1. How old are you and what state do you live in?
56 in CT
2. When did you become a member of TYT?
Not sure. Maybe 2006
3. How do you consume the show?
These days mostly YouTube
4. What field do you work in?
I am a professional personal assistant
5. How would you describe TYT in 5 words or less?
Progressive, fearless, unique, aggressive, diverse
6. Do you have a favorite TYT moment?
Not really. I’m sure that if I were watching a highlight reel I would remember some.
7. Who is your favorite cohost? Why?
Cenk and Ben. I’m a creature of habit and I was not happy when Ben left to go to TMZ
(wtf!!!)
8. What motivated you to take the extra step of becoming a paying member?
They were new (to me) and I support progressive causes. I wanted to help them grow.
9. Are surprised that the The Young Turks has grown into a multiplatform network of multiple channels?
No
10. Cenk often talks about the TYT brand as “truth telling.” What does this mean to you as a member?
Nothing. I know what they want it to mean but I don’t absorb that.
11. Which TYT host would you get coffee with? Which one would you go to the bar with? Who would you have dinner with?
Coffee with Ana, drinks with Cenk and dinner with Ben
12. If you were a cohost on the show, which story would you cover? Why?
I’m all about equality. I served on CT boards for Marriage Equality (we won in 2008) transgender antidiscrimination legislation (may be the most comprehensive protection in the country) and now organize a transgender health and law conference for the last 8 years.
13. Have you ever communicated with other TYT fans? If so, how?
Only occasionally. Social media mostly.
14. Has the show convinced you to change your position on a particular issue?
Probably.
15. Have you ever referred membership to anyone? If so, what did you say?
I don’t think so.
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