Media Pushes Vibes Over Reality, and Walz "Stolen Valor" Questions, with Mark Halperin, Drew Holden, Stephen L. Miller, and Tom Behrends | Ep. 857

Aug 7, 2024

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Stephen L. Miller

Mark Halperin, editor-in-chief of 2WAY, discusses the strategic political choices behind Kamala Harris's VP pick, Tim Walz. Military veteran Tom Behrends shares his concerns about Walz's military service allegations, complicating perceptions of valor and leadership. Stephen L. Miller critiques the media's portrayal of Walz amid civil unrest in Minnesota, arguing that it's focused more on 'vibes' than reality. The conversation dives deep into accountability for both politicians and the media regarding their narratives and responsibilities.

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INSIGHT

VP Pick Reasoning

Kamala Harris chose Tim Walz as her running mate due to his lack of political baggage, unlike Josh Shapiro.
Shapiro's ambition and potential divisiveness over issues like Israel made him a less appealing choice.

INSIGHT

Walz's Radical Stance

Tim Walz is considered a radical on trans issues, similar to Gavin Newsom, raising concerns.
Despite this, he's a compelling speaker, even surpassing Harris and Biden, potentially making him dangerous.

ADVICE

Address Parental Concerns

Walz should address concerns regarding his stance on children's issues.
Openly discussing potentially misunderstood positions is crucial, especially given his VP candidacy.

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Megyn Kelly is joined by Mark Halperin, editor-in-chief and host of 2WAY, to discuss the real reason Kamala Harris picked Gov. Tim Walz as her VP, how the meeting with Gov Josh Shapiro Sunday raised red flags, why Walz was the "easy" pick, how Walz is a great and compelling public speaker but also a radical in his policies, Harris refusing to do any interviews, her strategy behind it and the broader press refusing to pressure her to do so, Walz attacking Vance using a false smear about couches, and more. Then veteran Tom Behrends joins to discuss his personal military experience serving with VP pick Gov. Walz in the National Guard, the controversy over Walz leaving the military rather than serving in Iraq, questions of leadership that it shows, whether Walz is a traitor and deserted the men in his unit, Walz' comments about being "in war" could be considered “stolen valor,” the way he describes himself and has other describe him related to military service, and more. Then Stephen L. Miller, host of the "Versus Media" podcast, and Drew Holden, author of the "Holden Court" Substack, join to discuss what Walz was doing during the height of the Black Lives Matter protests and riots in Minnesota, his lack of action while his state burned, the truth about his policy record vs. the "vibes" focus about his background, the corporate media's fawning coverage of "cool dad" Walz, the left's focus on "vibes" over reality, the embarrassing coverage of Harris and Walz, Cori Bush losing her Democratic primary, and more.

Halperin- https://www.youtube.com/@2WayTVApp

Holden- https://drewholden.substack.com/

Miller- https://millerversusmedia.substack.com/

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