Federalist Radio Hour ’You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 178: Post-Trump Politics
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Dec 10, 2025 The hosts dissect Kamala Harris's portrayal as vice president, questioning the media's approach to her achievements. They delve into the political landscape post-Trump, analyzing challenges for both parties and the potential for a Democratic shift with figures like Gavin Newsom. The conversation also touches on the complexities of Trump’s policy legacy, administrative agency accountability, and the implications of recent Supreme Court cases. Plus, they ponder the practicality of airport gyms suggested by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and review some holiday films.
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Kamala Harris's Vice Presidency Evaluated
- Kamala Harris presents herself as historically significant, but Mollie and David argue the vice presidency is usually not powerful.
- They contend Harris lacked measurable achievements and failed to meaningfully assist on issues like the border.
Media Puff Pieces Can Mislead Electability
- The New York Times puff piece on Harris reads like PR and uses superficial signals like long book-signing lines.
- David and Mollie warn that early name-recognition polls and media boosters overstate real electability.
Early Polls Reflect Name Recognition
- Early primary polls mostly reflect name recognition, not viable general-election strength.
- Mollie cautions that Democratic nominee selection will be top-down and shaped by party elites, not initial public polls.