The Rachel Maddow Show Exclusive: Former Vice President Kamala Harris joins for an extended interview
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Sep 23, 2025 
Former Vice President Kamala Harris, the 2024 Democratic presidential nominee, joins for an insightful chat. She discusses her new book, "107 Days," reflecting on life after the campaign and the dangers of authoritarianism in current politics. Harris critiques media and corporate capitulation to Trump, shares her thoughts on Democratic strategies, and identifies rising stars in her party. She also reveals her book tour plans and running-mate preferences, offering a glimpse into her vision for the future.
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Institutional Capitulation Undermines Democracy
- Kamala Harris says corporate and institutional capitulation to Trump surprised and dispirited her because she expected them to act as democratic guardrails.
- She warns their silence enables a tyrant using federal power for vengeance and to intimidate critics.
Leverage Public Pressure To Reverse Capitulation
- Use public pressure and consumer action to push institutions to reverse capitulation, as happened with Jimmy Kimmel's reinstatement.
- Apply protest, boycotts, and political engagement to make powerful actors act ethically.
This Moment Is Decades In The Making
- Harris frames current attacks as the swift implementation of a decades-long plan by conservative institutions.
- She links Project 2025, Federalist Society and Heritage Foundation work to systemic dismantling beyond one election.
