Comedian Russell Brand reminds Cenk Uygur, host of the online liberal commentary show “The Young Turks,” and the rest of us that Thomas Jefferson, one of our “main men,” once said, “Every generation should have a revolution.” Tune in as the “Trews” host discusses President Obama’s failure to offer true change, his distaste for Fox News’ agenda and what he thinks would truly make the world a better place.

—Posted by Natasha Hakimi Zapata

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