i was interviewed on breakfast tv !
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 มี.ค. 2022
- I was asked by GB News to come into the studio and talk about Durham’s reputation as an ‘Oxbridge reject’ university, and whether it really matters. I accepted the opportunity and used the platform to draw attention to Durham having the lowest intake of state school students in the UK, which in my opinion is much more important. I was also grilled on ‘cancel culture’ and student mental-health while on the panel. This was my first ever live TV appearance :)
Please note: I don't endorse the political leanings of GB News but instead accepted the invitation to be interviewed so that I could challenge some of their views. I was sceptical about appearing on this show but felt i could try to contribute to the discussion in a meaningful way.
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For a guy that accidently throws books around and almost set his apartment of fire with a jacket on a heater, he sure is well-spoken when it counts 😂🥳
THIS😂💀
Well he started as an English student and somewhere down the line graduated too 😂 oh how i miss this reference
This was like watching someone land a plane in fog! Hit so many home runs here Jack, in the face of so many weird sticky comments they were throwing at you. 'Lucky you' - so fab. Had me clapping when you landed at the end!
the loveliest comment! thank you 🥰
Yes, thank you for that "Lucky you"-response! I struggled with depression as a student in my twenties (I'm 47 now). And I wasn't alone. Mental health issues among students is NOT a new problem. It's just (thankfully) more openly talked about these days.
You really handled that and all the other questions really well in the face of a very condescending attitude from especially the female presenter. I don't think I could have stayed as respectful as you did. Bravo!👏
It felt like he was going on a tangent about cancel culture lol, like its your uncle on thanksgiving
All throughout watching this I kept thinking: How is he coming up with such eloquent and well thought out, yet very poignant answers on the spot?? No giving in to leading questions, both positive and negative critiques without a hint of exaggeration - I'd say the English degree paid off!
I truly admired that!! I aspire to be that confident one day. I can point to this man and say "This. This is why education should be given to everyone." He's able to stand up for himself!!
It was sooooooooo annoying when she said ‘but why are they (this generation) struggling? We didn’t struggle’ insinuating that people of today are whiny or snowflaky. Jacks answer of ‘if you didn’t have to deal with it, you are lucky’ was very succinct. The lady was not only oblivious but also you can tell there is a bitterness there from older generations who have a ‘i dealt with shit and just carried on’ mentality. To be honest, people who feel the need to say that often DID struggle and are just projecting because they didn’t have the language and support when they were growing up. I both feel bad for people like that and an also deeply annoyed by them.
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Exactlyyy and plenty of them would have struggled but it’s a super common thing for older generations to think “well if I had to go through it then everyone else should too”
There are studies showing the amount of pressure and expectation placed on young people in school is so much higher than it's ever been before. We're just expected to learn so much more so much faster and somehow also have enough time for socializing, recuperating, cooking, cleaning, and basic adult functioning.
the channel he's on is GB News, they're the equivalent of Fox News. constantly platforming racists and transphobes, promoting misinformation and generally terrible journalism, spend all their time complaining about cancel culture etc etc you know, the usual
I noticed that as well. I loved Jack's answer tho.
When the host said "well I don't remember struggling" I pulled the exact same face as you, well handled situation, Jack
That was so weird! I can't believe she said that and her reaction as if it was strange. I'm sure I'm older than her and I struggled when I first went to uni.
My jaw dropped
the gulp from jack after she said that I was cracking up
right, i had like a confused face. just because they didn’t struggle doesn’t mean it’s the same for everyone, honestly they just lacked perspective in that moment.
I am so proud of you for bringing up the density of white students in Durham and BIPOC not seeing themselves represented! So much admiration and love for you, Jack!
Not to mention how smoothly you dealt with the mental health question! Thank you, really 💕
This is the UK though, this country is 90% white it’s going to be like that everywhere, that isn’t a bad thing.
‘you can’t call it cancel culture when people disagree with you’
taken out half of the internet with that jack and we’re here for it 🙌🏼 🙌🏼
he really just went straight for the throat in the most polite way possible and i'm here for it
"Freedom of speech doesn't mean freedom from accountability"
Jack you need to publish your own non fiction!!!
He did 🤨
Even though this is GB news….I appreciated your answers to some of their very obviously positioned questions on mental health / cancel culture. Well handled!
thank you!! i was super super sceptical about appearing because i don't endorse this channel's views or political leanings, but i wanted to use the opportunity to draw attention to Durham's low intake of state-educated students, as well as the importance of reading diversely!
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@@jack_in_the_books honestly round of applause 👏 you handled this so well and have such a good mindset and message
@@jack_in_the_books I'm proud of you, Jack! Well done!
What’s gb?
You did so well Jack, I loved when you said "if you've never had to deal with it, then lucky you...if you haven't had to think about those things then that's great, but that doesn't mean that other people haven't." That was excellent because it seemed like they were ready to dismiss how some university students struggle to adjust to school, when it is a very real and prevalent issue!
So well-spoken. They really did put you on the spot with some tricky questions and you just politely & eloquently shut down. Loved the points on intersectionality, accountability, and mental health. BookTube meets social advocacy and we're here for it. Thank you, Jack!
So true! And it is so hard to be so eloquent when you are in a Situation like that! I am impressed!!!
Was surprised at their cancel culture and “we didn’t struggle, why are they struggling?” questioning until I realised this was GB news!! Well done, Jack - you gave very articulate answers that are hard to disagree with and made some excellent points. I hate their channel, but I hope their viewers got something out of it!
hello! i'm not from the UK so am not familiar with the news networks there; just out of pure curiosity to understand the context, I was just wondering what is the view/perspective of GB news that makes you say "was surprised until I realised this was GB news!" are they construed in a certain way in your country? (i think i can kind of infer from the types of questions they were asking but i just wanted to hear your perspective!)
@@celine22712 Hi! I’m not sure where you’re from, but if you’re from the US then GB News is basically the equivalent of Fox News! They’re are a far right leaning news network and like to attack things like “wokeness” and “cancel culture”, as well as tending to be anti LGBTQIA+ (particularly transphobic), against immigration etc. They’re a relatively new news network in the UK (less than a year old) and have basically been laughed at by a large portion of the country. Basically, if you admit to watching GB News in a serious way, you’re admitting to being a bigot. I applaud Jack for going on it and voicing his concerns and opinions so eloquently! Hope this helps
@@samjaneparker Ah i see! Thank you very much, that helps a lot with understanding the context :) knowing that makes me appreciate Jack's words all the more!
@@samjaneparker when she said "we didn't struggle", I felt Fox News
we all got just as mad as Jack when she said "why are they struggling... we didn't" LIKE GIRL ARE YOU FOR REAL
“Freedom of speech does not mean freedom of accountability “ - I thought that was just amazing, and the best way to put it
Never heard an interview like that! How can you be so rude to a guest? That caught me so of guard, "I never struggled" who says that.. how else are you supposed to answer besides "well good for you". I am super impressed with how Jack handled it
That's "GB News" for you. They're a very right wing nationalist news channel recently established by people aligned with UKIP/Brexit Party or the Conservative party amongst others. It's kind of a collection of abrasive people who kind of enjoy being offensive.
Literally the moment I read the title I thought “they’re gonna be condescending, aren’t they?”, and didn’t even click on the video until I readied myself for it. That’s TV for you: fake smiles, condescending tone towards the younger generation, and an animosity for anything we like because people like Jack attract a bigger audience than they do 🤷🏻♀️.
You were clearly the smartest person in this room and I’m so proud of you representing your generation!
Her comment about “why are they struggling”? Oh goodness you answered that so, so well!
Thank you for posting this segment, as an American I would have never had the pleasure otherwise!
‘you can’t call it cancel culture when people disagree with you’
I bow to your diplomacy and candor
Jack, I haven’t even finished watching the video but when you said “There’s a lot of things you can be ashamed for in life and being ambitious is not one of them” it really meant a lot to me. I’ve been hung up over being rejected by Oxbridge and have wondered if I maybe shouldn’t have applied at all, but seeing that you’ve gone through this and are doing so well is one of my greatest comforts. I just want to say thanks - both for this particular reminder and for the serotonin you give me with all your videos :)
Oh this is so exciting!!!! You spoke so eloquently!
congrats! you were so well spoken and it was such an informative interview
that's so kind, thank you!
@@jack_in_the_books much love Jack, congratulations
You answered the host's questions so well, even though they were angled in a bit of an aggressive way. Really nice interview!
Oh my those anchors…as a PR professional this interview was cRINGE. You handled yourself so well, Jack! I hope you were at least prepped on the questions beforehand but it was obvious your frustration at some moments, and understandably so!! I was shocked when they brought up the concept on cancel culture and then went on to completely disregard the differences in today’s society and it’s effects on youth (inherently causing different health issues). Just wow wow wow. When she put air quotes around mental health crisis I almost jumped out of my seat. Breaks my heart that THOSE are the types of people influencing individuals every day on television. You should be proud for standing your own Jack, bravo!
"why are they struggling?" the way i gasped when she said that. literally what?!!
JACK, well done! I am in the U.S. and I appreciate when people remain true to themselves and their audience especially when put under pressure. You used your air time wisely, you put a spot light on groups that aren’t often given a seat at the table, and you handle the interview with grace, empathy, and great emotional and intellectual intelligence!
Suggestion: In future interviews (because I know you will do many more), remember to make place your hands on the table, the camera position made them look like they were in your crouch, although they were most likely on your lap.
hahahahaha yeah the camera angle was quite strange -- noted
LMAO "but i didnt struggle" jack your responses are spot on
How did you answer their questions so eloquently on the spot wow
Also, that women’s comment about struggling… I… good for you??
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The way you kept your smile the whole time no matter the topic😭 the way they could've told you that they will hold you captive there and you would still be like "oh okay😁😁" lmaoooo
Jack totally killed in this interview! Even when the questions were uncomfortable. Well done!
“If you didn’t have to think about it, then lucky you,” but there are still people who have to deal hahahahahahahaha good.
"if someone had a broken leg they wouldn't run a marathon and i think we're starting to view mental health the same way ..." how do u pull these out of ur ass? so well-spoken
Well handled Jack! Thanks for mentioning about BIPOC, as a POC girl myself, it's great to see a white cis man think about us and his own privilege.
“well i didn’t struggle”
holy crap wowwww my jaw dropped lmao why would they say that
The 6:50 “but why are they struggling, I don’t think we struggled” is so meme worthy! 😂😂😂
boomer here.
tbh, the 80's--all things considered--were fairly stressless, esp compared to those who schooled/graduated after 2008.
ignorant myopic POV by the hosts.
JACK WE ARE SO PROUD OF U
Extremely proudddd
On top of being a thoroughly good egg, Jack talks so much sense!! Say it louder for the boomers in the back 💜
hey, let not lump all boomers together!!
And the interviewers certainly weren't boomers!
FREEDOM OF SPEECH IS NOT FREEDOM FROM ACCOUNTABILITY! Preach, Jack! Consequence culture isn't cancel culture.
“But why is this generation struggling? I didn’t” he asks, as if Jack didn’t just provide a perfectly succinct answer to the question before it has even been asked.
The whole mentality of “oh well I was fine so you must also be fine” is so damaging, and it’s so frustrating to see his efforts to explain the damaging effects it can have on young people and why it’s the case, and then to have a response like that…
Props to you Jack for handling it as well as you did and for not shying away from the conversation, and for being honest on the uni as a whole. It would have been so easy to only highlight the positives of your experience, so to see you be so honest and include the struggles of the student body as a whole (i.e classism, racism, mental health) is so amazing.
Well done Jack! 👊🏼
Jack was so well spoken even with questions that were a bit tricky to answer. 👏🏾 love this for you ❤️
Ikkk he stood his ground and articulated so well ♥️
You come off as so poised and articulate, and you handled their questions really well. Well done!
My anxiety went THROUGH THE ROOF for you, Jack!! But I smiled and screamed "YES, BITCH" every time you spoke because WOW!!! I am so proud of you and how far you have come. This made me so happy. Thank you for never shying away from important topics, and for doing so so earnestly. Sending you so much love from South Africa❤️
Ngl my heart sank when I saw what channel it was but so glad to hear you didn't let them get their way with their angled questions
I love how you didn't hold back amid some very ablest/privileged questioning, especially in regard to mental health. Their questions show there is a huge disconnect when coming from a place of privilege. Watching my own daughter struggle in high school and now college I see the vast differences in the pressures put on young people today as opposed to when I was growing up. I had to clap at the "Lucky you" comment. You're amazing. Thank you for sharing this.
You sounded so articulate and intelligent Jack. I feel like a proud parent
Haha the uncomfortable smile in the beginning 😂
so right in front of where we were sitting was a screen showing what was being broadcast on television, and i accidentally started watching it lol
He's 23??? My gosh how lovely to be so confident and well spoken especially at that age! Well done Jack I love your Chanel! You handled this interview like a pro! Didn't you feel in the Hotspot!?
Man, you did SO well! As they said at the end, they threw everything at you and you just answered deliberately, considerately, calmly and politely! Especially your answers to the cancel culture question and your answer on the topic of psychological heath and how them having an easy time at beginning of university doesn’t mean it’s easy for everyone! Well done.
You handled yourself incredibly well Jack, especially given the environment and the way the questions were asked of you. That's honestly an amazing skill to be that cool under pressure.
"We didn't struggle so I don't understand why anybody else struggles" had me screaming. My immediate response would have been something like "Well I've never been homeless but that doesn't mean homeless people don't exist, some struggles are more visible than others but all of them need attention". But you responded with such a firm eloquence Jack, well done ! Honestly so refreshing to watch such graceful and to-the-point answers to what were at best, awkward questions. Wishing you the best !
I go to Oxford, you ABSOLUTELY did not miss out. this place is such a nightmare for inclusivity, disability help etc.
That is exactly the problem that people with mental health issues have to face: "well I didn't happen to me" therefore it must be your problem. (Aaaaaargh seething right now!)
Just because you have the privilege of not being affected by something does not make it any less of a reality for someone else (and that goes for everything).
You did so well to stay that composed, congrats! (if only I was wearing a hat...)
This is a sign for you to run for president Jack pls!!!! I literally screamed at each fact you stated. so so so refreshing to hear a voice that I relate to and agree with in the news. Your words are beautifully articulated and I'm so stunned by how well you formulated your opinions. It was very satisfying. You're a great representative for the youth both in the big media and to us who follow you here in the daily basis. CONGRATULATIONS for this and CONGRATULATIONS for being you❤
He's kinda disqualified from being the head of state due to the whole, you know, not being born in the royal family thing!
@@whydoineedanameiwillneverp7790 That's why I advocate for a revolution to take down the monarchy. But then we would probably need to summon a Greek God or sum to fight the immortal Elizabeth. Even death cannot take her down let alone us on our own lmaooo
Thank you for modeling so brilliantly how to challenge white, Eurocentric ideologies respectfully on live TV to gear the conversations to those we should be having instead!
Jack, you're SO well-spoken! You've handled the interview amazingly, I'm so proud of you!
Quite baffled at their comments on mental health. You go, Jack! Class act.
GB News: Young people complain too much.
Also GB News: Young people are lovely.
I'm American/Brazilian so I have no clue about all the politics of it, but it is beautiful to see someone so eloquently stand up for their beliefs and bring in their perspective in a rather "negative" interview. This reminds me of Good Morning America here in the US where the hosts are trying to trick you into saying something you didn't mean. And yet you handled it all beautifully! So proud to be a subscriber 🥲💕
i cringed so hard at the "cancel culture" question. it was so out of topic but any opportunity is good to try to dunk on young progressive people uh
You did such an excellent job of managing their patronising and daft questions. My god. They spoke to you like you - a young person - were a different species.
So well done Jack, they definitely had some sticky questions to try trap you in and you answered eloquently and confidently 👏🏻 smashed it
Brilliant! Love the way GB News is so concerned about people not hearing a plurality of views 🤣. Bravo, Jack!
these two were hitting you with the biggest boomer takes and you rolled them back so kindly and well spoken, that's a skill to be very proud of 👏🏼 👏🏼👏🏼 you did amazing
CONGRATS JACK
That was an amazing interview Jack. You handled yourself so well and really were a great voice for young people. Especially with the mental health talk “we never struggled” it used to be quite taboo to even talk or understand such things I have no doubt the older generation struggled and just hid it more. But in todays society we are becoming more vocal with mental health. Big love man! You’re awesome!
Omg I think I wouldn't have said a word and just cried instead. Kudos to you, Jack!
Wow, some of the ways they phrased things raised my hackles (regarding cancel culture and mental health), but you were so articulate and breezed through really well. Well done!
Aw bless him that's our Jack on the telly!! 💚💚💚
I'd get so nervous and stuttery in this kind of situation but you bossed it! also 100/10 for "freedom of speech doesn't mean freedom from accountability" 👏👏👏
Ugh Jack's smile is so contagious!! He lights up the whole room! Protect this man at all costs😭
Everyone wishes to be as good of a speaker as jack
insanely well articulated! representing us young people so well!!
the amount of eloquence in this interview!!! to be able to speak on diffrent topics to a disagreeing party who were specifically trying to rile you and not loose your shit but instead provide compelling answers 10/10 amazing preformance
That was very good Jack. We can’t imagine how it would feel to be put so on the spot as you were and to be able to hold one’s own with some of the leading that was being done by the anchors. You held up well and thought before you spoke. Always the sign of intellect.
GREAT JOB!
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"why are they struggling?" the way you managed to answer that!!! incredible!!
Jack the eloquence and honesty you showed in answering these questions with an air of accessibility and pointing out important issues in such a mature and direct way. I applaud you for navigating this interview by offering insightful comments and a dash of humour and personality. Bravo!
Had a very similar conversation with my Step-Mum about dyslexia.
“Well we didn’t have dyslexia when we were at school.”
Guaranteed YOU DID, you just didn’t experience/weren’t exposed to it, and the kids that were dyslexic were probably just labelled as “thick” and told to get on with it.
Gah these interviewers were unbearable.
It's very interesting to watch two white, university educated men from different generations speak about these topics. It's also interesting that while I am assuming you both have some level of media training, I would imagine the tv anchor has more training, and yet you, a much younger man, come across not only more well spoken, but also more thoughtful, accepting, and open. proud of you!
wondered why I hadn't seen this on TV and then saw it was GB News 🤢 explains why I never saw it on TV because we've got the channel blocked in our house
Way to go, Jack. You were great!!
'I didn;t struggle when I went to uni' GAL HOW CAN I NOT, IN THIS ECONOMY?
Thank you for bringing up the inequalities and prejudices at Durham as someone from the area it also effects the wider communities and local people
Even without editing, Jack is unbelievably funny and eloquent. He is such an inspiration !
I dont know why but I feel like a proud parent
every single thing jack said can be quoted daily
proud proud proud!!!!! I don't think I have words more than that because my heart is swelling with happiness that I might not be able to contain. ❤️❤️
feel like a proud parent🥺🥺
You were so much more together and poised than I would have been 🤭 "Young people..."
This was amazing! You handled the questions so well and were so well spoken. Awesome job Jack!
Jack, you're incredible! So many of these questions just made me so anxious and feel invalidated at times but you handled it so well and invoked so much empathy and reasons into your response! Beautifully executed, I'm so proud of you!
Jack, you did so amazing. Especially when they asked about mental health! ♥️♥️
You are so eloquent and held your own in this interview so brilliantly! I appreciate you and your message and mindset so much ❤️
Well done Jack! That was such an informative (and even entertaining) interview piece. I especially love it when you said "freedom of speech and freedom from accountability are not the same". Cheers! ✌️
Omg Jack you handled this so so so well! They tried to push you and ask difficult questions, but the way you answered really confirms that our generation isn’t just “superficial and lazy”. We do believe in what we’re fighting for and we won’t give up, not to people who cannot see anything that is far from what THEY have experienced and the privileges THEY had. Thank you for being clear and keeping it easy at the same time, with a smile on your face!!
OMFG IM SO PROUD FOR SOME REASON 😭😭 I JUMPED AT THE NOTIFICATION
I'm literally writing down every word that came out your beautiful, eloquent mouth. Loved it.
It's so amazing to hear you speak about such important issues!! So proud to be a current English student here at Durham and see you draw attention to the topics that should actually be addressed. Woo Woo!!
Stellar job of reframing their questions in a persuasive way and not losing your cool! Great work!
I think it's FANTASTIC that you basically refused to agree that all opinions deserve equal space.
congratulations!! your really doing an amazing job of spreading awareness of these things and talking about the hard stuff!! also the fact that you were in tv is so cool!! ❤️❤️🥳🥳
Great job! Your university, your family, your generation, and Booktube should all be very proud of you!
Jack, this was so eloquently handled and well spoken. The conversation started easily and well. I don’t know why they took a sharp turn towards clearly offering their own opinions and ideas, but I thought your responses were purposeful and perfectly articulated. Amazing work!
You're 23?! Man, I didn't realize I'm just two years younger than you, and I actually can't believe. I feel like a child compared to you, lol. You articulate yourself so well, you are smart, you finished university, have lived abroud and are known by thousands of people. And here am I still living with my mom and trying to survive uni during covid xd Not saying that it's a bad thing that I'm not as far in my life yet as you, but it still feels kinda weird xp
But congrats for the interview, I guess? Got really excited when I saw it in my feed. Am proud of you
i'm 55 & feel the same way!! he's very poised!