What should rightfully be a major controversy and call into question Tim Walz fitness to serve is cast aside by journalists who long ago traded in their valor (2:15-24:00). The slippery slope of hate speech and misinformation and how they threaten the first amendment (24:00-32:00). Trump just can't help himself (32:00-38:00). Harris' latest code-switching in front of a Detroit audience (38:00-43:00). The actual President of the United States gave an interview (43:00-52:00). Steve Cortes is back for another interview with Zig and the two friends dig deep into what's happening in this most unique race (52:00-2:13:00).

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Kamala decides being married to a jew is more than enough jew in her life and sends Jewish Obama on his way (0:00-7:00). Behind door number two is a former social studies teacher from a school no one's ever heard who enjoys drunk driving, rioting and abandoning his men at war time but he's a folksy centrist (7:00-52:00). Kamala will never get a full vetting (51:00-1:00:00). Is team Trump up to the challenge, new polling is not good (1:00:00-1:20:00). The economy and its impact on the media (1:20:00-1:27:00). Zig's Olympics report (1:27:30-1:55:00).

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With Josh Shapiro looking like the favorite to be Kamala Harris' running mate Zig walks us through why he has such disdain for Shapiro (1:00-28:00). The Trump / Harris debate (29:00-39:30). The NABJ Convention remembered for missed opportunities (40:00-57:00). Team Trump looks over matched (57:00-1:01:00). Kamala's code-switching is "optimized relatability" (1:00:01-1:05:00). Trump trying to turn the lights out in Georgia (1:05:00-1:07:00). The media's about-face captured in two Daily Show clips (1:07:00-1:15:00). Doug does the nanny (1:20:00-1:23:00). RFKJ and the bear (1:22:00-1:25:00). Hostage negotiations and mic drops (1:25:00-1:30:00). The changing face of Mt Rushmore (1:30:00-1:33:00). Olympic update (1:33:00-1:56:00). Football still sucks (1:56:00-1:59:00).

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Zig plans NewsNation appearance during qualifier and doesn't qualify (1:00-7:00). The presidential race is basically tied (7:00-16:00). Welcome to Kamalot where all your previous positions and political gaffs are magically erased (16:00-32:00). The impact of one bullet (32:00-36:00). Zig delivers the speech that Trump should have delivered at RNC (37:00-45:00). The return of bad Trump (45:00-59:00). Kamala's racism (59:00-1:06:00). Zig's olympic review including Simone Biles re-think, Christianity vs Diversity and how we went from wearing masks to swimming in shit in 3 years (1:06:00-1:33:00). A great interview with Michele Tafoya (1:33:00-2:20:00).

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Zig tried to secure an interview with his father but negotiations broke down following a technical glitch (0:00-3:50). Polls show Harris' momentum sustaining while conservatives seem unconcerned (3:50-31:00). Trump should consider a deal with RFKJ (31:00-34:00). Harris getting treated the way she treated Willie Brown by the press (35:00-37:00). A complete ret-con of Harris' career and policy positions is underway (38:00-52:00). Trump is off on his comedy tour seemingly oblivious to what is happening and his choice of JD Vance as VP is not helping his cause (52:00-1:05:00). Did Mr Zig have it correct about Harris' VP choice? (1:06:00-1:16:00). Was Trump really struck by a bullet and did he say "gunman" or "government"? (1:18:00-1:24:00). Biden's joke of a withdrawal speech and why is he still President? (1:25:00-1:33:00). The opening ceremony of the Olympics went too far but at least Matt Lauer didn't have to cover it. Many NBC announcers are covering it - but not from Paris (1:33:00-1:45:00).

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Joe Biden is a brave and selfless man who served his country with honor and distinction but now that the we've slit his throat let us tell you about a person you've never met before - she was never the border czar and she's not a DEI hire - she was selected in a unique 48 hour bottom up and inclusive process, she's brat, she's a wine aunt and you've been pronouncing her name incorrectly - she's Kamala Harris (1:00-35:00). The end of democracy (35:00-40:00). The assassination honeymoon is over for Trump (40:00-1:20:00). The embarrassing testimony and humiliating resignation of Kim Cheatle (1:23:00-1:35:00). The Simulation (1:35:00-1:40:00). Trump proves he can play golf and Charlie Woods proves he can't, at least not yet. Zig gets a look at Tiger Woods' leg (1:40:00-1:50:00). Lebron will carry the flag for Team USA while Brittney Griner's new baby will call her "pops" (1:50:00-1:56:00).

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Zig got it wrong about Biden withdrawing from the campaign and runs down the reasons why (1:00-49:00). The absurdity of the Biden statement (49:00-52:00). The republican messaging mistakes (51:00-57:00). The "open" process charade (57:00-1:10:00). Trump got out-maneuvered (1:10:00-1:15:00). Attacking Kamala (1:15:00-1:25:00). Zig comes very close to admitting he's voting for Trump (1:25:00-1:33:00). The new monarchy (1:44:00-1:50:00). The latest on the Secret Service debacle in Butler (2:02:00-2:07:00). Zig sings his MAGA Man song (2:12:00).

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New details emerge about Saturday's attempted assassination of Donald Trump including the encounter on the rooftop and the danger of sloped roofs (0:00-41:00). Trump is now perceived as a religious figure saved by divine intervention (41:00-60:00). Trump's former opponents line up to praise and endorse him at the RNC. (1:00:00-1:10:10). JD Vance becomes Trump's running mate (1:10:00-1:30:00). Trump's private conversation with RFK Jr is leaked and Morning Joe didn't know they were suspended (1:30:00-1:47:00). Another disasterous week of media for Joe Biden (1:47:00-2:05:00). Still too early for polls, Elon opens wallet for DJT and a key witness from Penn State scandal passes away. (2:05:00-2:25:00)

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Donald Trump survives an attempt on his life and Zig examines the coverage, the conspiracy theories, the political impact and the historical significance of what unfolded Saturday in western Pennsylvania.

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Zig delivers a detailed rundown on the state of the ever evolving coup within the democrat party. Biden's Monday MAD threat proves he's no man of character. Nancy Pelosi's strange MSNBC appearance and George Clooney's surprise NY Times OpEd move the betting markets. Was the Stephanopoulos "slip" staged? KJP is a liar and Jon Stewart has the most entertaining coverage of the dem debacle (1:00-1:20:00).What about Trump? So much for the discipline. Zig nearly called it on the Trump golf challenge. As Trump's political power grows so does the importance of his VP choice. Trump reveals populist platform (1:20:00-1:50:00).The death of an icon and rational voice - Jim Inhofe RIP (1:50:00-1:56:30).

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