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- What do you think about Matthew McConaughey's point here about politics, the left, the right and meeting in the middle? You can listen to the rest of this Under The Skin podcast over on Luminary: luminary.link/russell
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Maybe the one place we can ALL meet, is agreeing we are all being lied to...
If I disagree with someone online, I'm informed of that difference with ad hominem. Rarely are facts brought up. Guess which way I lean.
That's just not true.
Amen
I'm so tired of being lied to and looked down on.
Agreed, on multiple levels.
Its weird seeing a free thinking celebrity/actor.. He's at that "I dont care what you think" stage of his life.. good for him..
Wait a second... aren't the right the people who tell us that big hollywood stars need to shut up and stay out of politics and we should ignore every thing big hollywood stars say?
Who wants to bet they will eat this up like a block of meth?
@@5150STL You are the only one eating it up making the same comment in multiple threads.
It's weird seeing rightist hypocrites praise actors for their political beliefs, like total hypocrites.
@@5150STL you sir are a pathetic man
The more of us that stand up and be counted, the better. These are two of my favourite people ("voices".)
We live in a society divided by polarized information sources. As long as the “news” serves an agenda on either side we will continue to have separate versions of what is held to be true. We desperately need independent, qualified, and supported journalists. I like Matt’s centrist approach. We have to come together and listen to each other to progress our society.
Check out this campaign plan for POTUS 2024
I want to assume you havent watched Pushing Forward or the Initiative Statement on my channel. This absolutely is an effort to minimize govt and give the power to the people. Of course we both know the govt doesnt control anything, the ultra wealthy/corporations do. The horse and pony show is just that.
The plan is to secure the mineral rights of our land for the prosperity of all people by first establishing user data rights, putting a metering system into all internet devices to tax data collection and offset income taxes and homestead property taxes, then use that as a model for all natural resources and fully enable UBI, free healthcare, everything.
End dogmatic reasoning and release all historical, e.t., scientific data, etc. Forgive all non violent crime, and give ability to appeal all others.
Rewrite the law books to eliminate most laws and place the citizen at the top of the pyramid. Like what I say about biden being a fraud and supporting unions, if laws were written in favor of the citizen the corporations would have to barter for us, not the other way around.
In attempt to prevent my assassination I implement a hemp revolution to clean the air and water and repair soil biomes, healing the environment and create a raw material and economic boom, pushing material sciences to 3-D printing using fibrous hemp resins to make lightweight building structures stronger than steel for the construction of green cities, subterranean cities and space shuttles and stations, fast forwarding us into a true Space Age which will allow the ultra wealthy to begin harvesting outer space much sooner to create the first quadrillionaires, etc. Earths resources are limited, they cant do it here. Etc, etc.
In any event Im done watching this shit show and am risking my life to make it change. F*** em all, its do or die. Wish us luck.
"The two sides, their fuckin tires aren't even on the road anymore!" Truth!
I like that the right wing goes nuts and everyone is like "we should all be less nuts"... maybe if the previous president wasnt trying to cull all the poor people with misinformation everyone would be less nuts right now. Blaming the reaction to that insanity is insane in it's self.
There's only one set of tires as they are riding in the same car and pretending to be on different sides. They are on a different side...the politician versus the citizen.
A British accent and Southern US accent together are like a perfectly paired wine and cheese
It’s Essex brother not Cockney
I like the logo.
@@Keenoski Oops sorry, I'm not British
Sexy voices
Bahahaha yes it is. It doesn’t even matter what they r talking about lol 😂
Although I believe Russell Brand leans to the left, he’s not blinded by his own world views and will politely disagree or work to understand your views. Healthy conversations.
It's called centrism not left wing right wing bullshit... Come out of the political hive mind... For your own sanity
That’s what I love about Russell Brand. It’s refreshing and much needed.
@@djeio correct
@@djeio Nah, he has proven himself to be a lefty, specially in the past. He does seem to be more open minded to other people's views though, which is great.
Just because someone is or appears to be liberally thinking doesn't mean that they lean to the left.
People would assume that, because I'm a purists and naturalist, and by how I dress...a hippie for all intents and purposes.. that I lean to the left. Nothing could be farther from the truth.
Just saying.
Love that Russell allowed Matthew to clearly share his thoughts, without stepping over his words. He wasn't rushed, which really added to the conversation.
Ran in to Matthew at a cash n carry in Luton back in 2001. Unbelievable man. He gave me some invaluable advice on bulk can fruit purchases. I had only gone there to buy canned veg, but came back with enough canned fruit to feed an army. My grocery store flourished and 20 years later I bought a second shop in another town. All because of some amazing advice from Matthew McConaughey.
I'll be honest. Watching these two blokes have an honest discussion makes me kind of giddy. They both have experiences in life that the average person can only dream of yet they both keep their feet on the ground and their minds wide open. Much love and appreciation for Russell and Mathew.
Do you really want to be a celebrity or do u jut want that kind of money?
Peep, I know you didn't ask me the question, but I want neither. I am thrilled being me, being a celebrity means you aren't free to speak your mind, in fear of losing your career. And, too much money, causes big problems, mentally and spiritually.
noneof yourbusiness yeah but i find it bizarre to want to be a celebrity, I would be suffocated but that kind of money solves problems...
Isn't it sad how we get giddy over two people with different views having a civil conversation, when that was the norm 5 years ago and beyond.
@@funkinelle247 It was soooooo not the norm 5 years ago. Where I live is so far left, even my self-identifying-as-left friends have said it's too liberal for , when they come visit. There is no discussion. Just you're wrong, you're racist, you're sexist, you're uncaring if you disagree. If you want to be employed, do not state your views in public.
Love seeing respectful, tolerant, open, intelligent conversation. They make their points, let the other finish their thoughts without interruption, and they actually listen to one another.
❤️
Russell dude! Honestly! A few years back I discovered you are such a wonderful, smart, and loving person. This is how you know that the media blinds us to know the actors real value and personality. I love these two! I agree with all your points! It’s so refreshing to know that they are still Hollywood actors with some sense into reality.
Matthew is an amazing actor also his acting in True Detective was just exceptional he played the character with such intelligence and real emotion it was incredible.
It is so nice when the person you admired for their acting ability you can also admire them as a human being as well.
Russel brand should have won an Oscar un forgetting Sarah Marshal. His performance was breathtaking
It's like the entire world is becoming an internet comment section.
or rather comment sections are just a reflection of humanity. we're removing the social filter we've placed on ourselves... and are now being exposed for who we really are...
It is the opportunity to communicate; without this tech ability we wouldn't know we have been lied to for decades. Sadly, though, sometimes people lie here too.
True. You all are all I have to TALK to!!
And they all have a PhD.
Narrator: Which he said, without irony, in the internet comment section.
"We are a nation that cheers louder when our opponent misses a shot than we are happy when we make a shot."
It's excellent somebody other than me spots what's up
For me to win it is imperative that you lose..that is the basis of capitalism. The competitive market place; I can't strive for the best unless someone is the worst.
@@marccornish2604 in the business world yes. But not in all aspects of life
Stop that. Be the change mo fo and quit waiting for someone else to do it first.
Schadenfreude - taking pleasure in other people’s misery. Also a sign of sociopathic and psychopathic personalities.
I recently listened to Matthew McConaughey's book, "Green Lights" on Audibles. Great listen. I learned quite alot about this man. He's on the deep side. :) He narrates his own book & what a voice. Russell Brand, thank you for having him on your show. I enjoyed very much.
I love Mathew. He’s one of the few In Hollywood who has common sense.
This definitely hits home, because being a moderate independent is like being on a island in the middle of the pacific
Hawaii is paradise
Same
Never heard it put that way but that sure fits... well said!
@@JOEY30021 I think you missed the boat on this comment lol
That's a very Australian attitude.
All Ozzy Jedi.
Honor, Integrity, and Decency. Bring that back for all us.
It’s up to the individual to walk in love & light and the more of us who understand that the change comes from auditing our own energy, the more others will do the same without us even having to talk about it
Yup, our grandparent’s overall standard for the community they lived in. Social engineering is a beast.
Would love this for us.
I am so delighted there are a few people who understand what's happening
"We live in a society where honor is a distant memory"
We need more conversations like this now! Being in the middle has now become a rebellious act!
I love this. I have also been guilty of being “on a team” instead of seeing the people disagreeing with me as another human with different and probably a lot of similar values I hold. I appreciate this reminder.
Eliminate political parties. Vote Issues. Let people decide based on how the politicians have actually voted not based on what they spew out during political positioning.
Founding fathers spoke against parties. We have forgotten their wisdom.
Amy:
I am with you. It used to be that Pres and VP were of opposite parties to keep from a tag team of sorts. There was no one influence of one party back when that policy was the norm.
In theory, we can do that, but it requires research. Instead, we listen to sound bites on the news and make emotional choices. The Secretary of State ads in my state this year were all about the candidates feelings about growing up poor and having a family now. None of it was pertinent to the role of Secretary of State. Possibly pertinent as a representative bringing issues forward, but 100% nothing to do with the Secretary's jurisdiction. It's so frustrating
I’ve been saying this for so long. Remove the (R) and (D) from the ballots. At the very least, people will do a cursory google search to know which candidates are left and right. It’s better than voting D or R straight down the ballot with no forethought
@@tubbymunchkin7254 That is a good idea. At least when I vote a straight party ticket, I know it's because I've read _something_ about the candidates.
The three certainties in life. Death, taxes and Matthew McConaughey appearing on a podcast in late 2020.
Yeah, I get the sense he will be making some sort of play towards politics or some other endeavor that will be announced in the next year or two...
Its like he has a new book out
Hahahahahahahahahaha
@@christopherforry4192 Or perhaps promoting a book he just wrote.
Noice!
I love the line "where are the people saying you are valuable and you are beautiful, but you have duties and responsibilities" it's the best combination of the left and right. Respect each individual and understand their value as a human, but also remember that you are a human in a society and have a responsibility to be a productive part of it.
God bless you for hanging on, Russell, lol. You always bring meaning to the conversation.
I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, give on to your brother and this will live your spirit and it's pleasing to God.
Amen❤🙏🏽
Alhamdulillah
Amen
"You are beautiful; you are valuable, but you have duties and responsibilities."
100%
"We're a world that cheers louder when our opponent misses a shot than we are happy when we make a shot." Damn... that was spot-on. I am a firm believer if a candidate has to put down the opponent in order to win, then they don't have a strong enough platform. We're so focused on 'winning' in the short term, that we end up losing in the long term. We lose by encouraging a society that pushes its people to hate one another, just so our pick for political leaders can win. "The ends do not justify the means".
Every day. I respect and admire Russell’s views and values more and more.
About meeting in the middle, to quote Rumi, "Out beyond the fields of right and wrong, there is a field. I'll meet you there!"
Centrism is like neutrality: it only ever aids the oppressor. The oppressed never benefit from it. Third Way politics is the crack pipe dream of all centrists hoping to shepherd leftists into neoliberalism or proto-fascism.
Human Sadness - The Voidz
@@Matthew.E.Kelly.
Jeeeez that is complicated. What about being a human. That we all ultimately are anyway.
I love that quote its so right 😍
@@fzuzka "Neutrality only aids the oppressor" is not complicated at all.
Great interview. Matthew caused ‘controversy’ here in Australia recently simply because he didn’t answer a question from a ‘journalist’ regarding politics the way she thought he was suppose to answer 🙄
Yeah, being a journalist in The Project has nothing to do with journalism. Agenda, agenda and more agenda, not a threat of objectivity.
The Project is far from objective journalism and more perverse antagonism of anything that is remotely right of far-Left. Yeah, so they are quite dumb and loud....like tweenagers.
@ZG HUNTER its on TH-cam just search for it..
@@Mercurystars4202 he refused to answer about politics due to them using soundbite clips against u. He basically said that in response to the question lol, called them out on their bullshit to their Marxist faces.
Sad thing is The Project used to be a good news outlet mixed with comedy. They would mock everyone. Now they are very left leaning like snl almost...
Please send link
That's it, I just subscribed. This guy is a part of what we need right now. "If we can agree to disagree, we can talk about anything". We need more respectful public debate, in my humble opinion. These extremes are problematic, it's not even practical. Often, hearing both sides of an argument not only helps me make up my mind, but it helps me to respect those on the other side of an opinion. Thanks Russell, I'm in.
what a great show, I had months of Radiation & Chemo to deal with, so I've turned on all the staff at my Oncologist's office to your show. Thanks for keeping me sane. You and Matthew should do a tour "making sense of it all". Keep up the good work, you're a voice of reason these days
Ciao Bella
I hope all is well 💪🏾
Matthew is spot on and Russell has really gained a lot of wisdom and is not abrasive like he used to be.
Russell just knew how to grow his audience. He’s been extremely interested and intelligent for years more than people know
Speaks well but he is a satanist....these guys say they speak to alliens. Translation = they communicate with fallen angels
That is the dumbest thing I think I have ever heard in my life aside from joe Biden speaking
@@tootalls82 th-cam.com/video/WXYuqrO8LLo/w-d-xo.html
@@mauromrmr3596 Please take your meds.
"nothing in the middle of the road except yellow stripes and dead armadillos" great book by jimmy Hightower, he wrote it nearly 20 years ago!! and predicted all the shit happening now!!!
Thank you mate will take that up!
will look for it right now 👍🏼
Sounds cool to me. I will buy 2 copies. 1 for me and 1 for my best friend and sister, so we can discuss. Love it! Thank You
Thanks will look into it.
“Somewhere beyond right and wrong, there is a garden. I will meet you there.” - Rumi
I also thought of this Rumi quote! :-)
My favorite quote ❤️
@@andreagavey7484 mine too 🤗 though I always heard it as "there is a field" I like garden 😍
@@dorindas7330 yes the quote is field but garden sounds close..
This is my favorite bit from your show Mr. Brand. I have watched this on repeat 10 times in a row now.
I actually know some of his family. They are hard working conservatives. Glad to see he hasn't lost those values.
@depraved_saint Doesn’t the Bible tell us do not judge lest ye be judge and also ye who has no sin cast the first stone. You said conservatives are evil And hateful, Gods word tells us he sees everybody the same just like he sees a sin is a sin no matter how small or big he doesn’t compare them he just knows that it’s a sin and when we accuse others and judge others which we have no right to do, judgment only comes from the Jesus , He earned that right when he died on the cross he sits at the mercy of judgment!
@depraved_saint no they arent ,but when you believe the lying media, i understand why you think that. lets come together against the lying media.
@depraved_saint more leftist lies. the walk away from the left movement was founded by LGBTQ members. we can disagree with the gay lifestyle but still be civil. the left has trained you to think thats not possible.please stop listening to the lying media.
@depraved_saint Biden is one of the most illiberal people I’ve ever seen. He is way further to the right than Trump. Look at Joe Bidens Crime Bill the man is a psycho. Loves putting minorities in jail...forever. Trump is nothing of the sort, maybe he’s a bit obnoxious, but he is definitely pro human, pro free speech, pr freedom.
@depraved_saint orange man bad!
The fact that people started throwing hate at them for this is so sad... people are ignorant to other peoples point of views
You say that uh-huh but I tell you what, that Uncle McConnihihi has a perdy mouth from what with him being in them Hollywood movies and such. Now run n' get pa, tell him to bring Season 3 of the Ozarks cuz I a'int never seen a fella admit to being a transient on daytime TV before *güür huk*
Sorry but if he's going to straw-man the republican position that hard, he's going to be raw the next day.
Wait a second... aren't the right the people who tell us that big hollywood stars need to shut up and stay out of politics and we should ignore every thing big hollywood stars say?
People get hate thrown at them when they say one thing over and over again for everyone else to follow but the second that same thing favors them the story changes. People are sick of it. The right's point of view is above. Now they are disagreeing with their own point of view. That's kinda dumb.
In my opinion all of the heat came between him really not saying anything of substance
@@5150STL good point
They are hating because the left ideology isn’t being supported. We are seeing the results from Saul Alinsky “Rules for Radicals” playbook by creating social unrest by any means possible.....racial, class, sex, envy. It really is alarming when you read Saul Alinsky and see how much of it has influenced the left.
What a well grounded solid man . There is always a good reason I find , for instinctively liking people , and I have always liked Matthew McConaughey.
I’ve been hoping for the same. Let us meet in the middle, understand one another, recognise our own strengths & weaknesses, be vulnerable, ignore the stigma of that & move forward.
So impressed to hear Russell say he's unhappy with the discourse against working class Brexit and Trump voters.
Very pleaaed with that.
@@imrecco people still had some hope that there might be someone who does sth. for them, actually trump did quiet some good things with his america first policy. The US had unfair disadvantages, tax, customs and many other things. Trump made it equal especially towards the EU. They voted him for not being the establishment and being not a politician. I would have voted for trump too if I was an American citizen, maybe Sanders or andrew yang would come before that but out of the two, allways trump insted of clinton or biden anyday allways. I never understood why people around the globe get such bad candidates to be their leaders, never made sense to me. I guess its the best a political system can regugitate after a few years in it.
He’s a real one bro. At the end of the day we’re all we got. The fact that people think one side is better than the other or vice versa goes to show what both sides tactics do to the people
@@jogo7010 lmfao you have us confused with ANTIFA and Blm.
Russell comes from poverty. He actually understands ordinary people. He used to be one.
@@jogo7010 trump supporters arent the ones you're talkin about dude...
Two of the brightest and most open minded people in their industry, but more importantly as human beings. Out of everything I have seen and heard from them, they are in a very true and pure pursuit of constantly bettering the mind, body and soul in this life. Not only do they want that for themselves, but they want to bring the world with them to experience that through each individual’s own journey. Deep respect for Matthew and Russell
Matthew is a puppet 100%.
@@thebabbler8867 complete puppet
I like this type of communication! Shut up and just listen … even you might learn something valuable. . . ( which I did). Thanks guys!
I sincerely appreciate you possessing a passion for simple principles. Most people feel the same truths but lack the will or any encouragement to stand up and fight against the growing evils in our world.
Anyone else thinking how you can be just as impressively confident as Russel is while talking to Mathew McConaughey in his bathrobe 😂💜💙
Think it might be an Indian robe thingy?????
I think it's called fashion
This is SO dang powerful I can't hardly stand it! "We are a nation that cheers louder when our opponent misses a shot than we are happy when we make a shot! That is NOT the way forward!" Super Soul Sunday.
When we finally realize we are all connected with everyone and everything, nothing else will matter but unconditional love and compassion!
Not sure it makes for an exciting story or film plot.
How did you realize this?
That is a utopia. Won't even happen
The 60s resulted in the 70s - divorce, drug overdoses, inflation, misery.
You will be happier when you accept the struggle of life.
🙌
Hope they make more because they are intelligent and unbiased about the issues at hand. Great video great job and keeping it honest is the only way.
I love you both... thank you for being honest and good people that were not taken.
"You are valuable. You are beautiful, but you have duties and responsibilities." - Russell Brand
Best quote for 2020
You are beautiful and strong and so brave to be this type of human being in today's world. I also am on my awakening path for 12+ years now. I am Non stop studying , while having experiences and so much change of thoughts and beliefs I feel like I'm always alone. Even tho I have absolutely no one I have found a best friend in myself and watching u and the way u see things is alot like my thinking and I'm so happy I'm not alone. Bless you 🙏
👉 In other words, kinda the OPPOSITE message being peddled by the leftist, globalist, neoMarxist elites! Their message is of basic Marxist dogma, which is that the rights and beliefs and values of the individual are irrelevant and unimportant, because it's your group identity that matters! You must behave as your group is SUPPOSED to behave. It's why Biden made the comment, "if you don't vote for me, you ain't black"! It's why the left is pushing the "1619 Project" and "critical race theory", both of which "indoctrinate and condition" everyone to view yourself as either a member of the "non-white victim class", or the "evil, racist, white, oppressor class", and they promote the ridiculous notion that "ALL white people are privileged", and "all black and brown people are oppressed victims, bar none in either category"!
⁉️ They INSIST that YOU and I accept the notion that we are merely cogs in our superficial, race-based identity group, and that we MUST all think alike! The goal is to dupe white people into agreeing to hand over our basic civil liberties, while teaching "brown people" to HATE US because we belong to the evil, white identity group! 😖😩😡
🚫🚫 If you disagree with ANY of this intentionally divisive, subversive, bigoted nonsense, then YOU are a terrible racist! It's just a matter of time before they open up Soviet/Chinese/Vietnamese style "re-education camps"(ie. gulags for "political prisoners"). It's what Marxists ALWAYS end up doing, and it's what many leftists in the mainstream "news" and entertainment media are ALREADY "suggesting"(or demanding) for Trump supporters! 🖕😠👎
🚫Every accusation of "fascism" and "Naziism" you hear leftists make, is nothing more that projection! It's that brand of far left "progressives" who are LITERALLY behaving like FASCISTS! 👺👿👹
@@HighlanderNorth1 "Every accusation of "fascism" and "Naziism" you hear LEFTISTS make, is nothing more that projection! It's that brand of far left "progressives" who are LITERALLY behaving like FASCISTS!" >>> I wholeheartedly recommend you look in the mirror. Your name-calling, -isms, -ists, labeling, and patently ignorant assumptions about "LEFTISTS" are exact examples of the very thing you are deriding here. >>> I mean this in the most respectful manner.
@@SeanSmith66
⁉️🚫 No, I need not look in the mirror to find truth, when I watched it on parade DAILY during the pandemic in cities and states across the country, where BILLIONS of dollars in RIOT and LOOTING damage was done by UNACCOUNTABLE radical LEFTIST groups like BLM and Antifa, to the partisan praise of our "news" and entertainment media!
😡👎 Ive watched as LEFTISTS started promoting "critical race theory" and the "1619 Project" in media and in our schools, which are nothing more that hateful, bigoted, history revisionist Marxist subversion propaganda, designed to make non-whites HATE white people, and white people be resentful, hateful and guilt-ridden for shit that they ARENT RESPONSIBLE FOR! 😩😖😣
👉 I could go on and on with legit examples like that, but that's plenty of proof that we have a LEFTIST PROBLEM! 👹👿👺
I just love how these millionaires with no money worries are so certain when they say just stay home. Simple right, I mean how can you people not see how simple the answer really is, stay home, or my other favorite is the we're all in this together. Sure we are, its not like some folks need to work to pay bills and supply the basic life needs, we don't have car payments to make, rent/mortgages, electricity, car insurance, cell phone bills, like we have money coming in from royalties and all. Also some of us are working on improving our current situations, but we are stuck at home and just can't get out to do those things. I'm sorry to be negative but being on indefinite stay home orders makes me irritable and hearing either of these statements hits a raw nerve
Metal monkey this is the most relatable comment ever!
Agree
Hearing 2 people who live anything but ordinary lives trying to tell the rest of us struggling what the world is really like
You have the eloquence of a saint.
It was rough being Bipolar when the world wasn't trying to copy me. But it has normalized my behavior... So I've got that going for me.
Be excellent to each other.
Absolutely!
Love you Russell. I watch you for the ideas you expound upon. Your open mindedness and understanding.
"Now if you want to watch this" -give me money- is the thing I have a problem with. In a world where knowledge is becoming a paid commodity, you're becoming a part of the problem while trying to fight against it.
The Yin & Yang...Tightly wound spring, Russell, offset by calm logic, Matthew. Love Matthews book, gifted to many!💖
Great video! I’m a conservative but I’m willing to work with anybody that has an open mind like these guys.
I think you don't understand the left at all. How do you work with someone whose values are polar opposite of ours. We find conservative values abusive not different. I am for working with anyone in theory but your values are repulsive to us. I have conservative relatives openly racist. I told them we are done. I don't associate with racists. Do you think I should become moderately racist to work with them?
@@pennyyeomans4115 This shows that you are not open-minded. Most values aren't opposing. Both sides want life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. How we come to that differs at times.There are racists on both sides... you know why because racist people can be pro-choice, racist people can be pro-big government, racist people can be pro socialism. There are no more racist conservatives than liberals, that is what we are told to believe. The biggest difference is conservative racists tend to be brasher as where liberal racists tends to be more underhanded. Biden, a democrat fought for segregation for 40 years, called blacks super predators. JFK wouldn't allow Sammie at his wedding because he was in an interracial relationship. Your political standing does not dictate whether you're fine with another person's skin tone or ethnic background and both sides of the conversation could stand to learn how to differentiate between this.
The core values that people want unite us more than divide us. It's politics that divide us. Why because neither side proposes a middle ground. This is further perpetuated by persons like yourself who have very wrong and divisive views about half of America.
@@pennyyeomans4115 you are actually the racist though
@@pennyyeomans4115 you’re the type that thinks only 1 race is “racist”. Are conservative blacks also your enemy? Check out Brian Anthony Logan if you can swallow your racist beliefs for a moment
I agree. Way too many sterotypes. Everyone wants to group everyone in with each other but we are all SO different. I have talked to plenty of democrats. I can have a conversation with those that have opposing viewpoints.
Thank you so much for speaking out about cancel culture Matthew And Russell we need way more of this kind of discussion! 😎❤️
tremendous you know what's happening
11:51 = truest statement in history. Honestly THAT is the basis of ALL my beliefs. He just summed it up perfectly. Thanks you so much Russell!!! For not only that statement but EVERYTHING you do with your channel. You are setting an amazing example for humanity. THANK YOU for having the difficult conversations and setting an example for everyone. You are changing the world more than you realize dude. 🤙🙏🤙
THank you gentlemen for this delightful conversation of thoughts, opinions and such.
Watching this a month later and it’s spot on.
It's fantastic a person aside from myself comprehends the truth
When centrism becomes taboo, you are being played by both sides
So was MLK playing both sides too when he said “Beware the white moderate?”
@@JayRamahi3810 Being played* yes. He got shot... Also, "beware the white liberal." - Malcolm X
@@BidensTaint no no. you missed my point. since both mlk and malcolm were the ones saying beware the "white moderate," that means they are the ones making centrism taboo. them getting shot doesn't mean they were "played."
anyway my point is this, i actually notice...it's people who call themselves "moderate"...or "centrist" ...who are trying to play me ;p
@@JayRamahi3810 Oh, I see. I'm not sure about that. I know in today's political climate, people make money selling maga hats and BLM facemasks. There's money to be made in dividing people
@@JayRamahi3810 That doesn't mean anything.
Both parties are screwing the people, america needs more parties, more parties that are allowed at the debates.
Also remember, what is centrist in America may seem as ultra left or ultra right in Canada.
The meeting we never knew we needed! Thanks Russel very insightful
I cannot believe this timeline I’m listening to the stars of some of my favorite rom-coms talk about important political topics and I agree wi them.
I would have never guessed this would have happened. Bravo 👏
I like the expression of “robbing our future selves” when referring to lack of virtue
When we realize that our future self's is the same self thats in the present, we'll be more conscientious of the future
agree
Yeah, that's a great insight!
“Virtue” has been corrupted the most, also screw “virtue”. Virtue as how others view you, integrity is how you handle yourself when nobody is watching.
I’m only using “BLM” as an example because it’s so obvious.
Virtue solves nothing. Look at me I have a BLM sticker on my football helmet, I’m helping”, “Look at him he has a BLM sticker on his football helmet, he’s helping.” In reality that sticker did nothing and solved nothing, that’s virtue being corrupted.
Same thing goes for the people going to a rally, they aren’t there to solve the issue, they are there to show that they are there on social media. Hey they might have got a free T-shirt though.
Integrity would be if you think BLM has a point, stopping what you are doing, researching the issue, coming up with a solution and working to get the solution taken care off.
nicely stated…but if only more people would wake up and see that we are indeed ALL the same…born and die the same way..we ALL need each other to COEXIST and live amongst ourselves..we are ALL human, which simply means we were not wired to act and think like animals :)
Very impressed by the ability for a healthy, intelligent conversation.
It makes me gleeful somebody notices the naked truth
Matthew is trying very hard to bring people together. I really appreciate him for trying. He is walking a fine line though. So easy to get on the wrong side of cancel culture nowadays.
He got cancelled by the right.
@@ExtremeTG huh? I’m not right or left but watch and pay attention to both and all sides ,and one thing the right doesn’t have is a cancel culture,that’s all left
@@anthonysthellhammerg4388 The right are becoming just as sensitive as left, considering cancel culture is something that isn't taken seriously anymore, now theres a tendency for right to play victim, its pathetic. Its a trend coming full circle. Btw i originally replied to someone who deleted his comment, oh well
@@ExtremeTG i'd like an example of "the right playing victim"
@@ExtremeTG They live inside their own shadows. I guess they can't see that the entire culture is geared to "right-wing" reactionary values simply because that's the tried-and-true best way to divide, conquer, and protect the capitalist power elite. After losing the chattel slave system and with workers gaining new rights (thanks to the LEFT/LABOR), what could the power elite do to keep maximum profits rolling, for both north and south? Hold former slaves in a quasi-slave, criminalized position and harness the frustrations of the poor into right-wing reactionary fervor, of course. You need the jingoist nationalism and the religious underpinning, the promise of "freedom" in divinely cleansed violence (Our guns! Our troops!). Get downtrodden "whites" (supposed to be the chosen people, what happened?!) riled up against anyone different, anyone but the power elite actually responsible for their lot. Tribalism. Scapegoating. Distraction. Control. Easy peasy.
Socialists/Leftists are the ones who have been canceled, all around the world. Leftists are barely becoming part of the conversation now only because the claims of capitalism have become so outrageously laughable next to reality. Unfortunately, unless we get off fossil fuels (what modern capitalism is built on) and go back to making/growing only what we need, it's likely too late to have a viable future on the planet anyway.
Hey Russell, it is refreshing to hear some sanity from the noise. I love your perspective and your discussions with your guests. They are inspiring. Makes me want to be a better person you know? Anyway great work and keeo up the fight. Your podcast is changing lives for the betterment of the planet.
Thanks Russell.
Jon
Can we give Russell Brand a big hand for the incredible transformation he's made? This guy was a washed-up actor who completely re-invented himself as an intellectual podcast host. And he's pretty damn good at it!
In the UK he was a radio host and interviewer long before he became an actor. The acting always seemed a side show and he just naturally went back to what he was doing in a way.
I would never had called Russell washed up..
Well said. I have an entirely new respect for Russell.
He's found his spiritual self. I couldn't stand the guy before. He's always been in the know but now he realizes what TRUE self and happiness is.
It's called enlightenment, he completely individuated in the way Carl Jung outlines in his studies.. transcendental meditation baby!!!
He talks about measuring happiness. Americans will never understand that most people would be a lot happier if they could live in a country based on shared values.
Can you name such a country?
@@jamesmccreery250 I may be wrong, but I've heard that measuring happiness is a pretty common notion in tropical locations that are lower income, like on many Caribbean islands. I try to live my life that way, and deleted all my social media to avoid the pitfalls of comparing myself to other people and judge my happiness only on how I feel.
@@cl20999 we live that way bc we literally can't afford not to 😂 it's the only way to deal with perilous poverty. some good comes out of it, but I'd rather see my carribean prospering than suffering...just not tooo too much lol
Then people should move to the country that fits them but to show up to a country then expect them to change their laws, values, traditions, gov ... especially one that has done exceptionally that way for many years, is ridiculous, and treasonous.
I've heard rumors of Matthew McConaughey playing Ric Flair and I couldn't be more excited.
The point about us taking more pleasure in putting people down than in enjoying good things is life-changing.
This was an amazing dialogue between the two guys, 9/10 rating and wish you both continue great future podcasts.
“Your behaviour is your legacy “
Love both of these guys this was a great convo 🤙🏽
Thank you. Just now seeing this interview. Excellent.
You two need to make this a permanent channel together. Your message is spot on and the chemistry is great between you.
"stealing from my future self" thank you for that. I will remember it.
I like Matt as an actor.. That being said, he was extremely hard to follow. His thoughts were muddled and all over the place.
I felt the same. Even his ideas I agree with, but his train of thought is hard to follow.
Lots of drug use maybe? Or maybe he was high during this interview.
He very much enjoys hearing himself talk even when he can’t follow through with a sentiment. He tries so hard to embody this Texan persona “armadillos”?!! Come on man. He’s not nearly as smart as he thinks he is.
@@NikKaussFlies You might be right. Ive only seen one or two videos, so I'm no expert on him.
When a sub par actor doesn't' have a "script" to memorize, this is what's really on his mind and this is what it sounds like.
He said nothing. That's why you were confused.
Great ONE ! Thank you for the content an sharing !
Alright alright alright, so good to hear a 'Hollywood' person talking sense.
Finally!
🤣🤣Hollywood people cannot be trusted..
Kurt Russell, Jim Caviezel there are a few.
He’s pretty liberal but he just doesn’t speak as politically as activists
Another ego centric actor. The thing about these actors is you have to wonder if they are ever for real. I would not vote for MM. Ever.
10:24 "It's short money."
Profound words.
I see this as an illustrative word to describe eternal principles found within the Holy Bible.
Matthew is an interesting man with interesting ideas.
Not to say that I may disagree with something he says.
All the while, I ask God to bless Matthew abundantly for the glory of God.
Amen.
I'll say this. I agree with those profound words. I understand them from more mathematical sense, economic sense, game theoretic sense, and almost common sense. Short-term temptation and quick fixes can satiate in the short-term but can be costly in the long run, and you can predict that you will pay the price in the long run.
I also understand the short-term goals from biological evolution, and that long-term investment and payoff -- delayed gratification -- is even one of the unique things about the evolution of the human brain. (Dr. Robert Sapolsky does a great job of teaching the biology of delayed gratification and the dopamine system.)
Here's the thing. I'm an atheist and all of the above levels are understanding are scientific and mathematical. But, I do understand the value of the religion in putting forward similar concepts. Though they may come from a different place and presented in a different context, and may have come about for many lifetimes of noting what works and what doesn't and writing them down, and referring to them as being natural "law" or "God's word", all makes sense in this context. So, it's all given me an appreciation for the value of religion in similar contexts. We may disagree on the fundamentals and basis, but they converge on some similar rules, and I've learned to translate between domains.
I should like to say, God bless us, every one.
@@danielschegh9695 Thank you for your comments.
I believe that man's understanding of science will finally catch up to God's word, but it will take eternity to accomplish.
I have so much respect for you Russell, you are logical, intelligent and articulate and your default approach to a guest or a subject is mutual respect until you are not given the same courtesy. I have been wrong about you for many years but after watching many of the videos on your channel, I have to say that I have become a fan. Having seen other interviews from even years ago, you have always been exactly who you are and not afraid to speak your mind but at the same time, you give people the respect to be themselves to have an honest discussion. Great segment, keep it up Russell, we will keep watching. Thank you!
I honestly believe that the reason why there is so much aggression in regards to politics is because so many have projected themselves on to their representatives. Regardless of how much or how little the face of their political party actually embodies their values, that projection alone allows them to see those leaders as they wish them to be. Our egos get so caught up on this that when that leader is challenged it feels as though, we, ourselves are being challenged or attacked and so we become ultra defensive in a bizarre fight or flight mode. We see this typically when our personal ideals are challenged, we often go into a denial of sorts and refuse to accept that we are wrong with presented with logical and sound evidence. It all boils down to ego and transference.
I keep trying to move Matthew McConaughey's cursor
Alec Biswell-Ayres Dammit we’ll all see it now
Bahaha
I can’t stop laughing at this
Lol im on a phone or I would too
😂
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked rule, the people mourn!!
NY & CA are prime examples!!!!
Illinois too!
WOW, I just saw you on the Kelly show I am very spiritual and very awaken so I could relate and understand where you coming from .
Russell Brand seems so genuine so sincere that is what I like about him.
I’m really digging the new enlightened Russell Brand!!
He used to be 180° only viewpoint but now his viewpoint is 360° ....totally awaken
If only more could be 360
First time listened to this channel. Both of you have great insight into life. Excellent. God Bless
First exposure to Mr Russell was his discussion with ben shapiro. Loved it. Now this? I am subscribing. Love this content.
In a Well and rounded world, left and right are only directions not sides.
Love n Blessings Family!!!
Matthew McConaughey is an extraordinarily courageous actor to step out and own his beliefs and his positions. And have you noticed that he never denigrates anybody who believes otherwise? He is a “live and let live” kind of guy. And that is a refreshing take in Hollywood, where the majority of actors are too concerned about ever working again if they are not seen to be on the correct side in socio-political matters. Would that more actors were independent thinkers who didn’t reduce those on the political right as nothing but fringe lunatics. Did actors ever once question their own assumptions and challenge screenwriters to give them honest scripts, instead of the tripe we are routinely served up ... now that would be some real honesty! And that I could really get behind and respect.
I haven’t seen nearly any MM films but now I want to go buy some of his films, any suggestions?
Some of my favorites are: A Time to Kill, The Lincoln Lawyer, Mud, and Dallas Buyers Club, for which he won his best actor Oscar. He probably swept the awards season that year. but typically, I don’t pay attention to anything but the Oscars and Ive pretty much lost interest in them too. I hate that the award show has become so politicized. In addition to being mean-spirited, it’s boring!
Watch ‘The Gentlemen’ on (UK) Netflix. It’s incredible
@@marterisher2335 Totally agree
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Wise people realize the left and the right wings belong to the same bird! I mean....it looks like Blue vs. Red chess right? but, what most people can't begin to fathom is both sides are being moved by the same "black hand!"
You are correct my friend! Division and distraction all while we are being judged by everyone’s reaction!
Truth my friend
So true!! They want us divided so we fall. America can only be destroyed if we destroy America ourselves. It is the only way to conquer us. There is nothing but division and hate. The left versus the right. Conservatives versus liberals. Black versus white. As Americans, we need to find common ground and stand together. Otherwise our political parties (and I mean both of them) will continue to divide us and take away our freedoms.
Politics have become their own brand of religion. Those who don't live in those echochambers get branded as the crazies for not blindly following the others.
It's called identity politics and for as long as we keep this idea that if you're not left wing youre binary choice is right wing and vice versa, the division will continue.
Fence sitting Centrists don't help either.
What Matthew said about daring someone to meet in the middle is very wise. It is essential for the left you are meeting in the middle to see..., not your so called being on the right..., but for getting them receptive to see what is right..., so they can make their own decision.
Essentially for so, when every knee bows, and they all will. They can hear God say come with me. Not depart from me I never knew you.
This is a good discussion, kudos to Russell for listening so well. Refreshing to hear more balanced views and challenging the ‘fame and money’ values that dominate nowadays.
It’s nice to see conversations with you, I feel your level headed, don’t let that be apart of a ego boost just let this be seen, make you warm, and pass.
You had me at "naked, fist fight, brawling!"
Can I just say that sign up for Luminary is one of the best Calls to Action I've ever heard LOL 😂😂😂
Wise guys!! Much needed discussion in our households and at the society level. Thank you gentlemen 👍!!
"I actually DARE YOU to come to the center...!!"
Matthew Mcconaughey
I am in the center, & even I can see that the left just screwed everyone over--so many people on the left, right, & center voted for Trump this time. I know quite a few Democrats who never before voted for a Republican, & yet, voted for one this time around, & a number of them did in 2016 too. The behavior that's going on right now with the Democrat Elites...this is part of the reason why I left the Democratic party...disappointment & disgust (the criminal 'mendacity' of the Democratic party, along with a history of African American Oppression).
@@imgoldenspyder9409 then maybe you should take a look at the populist left my friend. One of the biggest things we fight against is the corruption and self-serving that made many Democrats destroy the working class when they were expected to do the opposite. I would suggest checking out Kyle Kulinski, he’s a pretty good intro to the populist left just so you can see if our issues are something you think may be worth fighting for
@@imgoldenspyder9409 not to mention, Trump ran on many populist left ideas (getting out of the wars in the ME, protecting Medicare and social security, getting out of corporate trade deals, medical insurance for every person in America in some form) yet strayed away from them while in office
I’m good being over here on the right. It’s less toxic over here we actually like the USA.
Finally, a hollyweird celeb with balls!
Wait a second... aren't the right the people who tell us that big hollywood stars need to shut up and stay out of politics and we should ignore every thing big hollywood stars say?
Who wants to bet they will eat this up like a block of meth?
@@5150STL it all depends on how one expresses their opinion. Most of them are simply useful idiots that recite a typical lib script, that's why it was refreshing to see one of them go against party lines.
Hypocrite, ignorant, arrogant. The perfect conservative!
@@vinny6_9 so basically because he doesn’t necessarily agree with everything about the left. That’s why you like it and think he should be listened to
@@boomds5602 negative. it's just that he's rolling in the same pot with all the lefties in hollyweird and is going against their collective thought process. i couldn't give two shits what he thinks, to be honest.
Id love to see you interview Kirby De Lanerolle :) Keep up the honest good work!
Excellent interview thanks for this