TAVIS SMILEY | Guest: Serj Tankian | Political Music | PBS

[mamc1986]

I first learned about the Armenian Genocide in that year of 2007 during the winter,on the computer on Yahoo News, it said "The First Genocide of the Twenith Century", three years later I'm trying to gain a voice to the Armenians and fight off Armenian Genocide denial.

Not to mention that Serj does have a point about the younger generation throughout the world that is, to know more info about what went on back then then reading a book about it.

Thank you internet!

[mamc1986]

All I have to say is Reconise the Genocide!

Peace on earth and may more people know about the Armeinan Genocide in time!

[Osuitea]

I think you need to go directly to the source site which would be PBS or directly to the Tavis Smiley Show.

[Harpyjansoul]

Do you think John is his friend with the comic book company?

[melissapunx11]

@Harpyjansoul yes

[koveman5]

Mustach power!

[JuggaloGhost666]

i hate how people judge books by their cover and i think Serj is a perfect example being that he's armenian, he's very well spoken, very intellectual as well as very great with his music that he portrays of every day life in the world, its sad how people do these things... base people off of where they came from or what ethnicity they are, he's really came a long way for himself and others, great work Serj, keep it up

[superman1113215]

@JuggaloGhost666 how is being an armenian a bad thing? they are the oldest living nation, therefore some of the wisest human beings on earth

[JuggaloGhost666]

@superman1113215 you're an idiot, i never said being armenian was a bad thing, re read my comment from before, numbnuts -.-

[superman1113215]

@JuggaloGhost666 dude no need to call me names i was just wondering what you meant by your comment of how people judge him based on where he comes from, im not trying to start anything that was just a friendly question and if i misunderstood your comment just say so, why would you call someone you dont know an idiot

[JuggaloGhost666]

@superman1113215 aaaaah gotcha... i thought you were trying to be a smart ass and trying to troll someone becuz you accidently misread it xD sorry about that, just on youtube, most people who comment my shit and "ask" a question, they're trying to troll, or disrespect, or something along those lines, i apologize for the misunderstanding lol

[Hlejames]

Serj has a really great laugh also. I don't think I've heard him laugh before.

[krisercolano]

2 ppl missed :/

[orcina8]

1 person dislikes this?

[tarjay35]

serj is so softspoken while he's talking. it's funny to hear him sing something like sugar then watch an interview! lol

[HelluvaCody54]

If i had cancer and could only have one wish, i wanna meet this band.

[hugoztmk]

...I think music has the ability to inspire people and to change hearts, and the heart has the power to change mind, and the mind has the power to change the world...! Serj, You are GREAT !

[watchthispk]

true true u are serj tankian true true.

[reaverwes]

System of a Down is amazing, And Serj seems like a really decent guy. ;)

[JR333able]

WoW serj tankian is the worlds best artist # 1 artist one day i hope to meet him

[xchaosblade0]

He refers to johns comicbook company haha they're great friends

[eagerbeaver53]

isnt john the drummer and hes a beast cause he weres suits all the time and has no facial expressions its great

[WONDERBOYTP199]

yea the drumer, john is the owner of the comicbook company

[chacer28571]

I am going to start watching PBS from now on.

[DropThought]

LOL my sentiments exactly!

[ricky1602]

its all about ITALY!

[bl00dproductions]

ewwgh, UK and USA

[rkau8671]

I love System of the Down!

[SpacePyjamas]

You mean System of A down...

[EyeSeeV]

" How many other truths out there that need to be discussed and ACT- Knowledge"

[SeanArgos]

im pretty sure there is many Hirant Dink's

Serj only 1 of them

as an armenian-kurdish background (im a proofing fact bc my grn-dad has survived from the 1915 cult and maried wit my grn-mum in Erzincan/turkey) person and family from turkey i have no resentment against to turkey but only have a sad feeling to the turkish goverment and them ignorant-denails media to the armenians genocide..

[JackDaScarecrow]

SOAD!!!!!!!!!!

[daronishot]

Serj Tankian is probably the only reason anybody watched pbs the day this aired lol XD

[ronhelf]

@daronishot Actually no, some of us watch PBS all the time. It is by far the only decent network in the US.

[daronishot]

@ronhelf I Was Just Playin' Calm Down

[Osuitea]

@daronishot

Not true but refreshing.

[ljayt5]

serj is the best !!

[Gregory10000000000]

Recognise the Armenian Genocide!

[NoxiousProductions]

Serj Tankian is like the reincarnation of Jesus

[psychodeathmonkey]

even though he doesnt really believe in religion

[phoenix02200]

who gives a shit if he is american, he could be chinese and I wouldnt truly care. Serj is Serj and what his words amplify should reach your ears instead of what he is. American wow big deal...all he wants is peace but the world is too corrupted to actually move a step towards friendship. Serj's words should reach so much people. The world is in a bad state....and only WE can change it..sadly we are destroying each other and we are our own cannons of time...human race only comes once...

[Jesusplant]

think you miss read Armenian

[rach6st]

haha american..its ARMENIAN

[Fuffix513]

he's a lebanese born armenian, migrated with family to america at the age of... 6 or seven i think. so he considers himself armenian/american

[armenianKAJF]

well the fact that he is Armenian does already mean a lot ;-)

[kife1818]

Serj Tankian is one of the best

[deradmiral]

serj tankian is one of the most right-thinking men of the world!

right political thinking and talented music making, that's what he does. with and without SOAD, a great artist and human being!

[hollywoodgogo]

"My friend owns a comic book company"...

I think he's talking about John Dolmayan (from SOAD)...he owns Torpedo Comics!

That's cool he shouted him out!

[TheEliminator992]

right on.

[callofktulu282]

No buckaroo....PBS....but I can see how you got confused....

[korekel]

TBS?

[yehuda202]

I'm ugly.

[shagenchik]

awsome!!

[shagenchik]

awsome!!

[nabasdak]

good interview!

[nikre]

yes, POLITICAL music!

[VANArmenya]

This is the best interview I have seen in years. I am going to watch TAVIS SMILEY from now on!

[luv4knowledge]

Oh yeah, Tavis is great!! His shows have actual conversations in them, unlike the shouting matches on cable TV w/ ignoramouos journalists. Tavis smiley is 11 pm weeknights.

[roastedmarshmellow]

Uhm, at about 2:14, is that Tavis laughing like a madman, or Serj? xP

Good interview, I love how smart and sexy Serj is. :D

[luv4knowledge]

it's Tavis, he always laughs like that, gotta love him he's a great host.

[luv4knowledge]

Is there a full-length version of this interview? That's would be awesome.

[PBS]

Check out the Web link in the description, to the right of the video. You can watch more of the interview online from there.

--PBS

[Khazarian]

Thanks!

[jpapca]

thanks pbs!!!!!!!!

[Ozlodian]

Serj's awesome!!! we love you Serj!!!

[psychochick94]

wow serj speaks the absolute truth. He speaks brilliantly and says it all in a way people can understand. serj should really run for president i would vote for him!!!

( if i was old enough to vote) lol

[luv4knowledge]

GO SERJ!!

[ottoass]

Serj is genious, i love how he speeks. he says it so understandible and smart. i love every interview with Serj. its great.

[wilburjr]

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