If you haven’t heard, Kamala has officially brought joy back to politics—though we never asked for it in the first place. Meanwhile, unlike with Russiagate, the media has missed Iran’s actual meddling in this year’s election. We discuss all this and more with Matthew Continetti of the Commentary Magazine Podcast, who steps in for Chris this week. Wretch on!

Time Stamps:

01:15 Front Page

44:12 Obsessions

Show Notes:

The Washington Beacon: Speaking Truth to Vibes: Inside the Mainstream Media Echo Chamber on 'Joyful Warrior' Kamala Harris

The New York Times: Harris Used to Worry About Laughing. Now Joy Is Fueling Her Campaign.

The Washington Post: Harris and Walz seize on joyful message in contrast to darker Trump themes 

AP News: Harris is pushing joy. Trump paints a darker picture. Will mismatched moods matter? 

NPR: Harris and Walz reintroduce joy to Democrats their first week on the campaign trail 

TIME: The Reintroduction of Kamala Harris

The New York Times: Gwen Walz, the Coolheaded, Ultracompetent Political Spouse

AP News: News outlets were leaked insider material from the Trump campaign. They chose not to print it

The New York Times: Pete Wells Reviewed Restaurants for 12 Years. How Have They Changed? 

The Wall Street Journal: Yes, Guys, You Can Look Polished in Sweatpants. Here’s How.

The New York Times: How an Instagram-Perfect Life in the Hamptons Ended in Tragedy 

The New Yorker: The Biggest Ponzi Scheme in Hollywood History