon88427]

@lynnegackstetter2779 You're not alone. I think that a lot of us don't talk about our struggles so many people feel that they are alone, when these problems are more common than anyone realizes. It is important to feel seen and understood. We all need that. Blessings to you.

[@ddotcarter06]

That's deep 🥺

[@ronny-lb1cr]

Barber is the leader red states don't deserve but the educator they desperately need.

[@freddyrodriguez4732]

I understand you too, man. My comrade.

[@weakanklesfornamjoon]

Daily Show, please don’t wait until Rev Dr Barber promotes his book to host him on the show again. We need him to have a regular series. He is the voice of this paradigm.

[@jinjiyoshi5548]

He's like a modern day William Jennings Brian

[@kelleywimberley]

Amen

[@WREFMAN]

Or find someone who doesn’t believe in magic.

[@Brandon-os3qr]

Amen

[@christopherjones5624]

Well Said, This Is All Low Paid Employees Fight. I Truly Appreciate This Man!

[@HankScorpio1982]

I'm an atheist and Rev William Barber is my favorite Christian, you can tell he balances both pain and peace in his heart, it is admirable and his work is inspiring

[@ddotcarter06]

My Priest told me a long time ago - there are Atheist who are more Christlike than many Christians that attend church on the regular. Thank you for being open to the message 🙏💯‼️

[@bibsp3556]

​​@ddotcarter06 ain't that the truth. I've been berated for not believing the book, but I think it's more important to just walk the walk.

[@ddotcarter06]

@@bibsp3556 - Amen 😁💯❤‼️

[@ReadyMindsetGo]

If I had to label myself I'd label myself a Buddhist Agnostic; regardless I agree with this 100%!

[@kellenwaters9087]

Would your default mode require you to view him as an adversary if you did not know about his specific beliefs? This is why I don't anchor myself to labels such as atheist, Christian, LGBT, straight, or anything else. It tends to wall us off from information, which inevitably leads to ignorance.

[@RJ-go3sn]

Instead of Majorie Taylor Greene, THIS MAN should be highlighted on every channel (TV, KZbin, Social Media) everywhere! Thank you one more time, Jon, for bringing to the conversation those things that the right would like kept in the dark. If Congress thinks $7.25 is a livable wage, then THEY SHOULD LIVE ON IT FOR A YEAR as a mandate. Rev. Barber, blessings in your life and work, that you should like to see the fruit of your work.

[@noeraldinkabam]

EmpTy G, you should not even mention her name. Just like the former apprentice host. Stop using their names.

[@srkibble]

That's one of the ways they keep us divided: adversarial politics. In democracies like ours, adversarial politics makes everything about who you shouldn't vote for, rather than who you should.

[@aprilflynn]

100%

[@cloefauna]

👏👏👏💛👏👏👏

[@sheilahsutton3516]

But these are inconvenient truths for the rich, white male owned mainstream media.

[@BionicTapeworm]

Reverend Barber should regularly feature on the Daily Show program.

[@dshepherd107]

Reverend Barber is tireless in his mission for poor people

[@cohen860]

But, he's not just talking about "poor" people. Notice he always says "poor and low-wage" folks. Of which there are 130,000,000. It is by joining such a large group of people together that we can have power.

[@drfranks1158]

@@cohen860 not when a significant percentage of those 130+m are gullible, dumb and brainwashed into voting against their interest. (any Vote for R is a vote to KEEP PEOPLE POOR)

[@chrisfreebairn870]

​@@cohen860this is common parlance .. working poor is a powerful term, bc it says that even with a full time job you can't afford ... to live.

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

Before the 80's small businesses were everywhere, we had the worlds #1 public school system, a weekend job could pay ones way through a four year college, and a person with a minimum wage job could buy a house. By the 90's all of that was pretty much gone.

[@OurGlobalAffects]

ALL POOR PPL ✌️🙏❤️

[@shortourt14]

Love that MLK's Poor People's Campaign has been kept alive by Rev. Barber.

[@justtrust426]

The Poor People's Campaign is what got Rev King killed. The most dangerous thing he did was not fight for Black people civil rights it was when he untied the poor and working class people together.

[@nacarreira777]

❤

[@whatisdelicious]

Probably the most important guest Jon has brought on this year. I hope people watch it.

[@MeltedPearls]

I could not agree more!

[@tulsacaupain2882]

He is such a wonderful, clear, intelligent and moving man.

[@ronny-lb1cr]

I hate to say it but not many will watch it in a country obsessed with entertainment even in politics. That's why Trump became President not because of his brain

[@Rayofpunkshine607]

Agreed!!

[@teejatron9849]

Yeah but Lina Khan was pretty great too

[@mitchtillison]

Reverend Barber is a tireless advocate for poor people. I am not religious, but I do admire the gospel of Jesus and I can easily imagine Reverend Barber walking with him had he lived in that time. He is the pastor of a small church, and his sermons are live cast. I encourage everyone to drop in on one. You will be uplifted.

[@jacobawojtowicz]

Jesus said you should give to the poor, not vote for politicians to rob your neighbors to give to the poor.

[@edwardrmayer9807]

Appreciate you Mitch.

[@nancyiaj]

❤

[@Talon58]

A 58 year old, white female, who raised three children, without a drop of child support from their father. My children grew up in poverty. There was times I didn't eat so they could, I went without new clothes for over 10 years, so I could provide them with clothing. I want to thank this man for saying hey what about the poor white children. Because folks, there's a lot of us. By the way my children's dad, is a white male, who at the time was making 60,000 a year. No American child should ever have to live in poverty in the United States of America

[@kiranwingelaar7009]

Poor people have NO one lobbying for them. Because those who are slightly well off than their poor neighbors don’t want any services given to them. They call it socialism while the rich get socialism in forms of tax breaks and other discounts and are called job creators. When they are poverty creators when Walmart workers are on welfare.

[@paladinsorcerer67]

To a lesser extent, my mother and our family lived with struggles like yours. I was able to get a job because of my Mom's hard work to provide for our family. Thank you for your sacrifices. Us kids know what it means and are forever grateful.

[@traceywingold7554]

Please vote. You matter!

[@TheWorld_2099]

What you did for your children…. I can’t come up with the right words for your sacrifice and struggle, but I want to thank you, I only have one child and that’s already expensive enough. It kills me that we have such poverty. If we just gave kids what they need to grow and learn, we could turn this country around in one generation.

[@phillymom917]

Please vote Blue for your grandchildren!

[@williamsobat8339]

I am a North Carolinian. His leadership here has been inspirational. He is a national treasure.

[@scifirealism5943]

Yep

[@kelleywimberley]

Me too and I agree completely!

[@hitotsubuf6946]

A true saint

[@Hollywhite1]

THANK YOU North Carolinians for supporting Rev. Barber

[@mah4769able]

This country needs him

[@lorrie2878]

7.25. Seven dollars and 25 pennies for an hour of work. No health care! In the richest country in the world. 😢 I am ashamed for our country.

[@emojigran]

I agree. It’s shameful and disgraceful

[@chrisfreebairn870]

But this is not news, y'all been walking right past this for 100 years!

[@whiskyjames4200]

That amount, $7.25, should be all Politicians wage.

[@ritamariekelley4077]

Me, too! a great country takes care of its vulnerable citizens, honoring their human rights.

[@gnomatic]

I used to believe this, but making politicians wages unlivable just ensures that only rich people who don't need the money can become politicians. Cut their wages for sure though.(especially the ones alraedy getting bribes)

[@irisseer2773]

All respect to Rev. Dr. Barber. He's been fighting this fight tirelessly for years.

[@TheChicagoJunkie]

This honestly made me happy. We need to keep talking about this!! It's not about white poverty or black poverty, its classism.

[@bigjfodayz]

As a non-religious person, I found myself shocked, thinking "How can I work with this man?". He has a clear and reasonable message which if enacted, could change the country for the better.Thank you for this interview Jon Stewart!!!!

[@stephanieclark6154]

Amen

[@AxiomofDiscord]

I am a Romantic Satanist and would love to work with this man. He mentioned all the political issues that are of the greatest concern to me and the ones that should concern others like me.

[@MeidasRhea]

​@AxiomofDiscord concerns all of us who are not the 1%

[@drawingcircles7133]

I am not religious either, but I do believe people have a right to practice a religion of their choice. That is freedom. Everything the reverend says is solid.

[@tulsacaupain2882]

He has been working at this for ages. Ages.

[@Yourmission9]

Dr. Barber is a king. If you want to see someone who brings people together look no further than him

[@TractorBeam]

Barber has such love in his heart.

[@shawna1278]

Is there a march near you?

[@lorrie2878]

I am feeling his passion. Not based on religion but humanity.

[@CortexNewsService]

Amen

[@stephanieclark6154]

Outstanding 👏🏿 👏🏿 👏🏿 👏🏿

[@emilyl7996]

THIS is why I watch The Daily Show! Living in poverty, running for public office, and only hearing about the Poor People's Campaign for the first time. Thank you, Reverend Barber and thank you Jon Stewart.

[@Rayofpunkshine607]

It was actually started by Rev MLK Jr over fifty years ago, Rev Barber has been one of a few trying to reignite this movement. It’s an amazing and worthwhile campaign

[@emilyl7996]

@@Rayofpunkshine607 absolutely it is! And flying under the radar, at least in my rural area. I reached out to the MN organizers, so hopefully we can get more traction

[@alexandrajackson8498]

Reverend Barber is always on Roland Martin Unfiltered. Roland has televised The Poor People's Campaign marches and conferences.

[@ryanloose928]

Jon, Sir. Wow. That was honestly, from a 44 year old white guy, the best interview ever. I wish that this clip could go viral. Powerful, poignant, perfect. Thank You Sir. I’ll do what I can. Thank You.

[@nura1627]

The Rev. Dr. Barber is perhaps _the_ most powerful speaker I've ever witnessed. He visited Fisk U in Nashville last summer with Sen. Sanders and state Rep. Justin Jones to affirm the universal right to a Living Wage.

[@AaronTheHarris]

Upvote this comment if you think Jon and the Daily Show group should cover the Poor People's Campaign March on June 29!!

[@Buttercup697]

You can email him as well

[@FreddyNietzsche.]

It's not the upvotes that count, it's the comments, there needs to be as many comments as possible. Even if it's just to say thank to the Reverend.

[@purplefireweed]

YES! This would be a great one for Jordan, an energizing change of pace, a way to heal his MAGA rally brain. 🌟

[@tulsacaupain2882]

Make sure you spread the news.

[@robinbrewer9000]

A very articulate man speaking truth . Much respect Reverend and blessings❤

[@Rayofpunkshine607]

Rev Barber doesn’t get the press or credit he deserves, thank you, thank you, a million thank yous for featuring him Jon and TDS!!!!

[@melissaverduin3693]

Love love Rev Barber!💙 And The Poor People's Campaign!✊🏼

[@SassySimian]

Interviews like this are why we needed Jon Stewart back. I wish he was on all week. I've never learn (and laughed while learning) as much as when he was heading the Daily Show.

[@wconradjr]

I’m not a religious man, but AMEN BROTHER! I appreciated hearing from this man of integrity.

[@lorrie2878]

I was unaware of this person. I agree with him, and I am not Christian! Now I am aware. Thank you John Stewart!

[@CortexNewsService]

I've known about him for a while. I first learned about him when North Carolina passed an anti-trans bathroom bill. He used his position as leader of the state NAACP to call for a boycott in response. He's not LGBTQ, but he stood up for us because it was the right thing to do. I've been a fan of his ever since. If more Christians were like him, the world would be in a much better place

[@lorrie2878]

@@CortexNewsService awesome. Thank you for speaking.

[@stephanieclark6154]

Outstanding

[@chaketahawkins3125]

Sign Up at Poors People Campaign

[@rhoff7272]

I came from a very poor predominantly white rural area, it is very easy to feel forgotten. Thank you for writing this book and for all your efforts to help the poor

[@ReadMoreHistory-v9u]

I live in a large city and a lot of us are struggling too. Most of us care for rural America too, even if politicians say we don’t. Not true.

[@kellycook3914]

Rev Dr. Barber is a beacon of light!

[@LarryDevaun]

Rev Barber says: you are the light my child you just need to find your place to shine.

[@rosecotter-lyford2327]

❤❤❤❤Rev William Barber lives in debilitating chronic pain but he never stops his passion for the Least of us as he practices his True Christian faith with action not just verbiage. Thank you Rev Barber for your kindness, compassion & strength despite your many difficulties in doing so. I will be there on June 29th via the Online Virtual March for The Poor People’s Camaign the movement MLK Jr began in 1963 as he marched to Washington and Barber has continued tirelessly in NC to continue.

[@agaddy1231]

I am so honored to have Dr. Barber as a family friend! He is so powerful and impactful and I’m happy to see him here! ✊🏾♥️

[@sophiabright8371]

Henry Kissinger referred to lower income people as 'useless eaters'. They don't NEED us for anything. They truly do not care. The CRUELTY is the POINT. Rev. Barber has my deepest respect. He is the leader we DESERVE!!!

[@vizzini589]

I wish Dr. Barber all the luck in the world. America needs more like him.

[@publicguy1664]

We have more, Cornell West, for instance.

[@MariaBareiss]

I have loved this man's message for many years. Pay attention to his words!

[@tulsacaupain2882]

Hear Hear. Why does he still has to do this.

[@jayarrington240]

Racializing poverty is one of the longest standing lies that has worked - intentionally - to separate us from one another. Humanity first - everything else after that

[@imfireproof]

It should never be race against race, but poor against rich!!! They’ve always intended to keep us divided, so we don’t come after THEM!

[@alphabetsoup6837]

Comedian Ralphie May said this exact thing ages ago. The man was cut from the same cloth as Jon, he may not have talked the same way, but had a similar outlook towards the injustice of society.

[@matthew8389]

Coleman Hughes talks about this all time

[@NatalieGreen-zy7bj]

It also serves as a way to keep the attention off the top 1% earners so that the 98% will not unite against them.

[@awalker8371]

Yes. My pop pop who was from the south a black man used to say many issues are actually class not racism but the powers that be know how to divid us to their benefits. Even now they are stripping workers rights quietly and no one is noticing and that will affect whom poor people

[@PhoenixAngel429]

I lived in East Kentucky and we're literally 95% white. And really poor. And I've felt dismissed so much with our concern because of our skin color and stereotypes. I'm so glad to see this man fighting poverty no matter their skincolor. This man lives Jesus's teaches.

[@crystalblue5406]

if you want things to get better, you will have to quit voting republican

[@amandajean33181]

​@@crystalblue5406 How has any Democrat fixed it? None have. No Republicans and no Democrats.

[@dmg-6449]

PLEASE VOTE!!!!

[@vanpontius2808]

East Kentucky and Western West Virginia: big coal and big poverty.

[@milliealderman9796]

@@crystalblue5406 How do you know they vote Republican?

[@JF-qw4bd]

America is more than happy to spend an average of about $40,000 a year to keep one person in prison, and has the highest incarceration rate in THE WORLD per capita, but gets big mad when asked to spend one shiny penny extra to go to schools, or other social programs that can help break the cycle of poverty. Instead of 'a rising tide lifts all boats', America says 'let's subsidize yachts!' ...and blames people who drown for not having 'innate knowledge' of how to build a boat, or even if they do have the knowledge, blame them for not having the tools to be able to do so. 👏👏👏 to Barber!!! He is the kind of 'talking head' we need more of. Straight up common sense without all the B.S.

[@paulvoas3328]

Great point. Oregon spends about $10k a year per kid, and most southern states spend way less. Wealthy people hoard money where middle and working class spend money. Poverty is not a lack of character or morals but a lack of cash and health care.

[@Prohoops11]

In NYC they spend 366 , 000 a year. Mmmmmm

[@Emmy-J]

And the reason why the republican want to privatize everything

[@KathyHussey063]

SO TRUE and you have to remember that billionaires are the ones who run the massive prison system, the ones who keep themselves rich off of it. Republicans don't want America to spend 20,000 to send a young person to school for some skills that are marketable, which would be likely to result in that kid paying a ton of taxes over their lifetime; but they're more than glad to spend TWICE THAT, ANNUALLY, per inmate because it will end up in the pockets of some billionaire & keep his kids rich. REVOLT IS becoming NECESSARY to get rid of all the CROOKS in our government blowing our money to benefit only themselves.

[@KathyHussey063]

@@paulvoas3328 and they KNOW it, they designed the system to keep us down beneath them in matters of money & health and the Republican party has continually done everything they can to tighten the noose around our throats, while they obsess over their next purchase.

[@CaptainKwame1773]

Had the pleasure of sharing a meal with this man some years ago. His message is universal, and I wish many people would listen to him.

[@FreddyNietzsche.]

Rev. Dr. William Barber, this man should be put on main stream television, his words are gold...

[@karennelson6922]

trust me, he is on regularly but not in the right spots during the day and not the right stations. :)

[@emilyfeagin2673]

That would really upset the corporate overlords

[@324wonder]

He shouldn't be here just by himself. Where are the other leaders. This is serious people.

[@chaketahawkins3125]

He has been on Joy Reid, Rev Al Sharpton, Morning Joy and CNN

[@suzeesix]

I used to see him on Joy Reid’s show all the time.

[@pisces363]

You’ll never see Reverend Dr. Barber on Fox. That’s the audience that really needs to hear what he has to say.

[@consciouspragmatist2778]

I disagree that they need to hear it any more than the general population. The vast majority of Americans do not understand the facts and figures. He has to reach people willing to hear and consider this vital message

[@pisces363]

@@consciouspragmatist2778 I’m not saying that the general population doesn’t need to hear the message. He’s speaking to all of us. It’s unfortunate that Fox won’t have him on because it would spread his message to an audience that doesn’t watch mainstream media and liberals like Jon Stewart.

[@consciouspragmatist2778]

@@pisces363 True.

[@pisces363]

@@consciouspragmatist2778 The crazy thing is people like Dr. Barber don’t get enough exposure on any platforms. People like him are considered part of the “woke movement”. A lot of networks won’t put him on their shows because it may be bad for ratings.

[@pisces363]

@@consciouspragmatist2778 The KZbin police strike again. They deleted my original reply. My point was simply that Dr. Barber is considered part of the “woke movement” and certain shows won’t have him as a guest because he’s bad for their ratings.

[@Qu_2_wil_lmjk]

Oh, how I would love to see fairness and justice prevail for all in the United States of America; what a wonderful thing that would be.

[@marisfenix]

This is soooooooooo hopeful! When the conversation focus on what is important …. The real solutions start being in the horizon !

[@cheeseheadfiddle]

Dr Rev Barber is one of the great leaders and thinkers of our current society. His work should be more widely known. Great that he’s had such a thorough conversation here.

[@Adam_BOIIII9]

Thank you Jon! Rev. Dr. Barber is an American hero!

[@marym22]

Thank you Jon for having Dr. Rev Barber on to speak about poverty not being address enough due to the lack of representation. The ones that are in the house are being attacked by big money interests. Everybody must check out The Poor People's Party. It's the party MLK started and Barber keeps supporting.

[@katsong3302]

and, please Jon address the unhoused, which includes children.

[@ileneragland369]

Reverend please get out there and start this as a political party. This old white woman would vote straight up vote across the board for ANYONE who had a platform like this!

[@kcguy8864]

With all due respect it's Rev Dr Barber

[@RanleighWylde]

@@katsong3302 - Housing costs (buying a house or renting) have risen far above a double minimum wage. That is because venture capitalists buy up the supply and demand more. Then another company of the same ilk does the same thing again. That is the business model, no matter who gets hurt.

[@kimallnaturelle]

The Poor People's Campaign was abandoned/removed from the Civil Rights Act due to politicians' refusals. As a social worker, I tell people that White America are the poorest and highest users of government aid. The fact that they racialized poverty to keep poor White America in cholehold. They continue vote against their own interesr for social capital. That is the voting block that needs to be empowered and educated the most for real change to happen. Poor Native, Black, Hispanic, and other communities aren't enough of the voting block, despite voting for their interest, to cause a dent. The federal poverty line is a joke. I've helped so many of my zero income clients transition to stability BUT, they are no part of the working poor. Don't qualify for any supports...they were given more help when homeless/zero income and cannot beat the system. It's a tragedy and hard for me to hold on to hope for them. Our policies and laws are not for the people and siphon the working class for all their earnings.

[@nura1627]

Thank you for inviting Rev. Dr. Barber and his message to be heard here.

[@dmmcbrid70]

"Imagine if 800 politicians died every day?" John's "Oooh, I have" was felt by all of us! Vote for your own best interests people!

[@EFNaylor]

Vote Blue 4 more years of BIDEN HARRIS

[@johnsmith-cw3wo]

@@EFNaylor vote for more tax cuts for the rich... then you will take advantage of that when you will be rich.

[@stephenrussell9545]

Can we up it to 1,000?

[@OnionChoppingNinja]

the US Capitol Grounds in DC always reminds me the Place de la Concorde in Paris France for some reason. All I'm saying If you know, you know...

[@tracy419]

And push for ranked choice voting in your state so you can finally vote FOR someone instead of AGAINST someone. It's on the ballot in Oregon and a few other states this next election, make sure it wins💯

[@richvisser7563]

This man walks the walk. He isn’t a grifter like so many other pastors. An incredible human being.

[@briobarb8525]

YES!!

[@danzbjj]

This is the first I've heard of this guy (non american here) - Americans should rally behind this man, he delivers an amazing message of uplift for the poor.

[@deanaderrick3474]

I'm so grateful that someone has brought up this topic at all. No, it's never discussed on or in political platforms. I'm in MS. The entire state lives in poverty it seems except for the few. I'm a music director and a housekeeper. My wages for the year last year were around 13,000. Yet folks are surprised when bills go unpaid, car repairs and upkeep undone. This year power and food have been at war and it's really hot, so the power bill won of course. I had someone close to me say recently that "noone (gvt) owes you anything". That was over my lifeline phone, and it was family saying it. Sigh.

[@SUPER_WOLFMOON]

"The False Religion of Nationalism" These words have never been more needed to be heard! Brilliant ✨

[@GrandmaCathy]

💯

[@bonnierobinson9993]

This gentleman is so well spoken, opening our eyes to the truth. He needs to be on more shows telling the truth about how the poor are being treated unfairly

[@gentleken7864]

He had no wasted words, everything was on point, and in answer to questions. What an orator.

[@EFNaylor]

VOTE BLUE BECAUSE DEMOCRATS ARE GOING TO DO RIGHT I CAN GUARANTEE THAT MAGA REPUBLICANS WILL DO NOTHING. VOTE BLUE VOTE BIDEN HARRIS no 3rd party voters

[@Cuyut982]

I've been following Dr William Barber since 2016 and there's no doubt in my mind he's a modern Martin Luther King Jr. Just an absolutely inspirational speaker

[@JP_Names]

Something about reverends man, the speaking skills transfer over so well

[@Angelo.lucey1158]

First time hearing about him… imma follow this man into the light!

[@magsj6474]

He needs to be protected.

[@ReadMoreHistory-v9u]

Agree.

[@malyroberts9075]

I pray we all treat Rev Barber better than we did Dr King, may he rest in liberation 🙏🏾

[@johnnixon]

So thankful Dr. Barber is still around and speaking for the working class. I grew up in NC and was fortunate to hear him speak and meet him a couple times. He breaks things down so eloquently. Remove party politics, make it about issues.

[@sheilaelliott7674]

Thank you Dr. Barber. Thank you Mr. Stewart for hosting Dr. Barber❤🙏🏼

[@rachelerynkalish2207]

Such an inspiring man. Waking us all back up. Thank you reverend barber. 🙏🏼💚

[@chef443]

"5 interlocking injustices"....PREACH! Together we are ALL strong, TOGETHER.

[@GrandmaCathy]

💯💯💯

[@MeltedPearls]

With guests like this, the show is going next-level.

[@Dee-x9f]

This is what true 'walking in Christ' looks like. Thank you for giving him this platform, Jon!

[@splemser4507]

I purchased Rev. Barber's book after watching this interview a couple weeks back and read it in a single sitting. In short, it was conversational, informative, and invigorating. After reading it I feel more optimistic about the future of this country which, in all honesty, surprises me given the current state of affairs. I think everyone should read this book and should also support the efforts of the Poor People's Campaign in whatever way is feasible for them. Please vote.

[@kelleywimberley]

I have watched this more than once- please Stewart have him on again

[@batgurrl]

Fantastic interview Jon. Dr Barber is a force to be reckoned with and a beacon of light for years. Voters have the power. Congress refusing to raise the federal minimum wage from $7.25 for over 10 years is deplorable

[@WesTheMarketer]

I read an MLK biography a few years ago. That’s the first time I knew Dr. King spent his finals years addressing economic injustice. It radically shifted how I view the world. Can’t wait to read Rev. Barber’s book.

[@teresaveramendi8945]

Yes, Red. Dr. William Barber on the Daily Show! This is the voice we all need to hear. I've been following him and the Poor People's Campaign since 2017 -- thank you for lifting up his message! I want to see him on TDS again!

[@maryfarwell-uragallo2373]

Speaking truth, Brother Barber. Thank you.

[@zb2363]

I love this man’s message and wish more white poor people would get on board with it. I feel like white people have been convinced that they have nothing in common with Black and Brown people and to never collaborate With them. This is a tactic by the the rich to keep the masses separate. If those in power make sure poor and middle class white people vote only out of fear then the rich stay in power and those with less continue to suffer. If white middle class and poor people can join together with Black and Brown people then this group together will have the power. I wish they knew this and pray someone can get the word out in a way people are open to hearing it.

[@MartinUmbiissa]

But hypocrisy is keeping them away 🙈🙈🙈😊

[@armingt1]

Politicians always talk about “the middle class”, never the “working class”. It’s like they are ashamed to even say the words.

[@katsong3302]

and further, the lower income people

[@ritamariekelley4077]

Since Reagan, the Middle Class has disappeared, more and more falling into poverty. His "welfare queen" cliche was straight out of the Kochs' (billionaires) playbook. Then Bill Clinton, with his "new kind of Democrat," meaning Republican moved the Dems far to the right with his Omnibus Crime bill, written by Joe Biden, which was a racist, rightist act which made America have the highest number of incarcerated persons. Both corrupt parties work FOR the billionaires and corporations, not for We, The People.

[@danielmennel4565]

The middle class is mostly a myth. What class you are part of is a function of how you make the money to pay your bills not how much you make. If you work for a living you are Working Class and far closer to being homeless than you are to being Wealthy.

[@lizliz4186]

Not anymore. Both Trump and Biden are appealing to and saying working class. The challenge is that the working class typically doesn't vote (or donate millions) so there's no reason to help them. At the end of the day they help those who actually vote. Everyone needs to vote. Staying home doesn't make a point, it only gives your view away for free.

[@bibsp3556]

It's used, but usually pretty cynically

[@Mister006]

My BROTHER! 🤙🏽🖤💛 Reverend Dr. Barber II speaks to poverty - in alignment with the word he lives by!

[@cathiestubes2820]

Kudos to you Jon, for bringing rev Barber on your show to educate people about this horrendous misjustice. Elevating the lives of the poor will make everyone benefit.

[@briobarb8525]

I LOVE Rev. Barber! ❤

[@aviatrix1947.8]

I LOVE this man. He speaks a truth that so few acknowledge.

[@msprivateperson8817]

thanks for having him on. i'm a staunch atheist but this man is my hero.

[@cohen860]

Agnostic, here. I feel the same!

[@EAK1993]

Same. I’m reading his book right now, and it’s really compelling. Better, even, than his previous books.

[@ritamariekelley4077]

@@cohen860 Me, too.

[@WindFireAllThatKindOfThing]

We could always feed and house the poor. What we can never seem to do is satisfy the rich.

[@PAMELAPORTER-ci7mr]

Yes, there's no excuse to ever have a hungry person in this country, but we have hungry school kids.

[@chrisfreebairn870]

Check Republican voting, & talking points on school lunch programs .. put some quotes from them up as slides during this guys facts & figures talk ..

[@lyndakaye5198]

Bravo. Well said! ❤

[@kelly1946]

Liberal media contributes to this by constant repetition that poverty issues are racial issues. Ignoring poor white people resulted in them seeing liberals as college elites and led them straight to Fox and MAGA.

[@ftnsbcsk8t]

The Rich stay Rich creating the discourse of poverty. "Curing the patient, is a customer lost."

[@cautiousoptimist]

Elderly people on Social Security are often in this class. I am 70 and taking a job to make ends meet...

[@briobarb8525]

Me too! Namaste!

[@elithescienceguy]

I absolutely LOVE that this man wrote this book because this has been a huge issue for a while that is growing. The rich want the poor to fight each other because otherwise they might be able to organize successfully and change things. I have no hope for civilization, but poor folks shouldn't be fighting each other.

[@JettJaxn]

Can we keep Dr. Barber on these platforms? Thank you 🤙🏾

[@brianmucha6426]

Dr. Barber, brilliant, brilliant. I hope more listen to this message and do something!

[@johnalbers6153]

My close friend was a piano teacher and was very much at the poverty rates. He died from COVID alone at home (he lived in his grandma's old house) because he couldn't afford a trip to the doctor. I miss him every day

[@neotheboxer6015]

Sorry foe your loss

[@bedazzlejuju]

Love the Rev. William Barber. Long may he live and may his message be heard, answered, and fulfilled.

[@naruko191]

You’ve instilled hope into my soul. I’m glad there are people like you Reverend.

[@heatherwragg]

Dr. Rev William Barber for president!! Thank you for speaking for the poor!

[@diggerman00007]

Rev. Barber reminds me of listening to the wonderful MLK. I can't be the only one

[@MeidasRhea]

You aren't. I'm in tears.

[@ChristyMorris-rh7rq]

You are not!

[@ForestRaptor]

Not from the USA and the impactful speech and clear message is very much so the expression of a leader.

[@LDFHollister]

Rev. Barber resurrected MLK’s Poor People’s Campaign. It’s not a coincidence. We are blessed to have him as an advocate.

[@diggerman00007]

​@ForestRaptor I'm not from the US either, I was born in the UK but thankfully in live Spain

[@hooplawithbilliesue8143]

Poverty in America is a policy choice.

[@scifirealism5943]

You are correct.

[@CassTyson]

More like a historical legacy of policy choices

[@scifirealism5943]

@@CassTyson that's worse

[@CassTyson]

@@scifirealism5943 YOU are correct

[@Staywoke7909]

It always has been..

[@CarolDenison]

Thank you to the Jon Stewart show for having Reverend Barber to share important information about the state of poverty in this nation. We are a movement not a moment ❤

[@topfacemod]

I am a born and bred Eastern North Carolinian with roots to the 2 earliest European settlements of the area. I have so much pride in my neighbor, Dr. Barber. We must act!!!✊✊

[@TheOdelld]

So glad you are interviewing Dr Barber the Poor People’s Campaign has the hope of bridging divides - you should have him on the weekly show

[@LaurennM360]

This was such a great interview. Jon always does great with guests but I also now discovered Dr. Barber and I already have huge respect for him. Thank you, Jon for bringing him on for this discussion. It is more important today than it ever has been. :)

[@LaurennM360]

I appreciate that he is a Reverend too. I am not religious but I can totally get behind religious affiliated people who aren’t afraid to speak the truth and promote this sort of activism. It’s not often, anymore, that religious people are featured who don’t spout off hatred and I think he seems like a wonderful example and role model. :)

[@R0bobb1e]

The poor in America outnumber the entire population of Australia, 5:1. It is time for the world to lift the boat on the rising tide!

[@freddyrodriguez4732]

We need to fight back!!!! WAKE THE SLEEPING GIANT!!!!

[@Raider577]

You should be comparing like for like. The population of Australia is 26 million, which is the population of a few American cities. The population of America is over 315 million how can you compare the two. American wages and industry is far bigger than Australia.

[@R0bobb1e]

@@Raider577 The population disparity I agree with but in regard to wages and so on, I have no idea how you can say that. Yes, at the top, some people in America are paid better, but as for the lower end of the spectrum that is completely false. Granted, the cost of pretty much everything is more expensive, but that is no wages

[@R0bobb1e]

@@Raider577 also, that was my whole point. I just re-read this.

[@Raider577]

@@R0bobb1e The lower end of the spectrum that is the minority. Are Aboriginals or the influx of African immigrants into Australia highly paid . America is a richer country by far look it up. I can't even think of one big Australian company in any industry apart from Qantas. Virtually all the biggest companies in the world in most industries are American and are household names. .

[@AuntiePrime-eb4gd]

Thank you for highlighting Rev. Barber's June 29th initiative.

[@324wonder]

Thank you thank you thank you Rev. Barber. He is the only that talks about this topic.

[@nomoregdm]

This. This is what people need to listen to. The people have power. Never forget.

[@TroyGraham-yw9wq]

Rev..Dr. Barber the real deal....100.... In my work and career with the Healthcare system in N.C. for many years I have had the honor of being in his presence on several occasions and participate in his never-ending community outreach efforts...This is what it should mean to be Human!

[@corvanphoenix]

To my knowledge, I have never heard of Rev. Dr. Barber before. Now I can look him up & learn from him. Thanks so much for not just interviewing celebrities!!!

[@briobarb8525]

You are in for a bitter sweet treat. Rev Barber is Jesus...with black skin! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MargaretLerkeWoody]

Planning on being in Washington DC on June 29th. Great respect and inspired by Rev. William Barber and Rev. Liz Tehoharis and The Poor People's Campaign.

[@Hollywhite1]

I hope you made it safely

[@bpmtatom]

Excellent!!!! Love him!!!!❤❤

[@MamaTreNiner]

We must use our VOTING POWER to positively change things for ourselves and future generations...Let's Goooo!!! 🏆✊🏿✊🏽✊️✊🏻💙💙💙

[@the.sorceress.shahrazad]

Yes!! I've been following Rev. Dr. Barber and the Poor People's Campaign since 2016. This is the leader we need. Thank you Jon and TDS for a fantastic interview, and introducing him to a larger audience. I hope you have him as a guest more often in the future.

[@marshaalmeida8445]

Amazing guest!!! Every media outlet should have Dr. Barber on discussing his data.

[@dennisschott2352]

Thanks for your show.

[@MelissaChiariello]

Thank You!

[@JJSo12345]

This is one of the most important interviews that I have heard in a very long time. Bravo #JonStewart Thank you, #RevDrWilliamBarber 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻