1. How old are you and what state do you live in?
41 TN
2. When did you become a member of TYT?
2007
3. How do you consume the show?
3. How do you consume the show?
Audio podcast
4. What field do you work in?
4. What field do you work in?
Biochemist, chemical industry
5. How would you describe TYT in 5 words or less?
Not corrupted by money yet.
6. Do you have a favorite TYT moment?
6. Do you have a favorite TYT moment?
When I realized that Ana had become a really good host. That took awhile. There have been lots of good moments. When Jimmy started – I think balancing out the often grim news with good comedy is important.
7. Who is your favorite co-host? Why?
Ben, the show has always been at its absolute best when it’s Cenk and Ben.
8. What motivated you to take the extra step of becoming a paying member?
8. What motivated you to take the extra step of becoming a paying member?
Support something good when there is so much wrong with everything.
9. Are surprised that the The Young Turks has grown into a multiplatform network of multiple channels?
Not really, Cenk is very driven.
10. Cenk often talks about the TYT brand as “truth telling.” What does this mean to you as a member?
10. Cenk often talks about the TYT brand as “truth telling.” What does this mean to you as a member?
Not influenced by money. He can speak and act as he feels. Although I do acknowledge that the show does contain bias. It’s impossible to be pure. Dave Kohler speaks to this point quite eloquently.
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-Cenk. Bar-Jimmy. Dinner-Ana.
12. If you were a co-host on the show, which story would you cover? Why?
I would talk a lot more about climate change. More about what we’re doing to the oceans.
13. Have you ever communicated with other TYT fans? If so, how?
No
14. Has the show convinced you to change your position on a particular issue?
Sure, lots of times. That’s what makes us progressive, right?
15. Have you ever referred membership to anyone? If so, what did you say?
No. I’m not into proselytizing.
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