CUNY TV Special: Senator Elizabeth Warren and Paul Krugman in Conversation

Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Paul Krugman, economist and columnist for The New York Times and Distinguished Scholar at the Luxembourg Income Study Center, at the Graduate Center, CUNY, engage in a discussion of public policy, economics and the middle class. Moderator: Janet Gornick, Director of the Luxembourg Income Study Center, CUNY. Taped at CUNY Graduate Center, Sept. 4, 2014. (90 min.)

[IJAbraham]

I truly love that woman, Elizabeth Warren.  I have never heard a more decent person talk about protecting and providing for the well-being of others.  

Disclaimer: I hate no one.

[slugirl]

WOW... At 1:00 space, listen to this real lady orator speak wisdom and truth. None other like her mind, ability and zeal. Thank you, Elizabeth Warren....stay with us !

[fredriks]

It's unbelievable that the U.S. are still struggling with these kinds of issues...

[TempestTossedWaters]

Amazing talk. So many good points and nuanced and fact-sensitive views.

[mikegoss]

I've spent most of my life in academia. That said, I think we should not build the next aircraft carrier, and pay for every student tuition for the next ten years.
 (Call me crazy?)

[sm]

Been watching some archived videos of Warren to see how her politics have evolved, and basically, she's consistently been a devoted advocate of the middle class no matter how far back you look. She's always been dedicated to helping others, especially those on the margins. But honestly, the thing that struck me the most watching this video is how REFRESHING it felt to hear no mention whatsoever of tRump. GOD THAT FEELS GOOD! Can't wait until he becomes a historical asterisk.

[pierrelebel]

Excellent points, those could make the difference in so many Americans lives and strengthen the economy in the same time. thanks

[Niederhoffer]

great conversation.Inspiring us to get our Senators and Reps to work for US.

[paulwarren]

YES TO CONSISTENTLY AND FIRMLY CHALLENGE THE LAW TO CARE ENOUGH TO TO REACH A REALISTIC & JUST SETTLEMENT ON THESE MATTERS .  PWW   AGAIN, THANK YOU FOR YOUR EFFORTS & RESEARCH .

[dorothyknable]

"Cynicism is cheap, " is my favorite quote from Elizabeth Warren, here. "Does Democracy devolve*  over time, or is it how we define ourselves, together." Be part of the solution. Let's all do the work of learning more, sometimes, instead of always spouting off, cynically. It's hard to lose the need for big-ego gratification and just help with something. But, it feels great, to feel needed, helpful. Go to a political meeting and then read a lot about the issues, not one side. Love this world enough to show it some appreciation. No matter how hard one has it, someone actually has it harder; so you could commiserate, HELP them. That counts, too!  
*devolve: degenerate, split into, go down hill (not word's first meaning.)

[paulwarren]

THE SECURITY OF COUSIN NANCY, SO APPRECIATED .
SOMEONE CARING ABOUT PEOPLE SURVIVING--IT IS GREAT.

[Stomperss]

Is anyone else blown away by the host's hair!! I mean seriously - World Domination!

[TheSindiin]

the dude in the intro looks like the hunger games announcer lol

[benjaminodonnell]

"... it was the foliage that hid the muggers." What a great line.

[rdlineberry]

The elephant in the room is the COST OF TUITION and books. Why does it cost so much to educate students today, when it cost $50 a semester to educate this brilliant woman? This is something that needs to be addressed, before we address student loan interest! Something is amiss in higher education. Where is all this money going? We need to follow the money.

[FactChecking]

Has Paul Krugman ever been right about anything?!?  Remember when he was telling us the housing market wouldn't collapse by giving away loans to unqualified people?  Those were the days, yes?

[paulwarren]

AT THIS AGE THE THESIS SHOULD BE OUTLAWING M-80'S & PROTECTION OF SPHERE & MENTAL SURVIVAL .
I DON'T KNOW IF PRAYING FOR LAW WILL EVER HELP, SO SLOW DOWN & HOPE THAT THERE IS TIMELY COUNCIL ON THE INTERNET ON THIS MATTER .

[oyibo]

My Democratic dream team: Bernie Sanders & Elizabeth Warren.

[shonenlad]

I so wish she'd run, instead of that robot Hillary.

[pjamesbda]

When we talk about "markets working", and that it stems from simple terms people can understand, along with proper legislative guidelines. ...We also must be honest with ourselves; the mice print comes from a break down in trust and in a fundamental shift to consumerism and "getting the deals" mentality.

Markets prey on that. And this protective legislation concept has NEVER been there to "protect" consumers, but to imprison them in impossible debt cycles.