In this conversation, the hosts and guest, Keli Goff, discuss Kamala Harris and the current state of the presidential race. They explore topics such as Kamala's likability, the media's role in the election, and the challenges faced by both candidates. The conversation touches on issues like the economy, foreign policy, and the preferences of different voter demographics. Overall, they highlight the importance of the candidates' personalities and the need for a focus on policy issues in the media. The conversation explores the potential challenges and strengths of Kamala Harris as the Democratic vice presidential candidate. The discussion focuses on her appeal to different voter groups, including working-class whites, voters over 65, voters of color, and young voters. The conversation also delves into the importance of winning over white rural voters in the Rust Belt and the potential impact of likability and policy on voter turnout. The hosts express differing opinions on Harris's qualifications and the media's role in shaping public perception. The conversation concludes with a call for more civil and authentic political discourse.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

01:23 Reasons for Writing the Piece on Kamala Harris

04:17 Changes Since Writing the Piece

08:09 The Media's Role in the Election

09:39 The Challenges Faced by Both Candidates

13:32 The Media's Responsibility

15:30 The Republican Party's Civil War

19:08 Biden's Challenge with Working Class White Voters and Older Voters

20:18 Appealing to Different Voter Groups

21:29 The Importance of Winning Over White Rural Voters

26:20 The Role of Likability and Policy Alignment

35:09 The Media's Influence on Public Perception

39:50 The Need for More Civil and Authentic Political Discourse