All Things Video

Cenk Uygur is the founder and host of the world’s largest online news show “The Young Turks” and CEO of the TYT Network. Cenk has had a long career as a political commentator and blogger, having voiced his opinions on CNN, FOX News, Al Jazeera, Sirius Satellite Radio, NPR, and MSNBC. Prior to launching TYT, Cenk was a lawyer, TV writer, and host. In this wide-ranging conversation, we discuss what Cenk calls “the greatest cultural divide […] in this country’s history”: those age 35+ that grew up on TV and Millennials that grew up on the Internet. He predicts that the traditional TV business is heading off a cliff because online video has lower costs, no gatekeepers, and more authentic content. We also debate the future of American politics and the two-party system. Cenk argues it’s no longer about “teams” (blind party affiliation) but rather authentic voices and real policy positions. He advocates for a more progressive Democratic agenda and wants to return power to the people by taking big money out of po