What Does It Mean? A Conversation with Heather Cox Richardson

[@lamiagumbo]

Don't pay attention to what trump says pay attention to what he does.

[@jabbermocky4520]

The little men in the background are doing the damage for him right now. The more we look at the flailing freak out front the less we can see who's diligently working away to mess us all up.

[@dicky7600]

Exactly. And when his policies make your life better, I hope you realize that you should never again vote for a democrat.

[@victoriasperrey]

​@@jabbermocky4520 You're correct, I believe. And that's even more frightening than the orange freak show.

[@sandyoi5301]

Distraction, Deflecting, And Outrageous Behaviors... Are part of "LOOK THIS WAY... NOT AT WHAT WE ARE REALLY DOING RIPPING YOU OFF!!!" IS 😈 DARKNESS STRATEGIES TO "FOOL AND DISTRACT DEMOCRACY US!!!" 😈🤥 🍊🐍 🤥😈

[@AK--DR2772]

Yes...most often he is just spewing lies and rhetoric, which we need to ignore and pay attention to his actions. But he always says something that gives us a hint at what is happening behind the scenes: Russia and HRC's emails, Proud Boys, Stand by..., You don't need to vote, I have enough votes...hmm...the truth of his hidden agenda or actions is always there somewhere in.

[@ChristyMorris-rh7rq]

Dr. Richardson is brilliant! I love listening & learning from her. We should not give up or give in! We have to keep up the fight! 💙

[@LeaC-lw8xl]

I LOVE Heather. I receive her Letters daily& listen, with awe & relief, to her FB lives. Thanks for the interview Leigh.

[@PoliticsGirl]

Heather is a gift to us all. ❤

[@sammonicuslux]

I am not going to join FB, not even for the our amazing historian. Will she be back on youtube?

[@johnplemons6664]

So your misguided, nothing to brag about

[@paleggett1897]

@@johnplemons6664losing your mind, eh? The ‘African River Syndrome’ is strong with you, perhaps?!

[@LeaC-lw8xl]

@ your opinion does not matter to anyone. Byyyy

[@JudithGreen-o5l]

Heather is such a calming voice the way she can see the whole of history & put everything in perspective. So why do I feel so uneasy? It’s not just Trump the man that bothers me - it’s this entire movement of people going in a direction where I don’t recognize my own country. Hopefully, like Heather Cox Richardson who is such a learned historian says we will swing back the other way.

[@track1949]

Do any of you grasp at all how black people managed to survive during Jim Crow? I wouldn't be here if my grandparents hadn't figured out how to do that.

[@russellsansom1673]

I'm not an American and I don't live in America, but I find your political shenanigans fascinating - like watching a horror movie through my fingers. Your guest today was so well informed and balanced, it gave me a glimmer of hope for the future of the USA.

[@browneyedgirl6050]

I want to be boring again.

[@CPAndy-x5x]

You're watching it, Americans are IN it.

[@sjzara]

Fantastic choice of interviewee. I read her newsletter daily.

[@ReadMoreHistory-v9u]

It’s a must read.

[@LeaC-lw8xl]

@@sjzara same here!

[@lleonard2779]

Omg I love this woman, she’s so informed, so captivating to listen to. You too Leigh! Thank you both ✌🏻❤️

[@nickiemcnichols5397]

Heather Cox Richardson is a genius. I wish she was a US senator.

[@sisterdiggins]

Listening to this was helpful.Thank you both .Also Leigh,your comment on EM wearing his kid as a human shield isa really interesting observation!Holy Moly!! I agree.

[@eric2500]

RIGHT? It's creepy....damn does that child have a mother?

[@whiteknightcat]

FIRST! Ooh, Dr Richardson, she is so great!

[@deirdrecerasa3932]

Wonderful to have Politics Girl and Heather Cox Richardson together. Happy to listen to what you have to say. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@johngrundowski3632]

Agree ,,,just the FACTS♒️☯️☮️🌐🎶 THANKS,respectfully

[@Absolute_Ziro]

I, for one, feel the furthest thing from entertained... I only feel trepidation for my fellow Americans and our democracy.

[@shireshuffle]

That's what the Republicans are hoping for. Complete apathy!

[@tamdsms]

Heather's a GIANT in viewing & interpreting non-spun past / current events!

[@jilldahl9451]

People as objects. Timothy Snyder's book "On Freedom" hits wholeheartedly on this subject. Worth the read. I truly enjoyed this conversation. Gives me hope.

[@msmacmac1000]

I love both of you wonderful women. It’s a dark time and we only have US now. No Congress to protect US. No courts to protect US. No president to protect US. ❤❤

[@SarahHerrle]

My favorite podcaster interviewing my favorite historian. What a wonderful gift.

[@ShannonCrane]

Brilliant conversation for todays episode of Politics Girl! Thank you Leigh for featuring Heather! ❤🌿

[@jeannehamm9016]

Heather Always is a brilliant, trustworthy source!!

[@Gramera11]

You both are inspiring. Thank you for this conversation and the reminder that we don’t know what is going to happen.

[@azusa9963]

Thank you to my two favorite media people🎉

[@demetriuscephas7485]

Thank You Ladies Wake Up America 🇺🇸

[@browneyedgirl6050]

We don't know what is going to happen. Great words to remember.

[@liviadix1433]

I always listen to Heather, it brings me a sense of hope and peace. Yet I detached myself from every day news cycle because the feeling of impotence drove me crazy. I still care too much, in fact this is the problem.

[@AnitaCaudle]

Excellent podcast. Never disappointed with Politics Girl. This discussion has excellent advice we should all listen to, what we can do going forward. We're in this together.

[@crimson7572]

HCR is brilliant. Her daily letters have kept us sane over the past 5 years.

[@mrkmywrds]

Although Trump is shockingly ignorant about geopolitics, history, and economics, the oligarchs surrounding him view that as a plus. But he is a stubborn and impulsive narcissist, fueled by his fear of looking weak and impotent. I worry a lot about catastrophic outcomes. God help us all....

[@pc8134]

All those billions wasted on migrants could have gone to forest management and 1st class fire departments.

[@pippiblack]

She's the best by far. We are ready and will fight back -

[@WisconsinWanderer]

Thank you yes we have to take a stand our grand baby’s count on us😊

[@jabbermocky4520]

Neither of my 2 grown kids will have any kids. They don't want 'em. I'm not thrilled with that but I accept their decisions. I still care about the future, nevertheless. Grandma taught me to leave the room in better shape than I came into it. That training stuck.

[@kimhayes3828]

Two of my favorite strong women! Thank you both for fighting the good fight!

[@PatrickSmith]

Hi Leigh, excellent interview with a jewel of a human being! You both are part of the new media. I no longer watch tv or tv’s KZbin channels. It’s now your time!

[@mariefrink4130]

Thanks for such an informative conversation!

[@crystalcleary]

Nope. No can do. I keep trying and I'm so disgusted and repelled by any conversation that entertains an unconstitutional president who happens to be a psycho, is being handed the keys to the White House and the nuclear codes, even though there are laws and rights and articles in place to prevent it. I just can't. Maybe later.

[@jabbermocky4520]

No can do here, neither. Just ain't in me to knuckle under to a-holes. Crazy a-holes included.

[@eric2500]

Honestly I don't think you should. I won't either. I will do it when IF the next Democratic leadership starts POUNDING THE TABLE AND SCREAMING about the lies, the non facts, and the medical, financial and economic hazards we are facing due to this arshowl and his Greedocrats and Fact Free Fools and then remind us of what they would do differently, instead they are thinking about trying to be more like Republicans.

[@serazvi5387]

There's a lot of us who don't have the luxury of being able to check out no matter how tired or disgusted we are. Just some food for thought.

[@anthonyjohnson-dq8ls]

Great video information 💯 FACTS 👍

[@kathycannon4805]

Awesome interview! Thank you both for standing up visibly. We need you so much now.

[@AriSiMom]

I loved that you had heather on her voice is so important because she so eloquently related history to todays events …

[@lindatollefson7051]

Love Heather. Love seeing you two together!

[@jeanbrown3777]

All children need to read The Jungle. That time is depicted so vividly through the insufferable work conditions

[@eric2500]

Because they need to get mentally prepared for their new job in the slaughterhouse? Child labor is already back in I think it's Nevada.

[@Sally-y8s]

Great interview

[@heidithatcher-miller9512]

My two favorite women I trust for information!! So happy to see both of you together. Thank you for all you do to help keep me sane in this crazy time.

[@WendyLarson-v7r]

During the election, my mantra was "doing nothing is not an option." And now, "giving up is not an option."

[@johngrundowski3632]

Agree,📚🪔thank you RESPECTFULLY 🎶🦺♒️☮️

[@annefitz7346]

Thx. DO NOT OBEY IN ADVANCE! Professor Timothy Snyder “ On Tyranny “. Sadly I’m not as optimistic but I’m trying.

[@marianafeldman8743]

Thanks! Fantastic discussion.

[@jabbermocky4520]

Good analysis.

[@kaceykelly7222]

Excellent! Ms. Richardson is so knowledgeable and , with PG, will certainly help us weather the next 4 years. Thanks to you both for truthful discussion! ❤

[@dorothyfrank3611]

Two of the best, most brilliant people. Thank you.

[@WilliamDumoreGlobz]

What could possibly go wrong when the people with the advantage of tech control become enraged with the "little people"?

[@alibobo2009]

Woodie Guthrie had "This machine kills fascists" written on his guitar.

[@OnlyWaterInTheForest]

The two BEST people to doscuss this! You both are national treasures 💖💖

[@shieh.4743]

Right. Thank you. As a Canadian, I am really mad and struggling to remember not to do the "Can Batman get out of this snaffu or will the Joker invade Greenland? Tune in next week to find out..." Ms. Cox Richardson is an American treasure. 🇨🇦🇨🇦💙

[@MotownGal]

Excellent conversation. Thank you, Lee and Heather.

[@JRTrilling]

Leigh

[@philliplester2030]

I always push my like button no matter what because we can't afford to have you go anywhere love you 🎉💙💙❤ politics girl 👍🤘✌️

[@robynrains7252]

Great conversation 💪💪 two smart women 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@jeannehamm9016]

Inspiration, exactly, that's what i follow. Thanks Heather, who Always gives helpful historic perspectives. I've learned a Lot from her substack.

[@radicalfactivist]

two of my favorite women together! Thank you both for all you do to promote democracy. Her newest book is fabulous.

[@chukslukesyn5360]

She's right, one of the things i've done since Harris' loss is cut of all main stream media(they're partly to blame for all the mess going), social media, and every other errant tweet or nonsense spewed by the right. I was left exhausted and down after her loss. Now i only pay attention to the big picture and small patterns. That's how you stay sane. Also if you're complain about billionaires bending the knee whlist still using their companies (facebook, instagram, whatsapp, twitter, amazon, and others.), you're complacent. I know it's not easy but start somewhere to fight back. If a huge number of us cut back our money from them, it hurts their bottom line!

[@pauladufour7594]

The Loudermilk report. He was the representative showing guests around the Captal prior to Jan 6. He is a representative from Georgia.

[@BarbaraSatterwhite-Hoots-pu3rw]

Great conversation between two of my faves who are very very smart ladies!!

[@MikesOrganicVideos]

I feel obligated to point out that the other reason why the WWF, world wrestling Federation, became the WWE, is because they were sued by the world wildlife Federation. Who was using the acronym WWF first. So they really had no choice but to change the name. The additional Financial savings to them may very well have been gravy. Their hand was forced.

[@lisadodson2271]

That's good advice, I have tuned out to a lot because it's just too much.

[@lisadavis7489]

Thank you! I needed to hear this!

[@laurafederico8835]

An amazing discussion. Addressed so many things I’ve been wondering/anxious about. These two smart, thoughtful women are shining a bright light on the treacherous road we’re walking, I appreciate that.Thank you Heather & PoliticsGirl

[@greenspiritarts]

Fantastic discussion conducted by two of the BEST non-affiliated women covering politics in America. We MUST support these women and their work.

[@roxydina7615]

Love these women. So thankful for you both.

[@carolc3102]

Good chemistry, enjoyed this lively conversation. Don’t hope. Expect.

[@vicky-bp6wm]

Absolutely!!! Thank you for your perspectives!!!

[@vlwalker44]

Two of my favorites! 🎉

[@paulchristopherriley7503]

Thank you both.

[@LewettaPoen]

Both of you are extremely inspirational! And brilliant! Wont you be my neighbor!

[@billydandthehoodoos]

I love both these Brilliant Ladies BUT I'm not seeing even the remote possibility of this Turning Out Good!

[@elizabeththelen7955]

Mesa, Arizona's Annual MLK Parade is Monday, January 20th 11am. Democrats are walking in the Parade.

[@margieslagel9573]

We can’t fall for it again. Tune him out!

[@constancep7632]

PoliticsGirl and HCR?? What a treat! Is it Christmas again? ❤

[@mwilson7842]

I boycott facebook, so good to see HCR here.

[@johngrundowski3632]

Books & substack- FREE📚🪔🎑

[@JazzMaven]

GREAT interview! I love Professor Richardson's work.

[@mongofan1]

Thank you, both of you. A great duscussion.

[@jakefranklin89]

I’m a simple man. I see heather cox Richardson, I click.

[@richardb1949]

Brilliant ! You two are amazing !

[@Artemis4Sun]

The meaning in lightning striking the capital, electricity works.

[@jabbermocky4520]

lol. The usual migration of crows happened here last week. There were hundreds of crows flying over Providence. Happens every season. But the local TV news reported it as if it was some unusual phenomenon that heralds ill omens for 2025. Bonkers. Sometimes nature is natural. Whoodathunkit?

[@PatWentworth]

Thank you. Soooo. Appreciate your show.

[@DadPalindromeDad]

Thank you both! Great interview!

[@kimlucas4354]

I don't use Facebook - I closed it down years ago. I would love to have Dr. Heather Cox Richardson to continue her webcasts through KZbin, not only on Facebook. Please pass this message to her. As always, I enjoyed your platform. Please keep it up! Sending positive vibes to you and everyone who reads this.

[@JulieMK-fi4ov]

Good news, she announced last week that she is making a transition.. She's soon going to do KZbin Live video and then post the replay on Facebook. 😊

[@anniekavanagh3791]

Thanks to both of you for inspiring me!

[@chloe-stephlis6281]

Really did misjudge you initially. You have been a bright much needed light. Another inspiring and uplifting video. You are way better than that crazy Jessica woman. Keep your light shining.

[@extremescreenwriting1404]

Love the irony of MAGA turning on Trump! Get out the popcorn, it's the MAGA Dumps Trump show!

[@eric2500]

*We CAN assume most of what happens in the US will not be good, Mme. Historian!* You just told us how. We should not assume we will not survive it. Many of us will survive it with some of our ability to get some rights and benefits we are all accustomed to, and many will not, we will have to build it back. FAST. THERE IS NO MORE PATIENCE OR ATTENTION SPAN IN THIS COUNTRY ANY MORE.

[@nancyshea8403]

Please more Heather Cox Richardson!!!

[@corinasalazar823]

WOW!! 😳 Many points of facts... truth... I didn't think of... or see...

[@MaudMargretheRex]

Two brilliant Women; lovely treat.. this heavy New Year Start

[@maydella1978]

Thank you!!!❤

[@lisapolsby8974]

Thanks for this broadcast

[@bizzyylizzyy]

The Dynamic Duo! thank you

[@Chrislunarlight]

Never underestimate the power of a large group of uneducated individuals. That’s what got us here.

[@marya.8980]

You Ladies ROCK. I am so grateful for you both!🌹🌺💚🪴🌻😘

[@paulkesler1744]

"A crime against one is a crime against all." I'm a man, but that's why we have to defend womens' rights. Otherwise, we men will be next. But we must also defend womens' rights for INTRINSIC reasons, because they have what Peter Joseph (in a more systemic context) calls "endogenous" value. In other words, the same rights as men, regardless of politics, economics, race, or ideology.

[@AndreThompson925]

@26:22 I love that Garthtoons was mentioned here. Fascinating interview and you guys are right. It's starting to feel a lot more like Germany in the late 1930s than I wanted it to.

[@BrightBlueJim]

Thank you Leigh. Thank you Heather. Inspiration is important.

[@ramamurty9938]

Incredible conversation and it gets us focused on how we need to prepare for what is to come.

[@MichaelFergusonVideos]

First class coverage! Thanks! Love you both!

[@Phonelady63]

Tennessee Brando also makes the connection between WWE and what MAGA does. He uses that analogy a lot.

[@Merriwether-w8k]

conservative women did this to other women - there is no womens vote - just conservatives vs liberals

[@MsKool1313]

A huge aspect of women’s rights, if people fly from state to state, it is chilling to think with landing in TX, you are losing so many rights.

[@jacquirimown3886]

Heather Cox is amazing.