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You are total shit at being a moderator

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The serious aspect of these videos is the glimpse into "the man on the street." It is like Studs Terkel for the Instagram generation. I also appreciate that people he interviews push back when he asks pushy questions.

The only video I didn't like was the RFK one. I felt that Ben was out to find the least intellectually grounded people in the crowd. In my experience, thoughtful, smart people are attracted to RFK.

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Ben just cracks me up. I've been binge watching.

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I second the recommendation for Peter Santenello. He did a very interesting video on the Germans in the space program in Huntsville, AL.

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Love this Ben! I laughed & felt a little better about America- for a minute.

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I actually think it's easier to hate the "other side" when you come face to face with them, especially when they're myopic pink-haired lunatics screaming so hard that their spittle hits you in the face. Seems pretty easy to hate to me.

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"It’s Harder to Hate the Other Side When You Come Face to Face."

No it's not.

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The west needs to spend more on truthful education, and critical thinking...mind numbing.

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Ben, I know Iowa's time in the political sun is past for another four years, but if you'd like to spend some time traveling the state and interviewing people, I've got a sweet VW bus available!

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I don't buy most of this. People don't like to be labeled. I get that. So you have people who "resist" being called a conservative or a liberal. But ask them about voting and issues and it comes back home fast. Ask anyone about taxes. Do you think billionaires should be taxed more to pay their "fair share" (whatever that is). You'll quickly find out who are the liberals and who are the conservatives.

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To celebrate the 50th anniversary’s of a similar trip I took while in college, along with my wife I went on month-long 3,800 miles road trip from LA to Chicago. My conclusion: once you get away from the coasts, and once you start reading small town newspapers while at breakfast in a diner, America becomes a peaceful, hard working, no nonsense, friendly and wonderful place. Go check it out for yourself.

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I am looking forward to seeing and hearing more of Ben's man on the street interviews. I think this short clip illustrates that most people accept each other and are respecting each other. Many people are frustrated with the mainstream media and their one-sided viewpoints. America is a melting pot of cultures and people. We need to be respectful of each other's opinions or beliefs. I believe The Free Press will provide the balance many of us are seeking.

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I'm glad you don't have to pick ours either! You've got your own...Trudeau.

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BEN IS PERFECT! He strikes the perfect tone between being interested and humorous! I love these segments. More please.

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It is very hard to believe Brin's surprise. Fish rots from the head.

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I was hooked after

“Social Democrats of Chicago”

So looking forward to more of your observations and interviews.

Chicago has gotten even more ridiculous since your post!

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