Caring About Reproductive Health vs. Believing Immigrants Eat Pets // a politics discussion
Description
Jeremiah and Joe discuss the evolving 2024 election landscape, reviewing key events like the Democratic National Convention, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s endorsement of Trump, and the Harris-Trump debate, analyzing their potential impact on voter sentiment. Joe shares his fatigue and mixed feelings on the campaign’s warped timeline, following President Biden's dropping out and VP Harris dropping in. They also delve into the debate performances, particularly Harris's assertiveness and Trump’s controversial moments, and discuss the importance of moderators in upholding journalistic standards such as, you know, fact-checking. As we near the election on November 5th, they reflect on the unpredictable nature of the race and the significance of the upcoming VP debate and whether there may be any further Presidential debates.
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0:00 - Introduction to the 2024 Election
1:28 - Overarching Thoughts on the Race
4:34 - Impact of the Democratic National Convention
6:57 - Harris's Campaign Strategy
11:54 - The Big Tent Democratic Party
17:24 - Analysis of the Recent Debate
32:14 - Fact-Checking and Moderator Dynamics
47:10 - Importance of Vice Presidential Debates
49:58 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Episode Credits:
Producer/Host - J. McVay
Guests - Joe Virgillito
Music - Hansdale Hsu
Produced by Stereoactive Media