Full Interview: Nellie Bowles Knows Why So Many Progressives Lost Their Minds—She Almost Did, Too

[heyred]

I'm going to order the book today. And I'm joining the Free Press. I'm a leftist who never thought I'd agree with Douglas Murray on anything. But I do on Israel. The Free Press seems to have carved a path towards sanity in an otherwise crazy world. Keep it up.

[risingsons]

Nellie has shown courage for changing direction. The larger lesson, and it’s prominent in her book, is the media has abandoned their duty as the fourth estate.

[annbar-dov]

You guys are so REASONABLE, in such insane times. Keep it up!

[mariadelmardospasos]

This conversation and this comment section is the clearest exemple of sanity and I come back to it often to cleanse!

[fenandkay]

1:06 “I’ve grown and evolved” … brought tears to my eyes. Yes. Thank you for the confirmation. I needed that.

[thearbrailia]

I remember what first got me confused about the left. My supposedly super compassionate mother was applauding the release of severely mentally ill people from hospitals. One hospital far from us had abused patients and for some reason everyone believed that this was happening everywhere even in the face of investigative reporting showing the opposite. All the severely mentally ill in our area were released and many of them froze to death in the winter following. They were way better off indoors with food and medication even if someone yelled at them every once and awhile.
I remember seeing the same thing happen for every police shooting in my area. Somewhere else something corrupt would happen and everyone would assume it was rampant all over. I read the paper researched by a prestigious leftie economist claiming that bad shootings actually occur less than .2% of the time and no one would believe the science that they so vehemently espoused to follow and worship.
You have to always stop, take a breath, and follow logic instead of the crowd.

[maryhunt]

I am sharing this interview selfishly hoping it will open the eyes of friends who have cancelled me over the last several years. Praying hard.

[soma_inspired_fitness]

Nellie’s San Francisco article was the first I’d ever read of her work & it absolutely nailed it. I quote her article all the time when discussing the declining state of West Coast cities due to radical left-wing policies. Thank you for having the guts to report on these things & for speaking up Nellie!!

[shannonbrown]

Excellent interview. Smart women. Keep on fighting the good fight and thank you for doing so!

[derekekoch]

What a wonderful, informed, rich conversation between two awesome, well-intentioned people. There are big answers here.

[lynx-fc]

I sincerely appreciate the way in which both of you so thoughtfully and yet critically examine the things which have happened and continue to happen in our country and this world. I am refreshed by this conversation. Thank you.

[malice]

Brilliant interview. Nellie is so on point. As a person that lives is Seattle and mod conservative I appreciate her honest, accurate journalism. Whether one leans left or right truth should rule the day. Buying the book.

[Ragnarokgn]

What a beautiful story about a person finding a more complete humanity. Love you both Nellie and Bari, and I hope your children grow up happy and healthy.

[kerrymcadams]

Please keep bringing a voice for SANITY!! I have joined the Free Press and love listening to the actual news the way it’s supposed to be- unbiased reporting of the facts that don’t care about feelings!! Thank you 🙏

[TenaMarieGrey]

The part about walking past dying people in SF… I think about this all the time. People would treat an abandoned dog better than their fellow humans.

[lisacoleman]

This interview is a must see for everyone interested in journalistic integrity and common sense! I am a big fan of "The Free Press", and can't wait to get my copy of Ms. Bowles book!
Kudos!!

[glennwatson]

I can't imagine a boss telling me who I should not date.

[larusafox]

It’s a pretty scary world that Nellie is describing. It’s not new, of course - cancelling or “cleansing” of the ranks was the norm in Soviet Russia, all throughout its history, to regular people and Komintern members alike. Except the consequences were a lot more dire. Still, very scary.

[saxaphone]

Minneapolis riots near Lake street, I have video and photo evidence that shows a war zone, where Dominos and Holiday were burned down. Target was broken into and looted. I remember one guy carry out merchandise that he stole and he said "I need these items for my children". I remember the 3rd Police precinct broken into and fire all around. I also remember what looked like a waterfall pouring out of a building from a Fire truck trying to put out fires. So much violence, innocent business owners stolen from and vandalized. There were 54 residents that got arrested, so this wasn't soley outsiders.

[chuckcurtis]

These people do important work. Extremely important. They engage in critical objective thinking. They write some of the most readable journalism around. We're lucky to have them.