The Defining Moment In Cenk's Career 

Imagine that, honesty and integrity in the media. Thanks TYT, very much appreciated.

I CRIED when I saw this live. When she said what he passed up, and you realize how REAL Cenk is..... Doesn't that just hit you right in the gut?

Cenk, Kudos - I agree with everything Anna said - giving up wealth and choosing integrity is something a lot of people nowadays would not do - full props

The fact that Cenk still has the core of those with whom he started 20 years ago says something about the man, whether you like him or not. Proper friend.

You guys are the best! I would rather watch TYT than MSNBC any day. Thank you for bringing real, transparent news!

When I found TYT it was a breath of fresh air many years ago. thank you for the show.

As a newer viewer I loved hearing this story. Thanks for sharing! Represent ✊

If anyone wants to know what integrity looks like, watch this video. Such a rare quality and it’s here in abundance. Bravo TYT.

Way to go Cenk!!! Sticking to your principles and speaking the Truth!💜🙏✌️

I came across you and your wonderful show right after you left MSNBC. I've been hooked ever since. That story solidifies my allegiance to all of you at TYT. ❤👏

What an excellent series of stories from my favorite news source and group of actual journalists. Y’all are 22 now. Cheers amigos!

A decision that continues to echo in America's political landscape. You've made an invaluable contribution to the furthering of rational policy in American politics, please keep up the excellent work.

Congrats TYT from Alberta Canada - we need media to critique government and not be partisan, otherwise it is just propaganda. Politicians need to abide by their constituents, not to corporate or PAC overlords.

TYT - A great panel whom I liked right off the bat when I first started listening three years ago. Greatly respect Cenk and Ana for their passion, intelligence and sense of humor.

I absolutely am in admiration of all of you....cenk and the entire concept. You are true warriors for the truth. I'm thrilled that you've shown how you can be unique and still make your mark, make a living. I'm humbled by your team. good for you

I remember this!!! I was so proud of Cenk!! And I still am.

Thank you Cenk. I'm glad you're here to help lead us to the progressive future of my dreams. Truth will really set you free. Love all of you so much. Congrats on 21 years.

Long time fan of TYT from Ireland. Congratulations

5.33 Millions subscribers, I would say you guys are doing way better now. I don't know the history of Cenk and why people hate him. but just keep doing what you do we are watching now.

I'm a guy living in Norway, i startetd too watch TYT in 2006 cuz i was bored, i was 18 years old at that time. 35 years old now and still watching TYT and loving it.

That was very kind praise, Ana. Very sweet.

You can see Cenk's heart in everything TYT does. He cares about the show's quality and won't bend his principles for anything. I knew I was following him for a reason.

You gotta respect Cenk, he walked away from a million dollar contract you gotta respect his integrity and standing for his principles.

Honestly, I don’t lean quite as leftist as Cenk or TYT, but I respect the hell out of him and what you have made with TYT. You have good people that actually care. I’ll take someone, who actually truly cares, over someone I totally agree with every time. That is one of the reasons I watch TYT.

With Cenk at the helm, TYT is in good hands. And so are we.

I love this story and I'm really glad that Ana told it because I've watched TYT for quite a few years now but I didn't know about this. Takes alot of principles and integrity to walk away from that kind of money, well done Cenk. Happy Anniversary TYT, may you have many more years of success.

It’s called integrity and ethics. Proud of you Cenk

WOW! I have such a profound Respect for Cenk, Ana and everyone else at TYT.

Thank you Cenk! It's wonderful to know we can count on you!

A real man with principles a real journalist cheers to you Cenks 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

I was very lucky because my first boss was a lot like Jenk, in that he stuck to what he believed in and walked away from things he didn't believe in. He also was the first person to allow me many opportunities to succeed, and I dedicated both my books to him. After working with him for almost fifteen years, he moved to a different country, but we continued to do projects together and still do to this day. People who stick to who they are and their beliefs, while ignoring incentives, mainly money, are hard to find. I'd like to count myself as one of those people. Love you guys!

I feel old, but this is how I found TYT. Saw Cenk on MSNBC and was blown away by his passion and ferocity. Then he was gone, so had to go the YT Channel which lead to a lot of other lefty news like Uncle Sam at The Majority Report and The Ring of Fire. Thank you so much for all the years of great reporting, and here's to another 21 years of being "Too Strong."

I'm a old republican and I will always stand with TYT and I push you's to all my friends and and people I run into.

I've been going to TYT for news for a few years now. I never knew these details. We need more good guys who make the right choices.

The first time I watched your show ,I knew you guys all had integrity and ethics And that’s why I continue to watch. I also love that you help you choose people to run for Congress in certain areas I think that needs to be congratulated. It makes me feel better that you guys are out there doing such a wonderful job.

I followed Cenk when he was on MSNBC and never understood why he suddenly was gone from the show. You are Awesome Cenk ! You have opened up my eyes to the reality of how the country is really run. Thank you for your great work and giving us TYT!

Don't always agree with Cenk, but you have to hand it to him..... way to go Cenk

The fact that he walked away from a million dollar contract based on principle means (IMHO) that he is EXACTLY the kind of person we actually need in Washington.

I didn't know the history- thank you and awesome job team.

Cenk and everyone at TYT is amazing! I'm so glad Cenk walked away from a million dollars in favor of reporting honest, factual, critical, no non-sense news as much as he and everyone who works with him wants to do. I'm a newer viewer who had no idea TYT existed until I came across some videos in recommendations by chance. A lot of other new channels are off-putting to me because I often detect a lot of fast-talking silver-tongues who report in a way that someone who knows nothing about politics would get easily bored, overwhelmed or confused by somehow. I have no trouble following anyone reporting at TYT and I'm so glad that you guys explain things over and over with viewers in mind because politics isn't an easy thing for most to grasp. And not just politics but other connecting parts of political news like corporations, economy and anything else you report on. Because often people learn through absorbing something in spare time and hearing it over and over. And this will likely be in large part, the people who are too exhausted from their own work and personal lives to do much else except listen and absorb. Hopefully they find their way to TYT like I did. Thank you for all your hard work TYT! 🥰💖

Congratulations cenk and all the tyt family it’s a great product and the best in the business!

Cenks sincerity shows through so clearly you can’t miss it so this story of his past does not surprise me. A great man.

I've never forgotten this story. I remind myself every time I listen to someone on MSNBC. Love Cenk to pieces! :o)

This is why I watch TYT.

Thank you Ana for presenting Cenk and thank you Cenk for being strong in your principles!!! Please keep on going with TYT.

Well done, and thank you to Cenk and the TYT team for sticking to your guns and convictions. 👏👏👏

TYT is the best progressive news perspective that I have found. I'm a fan as long as they toe the line. Kudos to The Young Turks staff!

Massive respect towards Cenk!! I remember back in the day when this all happened. Mi also remember Ana stepping up her style of reporting during that time. When she covered for Cenk you could just tell she just changed to a more professional person.

My hat's off to you sir Cenk, Great job.

This is why I watch you guys . I trust you .. and as we know these days it’s hard to do that!

I absolutely love you guys for your integrity, compassion to be honest and truthful to your viewers, and mostly for being genuine. Keep it up cause we need you. No pressure

I didn't know that back story. Cenk is a very moral man who sticks to the truth. Very well done.

TYT is a necessary news reporting resource that gives it to us straight and is NOT afraid to ask tough questions. Keep up the GREAT, OUTSTANDING work!!!!!!!!

I love this channel so much! I congratulates to 21 years 🎉 I hope you all last for 21 more

I didn't know and really appreciate hearing the larger story of how TYT stays real. I'm a Canadian follower. Thanks for bringing your perspective in such tough times.

I came on to TYT in 2015. I really wish I had started earlier. But anyway, cheers to 21 years!

Sweet special CONGRATULATIONS to TYT, Cenk what a special VALUABLE human being you ARE, Ana you are another piece of love, and a true sign of courage, JR and John you guys are true symbol of JOURNALISM....May God continue to bless you all.

Thank you all for 21 years of truth !

So glad to have TYT! Such an important service for America, the world and our mental health! ✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼

Honestly, it's Cenk's integrity that kept me loyal to TYT!!

I did not know! Kudos to Cenk & TYT!!!

Hear, Hear Cenk!!

CENK, ANA, JOHN...... YOU ARE APPRECIATED

Say what you will about TYT, and Cenk (I find him annoying sometimes), but I greatly appreciate him and his team for for putting our reps through the ringer. I'm glad they are tougher on Democratic reps, and rightfully call out corporate ones.

TYT opened my eyes and educated me. Thanks for that. Now I'm the Progressive crank in my family. Thanks for that too. ; )

Love this! Great job Cenk, and thank you!

There’s a lot to be said for the integrity in leadership displayed by Cenk at that moment and it’s so lacking in both the political and business sphere! Keep it up all of you!!! You are that “shining light on a hill” in the journalism arena that I used to believe about this country. I can’t thank you enough for helping me and my kiddos get through some dark days with loss of my wife and their mother back in 2010. Thank you thank you thank you for your integrity and great honest journalism and light you all bring! Your the antidote to cable news that’s needed and wanted!

I’ve been watching for several years now and THIS, this episode has me so proud to sign up and become a member. Thank every one of you at tyt for all your unbiased healthy dose of straight honest news. With that, I want to say a special heartfelt thank you to Mr Cenk Uygur for bringing your integrity, knowledge and wisdom to the masses.,not to mention the wonderful Ana Kasparian along with all the other hosts. Thank you! 😊

I’d literally give anything to have dinner with you guys. Such smart, courageous, innovative, and persistent people.

I was in production school at the exact time this happened. And to my professors credit he pointed out how MSNBC was withholding dates to prove the need to cancel Cenk’s time slot. It was epic. ❤️

Cenk. You da Man. Thank you for all you (and your whole BA crew) TYT is my news go-to. Always. It's great to see an idealist make a real, noticable difference.

Chenks principles and courage matches many of us.....everything is truthful. Thankful for him..

New here. Gen Xer. Never watched cable news, so I had no idea about Cenk or TYT until about 6 months ago. Always thought of myself as center-left. Thought progressives were extreme left. Now that I am actually informed, I don’t think progressive are far left. I think they are on a different plane. Major respect for you all.

Where would we be without Cenk's 'OF COURSE'. Me so happy.

I did not know this history. I’m glad I now do, it makes a difference. To know your integrity, to go along with your political views and insight, I respect you that much more. Thank you for what you are doing here with TYT. I’m going to subscribe now, after a long period of watching on RU-vid.

I have not followed TYT as much over the past years, and I don't agree with them on many things, but Ana is totally right. Cenk stuck to his principles and risked losing it all to do what he felt was right, and I will always respect him and TYT for that. You dont have to agree with someone's political views to respect them and acknowledge their integrity.

My Father told me as I was growing my business, "Never sell your soul and stand up for what will allow you to sleep at night."

Been a TYT viewer since 2007 on youtube. Keep up the good work!

Ana Kasparian's reason for staying with TYT is the reason I follow TYT today and for the past couple of years. TYT proved themselves when Trump was in office. I didn't know about TYT when Obama was in office. Keep up the great work 👍🏾 👏🏿 💐👉🏾

"Nothing like being free." Cheers to you Cenk. I learned a lot about you, all of you today. And I humbly and admirably thank you for everything you do. You give me hope. You are appreciated. Thank you.

I liked Cenk before this but now I just love him! ❤️ Way to stay true to yourself! Cenk is someone we should all strive to be like

Congrats TYT!

Well I came to know TYT about 2 years ago .. initially it was Cenk , then Anna and the rest of your team. Didn’t know that many of you were all together from the beginning. Kudos to all of you guys.

❤ all of you at TYT!

21years? WOW congratulations thank for enduring

I knew some parts of the story, but I’m glad you made a whole video out it. Thank you for sharing and congratulations on your 21 year celebration

I had no idea of Cenk’s past, but watch TYT for its content. Now I have tremendous respect for the risk and challenge he took. Ana is completely correct to celebrate this. Bravo and kudos, Cenk!

I loved cenk on MSNBC when he stopped appearing I found him online.. I've been a sub to tyt for 10 plus years. I love your honor and fight to end money in politics.. you moved me to the left. Thanks for your work cenk, Ana the entire crew. Thank you congratulations on 21 years

Thank heavens for you guys! I love each one of you, seriously. My champions.

I didn't know Jake before, I am glad to know his background now! We need a Progressive like him in Congress!!

Been watching TYT since 2008ish. Nothing but love for everything you've done. Thank you.

Congrats on 21 years of TYT, cheers for another 21 more! I’ve got to admit, TYT sounds like a fun network to work with

My minister once did a sermon on values & principles. He taught us that our values & principles should not be situational. I don't know what your religious beliefs are & it doesn't really matter to me because I judge people by the content of their character. You seem to have a good character & you don't let your values & principles change with the situation your in. That is what makes a person be of good moral character.

Cenk is the real deal.

This video made me shed a tear. Thank you Cenk and TYT. I am so glad I have been watching you all for a long time. Keep up the good fight!

CONGRATULATIONS TYT!!

Love this story, Cenk. Inspirational. Congratulations to you all on the anniversary.

Cenk is one of my heroes, he always will be. Thanks again for your dedication to the facts Cenk it literally means everything.

RISK vs REWARD - Sometimes we just got to do what we feel is best. Props to you ;)

Cenk, if you read this, you don't know me, but back in 2004-5 there was guy I knew named Andrew Breitbart, who worked a lot with Matt Drudge, was helping Arianna Huffington create some news blog thing and had a cute little news outlet of his own. In case you are unaware, Mr. Breitbart had a slightly conservative political viewpoint, where I was a decided leftist. However, he could tell I was clearly not a fan of the Democratic Party line, and more important, he thought I was an asshole, so being an asshole he thought I'd be a perfect right wing pundit. It was clear he was courting me to his side: he even started referring to me as a "political misfit" like he had a marketing strategy already cooked up. Nothing was ever written up or offered, but I knew what he was doing, and I could see the logic. It was paradoxically so close and yet so far. I had a great opportunity, all I had to do was utterly betray everything I stood for and believed in. Of course, I couldn't imagine back then just where things were heading, that his outlet would later be led by the mastermind of a winning presidential campaign, or that someone like Steven Crowder could one day be offered $50 million dollars doing something similar with his repellent personality. Of course, a Faustian pact never ends well, so even if I had done this, it would have consumed me, just like the self hatred and loathing has unsurprisingly left Alex Jones in complete internal destruction. And the truth is, I am a fuck-up at heart: somehow I would have figured a way to sabotage the whole scheme and screw it up. Like I said, so close yet so far. What MSNBC offered you wasn't a Faustian bargain: it was actually relatively reasonable. I doubt anyone would have noticed or blamed you if you went along with their suggestions. And yet, you didn't. Like I said, I'm a fuck-up, so the offer would never have been made to me, but if I was put in your position, would I have done the same? I'm not sure. And that's why, even if I don't always agree with you on everything, I respect your opinion and admire you, because I know you are the real deal, that I can trust you, that you believe what you say. Only a fool argues a liar, and a liar you definitely are not. Keep up the great work.