Rebecca Traister and Brittney Cooper - Embracing Uncertainty in the Election | The Daily Show

“We have to believe in things that we have not seen before in order to bring them about.” Rebecca Traister, New York Magazine writer-at-large and author of “Good and Mad,” and Brittney Cooper, Rutgers University professor and author of “Eloquent Rage,” join Desi Lydic to discuss channeling anger as well as faith surrounding the election to motivate action. They talk about the unreasonable expectations that come with Kamala Harris breaking down firsts in her presidential campaign, how the Right portrayed their views of women at the RNC, and how Tim Walz can solve America’s daddy issues. #DailyShow #Election #KamalaHarris #TimWalz

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[SaraKearns]

I have seen Rebecca Traister speak about a dozen times and read some of her work and she is one of the most consistently intelligent and thoughtful people I've ever come across. Bravo to TDS for hosting these two wonderful women and for pairing them with Desi, who is a rock star.
I could listen to these three for hours and still wish there was more.

[skyejaszkowiak]

More of this, please! Desi is a gem and this was the conversation I needed to hear today!

[nanwildner]

My father, who died in 2016, always said, ‘when women run the world, it will be a much better place” - I have been waiting my entire life (I am 72) to see a FEMALE PRESIDENT, in my lifetime. I. Now. Have. Hope. That I will see this in November!!!! I am working hard doing political campaigning, writing postcards, and will work the election again to ensure democracy prevails!!!

[iangillis]

I'm glad to see women at the table, discussing a female candidate.
More power to you all!

[denillefleming]

The best interview I have seen. Brilliant women and conversation!!! What power!

[JohnJones-fgdd]

Loved what Britney Cooper said at the end. People on the margins can't be afford to be cynical. Vote for your life because that is what this election is about.

[curtingram]

Wow wow wow!!!
62 yr old man. Former republican & father of two incredible daughters.
Your broadcast brought to tears! Thank you 🙏🏼 🙏🏽🙏🏼

[mihajlox]

Fantastic interview! I always appreciate when Desi brings together bright, engaging women for great discussions. And I'm glad to see so many supportive comments too.

[ehansbrough]

Love, Love, Love Brittney Cooper. She is one of our most outstanding public intellectuals.

[judycarpenter]

Intelligent women scare the sh.. out these guys. Harris/Walz all the way💙💙💙

[GrandmaBev]

Love You Desi. So glad you became part of the Daily Show team. You are funny from day 1 and relevant to the times. You aren't afraid to say things straight to someone's face, no matter what. To confront some of these ridiculous people with a straight face is so amazing. Thank You 😊

[deborahjones]

Faith as believing in things we haven’t seen yet 👏🏻

[katushawatkins]

Women who speak the truth are the heart of our world. THE HEART.

[randfee]

Let’s go guys… keeping all fingers crossed this contagious optimism can carry Kamala Harris all the way and over the finish line.
Best wishes from Germany!!

[francineharrison]

Hallelujah Ladies! Wonderful conversation ❤

[ladypoetess]

This was a whole sermon and I think I needed that. Thank you Ms. Traister and Ms. Cooper and thank you Desi!

[brendakelley]

What a riveting conversation!! These women are brilliant, badass, and inspirational! Thank you!

[ohotnitza]

More strong women interviews please! This was great

[leoniemary]

Two Awesome women!! No three! I smiled through this entire interview!! 👏🏼👏🏼🎯

[skyleruballe]

Brittney Cooper's comment about faith is something I think about a lot, even though I'm atheist. Bravo and EXCELLENT thing for all of us to keep in mind.