I really like their take on good game first and D&D game second, I fully support it. I also like how they specifically pointed out that various changes are to spice up gameplay like in case of Fighter with Weapon Skills and more baseline bonus action variety, I assume, which probably helps their blandness the most.
I also find it interesting they are actually considering loaded dice to counter miss streak, IMO it could be a nice touch, because nobody really enjoys their example of 8 misses in the row.
Completely agree with you on all this. These points were the positives for me from that interview, along with official confirmation we will get quite a number of good-oriented companions in the future (because for me several of the current companions are very solidly evil).
