jordan peterson, welcome to hardtalk. thanks for the invitation.beginning of this year, you wrote this book, 12 rules for life: an antidote to chaos, and in the six or seven months since, around the world it has sold pretty much two million copies. yeah, it's coming up on that. pretty extraordinary. yes. you have struck some sort of a chord, why do you think that is? because i'm having a serious conversation with my viewers and listeners and readers about how to structure their lives individually and the relationship between responsibility and meaning, and it's a level of discourse or a level of analysis that people don't often have an opportunity to participate in or to hear. it's filling a need in our culture apparently. a search for meaning, is it also appealing, reaching out to people, and in particular men, it seems from all the surveys, men who are angry and feel lost and alienated ? well, i don't think it's reaching out to them because they're angry, i think it's reaching out to people who are alienated, certainly there's lots of people who

of a toronto of course famously with jordan peterson where they totally had she not use things like hello ladies and gentlemen hello boys and girls they had to fit into these new pronouns if they want to say today i'm a man tomorrow arm a boy the next hour my fridge freezer so that but i don't have to fainter i don't want to get into a situation where i have to change pronouns i have to change the english language trans people are reality they have existed since time immemorial who are throughout history i think the fact that there are more people coming forward is because there is greater social understanding and acceptance the stigma and guilt is fading away the issue has been discussed more openly and that is why more people are coming forward and of violence trans but it's still a tiny tiny minority. finally we bring you some live pictures now from the closing ceremony of an international military festival of music and moscow dozens of orchestras from twenty countries have taken part in the event in red square this year the weeklong festival is an annual event in the russian capital w

wrapping up our comparison of the "wall street journal" and "new york times" best-seller list is jordan peterson's the 12 rules for life for the journal. and in the tenth spot on the times list is the soul of america by john -- that looks at critical moments in american history and how they relate to today. many of these thoars have or will be appearing on book tv. you can watch their programs online on our website, booktv.org. >> so ms. rosette o when did you find wired magazine? >> my partner started wired project in 1991, and launched into the american market januarn was taking over as president and notably algor was talking about the information super highway. so it was a generational change that was curving on the political level for on a larger scale, on the cultural technological level it was a massive revolution going on. >> do you remember in that first issue what some of the articles were? what some of the products were that you're talking about? >> we had cumeal talking to -- in an interview with stuart brand talking about technology. talking about culture. we had a story about japanese

of toronto of course famously with jordan peterson where they told him he had no use things like hello ladies and gentlemen hello boys and girls they have to fit into these new pronouns if they want to say today tomorrow a boy the next. so so that but i don't have to fainter i don't want to get into a situation well i have to try pronouns i have to change the english language trans people our reality they have existed since time in our throughout history i think the fact that there are more people coming forward is because there is greater social understanding and acceptance the stigma and guilt is fading away the issue is being discussed more openly and that is why more people are coming forward to dent of violence trans but it's still a tiny tiny minority. finally we bring you pictures from the closing ceremony of an international festival of military music which finished up sunday evening in moscow dozens of orchestras from twenty countries have taken part in the event in red square this year that we can long tower festival is an annual event in the russian capital which has been ru

universes are trying to tell lecturers it's happened at university of toronto of course famously with jordan peterson where they told him he had no use things like hello ladies and gentlemen hello boys and girls they had to fit into these new pronouns if they want to say today i'm a man tomorrow am a boy the next hour my fridge freezer so that but i don't have to fainter i don't want to get into a situation where i have to change pronouns i have to change the english language trans people are reality they have existed since time immemorial who are throughout history i think the fact that there are more people coming forward is because there is greater social understanding and acceptance the stigma and guilt is fading away that issue has been discussed more openly and that is why more people are coming forward to dent violence trans but it's still a tiny tiny minority of a dozen for me or more weekly and about all just called thirty minutes stay with us . four men are sitting in a car when the fifth gets shot in the head. all four different versions of what happened one of them is on the death row the

of toronto of course famously with jordan peterson where they told him he had no use things like hello ladies and gentlemen hello boys and girls they had to fit into these new pronouns if they want to say today i'm a man tomorrow am a boy the next day i'm afraid for he said so but i don't have to fainter i don't want to get into a situation well i have to change pronouns i have to change the english language trans people are reality they have existed since time in throughout history i think the fact that there are more people coming forward is because there is greater social understanding and acceptance the stigma and guilt is fading away the issue has been discussed more openly and that is why more people are coming forward and violence trans but it's still a tiny tiny minority are that does it for me and of the weekly but my colleague of the incomparable colum bray will be here in about thirty minutes time with a full look at your news and fresh air lines so with us results international. join me every thursday on the alec simon show and i'll be speaking to guest of the world of poli

of toronto of course famously with jordan peterson where they told him he had no use things like hello ladies and gentlemen hello boys and girls they had to fit into these new pronouns if they want to say today i'm a man tomorrow am a boy the next fridge freezer so but i don't have to say enter i don't want to get into a situation well i have to change pronouns i have to change the english language trans people our reality their existence since time in world war throughout history i think the fact that there are more people coming forward is because there is greater social understanding and acceptance the stigma and guilt is fading away that issue has been discussed more openly and that is why more people are coming forward and violence trans but it's still a tiny tiny minority those are just some of the stories we brought you throughout the week for the details on all the stories and more head to our website r.t. dot com thanks for watching the week that. it was you know provision on my back when i wanted to. say oh. you're so you know i lost his boss because. resources you know. anyb

toronto of course famously with jordan peterson where they told him he had no use things like hello ladiesand gentlemen hello boys and girls that he how to fit into these new pronouns if they want to say today i'm a man tamara a boy the next i'm afraid for he said so but i don't have to fainter i don't want to get into a situation well i have to try pronouns i have to change the english language trans people our reality they have existed since time in throughout history i think the fact that there are more people coming forward is because there is greater social understanding and acceptance the stigma and guilt is fading away the issue has been discussed more openly and that is why more people are coming forward and then falling into trans but it's still a tiny tiny minority we're thirty minutes away from another look at your week we're watching our to international stay with us. what politicians do something to. put themselves on the line they get accepted or rejected. so when you want to be president. some want to. watch you going to be this is what the. people. interested always in the

of toronto of course famously with jordan peterson where they told him he had should not use things like hello ladies and gentlemen hello boys and girls they had to fit into these new pronouns if they want to say today i'm a man tomorrow am a boy the next my fridge freezer so but i don't have to fainter i don't want to get into a situation well i have to change pronouns i have to change the english language trans people our reality their existence since time in our throughout history i think the fact that there are more people coming forward is because there is greater social understanding and acceptance the stigma and guilt is fading away the issue has been discussed more openly and that is why more people are coming forward and violence trans but it's still a tiny tiny minority. in the conversation went on just one of the many many stories we covered this last week or an r.t. international you can catch up on it all too but check out our you tube channel or facebook or download are up as well for the stories as they happen twenty four seven direct your mobile device for those covered i

wrapping up our comparison of the "wall street journal" and "new york times" best-seller list is jordan peterson's the 12 rules for life for the journal. and in the tenth spot on the times list is the soul of america by john -- that looks at critical moments in american history and how they relate to today. many of these thoars have or will be appearing on book tv. you can watch their programs online on our website, booktv.org. >> so ms. rosette o when did you find wired magazine?

wrapping up comparison in wall street journal and new york times best seller list, jordan peterson the 12 rules for life for the journal and in the tenth spot on the times list is the soul of america by john meachum, many of these authors have or will be appearing on book tv, you watch their programs online, on our website booktv.org. >> here is a look at some that are coming up. this weekend book tv is live from the brooklyn book fair, on saturday september 29th, look for us at baltimore book festival which will be held at city's inner harbor, on october 11th through 14th, the wisconsin book festival that takes place in state's capital city madison and in the same weekend the 30th annual southern festival of books in nashville. then later that month live at texas book festival in austin. for more information about upcoming book fairs and festivals and to watch our previous festival coverage click the book fairs tab on our website, booktv.org. [inaudible conversations] >> and you're looking at the street festival right outside the brooklyn law school where we are live all day with auth

wrapping up our comparison of the wall street journal and new york times bestsellers list is jordan peterson's the 12 rules for life for the journal and an attempt spot on the times list is the soul of america by john meacham that looks at critical moments in american history and how they relate to today. many of these authors have or will be appearing on book tv. watch their programs online on our website, booktv.org. >> i have a theory about why the left is so hostile. and it goes back to election day. think about all of your friends who are liberals, who about 8:00 on election evening were about to pop the champagne . hillary was going to breakthe glass ceiling, they were going to get a left-wing supreme court justice. they were going to have policies on the left, weakness overseas, they were going to raise taxes. life was good .and two hours later, and some of you may have lived through this, seeing it in whatever room you are in, two hours later they are staring at each other, beginning to realize that not only is she not going to be president but that means that donald j trump is going t

was no running all the people that showed up last week just weren't making any plays.a adrien peterson and jordan reid. >> need hard coaching this week to get back in the game. we'll show you a familiar face. how about this? aps star alex ovechkin in a different red the redskins home opener. >> it's burgundy. he spent tim with team owner dan snyder and quarterback josh norman before t. ga he was made honorary captain of the game and participated in the coin toss. i wonder if he can throw a football or catch one. >> we'll see what you can do, buddy. we'll put you in a uniform. coming up, a charging warning,n plugge electronic causes an explosion in an apartment. what was behind this dangerous blast,till ahead. >> plus scare at the circus. children injur when an animal act goes wrong. more on this wild video from >>> in this picture you can make out the charred remains of the hov hoverboard. it was charging when it caught fire yesterday. the fire spread to other items in the apartment. f 75efighters responded and evacuated the whole building. >> that fire caused $75,000 worth of damage. >> a lot of

thompson turning heads coming back from a broken leg, andea 33-yr-old peterson proving doubters wrong with 166 total yards, and tight end jordan reid showing whyn hea he's not to be stopped. so many weapons if the offens w be the next to grab the spotlight, and you know what, redskins know that's a good team approach each week. >> throughout the week, you prepare to have a sound game plan knowing that, you know, we don't know. we don't know whose turn it will be ahe who has moment in the key situation, and i think goods offenses prepare, every single do their job, t when the number is called, you make the play and accountable to the other guys. you piece it together through play makers and schemes, and you can't stop us all and that mentality, develop it and work at it. >> reporter: a couple guys, alex smith, throws to put on injury reserve today. wide receiver and punt returner undergo surgery after suffering a high ankle sprain sunday against the cardina and simms,te undraf rookie that made a splash in the preseason with a high ankle sprain had surgery as well. the skins bring back familiar face, brian quick, part of the fin

peterson. he scored his fir touchdown for d.c.un nexty is the team's first home opener against the colts.polis that game kicks off at nice to have jordand back from injury. chris thompson, the just looking so good. >> way to start the season. >> all right. this saturday will be a celebration of culture, history and diversity at the highly anticipated h street tstival. >> i takes a look back at the year 1968 when riots rippedt aphe community and celebrates the people that fought to restore that area. what do we expect in this year's festival? >> a mix of entertainment. we have a little sampling right behind me. they're all lined up for the big festival coming up on saturday. and apart of it is new together. the new being this bookstore that i'm inside right now. why d you bring this bookstore? what was needed in the neighborhood? >> we thoug the neighborhood needed a great independent bookstore just like any neighborhood in the d.c. area. >> it didn' have one. i want to bring in brandy who can talk about the old and the new. 1968 to day, this is what the neighborhood is. >> absolutely. it's important to see what anges have taken place i