XRTV Interview: Chris Hedges on Coronavirus, Climate and What Next?

A live XRTV #alonetogether interview with Chris Hedges, American journalist and author. Chris won the Pulitzer Prize while at the New York Times and has written a number of groundbreaking books on the crises we face. He will talk about the massive changes which are now upon us - why this has been coming for a long time and how it relates to the climate crisis. He will speak on what the future will look like and our responsibility to shape it into a humane outcome rather than the default of fascism which we are heading towards at the moment. (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Hedges)
Recorded via Zoom: 28 March 2020
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[@robstewart4702]

Chris Hedges is an absolute legend. One of the few left who is prepared to talk truth to power. A genuine and very courageous man. Never give up Chris, we need you!

[@JFKMLKRFKGHWB]

some speak silently hears only by ultimate T2P above in oxygen's less world of 91122 JFKMLKRFKillers&jr2, is real

[@drivinsouth651]

Keep on preachin` the truth!

[@PlantPoweredRadio]

and he's vegan 🌱💕

[@PlantPoweredRadio]

Tom Bergere i put an innocent puppy in a cage too small to turn around in and poke it with a stick just so i can experience the pleasure of causing pain for no good reason while i satisfy my very temporary taste addiction with those boring fruits, veggies, beans, and spices, plant based meats n nut cheeze while celebrating the pending extinction of the nasty selfish failed human experiment. there’s a thing called the internet, don’t bother searching vegan doctors or recipe sites, and whatever you do don’t watch documentaries like “dominion” or “violated”.

[@elizabethbird5929]

@@PlantPoweredRadio Good going, Grandma.

[@cagriozkan1936]

Finally I've found Chris Hedges' speak undisturbed for a long time. Thank you guys for that. 🌟Chris Hedges 🌟

[@barriols]

He has his un disturbed show on RT America!

[@alexcarter8807]

There are lots of long lectures by him on KZbin here, sadly I think I've listened to them all. Chris is a treasure. But he's also done books, both illustrated by cartoonist Joe Sacco, the best one to come along since R. Crumb, and un-illustrated. All are very good.

[@mrsoshadabaadman]

@@alexcarter8807 Me too. I search for new Chris Hedges every Monday and watch old episodes of On Contact RT.

[@benl6121]

Ha. You must be talking about when folks like Harris try to make audiences believe that the ability to debate and interrupt is as good as being right.

[@bhikshunitrinlaephd1604]

Without having to stand at a podium - more face to face

[@Loenthall88]

I have such admiration for Chris hedges, for his uncompromising integrity, especially in the face of overwhelming odds.

[@alexcarter8807]

He's done some really excellent books, both by himself and with cartoonist Joe Sacco.

[@mrsoshadabaadman]

He is stoic and immovable. I love how he can criticize a Pelosi and a Bernie Sanders with objectivity and is dedicated to the truth and nothing else.

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[@georginapearce7870]

Me as well A Christian giving out the voice of reason.... Wow A very lovely man

[@JFKMLKRFKGHWB]

silent as Noam's loam's roam as DE-mocking me Now bad woo man Amy as heartless man Toms uncle

As a black man, I was most impressed with one of the first lectures which was delivered by Chris Hedges - here on "youtube", several years back. His perspective of the Racism in America was awe inspiring. To hear a "White American" speak "Truth" which many are blinded towards is extremely rare indeed. His insight is unbiased, unprejudiced, well informed and very well balanced in the observation of human behaviour. As he mentioned in the Intro' - Dr. Martin Luther King (A man of Love) was one of the most hated men in America. This was and is the case today for many, who have "failed to walk in another groups shoes" (allegory) to determine the Psychological imbalance of this heinous, inhumane mentality !!!

[@robertburnett5561]

Chris put his health and life on the line many times for his beliefs. Unlike our cowardly leaders and news talkers.

[@jamesmedina2062]

Truth has many levels it seems. Chris is into the absolute truth as we all should be. It doesn't hurt that he has a spiritual foundation.

[@mrsoshadabaadman]

And I love how he also gives humanity to those people who have been dehumanized and made caricatures like the brothers and sisters in The Rustbelt. Truly exemplary practitioner of the radical message of love in Christianity.

[@kjaze]

@Ross Rain I find it beneficial to focus my attention on achieving my goals and living with integrity. People who use their perceived advantage to undermine the efforts of others only dehumanize themselves on a spiritual level.

@Ross Rain Thanks for that. I'll check it out !

[@PeterBrodie]

I've never explored anything by Chris Hedges before. I'm truly impressed by his deep integrity.

[@bloodyWhiteT]

I'm a big fan of Mr. Hedges. I voraciously read his column on Truthdig (which has now gone under, unfortunately). His most recent book "America: The Farewell Tour" absolutely crushed me.

[@bloodyWhiteT]

@Howie B The recent criticisms I've seen of Bernie (Chris here and Dylan Rattigan on Jimmy Dore's show) has been somewhat of a wakeup call for me. I donated a little to Bernie in the 2016 campaign and did so a month or two ago again... only to watch him fold to Joe Biden of all people. It's crushing to me. I look up to Chris' quiet strength in the face of potential hopelessness, but where I'm sitting right now I'm not sure I'm up to it just yet.

[@GehresWeed]

Read Hedges - American Fascism - the Christian Right's War on America - Every American should read this one.

[@syourke3]

Hedges is one of the most indispensable social critics snd journalists around today. He has a show on RT called On Contact. Check it out. Also, check out his many books and articles as well as his talks on KZbin.

[@alexcarter8807]

He's written a string of excellent books and has many, many lectures here on KZbin, all of them excellent.

[@orion1816]

Chris Hedges is undoubtedly one of the greatest intellectuals of our time. It's certainly worth the time to hear his opinions on covid19 and what will happen to society and the globe as a result of it.

[@alexcarter8807]

He's our George Orwell.

[@aishwariyasweety2433]

Along with noam chomsky, who's unfortunately getting older :(

[@guitarontheflipside596]

Orion Gural mr. hedges is a hero who has been putting his life on the line for years for the sake of telling the TRUTH!

[@paulbrocklehurst7253]

@@alexcarter8807 There's a BIG difference between the two. George Orwell had no time for baseless religious claims but Hedges thinks there's good reason to believe god claims (but can't supply even ONE).

[@laurieellis3946]

Absolutely. Ruthless Authentic Accountability. 101

[@nilajay7382]

This was exceptional. Thank you Chris Hedges. Your bravery and sacrifice to speak truth to power is inspirational.

[@yurik1068]

I don't know what I would do without people like Hedges, Chomsky, Greenwald, Scahill, Mate and Taibie. I keep some of my sanity when listening to them, I thank these noble men every day of my life.

[@dopaminey9946]

Exactly! Stay safe and free(I wish) from Canada.

[@BradfordHills]

So true!

[@debraperez7171]

Check out Diem25tv. And Yanis Varifoukas !

[@robertburnett5561]

Also Richard Wolfe.

[@coreycox2345]

Same here, Yurik. Also, Blumenthal.

[@greenbrain8725]

I’ve never seen Chris Hedges so calm. The world is ending and he’s in his element. I know how he feels.

[@JeffreyGillespie]

He has known for years. It's only the ostriches that are blinded.

[@Maureen_Schilder]

I get it ... me too Green Brain, I too know how he feels. it's as if our time for trying has been exhausted ... I can now relax ... I know I did all I could in trying to awaken leaders & those I loved [including being locked up against my will - diagnosed as "acute manic episode" with "fixed delusions regarding the danger of Christian Right Fascist Extremists" ... I know now, without doubt, we're in the midst of a covert, WWIII FASCIST -Capitalistic - Religious War using the faux name of "God" to gain ethical, moral superiority - are using RELIGION to takeover our Democracy ... by delusional leaders, VP Mike Pence, the New World Order has 100% intention of enforcing a Theocracy ... God - the Compassionate God - real humans relate to - know not what these peoples intentions are because they are far too innocent to imagine their level of evil.

[@alexanderson4497]

@@Maureen_Schilder Yeah, after years of trying to warn people it's nice to not look crazy about what's happening. Friends that used to tell me it isn't as big of a deal as I made it out to be are now waking up to the fact of how fragile our society really is.

[@mikemsea4086]

The World is not ending, your silliness

[@gab31282]

@@mikemsea4086 I think she meant the world as we have known it. Major change is coming and it is not the average person that will benefit.

[@karenkostenukekarenkostenu9563]

It's always great to hear the views and insights that Chris Hedges has.

[@andreac6024]

Well hoya03, you have not been listening closely. For example, one of his often repeated lines is I don't fight fascists because I'll win, but because they're fascists. He advocates resistance ( you chose your method) as a solution. Though to be fear, why should he carry the buden of identifying the problem and offering solutions? What is your role? Haven't you heard the phrase, we all have a cross to bear, a role to play? What is your suggested solution?

[@sunnyla2835]

hoya03 the solution, and Chris has talked about this, as has documentary filmmaker Michael Moore, MASS DEMONSTRATIONS! Problem is there are, or at least have been, too many who are financially comfortable. However, with this coronavirus crisis and the coming economic collapse, hopefully that will change

[@hamidsafe438]

Reaching out from Iran...Chris I admire your "sublime madness" to stand up for the right ...lucky to have you and hear you...bleak the time ...alas

[@arashae1600]

Hi bro! Didnt know you can see this kind of info in Iran! Could we have a short chat on iMo or whatsup? 0046707698288 Arash, I`d be greatful, tc

[@poohdacitta69]

Hamid, as an American I am sorry that we are so misinformed about the people of Iran. Your people have a great tradition that goes back thousands of years. Persia was a shining example of enlightened empire. Maybe some day we will see that we are all brothers and sisters.

[@michaelkahn8903]

the more i read Hedges, the more I hear Hedges, the more i love this guy.

[@pon1952leod]

I’ve admired Chris Hedges for years...he’s holding the line and keeping the faith 🦋🙏🏻🦋

[@Petra-ru7sb]

Chris Hedges is that rare mix of activist, scholar and prophet. His words hold the power of an uncompromising ethical stance. He doesn’t just speak truth to power, he does so from the place of the sublime.

[@juliusebola9389]

You sound like a religious lunatic.

[@ikeman9784]

@@juliusebola9389 Did I miss something? What makes him or her sound like a religious lunatic?

[@lemostjoyousrenegade]

@@ikeman9784 You missed nothing, mate. 'Twas just a glitch (troll) in the comment section.

[@JamieNixx]

He’s predicting the dollar will fall by 2030, and China will surpass us.

[@deannaaustin-crowe7491]

Total respect for Chris Hedges thank you Roger for this interview

[@ktucker147]

I repeat: This guy doesn't hold back!

[@p8entlyobvious383]

What is it about the virus that chris wont talk about ?

[@Maureen_Schilder]

@@p8entlyobvious383 the virus is the icing on the cake of unfettered Capitalism .... it's like why talk about the bullets flying throuth the air we breath ... his objective is to explain why & how we all got to DEATH'S DOOR ... the bullet ; "virus" is the end ... why elaborate about our death when most have been blind as to our cause of death

[@p8entlyobvious383]

@@Maureen_Schilder I know , but I wonder if it fitted into their calculations ? I never heard end of the world predictors say really anything . Its like they are almost dumbfounded. I dont think they ever seriously considered it.

[@julieannmyers8714]

Thank you so much for this discussion XR and Chris! ✌❤ 🔥🌎🔥🌍🔥🌏🔥

[@Bugsy-gc6ii]

Brilliant ! Thanks a million Chris et al, what would we do without you guys and the efforts you put into keeping truth flowing through the rivers of shit out there !!

[@duncanmckeown1292]

Chris Hedges is one of my heroes...The man who should really be running for President of the US!

[@topherdalrymple6535]

He makes too much sense, the Empire would never allow him to be president.

[@kurtklingbeil]

why would you wish that on him ? given the toxic cronyCorpiratist DEMaGOP duopoly and Asshole-Apparatchiks infesting the entire public power, he would accomplish nothing and be ground into the ground by the machine

[@chrisweidner4768]

@@topherdalrymple6535 Indeed too much of a humanitarian, too much of a moral compass and social responsibility. Take care.

[@brianscott2166]

I agree. As I'm learning from some of these brilliant thinkers on KZbin, I find myself wondering why they didn't get MORE involved in the changing of the system rather than writing and speaking about the problems. Well, maybe they will inspire someone in the right position. Another thing I've learned is that there are many people who are smarter than myself. It's dizzying at times to try and comprehend it all.

[@shoshannamashiach808]

Duncan McKeown He would be the best President!

[@dylnthmsn420]

Chris Hedges in an American treasure!

[@zaineypie5834]

Global prize

[@billminer8195]

He is not an national object of wealth. He is a great thinker, writer. and much more. The idea or claim of someone being reduced to a national object of wealth kinda' makes me nauseated. Think about the off the cuff remark and the hubris behind claiming someone is a national object really stinks, why? The notion that someone is more valuable than another, the idea of a pedestal, is us and them,. You lack class analysis. What is American? Mexico and Canada are North Americans and so are most of you, the USA is in the middle. It strikes me as ridiculous most of the good folks in the United States have the blinders on and can not see past themselves. Ross, my comment is not to lash out at you, but to make the greater point of sharing a wider view. We probably agree on more things than not. Our collective class analysis as North Americans needs to be better understood.

[@MaryJohanna]

Sadly unbeknown to many Americans who would actually benefit from his lectures. Stay safe!

[@ladybyronpoe9954]

A global treasure

[@michaelbartlett6864]

Chris is the best journalist writing today and has been for quite a few years!

[@JamieNixx]

Glenn Greenwald, another treasure!

[@michaelbartlett6864]

@@JamieNixx True that, and Abby Martin!

[@Fughetaboutit101]

He's not easy to listen to, because reality isn't easy to stomach. He's a national treasure.

[@NetballFANcontax]

Fughetaboutit101 He is an Elite

[@louisefleming3117]

yes a dose of reality is a hard pill to swallow....

[@111Phoenix777]

I love Chris Hedges' commentary and insight. He's a national treasure. Very sorry to hear about the writers/reporters for TruthDig and Robert Scheer. I liked them too. I hope they bounce back and reincarnate in some form. We need their voices, insight, and commentary.

[@mumtazzafar1576]

Chris hedges is one of my online professor. May allah bless you forever professor. You have taught me how to think. For one that is the most important thing in life.

[@rdpatterson2682]

Mumtaz Zafar exactly.

[@mumtazzafar1576]

Yes my dear the most important thing in life is to know how to think. Thanks to people like chris I have got that angle. These people deserve the most projection in this world who are educating people especially the working class

[@FelipeSxy01]

@@mumtazzafar1576 The most important thing in the world is Jesus Christ who died for your sins and rose again after three days, so all of His righteousness would be attributed to you and your wickedness forgotten. And all who don't believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and repent of their wicked ways will go to hell for eternity for rejecting His free gift and wishing to die in pride and sin. May Jesus Christ gift you repentance.

[@robingaura2922]

what a sweet tribute!

[@serenatymundy395]

@@FelipeSxy01 you should respect other's right to believe if you want your right respected.

[@robertburnett5561]

We all feel alone because we don't see Chris or Richard Wolfe and other honest analysts on our MSM, other news outlets, or in common conversation. But I don't see one negative comment here. So there are millions of us. Jiimmy Dore has his critics. But he repeats what Chris says here. And he is being savaged by other progressive and liberal critics.

[@steppenwolf3252]

Dore is a tool (please forgive me) he denigrates women in ways Chris would NEVER dream. With all due respect, Robert.

[@mosessupposes2571]

Chris Hedges has that rare combination of intelligence and integrity that is a breath of fresh air in a dumpster fire.

[@pauldini5121]

I can barely speak English but my ears love hearing chris hedges, he is usa national treasure

[@shabirvalli8604]

paul dini 😊

[@pascaledingenen4894]

People have short memories. It felt oh so good when we had jobs, mortgages and big cars. Paying full attention to our cousin, sister, brother, neighbors possessions and doing them "one better" no matter how difficult it might be. Allowing consumerism to be our God. We aspired to have the most and best of everything the world had to offer, not caring about the expense it had to other humans, or the World itself. We have allowed the government to take away our jobs so, that we don't even manufacturer the very items that we need to survive the bio warfare that we all allowed our government to create. We make NOTHING here anymore. We have become consumers that are only waiting for things to return back to NORMAL so that we can turn back into lemmings. Sheep. Sheep being led off of a cliff. It began with our parents during the 60's and 70's. I am 54 so I can surely remember how my parents never had time to see what was happening. They were working. That was part of the plot. Then, they sent all opportunities that we would have had (the children), elsewhere. They believed in the foundations and institutions of society that they felt were keeping our world free of all this chaos we see finally unfolding. They were blinded by Capitalism and consumerism and all that is associated with that sickness. So sad America. You should truly be ashamed of yourself. Wake up people of the US. This is bigger than you. We are all disposable in this drama you see before your eyes. We, as always will be the ones to suffer. Stand up NOW! FINALLY PUT AWAY YOUR CAUSES AND SPEAK TRUTH FOR YOUR CHILDREN AND THEIR CHILDREN! We have to wake up!

[@clarkpalace]

Pascale Dingenen make something then. Dont blabber on. Make something, it will do u good

[@katiekane5247]

The whole concept of people only having a worth or reason for living as one of work & accumulation of goods is inane. How we got there is a direct result of TV & marketing. Now we have "wealth porn" , were we live vicariously via watching people with NO skills or contribution to the greater good, get accolades & even MORE money from their brainwashed & poor followers. Conspicuous consumption is how we got here, we should NOT be celebrating it!

[@michagrobi6771]

TRUMP2Q2Q BlackAwakening2020 LANDSLIDE2020

[@clarkpalace]

Micha Grobi i checked your black awakening reference. Its a book dummy. A book is fine. Thinking that satan is rising is religiousity. Thank god i m not religious. And anyone that wants trump 2020 doesnt have much to lose

[@joeows6537]

I am glad that your covering Chris Hedges. Chris was a welcome face at Occupy Wall Street. Enjoy all!

[@DJMcG-kb4rv]

I was a seminary student of Phil Berrigan's when the war on Vietnam started and became a CO when I left the seminary and lost my student deferment. My mother referred to him as "that priest that ruined your life", to which he readily copped. It's always good to hear of others touched by him.

[@fndngnvrlnd]

Thank you Extinction Rebellion. Chris Hedges is my hero. Luminous , true, sane, strong, fearless. He holds echoes of my other hero Mohandas Gandhi the Mahatma. Namasté.

[@lorrainewest7408]

I adore the Quotation phrases of Ghandi.

[@angelou2812]

Chris Hedges truly is a precious voice in the world today. Thank you for giving him this space

[@BaronSaturday66]

Chris Hedges is my spirit animal.

[@JR954]

I love listening to Chris. He thoroughly evaluates America and multiple countries around the world. Why is the American public always go along with the neoliberals, elitists, cooperations, etc.? They are supporting trump and Joe Biden?

[@troywalkertheprogressivean8433]

cuz weak minded and weak hearted

[@samswoman2009]

Biden is another sure loser, and as a bonus he has a serious allegation of sexual assault against him (his campaign manager VOLUNTEERED TO PROVIDE LEGAL COUNSEL TO HARVEY WEINSTEIN!) I won't vote Democrat again until they put up a true progressive. Until then, I'll sit out the national elections. I'm far from the only one.

[@JR954]

Toototabon I am so sad about the status of the American progressives. They need to start their own party which will take years to mature. Hopefully we don’t all die from a pandemic or climate change before we have a chance to make a difference. So so sad.

[@hzelg5684]

Because we're enslaved , we can't buck or they will sanction us regular POOR people like they do foreign nations like Cuba ,Iran , Venezuela ,Russia , Private Corporations from those nations or whoever BUCKS in any nation .... African Americans know best how it's done because they have suffered MOST OF ALL ABOVE !

[@tommackling]

Why are electronic voting machines used? Why did a retired CIA officer recently say that the agency's activities included the manipulation of election results (as well as the infiltration and sabotage of radical or socialist leaning organizations)? Why do some people claim that CIA trained personnel work in all major public media outlets? Could it be true? What would be the point?What is "creating a narative"? Did Pompeo actually say recently that the United States would not let a Socialist (that would be Corbyn) be elected into government in Great Britain? (And if so, what could he possibly have meant by this seemingly absurd statement?) Do exit polls in the Democratic Party's presidential nomination campaign indicate fraud? If so what would that mean? Could it be that the privileges of the most privileged must be protected in order to be maintained? I imagine that the answer is yes.

[@robertburnett5561]

I wish Chris and Richard Wolfe had a nightly broadcast.

[@merbst]

Weekly at On Contact + Democracy @ Work

[@ericjohnson8894]

So true...... Don't forget Cornell West.

[@mkkrupp2462]

Robert Burnett My American heroes - Richard Wolf, Chris Hedges, Noam Chomsky, Ralph Nader and Bernie Sanders! All so smart, learned and compassionate. And yes, I like Michael Moore a lot too. 😄 M from Australia

[@lemostjoyousrenegade]

@@ericjohnson8894 🎯Yes! What a great team! West, Hedges and Wolff!

[@harryf2705]

There a reason why America is si great but you won’t fiend it by the like of Hegdes and Wolfe.

[@wasy35]

This is the classic -- when they came for the Arab I said nothing -- when they came for the black I did nothing -- now they are here for me.

[@gab31282]

Yep, sadly true.

[@ehiggins360]

I’ve been waiting to hear this man’s thoughts on this moment.

[@x.miller3053]

Yes! So heartening to hear from these two. Hello from XR in Canada! :)

[@bitcoinlockjaw4761]

Yes the whole truthdig team [who Chris writes for} has been in hiatus the last month or so,

[@dingodaithi]

G'day from Melbourne Australia. Great to listen to a learned person for a change . In the early 1940s in Australia there came about an organization of intellectual writers and artists, they were dispirited with the perceived national lack of cultural appreciation for the arts at that time . This group of thinkers were called the Angry Penguins. To paraphrase someone "Howcan I sore like an eagle when I'm surrounded by crows" Such a group of intelligent individuals is sorely needed today, populas leaders with both eyes on a 3 year election cycle will not deliver Australia nor any other country from the 4 horsemen that have saddled their mounts and are heading our way. Thank you Chris for you courage, if we had 299 more like you we just might keep this sinking ship afloat. Keep the faith.

[@peterhardie4151]

The only boy who could ever reach me, was the son of a preacher man.

[@eduardogutierrez7570]

🤣! Nice song reference. 👍

[@ntodd4110]

Heh. That's one thing I kind of treasure about Chris Hedges: he's obviously channeling his father in his commentary, as it is always focussed on MORAL arguments, with a definite scent of rhetorical fire and brimstone about it. So much left-wing commentary today seems to want to avoid this kind of stylistic orientation, possibly out of a misguided embarrassment over its religious overtones, but I think it's very refreshing, and at times, clarifying.

[@bajajoes1]

Dusty said truth so long ago. Marvelous song.

[@robertpoen5383]

"Social distancing" sounds totalitarian-- "Physical Distancing" seems more appropriate.

[@alexcarter8807]

Or "buffer zones" - have some cartoons showing the little droplets that spread the virus, etc.

[@autumngrace3135]

So true, brain washing socialism motto

[@kokoleka808]

An absolutely archaic expression especially in the age of social networking--which most Americans are engaging in during this pandemic. It's almost as if "social distancing" is code word for divide and conquer/rule.

[@MZ-rv1bu]

@@kokoleka808 yes

[@merbst]

We need both

[@GuitarJimBourke]

Chris hits it right on the spot! One of the few whom articulates a soundness of mind,that helps (US)to identify what we all are feeling.

[@chrisbarry500]

Hedges is great! Especially if I'm feeling vaguely happy, he never fails to bum my flow..

[@vickishook9715]

Pure truth. He has no agenda.

[@317537deere]

Chris Hedges is a heavyweight of information. He mentioned XR in his Brown Commons talk. Big fan of Chris for time. Thanking you.

[@barbarajohnson1442]

Thank you Chris, for saying, "everything I have fought for has gotten worse" my sentiments exactly. But still we must!

[@dopaminey9946]

Yes breaks my heart, but we are deserving of a better world. Chris is an example of who we all are, the goodness in us all. I guess love in this world is not entirely crushed. Peace and safety from Canada!

[@paulgemme6056]

@@dopaminey9946 Come soon, Lord Jesus.

[@paulgemme6056]

@@dopaminey9946Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life. - JESUS CHRIST

[@paulgemme6056]

@@dopaminey9946Romans 15:13 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

[@JFKMLKRFKGHWB]

completely

[@michaelbartlett6864]

This was an excellent interview, I would love to see this go viral but unfortunately most people won't devote an hour and twenty minutes to watch it, as it would take too much time away from watching their reality TV shows!

[@lorrainewest7408]

This is much more interesting & significant than most of the garbage on TV.

[@michaelbartlett6864]

So true

[@michaelbartlett6864]

Send a link to your friends, we need an informed citizenry!

[@Anna-tj7mp]

There are lots of shorter videos in which he says much the same thing.

[@magdasanchez89]

And also, most people are too limited in their brains to understand other way to see life. Most of the people believe all what traditional media says about this "virus"🤨🤨🤨🤨

[@Thekarlskorner]

I have the utmost respect for Chris Hedges. After reading "America, the Farewell Tour" , I am convinced the deck is stacked against the American People. Having served nearly fifteen years as a business representative for a major international trade union, I witnessed first hand the demise of the Middle Class. I do not know if the younger today have the understanding that we had in the 1960's, nor the want to get involved as my generation, but it may be closer by the events of today.

[@farknarker6976]

how? who has the will these days to get shit done? I'm part of the Oregon trail gen we will most likely succumb to easily preventable ailments, not including covid shit show. I'm learning as much as can on what happened but there isn't the ladder to higher rains.

[@davidsouter4099]

True legend and very knowledgeable. Love his analysis and dynamic updates Thanks Chris

[@likuidmethod]

It’s really reassuring that those of us who know of Chris Hedges truly appreciate and cherish him and all that he does. He truly is a guiding light

[@crochetmaven2]

we must remember, capitalism is not democratic...

[@andrewdiacono95]

Yes ,we confuse democracy with capitalism .

[@AlexanderDunetz]

We must remember , democracy is not requisitely capitalistic .

[@_Wai_Wai_]

It is Crony Capitalism. There is no free market capitalism.

[@steppenwolf3252]

RIGHT ON JILL!

[@deborahquinoa7101]

Thank you Everyone at XR and Chris Hedges for your insight and journalism. 🙏

[@abdullahbueno7532]

Just listen to commencement speech, wow absolutely legendary speech needs to be listened to again. And I will.

[@prisonss]

In wales (uk) I sign post people to Chris hedges!!! The human population needs to listen to this man

[@GINA-gy5nx]

Thank you for having Chris on

[@brianwheeldon4643]

Thank you Chris and Roger ... foresight, forewarned; it's essential discussion. And thank you to those sending in questions.

[@Mundproductionfunkhaus]

Thank you Chris, straight up, no drama, dedication to the truth, more pôwer to you

[@jonathanbrowne8849]

Chris Hedges IS my role model and I pledge to read all his works and follow in his footsteps.

[@mikefatah]

Excellent interview of Chris Hedges. Thank you!

[@claudiasutton8240]

I am so grateful for the commitment and articulation of Chris’s books and journalistic background that has taught me so much about our hollowed out structures.

[@paxwallacejazz]

So if you admire Chris Hedges then help start the culture/community of activism required to make any forward progress. Hedges talks about this.

[@jacquipettitt3389]

Love Chris Hedges. Great interview. TFS

[@tuuthdeity14]

Chris says we only produce weapons. He neglected financial scandals.

[@michaelkahn8903]

why should you agree with Hedges, he is one of the most brilliant and honest and real voice out there-the media should turn a deaf ear to him and go along with the bandwagon of worthless conventional thought

[@obarelida]

one of the greatest minds of our time!

[@oldnepalihippie]

Namaste from Nepal all! What a great interview. I'd read Hedges but now I feel like I know (and like) him even more. We are the same age, share the civil rights-era heritage - and I too made a career from writing one thing or another. I'll be passing this one on... ✌️ and stay well.

[@katiekane5247]

Hello Old Hippy in Nepal from an old hippy in N. Georgia USA!

[@oldnepalihippie]

@@katiekane5247 Stay healthy Katie!

[@katiekane5247]

@@oldnepalihippie you too friend!

[@melissa7705]

Preach Chris Preach! There were a few moments there where you took us straight to church! Amen brother....I wanted to hear your voice in times like this because you always bring the truth. But I didn’t realize how badly I needed the spirit as well. Thank you for always embodying what you preach-it inspires people to not only wanna do the same, but your example shows it’s actually possible.

[@dopaminey9946]

Yes the possible must be shown to us or we lose our minds

[@alfiemendo]

Glad to hear from Chris. Love his insight.

[@jamespeelecarey]

As always Chris Hedges rocks the truth if you are familiar with his background and history you could start at 14:30

[@MishMacky]

Chris Hedges nails it.. As usual. Thank you for your work Chris, the world needs a whole lot more people like you.

[@couragethecowardlydog6784]

We all need to be more like Chris Hedges if we want anything to change, and we need to do it now because time is of the essence. As Gandhi said, "You must be the change you wish to see in the world". WE GOT THIS!

[@frederikhyrup2871]

I enjoy your name. I think this depression will be the one that defifes us as humanity. I see this in the EU. Some parts want to save their people. Some parts wants to save everyone. Some parts want to do both. I think we could burn a few "Goldman Sachs" Vultures and still keep warm.

[@nathangant7636]

My father-in-law was tested positive of covid-19 as of 31 March, he became comatose on 1 April 2020 and died on this day. He should have been tested for coronavirus when he was first admitted to hospital in Dec 2019 but the local government in Florida was hesitant and dropped the ball a little late in the game, moreover there is no vaccine yet here in US so the worst is yet to come in April 2020.

[@merrycontrary3520]

My condolences to you and your family for your loss. I’m very sorry to hear this.

[@katiekane5247]

My condolences friend. Losing one's parent is life-changing.

[@rebeccaabel4589]

Very sorry for your loss

[@steppenwolf3252]

I'm so sorry for your loss, Nathan. God bless you, brother.

[@jasondelvaux3036]

Chris Hedges (starts speaking at 2:50) is the single most important voice on our planet. If more people heard what he has to say, our world would instantly be a better place (just from being so much better informed & enlightened).

[@Tu-Liki]

Mr. Chris Hedges is the kind of a person and intellectual that not only we need so many more likes of him desperately in US but around the entire Globe as human race apparently and quite literally have lost their senses and are therefore in dire need of straight talking, honest, courageous envoys of common sense and reason just like him so hats off to Mr. Chris Hedges and a massive appreciation for type of work he is doing!

[@gwenjohn8673]

It’s a relief to finally hear someone speaking the truth.

[@autumngrace3135]

Its like saying " I'm sorry, you cant afford to be kept alive.

[@readmelancholystrumpetmaster]

In case it was possible to miss the point, he's a really really important person and overall great guy.

[@claudiasutton8240]

Chris represents what authentic journalism is. All of his 14 books should be required reading in civic classes. I really respect Chris so much. We have such an ignorant public that would benefit from Chris’s lectures and teaching.

[@-LightningRod-]

Keep Going ,....

[@michaelbartlett6864]

I think it was Sinclair Lewis who said that when Fascism comes to Amerika, it will come with the Bible wrapped in the Flag!

[@MS-in3sl]

the word is thrown around, but where have we seen the actual, original fascism in actuality that we’re all supposed to be so afraid of?

[@michaelbartlett6864]

One definition of fascism is the merging of corporations and government and that certainly happened here in the US a long time ago, and continues to get worse.

[@Bev191145]

In [his novel] "Gideon Planish," [Sinclair Lewis] he writes: "I just wish people wouldn’t quote Lincoln or the Bible, or hang out the flag or the cross, to cover up something that belongs more to the bank-book and the three golden balls."

[@Maureen_Schilder]

the Capitalists Fascist plan to use Religion, and it's faux moral superiority to enforce their Christian Theocracy ... I have no doubt in my mind.

[@michaelbartlett6864]

Thanks

[@richdiana3663]

Mr Hedges is one of are most cogent and insightful thinkers.

[@seanyer23]

Chris Hedges is a national treasure for his work of bringing the truth to the public. On a side note and not to be offensive if i'm unaware of some sort of condition, but he sure does blink a lot.

[@ralphanaya9361]

I don't make comments but today I am compelled to add my admiration for the work and the commitment by you for the search and presentation of the, what I think/feel is the truth. I hope the truth still exists. Thank you for giving me much more to think about.

[@bigdog4230]

Wait until you see the temperatures this summer. Try to keep your dignity and embrace love and peace .

[@jamessizemore1446]

Chris Hedges "Either everybody eats or nobody eats."

[@michaelkahn8903]

sublime madness. don't understand evil. this man knows the battle and the challenge, a man after my own heart.

[@jenno0o]

He is what I would call a REAL social justice warrior

[@Cinetterose]

We want you Chris Hedges. Keep on!

[@CoolBreezeAnthony]

How is going XR? Hope all is well with you and your crew.

[@brandaomarkus]

Chris Hedges is a brilliant man. He is a true american patriot. You have left a mark in this world. Thank you on behalf of many people around for your contribution of your wisdom and perseverance . God bless you!

[@parrmik]

Chris is such an impressive speaker. Popularity may not be essential , but eloquence and integrity demand an attentive ear.

[@nickknez8294]

Yeah✊🏿 Hedges tells it like it is.

[@steppenwolf3252]

Truly --unlike some other "leaders" who are fake imitations.

[@missyv8900]

New interview from Chomsky and now Hedges. KZbin jackpot.👌

[@avalonmist254]

Sign me up for the resistance!

[@NatureLoverBooks]

Love this. Yes, let's get out in the street and protest. However, abstaining from supporting the corporations seems to me to be the way which would absolutely crumble those houses of cards. They are built on us, the consumers. Grow gardens, get communities together. We stop buying. Must find other ways to fill out needs. Get introspective, make sure our needs are our needs. Not easy, although doable. Why does no one speak of this?

[@richardbuse228]

When the rich believe that they deserve to be rich and that the poor deserve to be poor, then they can justify anything for the sake of profit, as long as the hard times and austerity never touches them. When you are so wealthy that you can afford to construct your own little world in which you can dwell and never have to look at the multitudes suffering and dying because of your greed, it becomes quite easy to just keep the charade going and participate in business as usual. But then within the uber wealthy there are some who are such sociopaths that they can look at the suffering and dying and not be at all disturbed by it.They rationalize it all as collateral damage.

[@petersweeny5016]

That is the whole point of capitalism, as fairly practiced. As a small businessman who is also fair minded, I strive to create as much comfort for myself as possible. Why wouldn't I, or you, or anyone else? I don't cheat people in what I do, but I don't turn the other cheek either.

[@richardbuse228]

@@petersweeny5016 It's not you, the small businessman that I was referring to. The greed to which I was referring to resides mostly in the top 1% who have taken home practically all increases in American productivity in the last 30 years and still are not satisfied.

[@aland5478]

The beginning of the end! How true Chris. Scary!

[@margomalik181]

THIS MAN IS THE REAL DEAL. I AM IN ADMIRATION OF HIS INTEGRITY AND INTELLIGENCE.

[@justme.1st]

Thank you Chris & Roger et all

[@BradfordHills]

This is one of the best interviews with Chris

[@juttagalbory6659]

"The good is drawn to the good". My personal sense is that we will start a new culture where lies will have no place and we will speak truth as reaction to the evil that the evil empire has wrought upon us by use of lies.

[@roychamptaloup6201]

Thanks again Chris for sharing your huge knowledge, intellect, pragmatism, integrity and care for humanity.

[@aretwodeetoo1181]

This was really good! Great production quality, brilliant speakers. Thank you everyone involved 🙏