Bradley Whitford on Trump & Republicans Making The Handmaids Tale a Reality 

I voted for Obama both times but if he’d lost in 2012 and then tried a J6 and then ran in 2016, I don’t think I’d have voted for him. I don’t vote for traitors or insurrectionists. I value my freedom too much.

Margaret Atwood stated in an interview some time ago, that as she wrote "A Handmaid's Tale" she made sure that all the key parts in it were based on ACTUAL EVENTS that were happening SOMEWHERE in the world!!

Im a senior, black and female. I was born before Civil Rights was law and im living in GA. It's almost as if jim crow was on vacation and decided to come home to pick-up where he left off... 😮 9:14

my worry is that there’s a huge part of the population that DOES understand and they WANT a Handmaids Tale!

Bradley Whitford, I'm a Black woman. I've always been terrified, been terrified since Carter losing his second term (and I couldn't even vote then).

My only income is the social security that I worked 45 years to retire on. All family passed away now. I am terrified.

Bradley is so on the money!! The analogy of car crashes being more exciting than a car coming safely to a stop. That's politics these days. ☹

We need to run ads of women dressed in handmaid garb, walking in around in small groups witnessing the atrocities of dictatorships, while at the same time saying to each-other; "Yeah, I know, but the Democrats didn't do (fill in the blank) for me."

The worst decision Comedy Central ever made was to cut Larry's show.

This is fantastic! I love both Larry Wilmore and Bradley Whitford. A note on their conversation: I worry that a big point that's been missed is that people are too busy to get as involved as they would like to or feel they should. Our day jobs often include two-plus hours of commute time and a full 8.5 (or more) hours of work. Just trying to eat right, spend time with family, and get the minimum required sleep, and a bit of exercise takes too much time in late-stage capitalism. I do what I can but I never feel like it's enough.

Bradley Whitford is fantastic.

Cracking wise while democracy dies. Please start writing speeches for Joe!

I am terrified too but the anecdote to fear is action. The Civil Rights Movement did not happen because their asses were on the couch. They marched for years, submitted to physical attacks, registered voters in hostile areas... I'm not suggesting we put ourselves in danger, but all movements -- labor, women's rights -- happened because people worked for it. Sometimes for years. As a 52 year old democrat, I am going to work my ass off this cycle to make sure my daughters don't lose every right we as women have. Looking at this as "optional" is not an option.

Puddle of was. That's a whole album. Bright future behind me. Bars.

Sis in law brings up the up coming election saying, I just don’t know My response, I find it very disturbing that you think there’s a choice

Sinclair Lewis (It Can't Happen Here) warned Germany, and they did not listen. Will we listen to Maggie Atwood?

Bradley Whitford is Amazing

Women Will Rock🎶Blue Wave 2024💙🇺🇸✌️❣️

As a Black female living on Social Security, below the poverty line, I'm always encouraged when someone like Whitford acknowledges his privilege. Definitely chilling, however, to hear that even he is frightened by the current political situation...

Young Jimmy was a dish, and even then he was a good man.

Bradley has had so many memorable roles and I love his honesty 😁

I’ll be enthusiastically voting for Biden.

Josh Lyman was a great character and Bradley played him beautifully.

He is right about Ben Winkler in Wisconsin. He should be in charge of the party apparatus across the country. Amazing operation.

I LOVE BOTH Bradley Whitford and Larry Wilmore!!!! Great podcast!!

The quest hosts have been fucking great

North and South Dakota have the same number of Senators as California and New York. In the House of Representatives, the Democrats are in the minority, but they represent 100 million more people than Republicans. Bush and Trump did not get the popular vote but they secured enough electoral votes to win the presidency; and they appointed 6 out of 9 Supreme Court justices. On the local level, politicians choose their voters through gerrymandering and most elections are uncontested. Elections cost billions of dollars, voters are being arbitrarily purged from the rolls, and some people have to wait hours in line to cast a vote. American democracy is not free or fair.

"it's happening" ... Nailed it. Thank you.

So true, Bradley. An irony deficiency is a common, ubiquitous malady. Even after millions raised for research, there is no known cure.

Omg thanks for having him. I love Bradley.

Yes I'm terrified and praying for a serious and final medical issue.

LOVE. THEM. BOTH.

Bradley is one of my favorite actors!

There's a BIG irony deficiency in USA. Other westerners are shaking their heads.

they should rerun west wing season one for the summer.

Larry and Bradley talking Get Out! is the best!

I was there live in person I met Bradley Whitford and shook his right hand I will NEVER wash this hand

NOBODY knows how hard being a proper president is. People would genuflect if they understood just what dark Brandon is achieving under a world-weight of scrutiny! Come on! Give a guy props

The information about Wisconsin is really helpful for people ( like me) in other states

It was Bradley's voice that helped me recognise him. West Wing ❤❤❤

Sensationalism is what gets the masses hooked. This is all scary. Red ties are just the new armbands . Have a happy, Good luck friends

I really miss the Nightly Show, I wish Larry Wilmore had his own show on crooked

Bradley is the man! Charlie Newell says, “Hi”

LOVE Bradley Whitford - he *still* sounds like Josh!

Act like a flower you get plucked, grow thorns and give them a rash!!

Most people hold the shallow belief that if you vote every 2 years you have fullfilled a model, responsible political citizenship and that is such A LOW BAR, an absolute minimum. Think of how easy and transformed our lives would be if every democrat, and every Biden voter converted one other Trump voter or one other non voter to turn out and vote Biden. He got 80 million last time and we could double that. The bar should be your vote and your plus one (a new Biden voter). Think of that as the minimum bar.

I am terrified too. I live in terror of the political drama marching toward us. But isn't that what social media's "race to the bottom of the brain stem" has done to our world?

I just put 2 & 2 together…… “business ethics” 😆 🤣 omg 😆

We need larry back full time just as much as we needed jon stewart Eta, @22:01 'it IS wartime' Reminds me of a song my grandma taught me; " Life is long, love is short / any old storm, any old port / Better find a woman, Find a woman if you can / If you can't find a woman, Find a clean old man"

'It is wartime!' LOL

💙 Bradley Whitford 💙

The love for Justice Janet in WI is unparalleled!💙

Bradley went to Wesleyan!!!

Love him!!!!!!!

Bradley Whitford, one of my favs. Just watched “Adventures in Babysitting” with our littles ❤

Bradley seems like such a dope ass person to have in your life.

Hello fellow patriots 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️🤍💙🦅

Old pics of Jimmy Carter always give me pause as well. Like an intense mashup of Jimmi Simpson and Scarlett Johansson

Bradley was hysterical in Billy Madison!!😅

I’ve been a fan ever since Revenge of the Nerds 2. Plus he was excellent in Billy Madison.

Man, I miss The Nightly Show. Larry!

¿Does anyone recognize the brand of eyeglasses Bradley Whitford is wearing?

Not without a fight they won't.

I feel like Whitford didn't _entirely_ grasp that the game only has to be as literal as he chose to make it 😂 Like, the answer can be yes even though irl it's obviously a no. We get it, you're straight (I assume), you actually know some of these people, of course you wouldn't. A "yes" can just be acknowledging someone is a total snack physically and/or intellectually Regardless, love him and his work. Josh Lyman is easily one of my all time favorite tv characters. Good stuff

Seem's like Larry's name should also be in the title!

I am a fan of Bradley. Your political views is smart and very humorous that can put the message out , making it understandable, to all . I understand you , because I have that sarcastic smart ass humor. Plus I'm smart

When Canada had a Chernobyl style nuclear accident, reset Jimmy Carter to take care of it

Get Out this, Handmaiden’s Tale that… what about Whitford’s turn in the masterpiece that is Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise??

Hi

Trump is like a tanker player in MMO. He absorbs damage and taunts the oppositions to hit him so everyone else can do their thing in the back.

Another big problem that too many people don't understand that a Republican candidate is going to vote with the agenda of the Republican party, no matter what he says on the campaign trail. It is a popular thing now to say you are not beholden to a party, and it is somehow better to vote for the person. That is the dumbest thing you can do. There are 2 teams with opposite goals. If you want one goal, you have to support the team. No matter how much you like Mitt, or Don or Arnold, they are going to vote against your goal.

Didn’t Booth’s brother save Lincoln’s son from being hit by a train, also?

We were waiting for President Camacho!!

Has it been that long since billy madison?

Stop the trump stench! Vote blue! 2024!

To delve deeper into the issues at hand, let's break down the concerns and the vision outlined in your message: ### 1. **Concerns About Republican Policies** **Reproductive Rights**: - **Abortion Restrictions**: Many Republican lawmakers have pushed for stricter abortion laws, with some states passing near-total bans. This has raised fears about women's autonomy over their own bodies and echoes the forced birth policies in "The Handmaid's Tale." - **Access to Contraception**: There are also concerns about potential restrictions on access to contraception, which could further limit reproductive choices for women. **LGBTQ+ Rights**: - **Discrimination Laws**: Efforts to roll back protections for LGBTQ+ individuals, such as those allowing businesses to refuse services based on religious beliefs, have been contentious. - **Transgender Rights**: Policies aimed at restricting the rights of transgender individuals, including access to gender-affirming healthcare and participation in sports, have also been criticized as regressive. **General Civil Liberties**: - **Voting Rights**: Laws that impose stricter voting requirements are seen by some as attempts to suppress voter turnout, particularly among minorities. - **Surveillance and Privacy**: Increased government surveillance and data collection efforts have raised concerns about privacy and individual freedoms. ### 2. **Crooked Media's Vision for Better Discourse** **Constructive Conversations**: - **Focus on Solutions**: Instead of dwelling on problems, Crooked Media encourages discussions that highlight practical solutions and proactive measures to address societal issues. - **Inclusive Dialogue**: Promoting conversations that include diverse perspectives to build a more comprehensive understanding of the issues. **Building a Better World**: - **Community Engagement**: Encouraging individuals to participate in the political process and community efforts to drive change. - **Policy Advocacy**: Supporting policies that promote equality, justice, and sustainability. ### Concrete Steps and Actions **Awareness and Education**: - **Informing the Public**: Raising awareness about the implications of certain policies and educating the public on their rights and how to protect them. - **Media Literacy**: Teaching people how to critically evaluate information and recognize biased or misleading narratives. **Political Engagement**: - **Voting**: Encouraging voter registration and participation in all elections to ensure that diverse voices are heard. - **Advocacy**: Supporting advocacy groups and organizations that fight for reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and civil liberties. **Community Initiatives**: - **Grassroots Movements**: Supporting local initiatives that work towards equality and justice. - **Volunteerism**: Getting involved in community service to help address immediate needs and build stronger communities. By focusing on these aspects, we can better understand the concerns surrounding certain political trends and actively work towards a more inclusive and equitable society. If you have specific questions or need further details on any of these points, feel free to ask!

Bradley and Larry are clearly friends. Speaking in shorthand. I was in third grade and voted for Humphrey. Very disappointed at a young age

vote blue save democracy 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

Hes so ripped. I love whitford

I feel like I just watched future Colin Jost and Michael Che.

Without Lovett, I'll Leave it!

What film was Bradley asked about Obama and third term?

They didn’t mention President Loki!!!😈

Oh, him

#bartlettforpresident2024

American voters need to fall in love with and Pprotect America's Republic Democracy, religious freedom and women's rights. From right-wing so-called Evangelical Christian ultra nationalist !

Jimmy Carter was hand picked by Capt. Hyman G. Rickover to serve on the Navy’s first Nuclear Submarine.

Horrifying

Empty wagons make the most noise. Doesn't necessarily translate into votes, however. Vote Blue!

As long as to go vote it doesn't matter how enthusiastic you are about it. Statistics has never ever cared about feelings.

Should have asked him about President Santos 😳

Trump 2024 MAWA

Vote blue

It’ll be hilarious to hear these guys talk after Trump wins and none of the terrible things happen.

The worst decision Comedy Central ever made was to cut Larry's show. The next worst was to bring Jon Stewart back just so he could show us what a feckless NOTHING he is.

I started saying this after tRump was elected and ramped it up before the 2019 election

I love Whitford with that beard. Da**. He has aged sexier. Handmaid's Tale is terrifying. Project 2025 is serious. People need to pay attention

Women don’t feel lazy about abortion rights.

I’m pretty sure Lovett thinks everyone is an idiot 🤣 He doesn’t like you, he tolerates you with the thinnest veneer of acceptance 😝

Don't criticize Biden. OK