Ballot with Patrick Gutfield - Where Politics Meets Pop Culture

While JD Vance stands tall at 6’2”, the average American is getting shorter, and Terra Vance throws shade like only a true Appalachian can. America’s shrinking stature isn’t just about height—it’s a metaphor for so much more. Oh, and Kamala Harris made it to Vogue.

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Trump rolls into Detroit, insults the city, and compares it to a developing nation. Gretchen Whitmer and Mayor Duggan clap back harder than Lions fans at a touchdown, while Trump waves around a fake “Man of the Year” award. Oh, and his “Detroit is doomed under Kamala” line? Absolute chef’s kiss.

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Biden apparently has a potty mouth

Tim Walz wants to get rid of the Electoral College

Vegas had a Naked Trump. Oh my.

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Kamala Harris fumbled Trump’s virtues and juggled immigration questions like a pro at a Univision town hall. Meanwhile, JD Vance cracked collapse jokes, ate bugs, and threw in some red meat. Plus, don’t miss the cringe-worthy “Hombres con Harris” campaign—because nothing says “Latino outreach” like catchy slogans.  Finally, enjoy your alone time before Trump pops up in the middle of one of those videos.

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So picture this: Trump's sitting there with comedian Andrew Schulz, probably thinking he's in for some softball questions about how great his hair looks. But nope! Schulz decides to play hardball and brings up Trump's youngest son, Barron, who's now unleashed on the mean streets of New York City. And by "mean streets," I mean the NYU campus. Watch out for those dangerous philosophy majors, Barron!
Schulz asks Trump if he's still so gung-ho about abortion bans now that his "handsome, tall, and rich" son is out there in the wild. Trump's response? A smile that probably made his spray tan crack. 


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Join Mac Davies as he dishes out the latest political shenanigans! From Democrats hitting the panic button over Kamala's campaign to Trump's comedic foreign policy blunders with Modi. We've got it all - Melania's memoir madness, Trump's New York pipe dream, and a side of Jimmy Kimmel beef. It's a rollercoaster ride through the absurdity of American politics, served with a heaping side of snark. Tune in for laughs, gasps, and maybe even a history lesson on the 25th Amendment!

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Mac Davies serves up scorching political satire on Kamala Harris' Howard Stern interview, Trump's media dodging, and Ron DeSantis' hurricane response. From '60 Minutes' edits to Raisin Bran revelations, get your fix of 2024 campaign zingers.

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The Harris Campaign quickly shifted from a safe campaign of running out the clock to doing every show including even this one.  Are they panicking over the numbers?  Sure looks like it.

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Join Mac Davies for a hilarious romp through the latest political news, featuring Elon Musk's Trump rally appearance, Kamala Harris' media tour revival, and Joe Biden's surprise wedding attendance. From fly interruptions to SNL spoofs, this satirical recap covers all the absurdity in American politics.

Join Mac Davies for a hilarious romp through the latest political news, featuring Elon Musk's Trump rally appearance, Kamala Harris' media tour revival, and Joe Biden's surprise wedding attendance. From fly interruptions to SNL spoofs, this satirical recap covers all the absurdity in American politics.

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Join Mac Davies as he dissects the latest political chaos, from Trump's legal woes to RFK Jr.'s scandalous affairs. Dive into Melania's unexpected stance on abortion rights, Cheryl Hines' marital drama, and Biden's Olympic FOMO. This episode serves up a hearty dose of political satire, celebrity gossip, and unexpected twists that'll leave you laughing and scratching your head at the state of American politics.

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