Harris Steals Trump's "No Tax on Tips" Plan, and New Walz Military Controversies, with Emily Jashinsky and Eliana Johnson | Ep. 859
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The podcast delves into the media's alleged gaslighting of America, particularly in the context of the 2024 election. The hosts, Megan Kelly, Emily Chishinsky, and Eliana Johnson, discuss the media's overwhelmingly positive coverage of Kamala Harris, highlighting her lack of interviews and press conferences while simultaneously abandoning her previous campaign positions. They criticize the media's lack of scrutiny towards Tim Walls, particularly regarding his military record and policies on children and LGBT issues. The panelists argue that the media's bias towards Democrats is evident in their selective coverage of candidates and their willingness to overlook controversial issues. They also discuss the media's obsession with Donald Trump, their focus on trivial stories, and their hypocrisy in criticizing Republicans while ignoring similar instances involving Democrats. The podcast concludes with a warning to parents about Minnesota's policies on gender confusion and the potential for children to be subjected to harmful medical interventions.
Outlines
Media Gaslighting and the 2024 Election
The podcast begins with a discussion of the media's alleged gaslighting of America, focusing on examples like downplaying President Biden's mental acuity and portraying Vice President Kamala Harris as a strong leader despite her silence on the issue. The hosts introduce the guests, Emily Chishinsky and Eliana Johnson, who will discuss the media's coverage of the upcoming election.
Media Coverage of Kamala Harris
Eliana Johnson criticizes the media's overwhelmingly positive coverage of Kamala Harris, highlighting her lack of interviews and press conferences while simultaneously abandoning her previous campaign positions. The panelists discuss the media's bias towards Democrats and their willingness to overlook Harris's shortcomings in order to promote her candidacy.
Scrutiny of Tim Walls
The conversation shifts to Tim Walls's military service, with the panelists arguing that the media's lack of scrutiny is indicative of their bias towards Democrats. They emphasize the need for tough questions to be asked of both Harris and Walls.
The Media's Waning Power
Emily Chishinsky points out that the media's power is waning due to the rise of alternative sources of information and the public's growing distrust. She argues that the media's attempts to manipulate public opinion are becoming less effective.
Kamala Harris's Media Avoidance
The panelists discuss Kamala Harris's limited media appearances, particularly her 71-second tarmac interview, and the media's acceptance of this as sufficient access. They question why tough questions aren't being asked.
The Significance of Media Coverage
The panelists emphasize the significance of media coverage in shaping public perception, particularly in the context of Harris's carefully controlled campaign and her refusal to answer serious questions.
Media Double Standards
The conversation returns to Tim Walls, with the panelists criticizing the media's lack of scrutiny regarding his policies on children and LGBT issues, contrasting this with their focus on JD Vance's past comments.
Media Complicity in Gaslighting
The panelists discuss the media's complicity in gaslighting the public, citing examples like their silence on Kamala Harris's extreme policies and their attempts to fact-check Megan Kelly's accurate reporting.
Media Failure to Confront Controversy
The panelists criticize the media's failure to confront controversial issues like the transgender athlete controversy and Tim Walls's policies on children, arguing that they prioritize protecting their preferred narratives.
Media Lack of Expertise
The panelists use the example of Rachel Gun, a breakdancing professor who competed in the Olympics, to illustrate the media's lack of expertise and their tendency to prioritize appearances over substance.
JD Vance's Media Strategy
The conversation shifts to JD Vance, highlighting his willingness to engage with the media and his ability to deflect criticism. The panelists contrast this with the media's avoidance of Kamala Harris and Tim Walls.
Media's Role in Shaping the Narrative
The panelists argue that the media's refusal to hold Kamala Harris accountable for her lack of interviews and her extreme policies is allowing her to dominate the news cycle with positive coverage.
Media Obsession with Trump
The panelists criticize the media's obsession with Donald Trump, pointing out their focus on trivial stories like his alleged insults towards Kamala Harris while ignoring her own problematic policies.
Media Bias in Favor of Democrats
The panelists discuss the media's bias in favor of Democrats, arguing that they would be covering JD Vance's media appearances in a much more positive light if he were a Democrat.
Media Hypocrisy
The panelists discuss the media's hypocrisy in criticizing JD Vance for his past Halloween costume while ignoring similar instances involving Democrats like Carrie Lake.
Media Attack on JD Vance
The panelists discuss the media's relentless attacks on JD Vance, highlighting the release of private correspondence and pictures in an attempt to damage his reputation.
Media Double Standards on Drag
The panelists criticize the media's double standards regarding drag performances, arguing that they are selectively outraged by drag performances in front of children while ignoring similar instances involving Democrats.
Media Classism
The panelists discuss the media's classism, highlighting their criticism of JD Vance for his success in Silicon Valley while ignoring similar instances involving Democrats like Tim Walls.
Kamala Harris's Stolen Policy Proposal
The panelists discuss Kamala Harris's alleged plagiarism of Donald Trump's proposal to eliminate taxes on tips for service workers, highlighting the media's silence on this issue.
Media Double Standards on Policy Proposals
The panelists criticize the media's double standards in covering policy proposals, arguing that they would be highlighting Trump's proposal to eliminate taxes on tips if he were a Democrat.
Kamala Harris's Lack of Original Ideas
The panelists discuss Kamala Harris's reliance on Donald Trump's policy proposals, suggesting that she lacks original ideas and is simply trying to appeal to working-class voters.
Tim Walls's Misleading Military Record
The show shifts to Tim Walls, discussing the controversy surrounding his military record and the media's failure to hold him accountable for his misleading statements.
Tim Walls's Failure to Correct the Record
The panelists present evidence of Tim Walls's failure to correct the record when his military service was misrepresented, highlighting his pattern of exaggerating his accomplishments.
Kamala Harris's Non-Answer on Tim Walls
The panelists discuss Kamala Harris's non-answer to a question about Tim Walls's military record, criticizing her evasive response and the media's failure to press her for a more direct answer.
Tim Walls's Pattern of Misrepresentation
The panelists discuss Tim Walls's pattern of misrepresenting his military record, highlighting the multiple instances where he has exaggerated his rank and service.
Tim Walls's Controversial Retirement
The panelists discuss the controversy surrounding Tim Walls's retirement from the National Guard, highlighting his decision to leave his unit shortly before their deployment to Iraq.
Tim Walls's Lies Exposed
The panelists present testimony from a fellow command sergeant major who claims that Tim Walls's unit was notified of their deployment to Iraq before he filed to run for Congress, contradicting Walls's previous statements.
Impact of Tim Walls's Actions on Veterans
The panelists discuss the impact of Tim Walls's actions on veterans, highlighting their sensitivity to issues of stolen valor and the importance of accurate representation of military service.
Star Tribune's Bias
The panelists discuss the Star Tribune's bias in favor of Democrats, highlighting their failure to investigate Tim Walls's military record and their history of endorsing only Democratic presidential candidates.
Media Disregard for Truth
The panelists criticize the media's disregard for truth, arguing that they prioritize protecting their preferred narratives even when it means dismissing legitimate criticisms of Democrats.
Tim Walls's Lack of Support
The panelists discuss Tim Walls's lack of support among rural voters, highlighting the media's failure to acknowledge this fact and their focus on superficial narratives about his authenticity.
Trump's Campaign Strategy
The conversation shifts to Donald Trump's campaign strategy, discussing the media's portrayal of his campaign as flailing and the potential impact of his recent actions on his chances of winning the election.
Media Attack on JD Vance's Military Service
The panelists discuss the media's attack on JD Vance's military service, highlighting their attempts to diminish his credibility by focusing on his lack of combat experience.
Media's Intentional Obfuscation
The panelists argue that the media's criticism of JD Vance's military service is an intentional obfuscation of the issue, as the accusations against Tim Walls are not about his lack of combat experience but about his dishonesty and his abandonment of his unit.
Tim Walls's Betrayal of His Unit
The panelists present testimony from a former member of Tim Walls's unit who criticizes his decision to retire from the National Guard before their deployment to Iraq, highlighting the impact of his actions on his fellow soldiers.
Impact of Tim Walls's Lies on the Harris-Waltz Campaign
The panelists discuss the impact of Tim Walls's lies on the Harris-Waltz campaign, arguing that his misrepresentations of his military service have damaged their ability to tout his character and experience.
Trump Campaign's Narrative
The panelists discuss the Trump campaign's narrative of portraying Harris and Walls as frauds, highlighting the potential damage this could cause to their campaign.
Warning to Parents About Minnesota
Megan Kelly warns parents to keep their children away from Minnesota due to the state's policies on gender confusion and the potential for children to be subjected to harmful medical interventions.
Kamala Harris's Fraudulent Persona
The panelists discuss Kamala Harris's attempts to create a fraudulent persona, highlighting her use of different accents and her tendency to adopt the language and mannerisms of different groups.
Kamala Harris's Cultural Appropriation
The panelists discuss Kamala Harris's cultural appropriation, highlighting her attempts to connect with black audiences by using slang and referencing black culture.
Kamala Harris's Rise and Trump's Struggles
The podcast discusses the recent surge in Kamala Harris's popularity and the challenges facing Donald Trump's campaign. Harris's momentum is attributed to her fresh message, strong fundraising, and positive media coverage. Trump, on the other hand, is struggling to maintain a consistent message and is facing a hostile media environment.
Trump's Messaging Crisis
The hosts analyze Trump's current campaign strategy, highlighting his lack of a clear and consistent message. They argue that his focus on personal attacks and irrelevant issues is hindering his ability to connect with voters. They also discuss the impact of the media's favorable coverage of Harris and the challenges Trump faces in countering it.
Trump's Missed Opportunities
The hosts emphasize the importance of Trump focusing on key issues like the economy and immigration, which resonate with voters. They criticize his tendency to stray from these issues and argue that his current messaging strategy is ineffective. They also discuss the need for Trump to adopt a more disciplined and consistent approach to his campaign.
Keywords
Gaslighting
A form of psychological manipulation in which a person seeks to sow seeds of doubt in a victim's mind, making them question their own sanity.
Kamala Harris
The current Vice President of the United States and the Democratic nominee for President in the 2024 election.
Tim Walls
The Governor of Minnesota and the Democratic nominee for Vice President in the 2024 election.
JD Vance
The Republican nominee for Vice President in the 2024 election.
Stolen Valor
The act of falsely claiming to have received military decorations or awards, or to have served in the military when one has not.
Media Bias
The tendency of media outlets to favor one side of a story or issue over another, often due to political or ideological leanings.
Transgender Athlete Controversy
The ongoing debate surrounding the participation of transgender athletes in sports, particularly in women's sports, with concerns about fairness and the potential for unfair advantage.
Gender Confusion
A term used to describe the state of uncertainty or distress experienced by individuals who question their gender identity.
Cultural Appropriation
The adoption or use of elements of one culture by members of another culture, often without understanding or respect for the original culture.
Q&A
What are some examples of the media's alleged gaslighting of America?
The media has been accused of downplaying President Biden's mental acuity, portraying Vice President Kamala Harris as a strong leader despite her silence on the issue, and ignoring the controversy surrounding Tim Walls's military record.
Why is the media giving Kamala Harris such overwhelmingly positive coverage?
The panelists argue that the media is biased towards Democrats and is willing to overlook Harris's shortcomings in order to promote her candidacy.
Why is the media not asking Kamala Harris tough questions about her policies?
The panelists believe that the media is afraid to challenge Harris because they are afraid of being accused of spreading disinformation or being labeled as partisan.
What is the impact of the media's lack of scrutiny on Tim Walls's military record?
The panelists argue that the media's failure to hold Walls accountable for his misleading statements is damaging to veterans and undermines the integrity of military service.
What is the Trump campaign's strategy for dealing with the Harris-Waltz ticket?
The Trump campaign is trying to portray Harris and Walls as frauds, highlighting their lack of experience and their tendency to change their positions based on political expediency.
What is the media's role in shaping the narrative of the 2024 election?
The panelists argue that the media is playing a significant role in shaping the narrative of the election by promoting certain candidates and narratives while ignoring or downplaying others.
What are the key factors contributing to Kamala Harris's recent surge in popularity?
Harris's momentum is attributed to her fresh message, strong fundraising, and positive media coverage. She has focused on the future, packed stadiums, and dominated TikTok, offering a compelling alternative to the current political landscape.
What are the main challenges facing Donald Trump's campaign?
Trump is struggling to maintain a consistent message and is facing a hostile media environment. His focus on personal attacks and irrelevant issues is hindering his ability to connect with voters. He needs to adopt a more disciplined and consistent approach to his campaign and focus on key issues like the economy and immigration.
What are the potential consequences of Trump's current messaging strategy?
If Trump continues to focus on personal attacks and irrelevant issues, he risks alienating voters and losing the election. He needs to adopt a more effective messaging strategy that resonates with voters and addresses their concerns.
Show Notes
Megyn Kelly begins the show by discussing the media gaslighting Americans on a variety of topics, the fawning coverage of Kamala Harris that avoids discussing her actual policies, the truth about "Tampon Tim" Walz and the truth about his Minnesota policies, and more. Then she's joined by The EJs, Emily Jashinsky of UnHerd and Eliana Johnson of the Washington Free Beacon, to discuss Kamala Harris continuing to avoid questions from the press, JD Vance taking on the media on the Sunday shows, whether gaslighting by the media elite is actually resonating with the public, Harris stealing Trump's "No Tax on Tips" policy, the authentic way Trump says he came up with the plan, new controversies regarding Walz and his military service, unearthed videos of how others mischaracterized his record and his refusal to correct them, the apparent lack of vetting by the Harris campaign, CNN's Brianna Keilar attacking Vance's military record, the key factor people comparing Walz and Vance are missing, the general push by the right that Harris and Walz are fake and frauds, major red flags for Trump in new swing state polls, the Trump campaign being off message, Trump's interview with Elon Musk on X tonight, how to counter the media narratives, and more.
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