

Kamala Glitches on Colbert, and if Diddy Will Get Out on Bail, with Batya Ungar-Sargon, Arthur Aidala, and Mark Eiglarsh | Ep. 911
18 snips Oct 9, 2024
Batya Ungar-Sargon, Opinion editor and author of "Second Class," joins attorneys Arthur Aidala and Mark Eiglarsh to dissect Kamala Harris's cringe-worthy appearance on Colbert. They analyze her glitchy responses and the implications for political authenticity. The conversation shifts to Diddy's legal troubles, discussing the serious charges he faces and the potential for bail amidst ongoing scrutiny. They also ponder the challenges of high-profile cases, and the complexities of public perception surrounding celebrity culture and legal accountability.
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Kamala's Cringeworthy Appearance
- Kamala Harris's Colbert appearance was cringeworthy, discussing dreams and aspirations after a brain glitch.
- This appearance reflects a broader trend of her scripted and unimproving media presence.
Media Tour's Real Target
- Kamala's media tour aims to reassure wealthy donors, not persuade swing voters.
- Her word salad appeals to elites who want their vanity reflected, highlighting a class divide in the Democratic party.
Colbert's Decline
- Stephen Colbert's fawning interview with Kamala Harris, discussing billionaires like Oprah, displays his decline.
- He's become a Democratic apparatchik, sanitizing their agenda, unlike his earlier comedic persona.