Referenced Resources

Here are the resources mentioned in the interview, categorized by type:

People

• Willie - mentioned as the interviewer.
• Hillary Clinton - the subject of the interview, discussing her Masterclass, her life experiences, political career, and views on current events.
• Bill Clinton - mentioned as her husband, former President of the United States, in the context of her heading up the task force for health care reform during his presidency.
• Barack Obama - mentioned as a former President, in the context of his presidency and policy achievements, and his past disagreement on healthcare mandates.
• President Biden - mentioned in the context of his current administration’s policy efforts, including the infrastructure bill and Build Back Better, and his modeling of sensible leadership.
• Donald Trump - frequently mentioned in the context of the 2016 election, his presidency, his rhetoric, his impact on American institutions and democracy, and his potential future candidacy.
• Margaret Thatcher - mentioned as an example of a woman leader who displayed little public emotion.
• Angela Merkel - mentioned as a friend and an example of a woman leader who displayed little public emotion.
• Indira Gandhi - mentioned as an example of a woman leader who rose to head of state.
• Jim Comey - mentioned in the context of his actions 10 days before the 2016 election, which the speaker believes may have impacted the outcome.
• Ronald Reagan - mentioned as an example of a male leader who could show emotion.
• Rupert Murdoch - mentioned in the context of Fox News and his stance on vaccines.
• Tucker Carlson - mentioned in relation to journalists quitting over his actions on the Kyle Rittenhouse case.
• Kyle Rittenhouse - mentioned in the context of his case and how Tucker Carlson covered it.
• Dr. Tony Fauci - mentioned in the context of outrageous accusations made by some Republicans.
• Lily Ledbetter - mentioned as a woman who fought for equal pay and had a law named after her.
• Harry and Louise - mentioned as characters in famous ads from the healthcare reform debate.
• Glenn Youngkin - mentioned as an example of a Republican who won by appealing to independents and centrists.
• Terry McAuliffe - mentioned as a politician who ran a campaign that some believed was too far left.
• Phil Murphy - mentioned as a politician who passed a “very progressive agenda.”
• George Stephanopoulos - mentioned as the host of a show where journalists quit.

Organizations

• Masterclass - the platform where the speaker’s masterclass was presented; the format and style of Masterclass were discussed.
• Facebook - mentioned in the context of internal documents revealing its impact on young girls and its algorithms.
• Instagram - mentioned as being owned by Facebook and having a similar impact on young girls.
• Fox News - mentioned as an instrument of destruction and a source of lies and disinformation.
• Breitbart - mentioned as a source of right-wing propaganda.
• Cambridge Analytica - mentioned as having helped Donald Trump in the 2016 election.
• WikiLeaks - mentioned as having helped Donald Trump in the 2016 election.
• Russia - mentioned as having helped Donald Trump in the 2016 election.
• Treasury Department - mentioned in the context of providing statisticians and economists for healthcare reform analysis.
• Javits Center - the location where the speaker’s would-be victory speech in 2016 was supposed to be delivered.
• The Today app - mentioned at the end of the transcript for viewers to download.
• Progressive Caucus - mentioned in the context of disagreements within the Democratic Party about bill contents.
• Republican Party - discussed in relation to their actions in redistricting and their alignment with Donald Trump.
• Democratic Party - the subject of discussion regarding election strategies and internal debates.
• Children’s Defense Fund - mentioned as an organization the speaker has been involved with.
• Senate - mentioned in the context of legislative processes and the difficulty of passing bills.
• House - mentioned in the context of legislative processes.
• Congress - mentioned in the context of legislative processes and the need for oversight.
• The administration - mentioned in relation to potential regulatory actions on social media.
• 9-11 Commission - mentioned as having findings related to a “failure of imagination” after 9-11, drawing a parallel to current political events.

Documents

• Internal documents from Facebook and Instagram - referenced as evidence of the negative impact of these platforms on young girls.
• The book “What Happened” - written by the speaker about the 2016 election.
• Polling and analytics data - mentioned as evidence to support the speaker’s claims about the 2016 election outcome and voter behavior.

Tools

• Camera - mentioned in the context of the speaker talking to the camera in the Masterclass.
• Social media - frequently discussed as a source of criticism, disinformation, anxiety, and bullying, and its amplification of negative messages.
• Algorithms - discussed in relation to how Facebook and Instagram operate and can lead users down “rabbit holes.”

Technologies

• Technology - discussed in a broad sense as having both great benefits and downsides, particularly for young people.
• Zoom - mentioned in the context of remote education during the pandemic.
• Broadband - mentioned as an important infrastructure component in the Build Back Better plan.
• Voter suppression technology - implied in the discussion of election integrity and potential manipulation.

Concepts

• Masterclass - the specific educational series being discussed, its format, and its purpose.
• Resilience - a key theme of the Masterclass and the interview, referring to overcoming setbacks and disappointments.
• Public service - discussed as a motivation for entering public life and politics.
• Service to others - a core belief of the speaker, central to a life well-lived.
• Catharsis - experienced by the speaker during the recording of the Masterclass.
• Mediated media - mentioned as a way people come to know public figures.
• Direct-to-camera media - mentioned as a way people come to know public figures.
• Political change - discussed in terms of its incremental nature and the challenges of enacting it in America.
• Universal health care coverage - a policy goal discussed in the context of past reform efforts.
• Single payer healthcare - mentioned as a policy option discussed in past campaigns.
• Mandates (healthcare) - discussed in relation to healthcare reform and past political disagreements.
• Infrastructure - discussed in the context of the infrastructure bill and its importance.
• Child care - mentioned as an economic necessity and part of the Build Back Better plan.
• Paid family leave - mentioned as an economic necessity and part of the Build Back Better plan.
• Legislation - discussed in terms of the process of its creation and passage, including negotiation and compromise.
• Democracy - discussed in the context of its fragility and the threats it faces.
• Rule of law - discussed in relation to the importance of adhering to legal principles and the undermining of these principles.
• Media literacy - proposed as a necessary skill to teach children to navigate information.
• Glass ceiling - mentioned in the context of women in public life trying to break through barriers.
• Alpha man - used to describe Donald Trump’s perceived persona.
• Psychological gamesmanship - discussed in relation to political tactics.
• Autocracy - mentioned as a potential outcome if democratic institutions are undermined.
• Failure of imagination - cited as a reason why threats to democracy might be underestimated.
• Profile in courage - used to describe a rare act of bravery in politics.
• Investigative work - mentioned in relation to the media uncovering information.
• Whistleblowers - mentioned as a source of information about social media companies.
• Disinformation - a major theme, discussed as a significant threat to individuals and democracy.
• Conspiracy theories - mentioned in relation to social media algorithms and vaccine misinformation.
• Vaccines - mentioned in the context of misinformation and conspiracy theories.
• Electoral College - discussed in relation to election outcomes and Republican efforts to influence it.
• Redistricting - mentioned as a factor that will affect the political landscape.
• Turnout - discussed in relation to election results and voter motivation.
• Stimulus programs - mentioned in the context of Barack Obama’s presidency.
• Deficit reduction - mentioned as a policy enacted during Bill Clinton’s presidency.
• Assault weapons ban - mentioned as a policy enacted during Bill Clinton’s presidency.
• Brady Bill - mentioned as a policy enacted during Bill Clinton’s presidency.
• Microchips - mentioned as a conspiracy theory related to vaccines.
• The “mean girl” thing - used to describe mean-spirited comments and comparisons, particularly online.
• The “make-or-break” point - used to describe the current state of American democracy.
• Autocracy - mentioned as a potential outcome of the erosion of democratic institutions.
• Corruption - linked to autocracy and its potential impact on individuals and businesses.