The Ali and Macara Show

“107 Days”, by Kamala Harris, Sunday, Mar 1, 2026


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Discussed topics
Kamala Harris’s book “107 Days”

The hosts shared their impressions of the book they’re currently reading.

  • Details
    • Ali: Found it very insightful as it outlines current US political situations and provided warnings about what would happen
    • Ali: Mentioned enjoying these types of books and finding them fascinating
    • Ali: Rated the book 5 out of 5 on the Goodreads scale
    • Macara: Agreed with the rating, saying it would be between 4 and 5 for her
    • Macara: Noted how detailed the book is, with events documented down to the minute
    • Macara: Highlighted how the book reveals Harris was overlooked as Vice President and how her success was sometimes seen as dimming Biden
    • Conclusion
      • Both hosts highly recommend the book
      • They appreciated Harris’s honesty about Biden’s condition and the internal party dynamics
      • Current US political situation

        The hosts discussed concerns about the current US administration and potential future scenarios.

        • Details
          • Ali: Expressed concern about the current US president’s mental state
          • Ali: Suggested the president is using international conflicts as a distraction from domestic issues
          • Ali: Mentioned a conversation with Becky Coles about how the administration might try to extend the current term
          • Macara: Noted it would take decades to rebuild America after current challenges
          • Ali: Expressed concern about potential impacts on international trade relationships
          • Conclusion
            • Both hosts expressed worry about the current political climate
            • They agreed that recovery from current political situations would take many years
            • Sports updates

              Brief discussion about recent sports results.

              • Details
                • Ali: Mentioned the Toronto Maple Leafs lost 5-2 to the Ottawa Senators
                • Ali: Noted that the Winnipeg Jets aren’t doing well this season either
                • Ali: Commented that the Leafs were expected to do better and that this isn’t a good way to send Joe Bowen into retirement
                • Ali: Suggested that the Leafs never filled the hole left by Mitch Marner’s departure
                • Conclusion
                  • Both hosts agreed that both teams are underperforming
                  • Ali predicted potential coaching and management changes for the Leafs
                  • Next week’s book selection

                    The hosts decided on their next book to discuss.

                    • Details
                      • Ali: Proposed reading “The History of Chocolate” from The Great Courses
                      • Ali: Mentioned it’s likely free as part of their Audible membership
                      • Macara: Enthusiastically agreed with the selection
                      • Conclusion
                        • “The History of Chocolate” will be discussed on next week’s show
                        • Upcoming shows and events

                          The hosts shared information about upcoming programming.

                          • Details
                            • Ali: Announced Ryan Payton will return for the NHL Trade Deadline Preview show
                            • Ali: The show will focus on the Leafs and potential trades
                            • Macara: Mentioned a Google Tasks workshop on March 4th from 1-3 PM Eastern
                            • Macara: Announced next week’s show will be on Saturday, March 7th at 3:30 PM Eastern
                            • Ali: Mentioned the upcoming Books Panel
                            • Macara: The Books Panel will be on March 27th at 7:30 PM Eastern discussing “Theo of Golden” by Allen Levi
                            • Conclusion
                              • Multiple shows are scheduled across the network in the coming weeks
                              • The hosts encouraged live viewership, mentioning there will be exclusive content for live viewers
                              • Listener engagement

                                The hosts discussed ways for listeners to engage with the show.

                                • Details
                                  • Ali: Mentioned the benefits of YouTube Premium for listening with a locked device
                                  • Macara: Encouraged listeners to like, comment, and share the videos
                                  • Ali: Mentioned the WhatsApp group for listeners
                                  • Ali: Announced plans to add a form on the website to make joining the WhatsApp group easier
                                  • Conclusion
                                    • Multiple ways for listeners to engage with the show were highlighted
                                    • The hosts are working to make engagement easier
                                    • Listen to Ali’s Chat with Becky Coles, (Referenced in the Episode), at the Following Link

                                      https://thealimoosashow.ca/2025/12/15/around-the-news-with-becky-coles-monday-december-15-2025/

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