The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart VP Kamala Harris on Defeat, Democrats, and the Fight Ahead
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Oct 30, 2025 
Former Vice President Kamala Harris, a 2024 presidential candidate and author of "107 Days," joins Jon Stewart to discuss her experience on the campaign trail. She delves into the importance of addressing misinformation, modernizing voter outreach, and prioritizing the care economy. Kamala emphasizes the need for Democrats to regain trust through tangible results and define a positive agenda. Reflecting on her past campaign, she shares insights on emotional challenges and the complexity of political loyalty, all while advocating for meaningful change.
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Why She Wrote 107 Days
- Kamala Harris wrote 107 Days to put her voice into the historical record and demystify how campaigns work.
- She argues the process of choosing leaders is opaque and needs transparency to restore public trust.
Voters Aren't Low‑Information
- Harris highlights misinformation and differing information environments as central campaign challenges.
- She says voters aren't low-information; they simply may not share the same facts as others.
Start Campaigning By Listening First
- Do first listen to what voters have already heard before trying to educate them.
- Ask what groups or channels supplied that information and challenge assumptions by engaging those specifics.
