James Woods on Biden's Farewell and Political Bias in Hollywood, and Jim VandeHei on the Trump Era Media and More | Ep. 848
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The episode begins with Megan Kelly discussing President Biden's recent speech, which she describes as a farewell address of sorts. She highlights the New York Times' description of Biden's speech as "delivered with a rasp and a slight slur in his voice, speaking sometimes haltingly." Guest James Woods expresses his concerns about the direction of the country under Biden and the potential presidency of Kamala Harris. He believes that Harris's progressive ideology is dangerous and could cripple the nation. The conversation shifts to the media's coverage of Biden and Harris. Kelly and Woods discuss the media's tendency to downplay Biden's health issues and to portray him as a selfless leader. They also criticize the media's fawning over Harris and their attempts to scrub her record. The discussion turns to the media's coverage of the border crisis and the role of Vice President Kamala Harris. Kelly and Jim VandeHei, co-founder and CEO of Axios, debate the extent of media bias and whether Axios's initial reporting on Harris as "border czar" was accurate. The conversation revolves around the media's focus on Kamala Harris's title as "border czar" and whether it accurately reflects her role in the administration's immigration policy. The speakers argue that the title is semantical and doesn't affect her actual involvement in the policy. The conversation shifts to the 2024 presidential election, focusing on the importance of swing states, particularly Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. The speakers discuss how these states will be crucial for both Democrats and Republicans, and how the election will likely be decided by a small number of persuadable voters. The speakers discuss a report in the New York Post that suggests Barack Obama may not endorse Kamala Harris for president due to concerns about her electability. They analyze the potential reasons behind Obama's hesitation, including the complicated relationship between Obama and the Biden family. The speakers acknowledge the unpredictable nature of the 2024 election cycle, highlighting the potential for unexpected events and twists. They emphasize the importance of focusing on key swing states and persuadable voters, as the election will likely be very close. The conversation turns to speculation about Kamala Harris's potential running mate in the 2024 election. The speakers discuss the qualities that Harris might be looking for in a running mate, including a moderate white male with strong ties to the business community.
Outlines
Biden's Health and the 2024 Election
The episode begins with a discussion of President Biden's health and his recent speech, which is described as a farewell address of sorts. The conversation then shifts to the potential presidency of Kamala Harris and the concerns about her progressive ideology.
Media Coverage of Biden and Harris
The episode explores the media's coverage of Biden and Harris, criticizing the media's tendency to downplay Biden's health issues and to portray him as a selfless leader. The episode also criticizes the media's fawning over Harris and their attempts to scrub her record.
The Border Crisis and Kamala Harris
The episode discusses the media's coverage of the border crisis and the role of Vice President Kamala Harris. The speakers debate the extent of media bias and whether Axios's initial reporting on Harris as "border czar" was accurate.
Kamala Harris's Role in Immigration Policy
The episode focuses on Kamala Harris's title as "border czar" and whether it accurately reflects her role in the administration's immigration policy. The speakers argue that the title is semantical and doesn't affect her actual involvement in the policy.
The 2024 Presidential Election: Swing States and Key Demographics
The episode shifts to the 2024 presidential election, focusing on the importance of swing states, particularly Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. The speakers discuss how these states will be crucial for both Democrats and Republicans, and how the election will likely be decided by a small number of persuadable voters.
Obama's Hesitation to Endorse Kamala Harris
The episode discusses a report in the New York Post that suggests Barack Obama may not endorse Kamala Harris for president due to concerns about her electability. They analyze the potential reasons behind Obama's hesitation, including the complicated relationship between Obama and the Biden family.
The Wildness of the 2024 Election Cycle
The episode acknowledges the unpredictable nature of the 2024 election cycle, highlighting the potential for unexpected events and twists. They emphasize the importance of focusing on key swing states and persuadable voters, as the election will likely be very close.
Speculation on Kamala Harris's Potential Running Mate
The episode turns to speculation about Kamala Harris's potential running mate in the 2024 election. The speakers discuss the qualities that Harris might be looking for in a running mate, including a moderate white male with strong ties to the business community.
Keywords
Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris is the current Vice President of the United States and a former Senator from California. She is the first woman, first African American, and first Asian American to hold the office of Vice President.
Joe Biden
Joe Biden is the current President of the United States. He served as Vice President under Barack Obama from 2009 to 2017. He is a member of the Democratic Party and is known for his moderate views.
2024 Presidential Election
The 2024 presidential election is the next presidential election in the United States. The election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. The current president, Joe Biden, is eligible to run for re-election.
Swing States
Swing states are states that are considered to be competitive in presidential elections, meaning that they could vote for either the Democratic or Republican candidate. These states are often targeted by campaigns because they can determine the outcome of the election.
Persuadable Voters
Persuadable voters are voters who are undecided or open to changing their minds about who they will vote for. These voters are often the target of campaigns because they can swing the election in one direction or the other.
Barack Obama
Barack Obama is the 44th President of the United States. He is the first African American to hold the office of President. Obama served two terms in office, from 2009 to 2017.
Media Bias
Media bias is the tendency of a media outlet to present information in a way that favors a particular viewpoint. This can be done through the selection of stories, the framing of issues, or the use of language.
Border Czar
A "border czar" is a government official who is appointed to oversee the administration's policies on border security and immigration. The term is often used in a political context to describe someone who is in charge of a specific policy area.
Q&A
What are James Woods' main concerns about the direction of the country under Biden and the potential presidency of Kamala Harris?
Woods believes that Harris's progressive ideology is dangerous and could cripple the nation. He is particularly concerned about her views on issues such as gun control, energy policy, and social justice.
How does Kelly and Woods criticize the media's coverage of Biden and Harris?
They argue that the media has been too lenient on Biden's health issues and has downplayed his cognitive decline. They also criticize the media's fawning over Harris and their attempts to scrub her record.
What is the debate between Kelly and VandeHei about the media's coverage of the border crisis and the role of Vice President Kamala Harris?
Kelly argues that the media has been biased in its coverage of the border crisis and has been too quick to defend Harris. VandeHei defends Axios's reporting and argues that the media has a responsibility to be as clinical and fair as possible.
What are the key swing states that will likely decide the 2024 presidential election?
The key swing states are Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. These states are considered to be crucial for both Democrats and Republicans, and the election will likely be decided by a small number of persuadable voters in these states.
Why is there speculation that Barack Obama may not endorse Kamala Harris for president?
There are reports that suggest Obama may not endorse Harris due to concerns about her electability. This speculation stems from the complicated relationship between Obama and the Biden family, and the fact that many people around Obama helped push Biden out of the 2020 election.
What are some of the key demographics that campaigns will be targeting in the 2024 election?
Campaigns will be focusing on black men, Hispanics, and young people, as these groups have shown a shift in voting patterns in recent elections. Trump has been able to appeal to these groups more than previous Republican candidates, and Democrats will need to improve their margins with these voters to win the election.
What are some of the qualities that Kamala Harris might be looking for in a running mate?
Harris is likely looking for a moderate white male with strong ties to the business community. This type of running mate would help to appeal to swing voters who are skeptical of the Democratic party and Joe Biden.
Show Notes
Megyn Kelly is joined by legendary actor and producer James Woods to discuss Biden’s speech to the nation last night after dropping out of the race, how he didn’t address his health conditions, the media fawning over "hero" Biden, his incredible career as an actor and producer, why he loves America and how he stays so patriotic, how he stays friends with liberal Hollywood stars like Rob Reiner and Whoopi Goldberg, how conservatives are forced to stay quiet today, how Hollywood silences conservatives today, his personal experience with "Oppenheimer," how he isn’t afraid to speak his mind and the second act he's having now, and more. Then Jim VandeHei, co-founder and CEO of Axios and author of “Just the Good Stuff," joins to discuss the state of the media, how political bias seeps into coverage, the past month and coverage of Biden's cognitive decline, the "border czar" controversy, the impact Trump has had on the media over the years, the importance of finding sources and networks that you can trust, the most important states and demographics in the 2024 election, why Harris will likely pick a white male VP, the swift coronation of Harris by the left, and more. Plus, Megyn addresses the insane antisemitic riots happening in Washington D.C., the ridiculous and dangerous pro-Hamas protestors and their radical views, the brave Americans protecting our flag, and more.
Woods- https://x.com/RealJamesWoods
VandeHei- https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739608/just-the-good-stuff-by-jim-vandehei/
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