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Tim Waltz, the Governor of Minnesota and a Vice Presidential candidate, joins political commentator Dash Dobrofsky to discuss his recent selection by Kamala Harris. They analyze Waltz's appeal to rural and suburban voters, contrasting him with rival Josh Shapiro. The conversation dives into how his authenticity might resonate with blue-collar workers and unions, and they anticipate the upcoming debates against JD Vance, emphasizing how a candidate's relatability can impact voter perceptions in today's political landscape.

Eli Lake, a reporter for The Free Press, dives into Venezuela's turbulent political climate under President Nicolas Maduro. He discusses the ongoing protests sparked by alleged electoral fraud and Biden's response options amid rising international scrutiny. Lake explores the complex geopolitical dynamics involving Russia and the U.S., contrasting the different strategies utilized by the Trump and Biden administrations. He also shares an inspiring account of a resilient Venezuelan leader defying barriers in her fight for democratic change.

In this discussion, analyst Kate Andrews dives into the whirlwind of 'Kamalamania' since Kamala Harris's candidacy emerged. She critiques the authenticity of the hype, particularly spotlighting how platforms like TikTok fuel this frenzy. The conversation also tackles the complexities of converting social media buzz into actual voter support. Andrews illuminates the dynamic between Harris and Biden and speculates on potential debates with Trump, emphasizing how public perception is shaped by both cringe-worthy moments and relatable gaffes in today's political arena.

Political consultant Alex Castellanos and Freddy Gray discuss Kamala Harris's candidacy, dissecting her rise, challenges, VP pick importance, and impact on voter demographics. They explore unity against elites in the GOP and Democratic unification around Trump, speculating on Harris's honeymoon period and future campaign dynamics.

What happens after Joe Biden? The President has announced that he won’t run for re-election. Biden has endorsed Kamala Harris, his Vice President, to be the new Democratic nominee. Can she convince Democratic voters, and the rest of the US? The Spectator’s Freddy Gray and Kate Andrews are joined by Tim Stanley, columnist for the Telegraph. This episode was originally broadcast on SpectatorTV. You can watch it here. 

As more Democrats call for Joe Biden to pull out of the presidential race, Freddy Gray is joined by Damon Linker and Jacob Heilbrunn to discuss what could happen next. Who is influencing his decision and how transparent are top Democrats being with the public? They also discuss potential contenders to replace Biden, including Vice-President Kamala Harris; how well could they do against Trump?Produced by Patrick Gibbons and Natasha Feroze.

Journalist Christopher Caldwell and Freddy Gray discuss JD Vance's shift into Trumpian politics, his background, and the strategy behind Donald Trump's choice. They explore the impact of recent events on the perception of Trump, his attempts at unifying, and the potential implications of RFK Junior endorsing Trump.

Freddy Gray is joined by writer Roger Kimball. With the dust beginning to settle from the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, they look at how this could have happened, and what's gone wrong. They also take a look at how important Donald Trump's Vice President pick will be, and who might be in the running.

Former US President Donald Trump narrowly survived an assassination attempt while speaking at a Republican rally in Pennsylvania. Freddy Gray speaks to The Spectator's economics editor Kate Andrews about what we know so far, and where the Presidential campaign goes from here. 

The Spectator’s Freddy Gray sits down with author and professor of politics Eric Kaufmann. They discuss the dangers of DEI, why Eric blames the bleeding heart liberals for the woke contagion and why it is possible much worst than originally thought. You can also watch this episode on SpectatorTV.