Lies, Politics and Democracy: Tim Alberta (interview) | FRONTLINE
Tim Alberta is a staff writer for The Atlantic. He formerly served as chief political correspondent for Politico and is the author of American Carnage: On the Front Lines of the Republican Civil War and the Rise of President Trump.
The following interview was conducted by the Kirk Documentary Group’s Mike Wiser for FRONTLINE on May 6, 2022. It has been edited for clarity and length.
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CHAPTERS:
Trump’s Initial Claims of Fraud in the 2020 Election - 0:00:00
The Response from Graham and Cruz - 0:05:48
Cruz and the 2016 Election - 0:11:31
Pence Joins the Ticket - 0:39:59
Trump’s Early Presidency and the Republican Response - 0:46:04
Trump and Charlottesville - 0:53:48
The First Impeachment - 0:57:06
Republican Leadership in the Wake of the 2020 Election - 1:09:14
Jan. 6 and the Aftermath - 1:20:41
The Republicans Exile Liz Cheney - 1:29:56
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@carolinemaybe
Жыл бұрын
It says it’s not available??
@lindadeal3344
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Frontline!! You are the best on news reporting!!
@Toquer88
Жыл бұрын
@@susanfrancis5471 Oh cool. Are you the one that knows what's real and not?
@batmanonabike3119
Жыл бұрын
@@Toquer88 she is entitled to an opinion, as are you. And he certainly sounds more earnest than Trump, imo.
@robertmclaughlin9472
Жыл бұрын
Another great episode. Please keep making these full interviews available. Even when I haven't agreed with the speaker, it's always been informative. THANKS!
Being a member of Congress was never meant to be a life long job. The founders Never meant it to be that way... these people were supposed to serve a few terms and then go back to their law practice or their butcher shop. Power corrupts!
@HVACSoldier
Жыл бұрын
That is so true. It’s the rhetoric coming from leaders in BOTH parties, and those “leaders” (and I use the term “leader” loosely), that try and bring out the worst in people. It’s the “IF I don’t get what I want, you’ll be sorry,” attitude that gets us the riots over the summer of 2020, AND the January 6th riots. No one was willing to tell Trump or others in both parties to shut up.
@Yomi4D
Жыл бұрын
If they had fore sight, they might have put provisions in the constitution to prevent having career politicians.
@HVACSoldier
Жыл бұрын
@@Yomi4D IF the founders ever thought that the Representatives would make money on being in office, they probably would have.
@SnowflakeHenri
Жыл бұрын
@@Yomi4D they did. But sometime back people wanted those in office who knew how the government worked.
@blondiegreeneyes4802
Жыл бұрын
@@SnowflakeHenri Only the most erudite among us should ever hold high public office. There is no shortage of educated people, with a proper understanding of how the government is supposed to work. "Outsiders" is one thing, but government servants must demonstrate a knowledge of how government functions.
This program needs to be aired on ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX...
@crystalshaw8744
6 күн бұрын
ESPECIALLY FOX.
I could listen to journalist Tim Alberta all day long. Thank you PBS for this informative and valuable interview!
@micheledenise2305
3 ай бұрын
Alot of its 1 sided!
@micheledenise2305
3 ай бұрын
Oh Cruz is a better man than u
@micheledenise2305
3 ай бұрын
Oh my gosh let's hear it from Ted Cruz not u this is all hearsay! U nor Democrats know what Trump and Ted said to each other behind closed doors! Do u hear what this man is saying if he is hearing all this I've learned give names let's hear this from Cruz! U are speculating what people is thinking
@stilllife4u
3 ай бұрын
All of it is true @@micheledenise2305
@allymayful
Ай бұрын
@@micheledenise2305Yes the right and proper side. The Biblical and Jesus side.
I've watched this several times and it's even more instructional and chilling now than a year ago 😢
@stoppin2look
Ай бұрын
Still relevant in March 2024.
@HKim0072
Ай бұрын
Couldn’t finish it. Just makes me angry.
These Frontline documentaries are invaluable.
@patrickpierce1635
5 ай бұрын
Our great-great grandkids will definitely be studying this. The internet led to the lies that built Donald Trump, hopefully it will also lead to lessons on how to avoid a Donald Trump, if we want to pay attention to them...
@martin2289
26 күн бұрын
Underwatched, sadly.
@fuzzyelm1
6 күн бұрын
It’s all lies and propaganda! It’s part of the reason we want pbs defunded
Dear lord. Did those idiots REALLY think trump had only one last favor to ask? I’m just a housewife in a small town in NC. trump will never stop asking you for favors. That much I know.
@yurei8
Жыл бұрын
That is a profound way to put things. I will remember your words.
@wattetiparoch
Жыл бұрын
Wonderfully put. Thank you.
@corryjookit7818
Жыл бұрын
Love this comment. Ted Cruz wasn't born in the USA so I suppose he's not eligible, is he ? .
@kgriff5537
Жыл бұрын
That's what happens when you sold your soul to the 👿 for tax cuts and conservative judges. They were all trying to get rid of him and he just will not go away.
@g0679
Жыл бұрын
@@corryjookit7818 See JUS SANGUINIS. For legal status as a natural-born citizen in the US, it serves as well as JUS SOLI.
Every person in US needs to hear this explanation and reporting. Excellent. Vote BLUE
What a remarkably articulate guy. He has laid out his points with absolute clarity. We should somehow work on getting people like Tim Alberta to explain these details, via multiple reels and mass social media, to targets Republicans and make the case against Trump.
Thank the Gods for PBS/ Frontline. This is essential viewing for any intelligent American. BRAVO! The "go along to get along" mentality that has co-opted the Republican Party has to be exposed!
@xandror
5 ай бұрын
95 minutes of a bought-and-paid for democrat shill rambling "orange man bad" isn't good for anyone.
@LetFreedomRing-tg1bf
4 ай бұрын
Maga is a criminal enterprise with minions dressed in red hats. I never see them in my neighborhood. They are taking all of that Trump crap down elsewhere I travel.
@julianciahaconsulting8663
3 ай бұрын
it is the criminality of the US Democratic Party and the US Mainstream Media like this shill for the Establishment that needs to be exposed and it is beginning to finally come out
These Frontline videos are worth more than their weight in gold.
@tanazinn8484
Жыл бұрын
I absolutely agree!!!
@WakeUpAmerican000s
Жыл бұрын
Ellen - only if we the people get some actual law enforcement out of the DOJ to ensure that these criminals are prosecuted and punished. Otherwise, these videos will just be banned by the fascists like they're banning books now.
@DJRenee
Жыл бұрын
💯
@LostLeftyLimb
Жыл бұрын
The importance of public institutions like PBS and NPR can not be overstated. It, and it’s public Funding needs to be vehemently defended. Unfortunately those who would really benefit from this sort of honest journalism and media content don’t have the attention span or have been brainwashed to avoid it at all costs.
@johnswanson3741
Жыл бұрын
I wholeheartedly disagree. It is a biased forum put out to further the democratic agenda! It is complete garbage done in such a way to are those with no common sense to believe the underlying message Frontline is making. Which, of course is always in support of the commy organization that has taken control of this nation, also known as the DNC
Every American citizen should see this video.
Awesome Interview! It should be shown Again and Again Nation Wide! Than You Tim and Frontline! 2024 is the time to repeat this interview!!!
@B_Bodziak
4 ай бұрын
There are several in this series. I believe I've watched them all, and several more than once. I'm always amazed.
Dude, give this man a show FFS. I could listen to him talk for hours!
@B_Bodziak
4 ай бұрын
Given how many politicians talk to him on- and off-the-record, indicates how trusted a journalist he is.
@ladedalounge
3 ай бұрын
do not pass the bill that is stupid...too late...
This guy is really, really sharp. On point!
Tim Alberta is an amazing man. He is not partisan, but a true journalist. He just listens for the truth.
Excellent in-depth interview. Tim Alberta is insightful and perceptive.
This series should win a Pulitzer
@dagordon1041
Жыл бұрын
I agree, Michael.
@terireed3740
Жыл бұрын
It most definitely should. Frontline always does a good job but this series goes above and beyond.
Wow, what is done in the dark shall come to light. There's hope with men like Tim Alberta and Jack Smith talking. 👏🏽
@patrickpierce1635
5 ай бұрын
And they ARE Men. Real Men. Keeping our hope afloat... America needs more like them.
Note: I watched this from beginning to end. It gives me hope to intelligent discourse is alive and well.
The youtube algorythm has directed me to this video a few times. I give credit to it now that I'm listening to it.
I think he ascribes more humanity to Cruz than there is.
@leotachaney7322
Жыл бұрын
Carla, I couldn't agree more! Cruz is a sleazeball. Always has been..always will be!!
@ms.joaniemalarkey942
Жыл бұрын
💩💩💩💩💩💩💩🎉😎😀🔥
@marydolan4857
Жыл бұрын
Cruz is intelligent, highly educated, and lacking in integrity.
@janetritchie7499
Жыл бұрын
@@marydolan4857 I agree with you, Ms. Wright.
@janetritchie7499
Жыл бұрын
@@marydolan4857 I agree with you, also, Mary.
wow....I was stuck to this interview..never heard of T.Alberta before but he's amazing...watching from Montreal,Can..
@micheledenise2305
3 ай бұрын
He is lying on Sep 16 2016 he endorsed Trump
@lawrencelampke6007
3 ай бұрын
@@micheledenise2305if that's true, I haven't checked it yet, I'm sure he regrets it now
@Travesty-qy4hv
3 ай бұрын
@@micheledenise2305 The convention was in July. Cruz was booed at the convention for not endorsing Trump. But you knew this. You all lie as taught by your fearless leader, easily the lying-est demagogue in American history. It's his native tongue.
@lauraschultzpipis4562
Ай бұрын
Regardless, he is now speaking in this 2023 video. He is a journalist from an evangelical Christian family in Michigan who has worked and struggled through understanding the marriage of the Christian right and the republican party. I recommend further reading his stuff!
PBS: Kudos to all of you, especially Tim Alberta. This is probably the 12’th or 13’th time I’ve seen this! Weirdly, if I fall asleep, it’s playing when I wake up. It’s an inspiring piece of truth telling at a time when our political skies are ominously overcast and threatening with cowardice, cynicism, mendacity and rank criminality masquerading as patriotism. I hope Tim lands on his feet, but a little voice keeps saying, keep an eye on him; as he goes so goes in all probability American journalism!
Such a brilliant American journalist! wow just wow! thank you for the truth!
I keep hearing how smart Ted Cruz is. But I also see how small his spine is. Shame he places political career over being a statesman, because we could sure use one.
@robertpendergrass7996
Жыл бұрын
You can receive a degree from Harvard University. Or any other top University in the world. Unfortunately without mother's wits, common sense and street sense. That education makes you an educated fool Ted Cruz is a prime example Of that social tragedy. Truth + Wisdom = Peace ✌ 👏 🙏 . One of us will never be as smart as all us. Definitely without those 3 senses !
@AlexanderDunetz
Жыл бұрын
Cruz ran off to Acapulco while Houston froze . My bio daughter AOC raised $2M on Internet and organized supplies into Texas. Cruz felt the heat from his cowardice , slinked back to Texas , and was on video news working a soup line .
@barbstanley1353
Жыл бұрын
Pete Meijer is on the right side of history
@sueprator9314
Жыл бұрын
Yes a despicable cretin. Barack's first term, Cruz put the Country through that Budget nightmare shutting down the Govt for weeks. A vile traitorous a hole before Trump.
@elzrccvi
Жыл бұрын
Ted Cruz's gifts he is using to promote himself. A mini-Trump with intelligence, education and a basic Christian background, but minus backbone when comes to genuine public service. Good example of the difference between an ego-centric politician and a true public servant with potential to grow into a genuine statesman. That he is not.
Very articulate, forensic, surgical, and extremely well delivered. Brilliance plus the command of this language, and his subject matter! I’m in awe! This is my 3rd time of watching this documentary, but it never ceases to amaze me!
Don’t know this guy , but he gave a great interview and after watching this became more attractive by the minute. Upstanding guy!!❤
This interview was incredible. Brilliant speaker. Thank you Frontline. What would we do without you?!?
@superclaymaster
Жыл бұрын
There’s a bunch of good media creators getting started. You do have to look for them though.
@mikewhite4560
Жыл бұрын
Read AMERICAN CARNAGE by Tim
@Toquer88
Жыл бұрын
Without him, we might have a balanced discussion.
@democracianoesgratis
Жыл бұрын
@@Toquer88 and without you we could save democracy
@Toquer88
Жыл бұрын
@@democracianoesgratis Right? Because Democrats didn't claim Trump was an illegitimate president from the day he was elected. Democrat forces and deep state actors committed the greatest political hoax in the history of this country with the Russia Hoax. Because Democrats have voted to decertify electors for at least the last 4 presidential elections they have lost. Because Democrats stirred up a bullshit impeachment because a Ukrainian investigation might hurt the Democrat candidate. Democrats fight voter UD. Democrat run districts and counties and states made last minute changes to voting methods and security measures. I e. they ignore signature rules, accept late ballots, kick out poll watchers. Sorry if I don't find Democrats to be the arbiters of true democracy.
Absolute phenomenal reporter. This is UNSCRIPTED. This reporter is speaking at the spur of the moment to analyze the rise of Trump. Wow...just wow. Smart guy.
@nosuchthing8
Жыл бұрын
This has become his life
@hirokofalkenstein5836
Жыл бұрын
Yes, I watched twice.
@rap4880
11 ай бұрын
@nosuchthing8 Our lives too.
@paulolenski9431
9 ай бұрын
TIMMY IS A RAPID FIRE LIAR. Now that the Hunter Biden LAPTOP has been proven to be what it is - HUNTER BIDEN'S LAPTOP. And Polls have shown Voters for Biden reconsidering their vote if they had known of these contents. Contents being that depraved, filthy, disgusting and revealing of all Joe Biden's TREASONOUS "Veep for Sale" Communications, lets see how Mr. Mo Fo (the rapid fire liar) deals with it. The Vote may have been True. But the information leading up to that vote was poisoned. Including the "51 Spys Who Lied". Come on Timmy boy, stop dancing for your Lunatic Left master's (The Atlantic and POLITICO) and tell the truth. Tell the Truth you Mo Fo.
@MidnightRambler
9 ай бұрын
Political dem activist
So powerful interview and we'll organized information
Wow! Just wow! Everything you knew and thought was happening properly laid bare. Bravo Tim Albeta. Nice one PBS.
This interview is incredibly insightful, to the decline of USA democracy.
@clintmal5630
Жыл бұрын
It hasn’t been a real President since Calvin Coolidge. That’s the bottom line
@Yarrb53
Жыл бұрын
NOT A DEMOCRACY ! NUMBNUTS !
@umelokarnes5460
Жыл бұрын
👍👍
Voices like Alberta are so important, not just for current events, but for the sake of history. Thank you Frontline.
@Moises-kf1hg
Жыл бұрын
This guy is speaking on behalf of others. He’s in the opposing party. This is what we call performance arts. When you believe this stuff, yet you don’t recognize the concerted effort/attack on anything everything connected to trump, we’re in a bad spot. Go dig up info on the rai ds that happened over the last couple days. They’re trying to dismantle everything connected to him. I don’t care who you are, you(anyone reading this) can be charged for something. There are too many laws in America, much of its discretionary on how it gets enforced, but everyone is in violation. When they start sifting through everything in your history to find the single thing they can charge you for, then punish you by the max the law allows. We are in big trouble as a nation. This is what’s happening right now. When they do this to people that can afford to fight it, just know that they can do the same to you and you’ll be powerless
@DJRenee
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, video, audio and written documentation are important.
@SwisstedChef2018
Жыл бұрын
Nothing abut Cruz is exciting, true or professional, sorry Mr. Alberta
@jonnywilson4956
Жыл бұрын
HAD. hunter biden laptop NOT been labeled misinformation...and essentially banned from all social media..it WOULD have changed the outcome. Its NO conspiracy...like they keep saying
@knowledgetracker
Жыл бұрын
😂 It's truly amazing to watch those who are easily indoctrinated and brainwashed. It would be amusing if it wasn't so sad. Hats off to these geniuses for leading so many people astray.
Most accurate information I’ve seen in one place. …astounding
Frontline does such a great public service by showing these interviews. We not only get to see the contexts for which quotes in the feature video are taken, but get to see more deeply just who each interviewee is. Thanks AGAIN Frontline!
This such a great series! To bad none of the people who need to see it, I doubt will. Thanks, Frontline.
@elmonty79beta
Жыл бұрын
When you have people who simply have a spirit of contradiction there is little hope. They simply go against anything the other side says to ensure they "stick it to them". No logic or reason, but just because...
@billwalsh388
Жыл бұрын
It's important information that needs to be out there.
@kateskeys
Жыл бұрын
If they do. They’ll call it fake news.
@paul..6018
Жыл бұрын
I'm watching it and I'm impressed with the way the story has been told. Life gets crazy sometimes, and tough to navigate, but I totally agree. As a friend told me once, everyday above ground is a good day That crosses my mind probably three or four times a week and it is very comforting and it is real and it has teeth and it's beautiful
@sundayhinojosa8114
Жыл бұрын
Vote Blue for freedom of the Republic
Thanks Frontline, Tim Alberta is a great guest.
You can tell when people are stating the truth, and this is what it looks like.
This is such a good interview. A must watch in my opinion.
I’m a republican and he described perfectly the feelings I have towards the republican ruling class.
@carolinemaybe
Жыл бұрын
Legit question. I get that you can’t stand the elite of the Party but how do you feel about trump at this point.
@kateskeys
Жыл бұрын
Change parties- there is only the party of trump. Republicans don’t exist anymore
@bebygirl2784
Жыл бұрын
Im so sick of the republican lies, I was a lifetime Republican until the stop the steal lies started, Trump has been claiming the “stolen” card throughout his career of lying, he even claimed Hillary stole the election before he found out he won, he has a history of it.
@goldcic
Жыл бұрын
Are you still a Trumpet? I was a Republican. Trump never was and never will be.
@johnf8064
Жыл бұрын
I was, words have meaning.
"History isn't kind to the man who holds Mussolini's jacket" WOW. Thank you PBS Frontline for doing these interviews. Should be mandatory for every American to watch these interviews.
@michaelnestingen5899
10 ай бұрын
I strongly agree. This should part of the HISTORY Curriculum in public schools.
@voraciousreader3341
9 ай бұрын
This eejit actually is being praised in this comments section when he answered the first question by saying that republicans in the House and Senate didn’t oppose tRump because they wanted to save their jobs, because their constituents wanted him to be re-elected, but then he said their buddies at the state level said that tRump didn’t have the votes to win! If all of their constituents had wanted tRump, he would have won in a landslide. Which again completely elucidates the fact that republicans didn’t have the balls to fight for our way of life, only their jobs, before and during January 6th. And he said that they didn’t know who tRump was when he was elected, completely forgetting that his ugly, vile rhetoric had been circling the country for a decade, and he showed himself to be a psychopath and pathological liar on his reality TV show. Arrrrrgggggh, I can’t stand my country right now, lol!
@davkatjenn
9 ай бұрын
And then Cruz licked Mussolini's boot.
@dhoffnun
9 ай бұрын
@@michaelnestingen5899 No joke: PBS Frontline has taught me more about the actual real world than anything in school, anything on the day-to-day news. These programs are national treasures.
@Itsme-jv4cd
8 ай бұрын
Every person should also have education regarding narcissism. Not only would it help them know when they are being mislead by a political candidate it would help avoid toxic relationships.
You can't see it Tim, but you are getting a standing ovation from at least one person.... me. Truth after truth after truth. Logical, obvious TRUTH.
I was working from home on January 6th. And I have to say, I was worried on that day. I wasn't supposed to have TV on while I was working. But on this one day, I broke the rule and put the TV on "mute". I was not sure what was going to happen, but if ANYTHING was going to happen, it was going to happen on THAT DAY. I actually put the TV on to assure myself that things were "OK". and I had it on whatever channel I could find that was broadcasting the proceedings in Congress live. Everyone thought I was crazy to be so worried! In the end, I had a lot of work and never looked up. It was time for my 30-minute break before I even LOOKED at the TV. I looked up and saw a gallows outside the Capitol building and a mobe scaling the walls of the Capitol! My worst fears were realized. Until I saw that, I kept hoping I was wrong. Unfortunately, I wasn't wrong.
Telling it like it is. Great stuff. Greetings from the Netherlands
@blondiegreeneyes4802
Жыл бұрын
Love you guys!
@amberhawksong
Жыл бұрын
o/
He is so refreshing to listen to. Knows what he is going to say, gets straight to the point with facts to back it up & not filling every sentence with fillers such as um, uh, like, you know & right.
@shellywms70
Жыл бұрын
He is very articulate. No doubt. But have you watched the interview with Robert Costa? Brilliant speaker!
@Liveackto
Жыл бұрын
@@shellywms70 totally agree. Watched that one first. Excellently put across. I actually watched his interview twice I found it so good. 😉👌🏾
@Yarrb53
Жыл бұрын
Its refreshing to be lied to ?
@cathykrueger4899
Ай бұрын
I decided to read the transcript. The number of times he said “sort of” is phenomenal. I find this worrisome.
Kudos to Tim Alberta. Absolutely brilliant analysis of Trump’s term in office. It all makes perfect sense👏👏👏👏👏
"It is addictive, it is consuming and it is corrupting" . . . Perfectly stated
Ted Cruz ended up "holding Mussolini's jacket". And as he said "history will not be kind to him".
@ruthlieberman7157
Жыл бұрын
Not to mention, TFG must still thinks Cruz’s wife is ugly 😂
@ahlivetuhsidamaro150
Жыл бұрын
Great analogy
@daverobinson6110
Жыл бұрын
And he will be re elected for life for his trouble. He's not interested in history, he's interested in power.
@tomsimo9272
Жыл бұрын
@@ruthlieberman7157 zx vv I
@lindakelley2676
Жыл бұрын
Ted needs a new mirror.
Frontline should be winning Emmy s every year!
Nothing but respect for this man. A real soldier, honorable 💯 %
Truth telling... how refreshing.
Thank you PBS FRONTLINE. I believe you are telling us the truth.
I can’t believe I lived this and still cannot believe it happened. I’m watching this video, watching back on what happened, and still cannot believe it.
@Johnconno
Жыл бұрын
Guess you're sceptical about what you've seen?
@williamyoung9401
Жыл бұрын
I threw up four (4) times Jan 6 - 7. Never in our 246 year history have our elections been called into question. Not even during the Civil War. Fascism needs a Great Lie to thrive...
@astridgamino5251
Жыл бұрын
@@Johnconno lol no this shit definitely happened. I just can’t believe people are like. The sky is not blue.
@cliffgaither
9 ай бұрын
@williamyoung9401 :: Your point is well-taken but very disturbing. What you committed about Fascism is so similar to Germany. The real people in power ( in Germany ) thought they could control "H" and his followers, and he [ they ] destroyed Germany. If Trump gets back in, he will not only destroy the United States but will use his power to destroy the people who held him accountable. A civil war will be a great starting point. It will be a great opportunity for the Pentagon to use its power to maintain order and preserve the Union instead of invading and destabilizing other countrysides.
@devanhammack695
8 ай бұрын
Ya, hard to believe you had the best economy of our lives, peace deals in the middle east, and all those new jobs. Now we have Biden... corruption personified. About to start WW3, botched border, botched Afghan withdrawal, highest inflation in 50 yrs, etc... etc... etc..
I'm a swing voter, an independent. I've voted for about the same amount of Democrat's as I have for Republican's. The politicians that continually fed these lies, knowing the consequences, are a disgrace to our country. Word's have consequences. Our elections are legitimate, and our Democracy depends on this.
@g0679
Жыл бұрын
Few swingers are so open.
@catladyfromky4142
Жыл бұрын
g0679 But they're the most fun.
@shootbarney
9 ай бұрын
First off it’s a constitutional republic. The election was rigged. If you can’t see it you are a big part of the problem. See Seth Keshel’s breakdown of the election by state if you care about seeing both sides of an argument.
Without doubt, this commentary provides the best insights I've heard on this subject.
@ab-zh5ml
5 ай бұрын
because it is exactly what you wanted to hear. You want to hear stupid stuff like this. You love being lied to. It feeds your tds.
Tim Alberta has a deep understanding of the dynamics of power and politics and knows so much about Washington DC it's a joy to listen to him. His ability to translate what he knows to the rest of us in a fascinating and compelling way is wonderful.
Tim Alberta is a consistently reliable and honest reporter and Politico is as well. I do find it funny though that people are just now discovering PBS / Frontline. I've watched PBS since I was in high school in the 1960s. PBS films were shown to by our H S teachers.
@jumpsuitCD
Жыл бұрын
Politico was recently bought by an extremely right leaning trumper. So be wary of using that as news now
@williamaperrow636
Жыл бұрын
@@jumpsuitCD You don't know what you're talking about.
@skeeterbodeen8326
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, Thank Goodness I had great NYC Public Education disctrict in the late 60's early 70's education... we had FULL ROUNDED PROGRAMS in Music, Theater, Prez Fitness Tests, Field Days, Field Trips to Phili, West Point, Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refugee, LGA Airport, the Planetarium, Museums of Art, Science Fairs, Book Fairs, Talent Shows, visits from the Police and Fire Depts, the Army, etc....and quality PBS programs...
@williamaperrow636
Жыл бұрын
@@skeeterbodeen8326 My HS was 1 hour away in New Jersey - Mahwah HS. Excellent school. We had trips to the planetarium and other museums too. I was well prepared for college.
@cindypomerleau950
Жыл бұрын
After cancelling cable over twelve years ago, having about fifty channels over the air, I still find I mostly watch any one of seven KET channels I can get. There's always something great to view. On top of that not just PBS, but BBC, DW, FRANCE 24, NHK, and other international news daily. It's informative to know not only what's a priority to them , but how they view what's going on here. I've been watching for decades starting as a child. I support them as best I can.
Thank you, Frontline, for sharing this interview.
I am hugely impressed by Mr Alberta- such clarity of thoughts, such wise interpretations, I will buy at least one of his books !!
Wow... this is fascinating and frightening!
The importance of public institutions like PBS and NPR can not be overstated. It, and it’s public Funding needs to be vehemently defended. Unfortunately those who would really benefit from this sort of honest journalism and media content don’t have the attention span or have been brainwashed to avoid it at all costs. And those trying to eliminate its funding know EXACTLY just how valuable to the public and to the pursuit of truth it is. Keep up the good work. We need this now more than ever.
@mikeb5664
Жыл бұрын
It should almost be mandatory viewing.
@Brunehilda129
Жыл бұрын
Great interview, thanks.
@p42uynot59
Жыл бұрын
BS!!! So one-sided it’s sickening! The lies are coming from the left much more so because THEY control the mainstream media. It’s obvious for anyone with 2 functioning eyes and ears and a brain intact. To not see that is insane to witness.
@mikeb5664
Жыл бұрын
@@p42uynot59 Corporations that control the media aren't 'the left'.
@ArmonMitchell
Жыл бұрын
🤦🤦🤦
Every citizen should listen to every last one of these interviews. What an education!
@bjasound
Жыл бұрын
Yes.
@CLM2204
10 ай бұрын
Especially if they have made the wrong choices. Because Time is running out, for those who have made the WRONG CHOICES. Global warming is about the cleansing of this Planet by FIRE 🔥 As Predicted, After the Great Flood last Time.was revealed for REAL.
Thanks Firinglineshow!!! Thanks Tim Alberta!!! Like you said before, we need a miracle in our Country !!!💜👏👏👏👏💜🌈. Share and share Tim Alberta!!👏
Incredibly insightful and well spoken Tim Alberta! Thoroughly enjoyed this interview.
The people of this nation need to see Trump in handcuffs going to jail. In that way the old adage that "no one is above the law" can be realized as truthful in the minds of those who think they may be above the law.
@velikovskysghost
Жыл бұрын
@John H Baldwin I'd be jumping with joy if I got to see that, and by the way the whole world is watching us right now and we need to stand up against these bullies and put them in their place if we're to stay a world leader!
@lindakelley2676
Жыл бұрын
I’m guessing Trump will never spend a day in prison even when indicted. He will be in eternal litigation until he’s dead tho and exposed.
I never thought I’d see such weakness in politicians entrusted to be our leaders.
@billwalsh388
Жыл бұрын
They're in a cult. I don't know what to say beyond that.
@cathichristian4142
Жыл бұрын
@@billwalsh388 That is the only thing that makes sense to me. I think some are all in and some are being bullied to stay in and some are evil and ambitious.
@DanielMulloy-bg6gw
Жыл бұрын
Right, just total cowards.
@HereComesElSon
Жыл бұрын
BRILLIANT IN ALL RESPECTS An interview loaded with brilliant analysis and revelatory savvy as I have seldom seen before.
@mfitzgerald130
Жыл бұрын
History often repeats itself, Hitler and putrid putin for example trump and ah trump and umm , ok you got me just Trump and trump.
I watched this entire interview -- brilliant guy. How do we restore confidence in our democracy? After the GOP has done everything it can to trash that faith. That should be the work of our entire generation.
@johnlocke8389
6 ай бұрын
Sorry, but you sound extremely brainwashed. Wake up and smell the stench of endemic corruption on both sides.
Brilliant journalism here! Mr. Alberta I am buying your book. Outstanding. Keep em coming Frontline 👍.
@patrickpierce1635
5 ай бұрын
He really does inspire, I feel smarter for having listened to this. I wish we could get Men like him in office and communicate the real path the country IS on and NEEDS to be on to maintain our position as the democratic beacon in the world.
These are some of the best interviews. These journalist know all the right questions to ask.
Tim , I am a 66 yr old widow and it's nice to know there are young men like you out there telling us Americans how it really is
@18_rabbit
10 ай бұрын
exactly! i'm a 'mere' early 50's and in past few yrs have been realizing we need younger ppl to start doing the very intense work that is needed. Of course many ppl of any age can do a ton, but it's just not the same as having all gen's involved, particularly in a moment like this, which has some similarities to the '67 to early '70's period.
@jean-claudearsenault224
9 ай бұрын
Telling=Talking=No action
@Stethacanthus
9 ай бұрын
@@jean-claudearsenault224that's incredibly naive. Words without action are more powerful than actions without words. The pen is mightier than the sword. Words give rise to action, and actions give rise to words. Those words can recontextualize those actions and change their effect. That's why the first thing a tyrant takes away is your voice, not your weapons or your tools. That's why the first thing a movement hears is "shut up about it already". If you can't be heard, your actions become "proof" of whatever the pens want to write. You shine a light on corruption: you're a political muckraker who just hates the politician and their base. Help someone escape perseucution: you're denying the people justice against a fugitive. Try to disagree with a figure of authority: you're a subversive agent trying to undermine them. Not everyone needs to speak about this all or the time, but we always need people speaking about this. Otherwise there can be no meaningful action.
@jean-claudearsenault224
9 ай бұрын
@@Stethacanthus I'm Acadian, my ancestors came to Canada in 1604, from France. France called the North Americain colony New-France. But France lost New-France to England in 1763, France formally ceded Canada to the British. France was involved with the The 'Seven Years War' just let the New colony go to England. This laid the bicultural foundations of modern Canada. On the other hand the Riff Raff English that came to the US, turned traitor to the Mother land. From 1765 to now, it's went bad to worse. Looks like a second Civil War is hmmm, possible. Traitor.
@imagrandpa
9 ай бұрын
A nobody giving an opinion you agree with means nothing!
What impressed me was Tim's book, The Kingdom the Power and the Glory. I wish he would run for President on the independent or interdependent party. Whatever represents the middle of the bird between the 2 wings. To Unite the United States, To correct the break in the liberty bell so that freedom will reign Throughout the land In a pleasant way.
@erinball7781
2 ай бұрын
I really loved this book!!
@robinantonio8870
Ай бұрын
Only in America can a person who hasn't held govt office be president regardless of lack of experience or credentials. And look what happened- Trump.
I love Tim Alberta, a great story teller.
@user-wh5so3ns6b
5 ай бұрын
Specializing in fantasy.
@ogyaherd9667
5 ай бұрын
@@user-wh5so3ns6b au contraire - of truth comrade!
Thank you for your reporting. And thank you for pointing out how they vilely threatened anyone pointing out the truth about the Republican lies! We have lost many good, honest people in government because they were tired and afraid of all the harassment to them and their families!
@anonymousjohnson976
Жыл бұрын
Yes, Cher, and if the MAGA crowd wins, we will have even more of the imbecilic and brainwashed in power.
@18_rabbit
10 ай бұрын
exactly right! And maybe we will never know how many good ppl including liberals on the left side, but also conservatives, that we lost. The local level little ppl, simply social servants in election offices, threatened after being doxed. That black family in GA had to move and change their identity! That is the exact same vibe as in the 3rd Reich, in fact, that level of animus has never occurred in another modern euro society except for 3rd Reich, and maybe Spain. Not even Mussolini's italy was this bad!
Once again Frontline cuts through the noise and goes straight to facts and answers questions we have had for years. Thank you
@gunnjorunjungeengelsen6612
Жыл бұрын
From overseas 👋🏻🇳🇴 just checking around for some political KZread news - 1:36 h/mins later - Frontline’s Tim Alberta interview - I could not stop - more than interesting listening to.
@sandradickson2099
Жыл бұрын
Putin Plan
@dthomas9230
9 ай бұрын
@@gunnjorunjungeengelsen6612 Is that a Norwegian flag?
@gunnjorunjungeengelsen6612
9 ай бұрын
@@dthomas9230 Yes, it is ☀️
this is just an enfxcellent and brilliant summary of the last years of our craven political landscape
very insightful ... America needs a change in Presidential candidates
I’ve watched many documentaries in various languages, hands down this is the best one so far!!! Mr Alberta knows what he’s talking about 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
@sueblood7793
6 ай бұрын
Maybe you should watch the live events instead of the made for TV docudramas 😂
@ramel79
6 ай бұрын
@@sueblood7793 Because I like rewinds and replays I rarely attend live events 😬
@patrickpierce1635
5 ай бұрын
He really does inspire. I wish we had Albertas in office. Maybe we'll get there. Hope springs eternal for the hopeful...
@MrAmericanist
3 ай бұрын
"knows what he's talking about" you have got to be kidding. What a bunch of crap.
@ramel79
3 ай бұрын
@@MrAmericanist You must not like what he’s saying!?
Frontline viewing should be a requirement for high school students. You know, since Civics education has ceased to be. Also Math, dictionaries, scholastic book fairs, etc. apparently.
@lisamcdonald2877
Жыл бұрын
Correct, with the exception of Math. STEM is the be-all and end-all. Geography is nonexistent, with History minimally addressed.
Remember this quote? 'Whatever they accuse you of is actually what they are doing '
We desperately need to demand decency, honesty, intelligence, a willingness to work across the isle again, and people who show respect to the positions that they have been entrusted with. We have to let our government know we will not put up with using our White House as cover for criminal behavior. Or use our Senate, Congress or any other position in government for their gain over the good of the country. ENOUGH!! Make calls, write letters and vote! 🇺🇸💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸
This guy is my hero! "They didn't stand up"
All of this damage, suffering , our country crumbling towards fascism.... All of this, because a spoiled temperamental billionaire was too much of a child to accept defeat.
@barbarajones9385
Жыл бұрын
All of it because the citizenry voted him in. They (the majority) chose him despite knowing who he was and what he was about. The information was all in the public domain. His behaviour was in the public domain.
@jakublizon6375
Жыл бұрын
@@barbarajones9385 Yes, I mostly agree. But Trump ended up being significantly worse than anticipated. Most people, including me, thought he would screw around, get nothing done, steal as much money from the public as possible, and be voted out. But, no. He was worse. Almost a million Americans died of COVID whiie he pretended it was s hoax. He engaged in voter fraud while accusing Democrats of voter fraud. He sent an angry mob of delusional extremists to murder his own VP and probably every democratic member of Congress they could find. He almost started a civil war, and made bigotry popular again. I'd spit in his face if I saw him. Can you really say you saw all of that coming?
Apparently our elected Representatives have forgotten they take an OATH to SUPPORT & DEFEND our CONSTITUTION from all enemies foreign and domestic. The moment they show they don’t support that oath over party …. It’s time for Americans to choose a new Representative
Very illuminating, ever citizen should see these documentaries. It is very comforting to hear some of the very same concerns that I am certain thousands of people had and have when it comes to DT.
"If we nominate Trump, we will get destroyed, and we will deserve it" Lindsey Graham.
@andrewmah5605
Жыл бұрын
It is finished for King Trump !
@mikewhite4560
Жыл бұрын
We=America
@talaveramexhapati2726
Жыл бұрын
anything touched by the orange flusher will quickly go to shitt
@Yarrb53
Жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy no gas, no food and no heat this winter ! As Brain dead turns America to Shit !
@billwalsh388
Жыл бұрын
@@Yarrb53 Lol
Mr. Alberta is truly an intelligent political analyst with a grass roots knowledge of current history. This is an amazing interview, thanks for posting it.
Tim Alberta is very insightful
Idk how true much of what he says was going on in the minds of Republican politicians is true and how much is supposition, but, by God, it has the ring of truth. Very interesting analysis.
What an impressive speaker! He has a legitimate command of the subject matter and is, furthermore, a great storyteller. I was riveted for the entire interview.
@vwatts8738
Жыл бұрын
Agreed!!! Riveting!!Excellent interview!!
@theMoporter
Жыл бұрын
A great storyteller. Yeah, I'll give him that.
@ricklujan8670
Жыл бұрын
Excellent… masterful storytelling!! I DO NOT TRUST.. Pence at all … his HARDCORE obsessed RELIGIOUS beliefs and practices… that is a major… issue for the whole world and country! …PENCE … Pompeo .. .. neck and neck.. in the .. scary group of Republicans!! … BOLTON kind of styling!! Take care
@voraciousreader3341
9 ай бұрын
Yeah, it’s a great “story”-only it’s too bad you were staring with big eyes at his face the whole time and not listening to what he said, which was very carefully rehearsed! Go back to his response to the first question and write down when he says that the republicans were only interested in keeping their jobs during the crisis, and not that tRump had a coup d’état in mind when he tried to overthrow the election. Write down when he says the republicans “didn’t know who [tRump] was, and they had to therefore give him a chance.” What a Big Fat Lie!! The whole WORLD knew who he was and what was on his agenda, from years and years of his belligerent racist and sexist statements, and that he was the only one who could “fix” America. *That means that their inaction was not “paralysis,” but was a “wait and see if he succeeds, in which case we all go with him; if not, then we won’t repudiate him, but we’ll have to backtrack and come up with a plausible story to explain why we did nothing.”* I’m a psychologist, and I don’t know of a condition where a person can be psychologically and physically paralyzed by an event over the course of a few days, unless they’re in a catatonic state, which doesn’t end with the end of a crisis. Also, most republicans at the federal level said nothing at all or tried to stop the rampage at the Capitol. This is purely a huge obfuscation….if you don’t know what that and other words I’ve used means, please look them up. And stop looking at the way men look to decide if they’re telling the truth….it will only get you in trouble.
@peterjohnstaples
8 ай бұрын
Tool Tim, a Paid storyteller from the swamp. Anyone who finds that riveting is just a swamp rat, doesn't matter which swamp master, Killer Bush, Nearly Hilary, and now Bungling Biden, catastrophe's in the making.
The worst thing, one of the worst was changing the us vs them attitude to us OR them. It’s existential for his cult.
@ruthoglesby1805
Жыл бұрын
It is sad and infantile, but the Rd have always been looking for Big Daddy!
It’s integrity and honor for their oaths and responsibility to our nation and their position in all of it.
Tim Alberta is spot on. This interview opens up the psyche of the Rethug party and what they are willing to do to retain power and how corruptible they are.
@Shinobi33
Жыл бұрын
Lol by any chance have you had a chance to check the Elon Musk Twitter data dump? You know the company wide effort to collude with the DNC and media to censor conservatives and anyone they deemed an enemy to their agenda. Any comments?
@OnthelevelwithTracyToffton
Жыл бұрын
Funny how we find out 3 mths later when Elon buys Twitter and we find out what the Democrat party or the Dumbocrat party was hiding the whole time! 😂
@terrytaylor9460
Жыл бұрын
@@OnthelevelwithTracyToffton What an elementary response! (He hit me first) how Trumpian!
@lisadobecki2641
Жыл бұрын
PBS needs to add thr fact that there was no Russia collusion and it was a fake dossier bought and paid for by Hillary Clinton and what the CIA and fbi did
@rhondabryant667
9 ай бұрын
Amen!!
This was the best explanation of what happened that I ever heard
Tim may be the most well-spoken person I've ever listened to which makes his words even more frightening.
so grateful for all these interviews. thank you, thank you, thank you! it is so fascinating to watch these people and to not only draw the larger conclusions, but to also draw subtle conclusions as to which professions seem to be most acutely aware of the depths of the travesty within DC and across the nation. the one point that i would like for historical record and the need for accountability, is to name names, not just the main characters, but the voting records and those who are on record as perpetuating the lie to their constituents and to cable news outlets. this is about lies - let us identify the liars big and small. it's not petty if it's about the destruction of faith in the system of a democratic government.
@sueblood7793
6 ай бұрын
Yup. When exposing the Liars start with the Big Guy and work thru the entire cabinet . Throw in the CIA and FBI and you're making a start.
@jameshw9751
6 ай бұрын
@@sueblood7793You’re likely a believer in The Former Guy: the most prolific liar in modern history.
@rap4880
2 ай бұрын
💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
@rap4880
2 ай бұрын
@@sueblood7793- the entire leadership of the Republican Party, from Trump on down to the lowest officer in the nation, are a bunch of pathological liars. They lie about EVERYTHING.
What a magnificent, cogent breakdown of the events of the past four years. I feel privileged to have listened to this man.
@revealingserendipity9840
Жыл бұрын
So simple and so truthful. Very well said. Too bad it won't be watched by Republicans who voted for him, lied for ohim and committed crimes for him.
@jstnaguglu3380
Жыл бұрын
From a perspective of an european (Slovenia), i do belive USA was on it's lowest point. By far. How is it even possible? Great great interview, indeed.
@williamyoung9401
Жыл бұрын
This says it all right there. (1:09:20)
@18_rabbit
10 ай бұрын
@@jstnaguglu3380 yep & we here are still unrolling/unwrapping it, through reflection and through the legal investigations which have revealed totally unprecedented crimes against the public trust, by rightwing ideologues and fascists, i.e cowardly enablers of their thug-like overlords such as Trump or DeSantis, who just made a nihilist fascistic homophobic ad, for which he will lose his career, imho.
@edwardfiorvante6123
10 ай бұрын
I appreciate this as well! I actually emailed this gentleman and he sent me the Mega Millions numbers. Pure genius and somehow knows the future and is a mind reader.
Great interviews. Thank you for telling the truth
This man is really impressive, so glad this came in my video feed.
I love it! 💯 percent accurate