Lester Holt - Taking the News to Small-Town America | The Daily Show
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- Published on Oct 9, 2018
- “NBC Nightly News” anchor Lester Holt explains why he didn’t hit back when Trump accused him of tampering with footage and lays out why he’s taking his news broadcast to the people.
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I adore him. He’s our generations Walter Cronkite!
Hey Trevor, did you know Lester plays a mean electric bass? He's fabulous.
Idk if Lester Holt does voiceovers but his voice, I just can’t place it but he sounds like a certain cartoon character.
Yay this is what we need democracy fuck the trumps
Lester the truth molester, professional liar
Lester Holt looks like a space alien. 👽
The thing about America is the fact that everyone is NOT on opposite sides on every single issue. Nod if you agree: Everyone wants respect, meaningful work, healthcare, clean food and water. There. That didn't hurt did it? There's more than just one side to most issues too. That means leaning the facts, discussing the facts, treating other people's perspective and experience and opinions with the respect you'd like them to treat yours, etc. Let's lose the labels, shall we? I can't wait to vote in November.
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I hate to sound sexist on such a good interview, but Lester is so handsome. I have always loved that man and his voice.
Smart guy!
Lester Holt is great. He's a true journalist and a man of great integrity and he doesn't mean shit at this point. How many people under 30 give a fuck about him? They don't even know what NBC News is.
Two excellent commentators and can make us laugh sigh cry and move for change!
Trevor is on point!
Hes right. Never a right answer so that's why compromise is needed.
One of the biggest problems we have in this country is that "smart" people aren't at the wheel. You don't have to be that smart to be a con artist or a grifter, you just have to be void of conscience and moral compass. We have legitimized ignorance and given it a seat at the head of the table.
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Great show! Lester Holt, class act! Congratulations on your Emmy!!!!!
Trump will also get a documentary when he leaves office. It will feature a lot of Judges and Lawyers and Agents with evidence.
Regarding Agent Orange: You don't wrestle with a pig. You get dirty and the pig likes it.
I tell Americans Sinclair group brings rightwing indoctrination/propaganda news to the common people. Nobody cares. Trump will win 2020.Go back to sleep.
Lester Holt 2020
I was at the shower listening to this video and i thought you were interviewing jimmy kimmel with weird reporter-oriented questions. Lol
Stay in the field Lester!
Nice interview and guest. Trevor, is that you singing your theme song?
He got some lil ass teeth.....
It would be hard to find another American white male who despises Trump as much as I truly do, and I have ever since his self-enriching adulation by the American Mass Media started back in the 1980's. It bears pointing out, however, that audiences are so ready to laugh at any and all things Trump that even when Trevor Noah supposedly "corrects" a Trump tweet (at minute 2:10 or so), Trevor got it wrong and the Trump miscreant got it right (even if probably by sheer luck). If this Trump Thing-in-Chief did tweet "...is happening TO different degrees at other networks," then why did Trevor laugh as he mocked the spelling of the word "to" as having "one o" in Trumps's tweet? The word "to" is absolutely THE correct version of "to", "too", or "two" to have been used. Talk about cheap laughs when American Rome is burning down all around us Roman Plebeian Americans! Why didn't someone at Comedy Central catch this and EDIT OUT THAT GLARING ERROR, or post less of this video to omit this alt-right fuel-to-the-fire that INDEED THERE IS AN "ANTI-TRUMP" BIAS IN LIBERAL MEDIA - as well as among "liberal" audiences? "THOSE LEFTIES WILL LAUGH AT OUR DEAR LEADER NO MATTER WHAT HE SAYS," will be just another hysterical scream voiced by the likes of Lindsey Graham and Steve Bannon on Breitbart - but in this instance, those anti-democracy racist, misogynist, and homophobic hate mongers will be 100% correct! Why give them this unforced error of a gift?
I am not trolling but I've always wondered where is Lester Holt's upper lip???
I ❤️ his voice 😍
He’s my favorite night time reporter! I love watching his news every night. God bless.
I don't get the "TO" part, maybe trump was trying to say "To Two different networks"..
Nigga hairline lookin like lebron james.
I like how he went from hurricane to tax
Lester Holt has a gorgeous voice and a beautiful face. Can't go wrong with that equipment.
He is a very beautiful man and elegant looking to boot.
Eric Koontz
Big brain, also key (and sexy).
Lester Holt - a class act.
Is it just me or did Trump use the correct form of the word "to" but everyone laughed anyway?
Lester Holt, by not challenging Donald Trump on an important issue that he tweets about, when he is wrong, you give him the ability to discredit the truth and spread conspiracy theories and lies.
Trevor let me be the first to say that you will one day be in politics hopefully in Congress I am so looking forward to that day and when that day comes say hello to T Brodie good luck my hopeful friend
Congratulations Lester proud of one of our islander "One Love" ❤️ 🇯🇲🇯🇲
Lester Holt was registered as a Republican in New York state voting records from 2003 to 2018 when he switched to "no party". Google it.
Trevor...pssst...Sara Beth has posted what my limited view of the world thinks is worthy of being worked into the public consciousness (unless I've missed it). For your convenience, I have quoted her here: "So, this is what a civilized adult conversation looks like👍 unlike our toddler in chief Agolf Twittler." Granted, this Oregon Roots Purple Widow is better than I expected which may have enhanced my affection for this well-crafted referential, still, can you squeeze it in somewhere?
Oops, it WAS the Oregon Roots Purple Widow! Yeah Agolf Twittler is funny but not Sara Beth's work apparently. And well known on the internet already. [sigh] OWG (old White guy).
Two of Buddha's gifts to humanity in one room.
There's no right answer, but there are 110% wrong answers. Like Trump for President.
Damn. I've not noticed it before but Lester Holt is one intelligent looking man for which his spoken thoughts do nothing to dissuade. I found myself thinking, "Jeez, I'd vote for this guy for POTUS." And he seems almost the perfect blend of us somehow being both Black and White at the same time with NO conflicts whatsoever. This is a man I'd like to have dinner with albeit I suspect a lack of zeal on Mr. Holt's part would preclude that. And his persona is almost scarily trustworthy. My cynical side wonders if that is the man or if that is the man's 'talent'. I choose the man. THIS man has the gravitas of a President.
Thanks, Rhonda, but I'm looking at Mr. Holt through White eyes raised in Chicago a long time ago. Wikipedia comments: " His maternal grandfather was of half English and half Indian descent.[11]" although what "Indian" means here is unclear. Maybe it's that Native American/ancient Asian flavor which bonds Black and White so well in him to my eye, that steady river-flow like calmness that you know is teeming with life beneath the surface. I'm not very good at this, am I? And if you can find any people in Africa who look like Mr. Holt, please tell me as I'm trying to build a mental physiognomic map of Africa similar to that which I carry for Europe. Thanks again.
Not that it should matter, but bot of Lester Holt's parents are of African descent.
xseqer
Bonus: He’s _really_ well informed.
This show gets me interested in the news
When is Trevor interviewing his mentor Donald Trump?
My two favorites!! 😍😍
aaaand now i am accidentally envisioning Princess Ariel as a field journalist. gives a nice spin on her wanting to be part of your world.
Lester knows he misses president Obama 💯 WE ALL MISS PRESIDENT OBAMA😢😭
Interesting I will have to check out his show more often now.
Congratulations on your Emmy Mr. Lester Holt! 👏👏👏
Hey Trevor! How about asking one question to your every guest about Africa Trevor?
South Africa
This nigga forehead is four much
I used to think "Wow, what a coincidence - I knew a Lester Holt growing up!" Then my dad (and wikipedia) informed me that the fellow I knew was *this* Lester Holt's father! I think I met the above Lester Holt once or twice when he was on vacation from college. I didn't know him, but I did know his parents. I'm not surprised he's turned out to be such a decent human being. I know there are things we would disagree about, but he's so even-handed in his approach to reporting that I respect him quite a bit.
His mom and dad were both intelligent, thoughtful, respectful of others' beliefs, and *incredibly* kind people. They were the sweetest couple, and they had no problem having a civilized conversation even if they disagreed. They LISTENED to the person with a different viewpoint instead of interrupting or just "waiting to talk." It was an honor to know them, and the apple didn't fall far from the tree.
J Cee
-Neat! For some reason I found this post pleasant. I think it's just nice to hear that parenting as rational, even handed and open minded individuals creates like minded children, then adults. Thanks for the mini-bio :)
Thanks for sharing that connection. Just confirms why Lester is such a genuinely warm hearted man! Restores faith in humanity when you know ppl like Lester Holt walk among us☺
The job that this guy is doing is some of the most important work that is being done right now. Good, honest, in-the-field reporting. and it's also important that he openly admits that he has a bias, so that he can be aware of it and try to avoid it. Most people just say "of course I don't have a problem with black people" without realising that they, like almost all of us, do in fact have an implicit bias even if their intentions are good. So Cudos to you, Lester, you really do do some important work!
Obama's favorite restaurant, if you wanted to know:
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Lester Holt is the most under rated journalist of today’s media. He’s awesome, smart, well spoken, etc etc etc.
melo7849 he’s not underrated! The fuck you mean he’s underrated
I agree and he is the greatest gem in a divided and jaded news industry of people who always want to be the smartest and talk the loudest.
Lol I was just listening to this while I was driving (at a stoplight now). And I seriously thought that Trevor was interviewing Eric Andre. Does his voice not sound like Eric Andre's?
Lester and Trevor
RESPECT: level 20
t rump respect level:
*Negative 50*
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new york is a bubble, but not hilibilly land where you can still believe the bible literally and masturbate to confederate monument. no bubble-ism there, just the mean and bad new-york
Wait what about fox news i mean things just got werid with them i mean damn.
Please vote
You left "journalists" are activists not journalists anymore.
sintwoOone
Flat-weathers call scientists showing the Earth is round “round-earth” activists. If you think that sounds ignorant, how than do you see yourself?
Where are the unredacted FISA warrants?
regular people do not get "whisked away" from prison
Meanwhile, Matt Lauer is still sulking.
trevor is good interviewer. he keeps thing moving forward and doesN't interupt the answers.
From stand-up comedy to stand-up tragedy. What a decline... :-)
Trevor is awesome
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"It's for the culture!"
Lester looks like a black white man.
I assure you, us small town people don't want your bull shit news. We all hate Obama and your news. Bunch of libtards
nhra gold
Flat-earth believers say they don’t trust “bullshit science” which shows the world is round.
If you think that makes them look ridiculous, how do you see yourself?
Love love love Lester!
Idiotic filth, you're being brainwashed by Fake News www.FakeNewsExposed.Weebly.com The Left have become the 'Anti-America' Communist Party
7ate9
Flat-earth believers call evidence showing the earth is round “idiotic filth.” If you think that makes look ignorant, how do you see yourself?
When our president is a proven habitual pathological lair, and around 30% of our citizens are devout cult members who will believe anything Trump says...
The nation is headed for disaster.
sintwoOone Pointless? I didn't know you supported North Korea's version of the news...
Stoney Curtis fuck the media. Its a pointless job with too much power and influence
Vote to revolt. Cult leaders always end up dethroned by karma.
I don’t know what race he is.
IT IS A JOKE. I DONT CARE WHAT RACE HE IS.
He has admitted publicly that he is a Republican. His wife is white. He's a self hating black man.
He's black, he has a very mixed background
Human race.
who f'ing cares?
God bless you Lester. I watch your news every night.
Hey, Trevor... I'm a big fan of yours. You are fabulous in your way of doing journalism. I'm completely impressed with that along with that whole audience who regularly watch you on the daily show. I'm from the Kashmir. Well, If you can look to know for the place, you will find that there is an ample of Content to talk about....
Sheikh Shahid.
Thank you Lester Holt! News and Media should be objective! Go into those communities where good is done and report on it. Report on the bad equally too. Balance is key.
Oh why thank you Mary Rose Kent. My name is in Shona. I'm Zimbabwean.
Tinowimba Katsumbe
You have an intriguing name...what language is it?
It's horrifying that the president of a nation targets journalists by name and spreads lies about them. Trump has always wanted to take people to court fit libel. I think news media outlets and individuals he's attacked should sue him for the false disparaging claims. He is a threat to free press, free speech and democracy.
+Margo Romero I really don't think that people are "falling for it" as much as they have fallen for him .
The political arena knew most of this already and some every day layman .
But the political arena is filled with people who have a mastery knowledge of political and financial laws becuase they made them for people like Donald and themselves . While tossing other moral political issues to the public on both sides of the political spectrum .
Yeah most voters will never be recognised by thier party for endorsment unless you're already steeped in this other recreational million dollar tax break club
. Except for in the local political arena where the Home town hero can sometimes be the poster child for the average red or blue shirted lay person .
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Thats just the way our democracy in name is .
Every form of government is subject to turn to Animals Farm . Some are just overt .
Tiger Baby His “base” IGNORES that DJT has been Sued over 400 times for unsavory business practices, has filed Bankruptcy on Every failing business he ran to avoid paying back loans, was Bankrolled by his father for over 30 years but claims to be “self made”, has Paid Off Porn Stars, has Paid $25 Million in fines for a Fraudulent Fake university, has Attacked everyone who opposes him from women to reporters to war heroes and has LIED repeatedly about policies, statistics and “wins” ... ALL of which are Easily verified as Lies, has locked children in cages, has given Trillion$ in tax breaks to the elite 1% of Americans, has removed all environmental regulations that keep us safe so that his cronies in big business can make more money, had a personal lawyer & campaign manager who went to Prison for crimes against our country, Refuses To punish Russia for meddling in our elections and is now trying to blame China to divert peoples attention to the fact that Russia is Still meddling and just pushed through a judge that doesn’t believe a POTUS can be indicted for crimes.. So I ask you, Exactly WHY can you still falling for his bullshit?
Always loved lester holt. He is a great journalist.
I love to hear smart people speak. The world deserves to hear smart people speak.
I just saw a news report that young people who can vote don't plan to. They couldn't even be bothered. These were college students. What? Come on. Get up and change your world before Trump destroys it. Register to vote TODAY (last chance) vote democrat and save that freedom to be you that you love so much.
All I can say to the non voters, Sit home today, Suffer, IN SILENCE, later!!!
Do NOT let the
usual suspects
KEEP getting
re elected!!!
+F M this is what I saw, older, well educated folks:
www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-joe-manchin-kavanaugh-vote-20181008-story.html
rancher12121 you are right. They would rather bite their nose off to spite their face or throw away their vote on an independent that's not going to win anyway.
The stoic look on these college student's faces when the reporter asked if they were going to vote was unreal. They didn't even give a verbal answer, and only a few just shrugged with the most minimal movement to say no. Only one couple walked up and actually spoke, but still said no. I'm afraid it's a waste of money sending them to college if they aren't learning to have an opinion or passion of their own. When you look at what is trending, it's more than sad.
I saw where some dems said they would stay home rather than vote for dem manchin, because he voted for kavanaugh. wrong, that helped trump win, dems staying home because they thought berney got screwed, your only hurting yourself, vote goddamn it
Trump is winning every Time.... love it!
if you love it when trump wins you are unamerican. trump is destroying american greatness in every way. if that is what you want then keep on cheering for your boy and the death of america.
TRUMP
20 -LIFE!
Don't put people in jail who did non-violent crimes like stealing clothes or food. Rediculous for Europeans.
It's private prisons 😑 they make money off the inmates and don't even attempt rehabilitation. It's by far one of the worst things about America.
Trevor Noah has done it again. Made me interested in a person who I've always felt disinterested in.
second that - and Lester has leverage now as a national -- i hope he exerts his influence and brings the news back home
You won't be disappointed.. Lester is a cool dude!
cool
trump will prove much more deadly than #911BUSHworldCOLLAPSER.
i would give them both, mine, for a republican president as solid as #USArescuerOBAMA.
love lester holt
I think it was meaningful to have congratulated him. I like what Trevor does & says even when it's subtle it speaks volumes. He addresses nasty tweet then basically wraps interview up by congratulating Lester's success, so there's no confusion this man is to be celebrated.
I’m sorry but the entire problem with the media is the fact that they all have opinions. And it started with just opinions and has evolved into sides. There job should
Be delivering Facts to the people. Unfortunately opinions are wayy more profitable. Smh
horseshit! there are plenty of fact based outlets available. problem is most people are too lazy to seek out and verify. most will just settle on the most blondes and flashy graphics...for many it is only entertainment and hooray for our side.
Fox News created opinion journalism. Then calls everyone else fake news for having a different opinion. It's not about what happened in the world today, what matters is my worldview. Throw in speculation, argue about what hasn't happened yet, call it news. Thanks Bill O'Reilly RIP
Even if it's just facts, the other side will say that it's biased because media companies are owned by people who are more or less public with their own political opinions. That's why it's our job to correlate infos from different bias, politics and countries to find something close enough to the truth.
Love you, Lester! Keep up the good work!
Tammy Barney
Lester Holt, I miss the old days when you used to talk about the Russian Collusion Hoax and Stormy Daniels. What happened, Lester, your fake stories ran out of stream? Also, your naive and gullible minions finally came to their senses and woke up. I see you're visiting that creep Trevor Noah.
Conservatives and liberals don't mean the same thing when they agree on the need for criminal justice reform.
You can tell Trevor is tryin his best not to talk ab his hairline😂
So our Supreme Court is no longer "supreme, Mitch is an obvious Mafia Boss and the President is an appointee from Russia. Land of the Free is actually land of the Shake Down. "Superman, Where are you now?"
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"this Russier thing..."
Love Lester Holt.. he exposed truth.
You know somewhere in the afterlife they gonna replay everything you’ve ever done but in trump’s case so much truth will shock him I mean really shock him😈.
wow he is so smart compared too trump and his supporters, that's what intelligence looks like. unfortunately trump supporters will never see it.
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C caymer
You’re clearly NOT a Democrat.
wow a troll speak human dumbass
oogachaka
And they call evidence showing the earth is round fake: Similar to how Trump and his supporters call any bad press about him fake news.
C caymer
Trump? A genius? The orange guy with a yuuuge a-brain? Welp.. he may be a genius compared to you, but don't overgeneralize, ok?
So nice to be here before the trolls.Thank you Mr.Holt for being a reporter.
Christel Headington in before the blue puddle of tears. From being tired of LOSING
Idiotic filth, you're being brainwashed by Fake News www.FakeNewsExposed.Weebly.com The Left have become the 'Anti-America' Communist Party
Thank God for time difference, Vlad is always late to the party.
Love Mr.Lester!! ❤