Ep. 20 | Kamala's Town Hall Flop: Word Salads, Non-Answers, and Trump is Baby Hitler

Rivera and Reeves

In this episode, Meseidy and Rachel dive into the latest in the wild world of 2024 campaign politics! First up, Kamala Harris’s recent town hall, where we break down her…let’s say, “unique” approach to questions. From dodging policy specifics to serving up word salads, Harris didn’t exactly “close the deal” with voters, leaving us wondering if celebrity endorsements are her last hope. That’s right—Beyoncé is joining the campaign trail, but will it be enough to bring back the “vibes” her team has been pushing? Spoiler: We have our doubts.

Meanwhile, Trump and JD Vance are bringing their own brand of energy and humor, with Trump even calling into Vance’s town hall to keep things interesting. We chat about Trump’s rising momentum, his connection with voters, and how his straightforward messaging continues to resonate—without the need for megastars. And yes, Harris’s insistence on using the “Hitler” label for Trump (again) gets a full review.

We also dig into the media coverage of these events, the ongoing “October surprises,” and our upcoming scandal episode to make sure you’re ready for Election Day. Tune in for the laughs, the analysis, and some no-holds-barred takes on what might be the wildest campaign season yet!

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Initial Thoughts

03:06 Debate Dynamics and Trump's Strategy

05:20 Harris's Campaign Challenges

06:48 Town Hall Highlights and Criticisms

29:57 Filibuster and Supreme Court Expansion

33:22 Final Thoughts on Harris's Town Hall

35:15 Kamala Harris's Town Hall Performance

35:34 Van Jones and Jake Tapper's Reactions

37:07 Discussion on Kamala Harris's Campaign

39:04 JD Vance's Town Hall Highlights

43:17 Trump's Call-In and JD Vance's Response

49:54 Kamala Harris's Controversial Statements

53:33 Trump's Response to John Kelly's Statements

54:58 Hillary Clinton's Comments on Trump

01:00:02 Upcoming Events and Speculations

01:04:15 Wrapping Up and Future Episodes

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