Digest

The podcast begins with a lighthearted introduction, referencing the recent vice presidential debate and the subsequent Taylor Swift endorsement. The hosts then delve into a detailed discussion of the debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, highlighting key moments and exchanges. They discuss Harris's challenges to Trump's record and policies, particularly on reproductive rights and immigration, and Trump's attempts to tie Harris to Joe Biden and criticize his presidency. The hosts then interview Tommy Vitor, co-host of "Pod Save America," to get his insights on the debate, Kamala Harris's performance, and its implications for the election. Vitor praises Harris's preparedness and ability to bait Trump into making gaffes, highlighting her focus on economic issues and her efforts to appeal to a broader audience beyond the Democratic base. The podcast concludes with a revisit of memorable moments from past presidential debates, including Mitt Romney's "binders full of women" comment and the infamous fly on Mike Pence's head. The hosts also promote Crooked News, a new social destination for news and analysis, encouraging listeners to follow their accounts on various platforms.

Outlines

00:00:00

Vice Presidential Debate Analysis

The hosts discuss the vice presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, highlighting key moments and exchanges, including Harris's challenges to Trump's record and policies and Trump's attempts to tie Harris to Joe Biden.

00:00:31

Interview with Tommy Vitor

The hosts interview Tommy Vitor, co-host of "Pod Save America," to get his insights on the debate, Kamala Harris's performance, and its implications for the election. Vitor praises Harris's preparedness and ability to bait Trump into making gaffes, highlighting her focus on economic issues and her efforts to appeal to a broader audience beyond the Democratic base.

00:19:14

Memorable Debate Moments and Crooked News Promotion

The hosts revisit memorable moments from past presidential debates, including Mitt Romney's "binders full of women" comment and the infamous fly on Mike Pence's head. They also promote Crooked News, a new social destination for news and analysis, encouraging listeners to follow their accounts on various platforms.

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Q&A

• What were some of the key moments and exchanges during the vice presidential debate?

  Kamala Harris challenged Trump on his record and policies, particularly on reproductive rights and immigration. Trump, in turn, attempted to tie Harris to Joe Biden and criticize his presidency.

• How did Tommy Vitor assess Kamala Harris's performance in the debate?

  Vitor praised Harris's preparedness and ability to bait Trump into making gaffes. He also highlighted her focus on economic issues and her efforts to appeal to a broader audience beyond the Democratic base.

• What were some of the most memorable moments from past presidential debates?

  The "binders full of women" comment by Mitt Romney and the fly on Mike Pence's head during the 2020 vice presidential debate are among the most widely remembered and discussed moments.

Show Notes