

Ep. #666: Spkr. Kevin McCarthy, Ben Shapiro, Bakari Sellers
6 snips Jul 13, 2024
Join Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro and CNN's Bakari Sellers as they dissect the chaos in today's political climate. They humorously critique Biden's press performance and McCarthy's struggles within the GOP. The conversation dives into the state of American democracy, tackling issues from inflation to election legitimacy. Bakari highlights the overlooked voices of Black men in politics, while both guests engage in a passionate discussion on systemic racism and the urgent need for unity in the upcoming elections.
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McCarthy's Short Speakership
- Bill Maher asked Kevin McCarthy about his short term as Speaker of the House.
- McCarthy served for 269 days before being ousted by eight Republicans.
GOP Dysfunction
- Kevin McCarthy highlighted the GOP's dysfunction, citing extremists' influence.
- He emphasized the need for change within the party and expressed pride in its historical figures.
Laptop and Election Denial
- Maher and McCarthy debated the state of democracy, with McCarthy invoking Hunter Biden's laptop.
- Maher dismissed the laptop issue, leading to a discussion about election denial and concessions.