I need to do more.....I'm going nuts with my stress level! The unscientific polls I have taken tells me I am right. No one seems to read political mail nor political texts. I occasionally donate especially if it's a high percent match. Would a march in the streets be effective? The women's march was so well done and I was so proud of all of us! What can we do? So many people like me too toss mail or delete texts without reading?
im good with Joe. I wish more people were. i like his leadership. i like the administration he's assembled and what they've accomplished. it's been an effective and successful administration and I would like to see it continue into a 2nd term, although i realize thats not going to be my decision to make. i don't care about his speech impediment. it simply hasn't affected his leadership of the nation or his administration. he can lead from a wheelchair or a hospital bed. his heart's in the right place. his mind's in the right place. he's proving, on a daily basis, that someone with his decades of experience can lead effectively into his 80s. there's just nothing wrong, regardless of his debate ability. at the point he actually becomes incapable of leading, he can step down and the VP comes off the bench.
@maukasara808 My sentiments exactly. I’m thinking the people on the fence still are either too busy with other things in their life or they are on “hopium” waiting for a better choice. All of my sons are very intelligent are more Biden supporters for the fact his administration has accomplished so much. Also the stock market is booming and eases the pain of having to choose between old & old. My sons hoping for a better choice; me, I am loyal to a fault. Good character obviously, always outweighs the poll’s popular choice. After listening to this conversation, I will reweigh my decision. Bottom line it is Democracy most important to me. We do not need a “mini primary”, too late for anything that may pose controversy. In all fairness & respect Kamala should be the incumbent & choose an intelligent, young & articulate VP. 🇺🇸🗽 We gotta be blue.💙💙
And we should be talking up the positive aspects of government, what is there to value about a government like ours, what great things taxes pay for, how safety nets improved life in our country, etc to balance the constant negatives from the right-wing media.
it's a total shit show though. We ALL know Trump is demonstrably the worst person in the world, yet we're just walking right into the new nightmare. Why?
Katie: I am a gerontologist. I feel very badly about the public perception of many of the large and varied demographic of people over 80...a fast growing group of folks, by the way... why doesn't your show offer some understanding behind the nasty and cruel jokes and offensive ageism that exists in discussing Pres. Biden ... it is a subtext in this evolving story... there is a huge story here which has had no audience..
I listened to 3 podcasts this week and all 3 speakers said that American Institutions have died and they have been slowly dying since the year 2000! This has caused both the democratic and Republican Party to become populist. The voters on both sides are pissed! 60% of the voters aren’t educated enough to understand how politicians operate or even how elections work. The voters in the lowest income bracket don’t even vote. Gerrymandering was so terrible that 3/4 of a states voters weren’t even represented and the politicians became more about filling their own bank accounts than working for the American people. The scariest thing they said was once the institutions die, democracy is also dead, and it may take two election cycles for the people to realize it!!!!
Never tired of your podcasts! So admire how matter of fact you are - miss seeing more actual journalists like you. My emotions never get escalated listening to you and the intelligent people you have on. Thank you!!
the media keeps letting trump and all things trump dominate the dialogue. forget about trump; what exactly have been the achievements of biden's presidency? stop giving any attention to trump :)
Comment from Australia 🇦🇺 It looks to many of us outside of America, do Americans have what it takes to beat Trump regardless of who his opponent in the election is?
Fabulous interview Katie!! I am all for Kamala - cheering from Vancouver! Disappointed Kamala's VP choices are 3 elite white guys. Trump is a nightmare. You are the best Katie! Humble, kind, brilliant and lovely!! 🙂Thank you for your enormous thoughtfulness in everything you do!
Maybe because Americans are so close to the situation they have lost sight of what should really matter. Seems like the visual appearance of a President is more important than the issues and direction the country could go in. Why are these issues not the most important factors that would cause one to vote for a candidate over another. There are so many crucial issues that would cause one to vote for freedoms or having freedoms removed seems like a no brainer. Everyone should be asking what is most important in their life and how they want America to reflect that. Hard to believe with the majority want the Other Guy's vision. Some soul searching is greatly needed. As an optimist I feel they will vote for their freedoms!
This is some very good analysis by Charlie Sykes. Thank you. I have never liked that Biden didn't build that future to a younger generation. Of course, Nancy Pelosi has not been doing that (IMHO) either.
If we nominate Kamala we’re in for almost all the same problems except for age. Can’t Dems please be strategic for once? Isn’t it clear that Americans want new energy, fresh ideas. A way better and inspiring messenger and LEADER. We haven’t understood that capable isn’t enough. I hate that word. What a low bar for the most powerful job in the world. It’s so frustrating to watch people in a bubble make really bad decisions
Roland Martin's channel raises a good question about Kamala being the target for removal. 🤔 Democrats could be building her up, not tearing both her and Biden down!
many good points here, however, the ones about whether or not speech is violence are confusing. In the same sentence he says speech is not violence and free speech is lifeblood of democracy and then also that it was irresponsible for Vance to speak as he did. & this point is important in regards to Jan 6 -- did DT incite violence with his speech? Or not, brcause speech isn't violence? This is something Americans are clearly confused about but we can't point fingers at speech we don't like and defend speech we do .. can we?!
Since TH-cam apparently won't allow me to reply to one of our knucklehead comments, I'll post my reply here. To bcfrrps: No, it's NOT too late, and EVERY indicator we have tells us that Biden will LOSE to Trump and quite possibly take a few members of congress with him. Charlie's absolutely RIGHT. Our best shot is for Biden to set his ego aside and do what's best for the country and for democracy!
Charlie has changed political stripes so many times that he seems a political multiple personality persona so I would question his judgement generally.
JD seems to be a self serving chameleon. He changes his “views” (or outward voice) and he’s changed his name twice! He’s had three names! Who does that??????
I don’t think I’ll be able to sleep after this conversation. There is such a feeling of hopelessness in this situation. All I can do is vote but not sure that’s going to be enough at this point
Neither candidate has the power to do anything about abortion; one way or the other. However, Trump has stated he would not touch it if there were a way to do so. Trumps strength plays to all working class. Unless you are saying that minorities are drawn to weakness. 🤦
@@LyndaWalker-e7cIt would only take a second for you to look up what Trump’s stance on abortion has been for the last half century. He has always been a NY liberal with some conservative leanings in the business space. Regardless, like the original comment said, neither party will be able to get any federal abortion legislation through. I would love someone to explain to me why Biden is saying if you vote for him he will get Roe passed. How? Suspend the filibuster even though he never did that during his first 2 years? I can’t stand these promises coming from both candidates about how they’re going to do all these things and literally no reporters sit them down and ask them specifically how they will do it. I’m so tired of the empty “promises”. Obama said if you voted for him in 2007 (which I did both times) the VERY FIRST thing he would do is codify Roe. He then got into office with a filibuster majority in the senate and a majority in the house, and yet he still didn’t do it because he said he had other priorities. They all are liars.
People need to realize there are more of us Democratic, Independent and some Republican voters that are voting for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. We know what the stakes are, we understand freedom, we understand truth. We may not be able to contribute the big dollars like the Democratic rich donors, however we donate what we can. Where we are Rich and Powerful is in our vote and we will show this country and the world we vote for freedom. You can Donate thousands of dollars to our 5 or $10 and you still only get one vote. Do not forget what We the Voters want. President Joe Biden will be our next president alongside with our vice president Kamala Harris. We have the power. 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊
I spoke with some people in Spain and Japan last years for some reason, there were quite a few people told me that American need a strong president , they believed that Donald Trump is going to be the president for 2025.
Yeah, it's just like Joe Biden and team isn't taking this seriously. If Trump gets reelected....ooooofff And if Biden thinks Trump won't PROSECUTE him if he gets back in, then he's worse off than I thought.
I'm not just disappointed in Joe Biden. I'm angry with him, and I've become so disgusted I wouldn't vote for him if somebody PAID ME! That said, if Biden hands the wheel over to Kamala (or almost anyone else) I will IMMEDIATELY fire off a campaign donation, and will jump back in the fight with both feet! By the way, Charlie was mentioning the notion that even solid blue states are now drifting toward becoming swing states, and I was surprised to discover the other night that even New York is moving in the wrong direction! A year ago Biden led Trump by more than twenty points. He now leads by less than 8 points! Freaking NEW YORK! P.S. Nice to see you again, Charlie! We all miss you at The Bulwark.
Definitely NOT sick of hearing from you! Thank you for being someone I trust. I love hearing from Charlie, too. So, thanks. 😊
Never sick of you, Katie - thanks for the balanced and fair reporting. ♥
Charlie nails it. Mitch McConnell is complicit in these MAGA attorney/judges being confirmed to the bench.
Mitch McConnell s LIFE s GOAL has been to fill the Supreme Court with his guys.
There's a documentary about McConnell. Think it's Frontline on TH-cam
Definitely.
We're never sick of you! We're appreciative of all the interesting and informative conversations!
We are never going to be sick of you. We love you!
Charlie! So glad to see you, man. I really miss you at The Bulwark.
Katie I've never sick of You!
Omg I haven’t seen Charlie since he stopped his daily podcast! Love seeing you two talking!
Can we talk about the bandage? It’s hilarious. We was golfing the next day with no bandage.
It's kinda like a maxi pad.
I need to do more.....I'm going nuts with my stress level! The unscientific polls I have taken tells me I am right. No one seems to read political mail nor political texts. I occasionally donate especially if it's a high percent match. Would a march in the streets be effective? The women's march was so well done and I was so proud of all of us! What can we do? So many people like me too toss mail or delete texts without reading?
im good with Joe. I wish more people were.
i like his leadership. i like the administration he's assembled and what they've accomplished. it's been an effective and successful administration and I would like to see it continue into a 2nd term, although i realize thats not going to be my decision to make.
i don't care about his speech impediment. it simply hasn't affected his leadership of the nation or his administration. he can lead from a wheelchair or a hospital bed. his heart's in the right place. his mind's in the right place. he's proving, on a daily basis, that someone with his decades of experience can lead effectively into his 80s. there's just nothing wrong, regardless of his debate ability. at the point he actually becomes incapable of leading, he can step down and the VP comes off the bench.
I'm surprised no one has identified Donald Trump as the Antichrist.
I know, there's a good case, lol
Thanks for this absolutely excellent commentary. I agree with Charlie completely!
What kind of person can is on the fence at this point? It doesn’t make sense to me. Vote Blue 💙💙🇺🇸
@maukasara808
My sentiments exactly.
I’m thinking the people on the fence still are either too busy with other things in their life or they are on “hopium” waiting for a better choice. All of my sons are very intelligent are more Biden supporters for the fact his administration has accomplished so much. Also the stock market is booming and eases the pain of having to choose between old & old. My sons hoping for a better choice; me, I am loyal to a fault. Good character obviously, always outweighs the poll’s popular choice. After listening to this conversation, I will reweigh my decision. Bottom line it is Democracy most important to me. We do not need a “mini primary”, too late for anything that may pose controversy. In all fairness & respect Kamala should be the incumbent & choose an intelligent, young & articulate VP. 🇺🇸🗽
We gotta be blue.💙💙
The Republicans never had a plan for healthcare. I'm 63 yrs.old & that is my primary reason I'm voting & to preserve democracy.
Trump has honed his marketing skills over FIVE decades. His posing after the shot was pure instinct and reflexes.
Almost seems like it was planned ahead of time...
@@billwalsh388You sound like a conspiracy theorist.
@@jillfeatherman5523 Do I? Everything Trump does is fake, except for the damage.
It was definitely planned!!!!!! Wake up!!!
I miss my daily dose of Charlie!!! 💜💜💜
Thanks for having this knowledgeable guest. Great discussion. Thank you!
Never sick of you! Go for it❤
Katie, thank you for asking real questions.
And we should be talking up the positive aspects of government, what is there to value about a government like ours, what great things taxes pay for, how safety nets improved life in our country, etc to balance the constant negatives from the right-wing media.
Anyone except Trump. and Vance.
it's a total shit show though. We ALL know Trump is demonstrably the worst person in the world, yet we're just walking right into the new nightmare. Why?
Katie: I am a gerontologist. I feel very badly about the public perception of many of the large and varied demographic of people over 80...a fast growing group of folks, by the way... why doesn't your show offer some understanding behind the nasty and cruel jokes and offensive ageism that exists in discussing Pres. Biden ... it is a subtext in this evolving story... there is a huge story here which has had no audience..
You look great, Charlie. So fresh and, can I say, about a decade younger than when you spearheaded The Bulwark.
Never sick of seeing you Katie ❤
Another GREAT interview. GREAT points!
Katie don’t apologize for all your updates. YOU ARE MY FAVORITE
Never sick of Katie!
I love Charlie Sykes. Wonderful human being. Miss you on The Bulwark.
I see Charlie plus Katie and I click.
Thank you Katie Couric👍🤗 and Charlie Sykes.
So good to hear from Charlie and his smart and witty takes.
Just asking from my country why do you even have a Supreme Court?
Katie please talk about Project 2025 !
Fascinating interview, Thanks Katie! 👍
Love your channel Katie 😊 keep the videos coming!
No one is coming to save us. Such true words.
This is what I’ve been saying all along. Why are these two our only choices!
I listened to 3 podcasts this week and all 3 speakers said that American Institutions have died and they have been slowly dying since the year 2000! This has caused both the democratic and Republican Party to become populist.
The voters on both sides are pissed! 60% of the voters aren’t educated enough to understand how politicians operate or even how elections work. The voters in the lowest income bracket don’t even vote. Gerrymandering was so terrible that 3/4 of a states voters weren’t even represented and the politicians became more about filling their own bank accounts than working for the American people. The scariest thing they said was once the institutions die, democracy is also dead, and it may take two election cycles for the people to realize it!!!!
Great interview and conversation. Thank you.
Katie, I’m so happy your podcast appeared on my feed, just subscribed. Great listening to you & Charlie Sykes!👍
Sykes is saying & verifying everything that's been going through my head, and now I feel worse. We are in serious trouble.
Never tired of your podcasts! So admire how matter of fact you are - miss seeing more actual journalists like you. My emotions never get escalated listening to you and the intelligent people you have on. Thank you!!
Catie helps me think through topics like transmogrification
the media keeps letting trump and all things trump dominate the dialogue. forget about trump; what exactly have been the achievements of biden's presidency? stop giving any attention to trump :)
Comment from Australia 🇦🇺
It looks to many of us outside of America, do Americans have what it takes to beat Trump regardless of who his opponent in the election is?
Fabulous interview Katie!! I am all for Kamala - cheering from Vancouver! Disappointed Kamala's VP choices are 3 elite white guys. Trump is a nightmare. You are the best Katie! Humble, kind, brilliant and lovely!! 🙂Thank you for your enormous thoughtfulness in everything you do!
Great show!
My sympathies to you all.
love to here from you!
Kamala Harris for Pres & Gavin Newsom for VP???
Who would be on the Harris ticket? Such a contrast to Trump’s chauvinism
Katie , I’ve always liked you since way back when your babies were babies :)
Love you !
Stay blessed
I'm finishing your book Going there So interesting ! Your book I is funny and honest ! 💜
Charlie said transmogrification but I think he means transMAGAgrification.
I snapped at you a few days back. I apologize. Thanks for bringing us news outside msm.
As for JD Vance, I feel for Usha . Yet I saw her speak for him. Shame on you Usha. Hillbilly Elegy showed a Very different person.
Maybe invite someone that supports Biden to stay for a change?
Total opposite of sick of you I wish you were my gal pal, we need more women like you in the media and the world at large!!❤❤
Katie, you should have John Flannery on your show. He is brilliant!
Say it, Katie...toxic masculinity.
Sorry, you can't have Gretchen until 2028...we love our Gov!!
Amazing vote Blue🎉
Maybe because Americans are so close to the situation they have lost sight of what should really matter. Seems like the visual appearance of a President is more important than the issues and direction the country could go in. Why are these issues not the most important factors that would cause one to vote for a candidate over another. There are so many crucial issues that would cause one to vote for freedoms or having freedoms removed seems like a no brainer. Everyone should be asking what is most important in their life and how they want America to reflect that. Hard to believe with the majority want the Other Guy's vision. Some soul searching is greatly needed. As an optimist I feel they will vote for their freedoms!
Like Charlie. 🙂
This is some very good analysis by Charlie Sykes. Thank you. I have never liked that Biden didn't build that future to a younger generation. Of course, Nancy Pelosi has not been doing that (IMHO) either.
Yes you are right he definitely like his enemies to self humiliate themselves due to his cruelty and revengeful personality.
If we nominate Kamala we’re in for almost all the same problems except for age. Can’t Dems please be strategic for once? Isn’t it clear that Americans want new energy, fresh ideas. A way better and inspiring messenger and LEADER. We haven’t understood that capable isn’t enough. I hate that word. What a low bar for the most powerful job in the world. It’s so frustrating to watch people in a bubble make really bad decisions
Roland Martin's channel raises a good question about Kamala being the target for removal. 🤔
Democrats could be building her up, not tearing both her and Biden down!
many good points here, however, the ones about whether or not speech is violence are confusing. In the same sentence he says speech is not violence and free speech is lifeblood of democracy and then also that it was irresponsible for Vance to speak as he did. & this point is important in regards to Jan 6 -- did DT incite violence with his speech? Or not, brcause speech isn't violence? This is something Americans are clearly confused about but we can't point fingers at speech we don't like and defend speech we do .. can we?!
Trump and Vance deserve each other! I am deeply saddened that they have deceived so many people, even members of my own family!
Transmogrification is the only word for it.
Gaslighting is the Republican motto
Since TH-cam apparently won't allow me to reply to one of our knucklehead comments, I'll post my reply here. To bcfrrps:
No, it's NOT too late, and EVERY indicator we have tells us that Biden will LOSE to Trump and quite possibly take a few members of congress with him. Charlie's absolutely RIGHT. Our best shot is for Biden to set his ego aside and do what's best for the country and for democracy!
His pad keeps getting bigger, each day!
Yes we are sick of you
Def not sick of you! Always looking for your take on it all
It's always great to hear Charlie's take on political events. Thanks Katie!
Charlie has changed political stripes so many times that he seems a political multiple personality persona so I would question his judgement generally.
Metamorphosis - like in Kafka!
❤
JD seems to be a self serving chameleon.
He changes his “views” (or outward voice) and he’s changed his name twice! He’s had three names! Who does that??????
I don’t think I’ll be able to sleep after this conversation. There is such a feeling of hopelessness in this situation. All I can do is vote but not sure that’s going to be enough at this point
What about misogyny? Has America changed that much since Hillary.
Women are stronger
Katie you're looking good girl, is there any second for Katie Kirk for president, 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Let’s just look at video to compare the rhetoric of each candidate. We have the proof.
How would you call being sick of the state of our country losing my mind?! Katie Couric, you have lost your common sense. 😩
Morality out the window
Neither candidate has the power to do anything about abortion; one way or the other.
However, Trump has stated he would not touch it if there were a way to do so.
Trumps strength plays to all working class.
Unless you are saying that minorities are drawn to weakness. 🤦
And u believe he wouldn’t touch it???
@@LyndaWalker-e7cIt would only take a second for you to look up what Trump’s stance on abortion has been for the last half century. He has always been a NY liberal with some conservative leanings in the business space. Regardless, like the original comment said, neither party will be able to get any federal abortion legislation through. I would love someone to explain to me why Biden is saying if you vote for him he will get Roe passed. How? Suspend the filibuster even though he never did that during his first 2 years? I can’t stand these promises coming from both candidates about how they’re going to do all these things and literally no reporters sit them down and ask them specifically how they will do it. I’m so tired of the empty “promises”. Obama said if you voted for him in 2007 (which I did both times) the VERY FIRST thing he would do is codify Roe. He then got into office with a filibuster majority in the senate and a majority in the house, and yet he still didn’t do it because he said he had other priorities. They all are liars.
"Were democrats living in an alternative reality bubble?" Sykes cannot answer his own question honestly, and he seems to believe his own propaganda.
People need to realize there are more of us Democratic, Independent and some Republican voters that are voting for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. We know what the stakes are, we understand freedom, we understand truth. We may not be able to contribute the big dollars like the Democratic rich donors, however we donate what we can. Where we are Rich and Powerful is in our vote and we will show this country and the world we vote for freedom. You can Donate thousands of dollars to our 5 or $10 and you still only get one vote. Do not forget what We the Voters want. President Joe Biden will be our next president alongside with our vice president Kamala Harris.
We have the power.
💙💙💙💙💙💙💙🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊
These 2 are so jaded
It looks like a lot more than these two, from reading the comments(TDS).
I think Joe will step down and should have months ago.
What is your issue with MAGA ?
Rat face Trump is their dear leader.
😢
Vance is the biggest FAKE!
I spoke with some people in Spain and Japan last years for some reason, there were quite a few people told me that American need a strong president , they believed that Donald Trump is going to be the president for 2025.
I wish someone would actually quote what JD Vance said instead of these talking points. He never called Trump Hitler.
You’re right. He called Trump “America’s Hitler”. Look it up.
Yeah, it's just like Joe Biden and team isn't taking this seriously. If Trump gets reelected....ooooofff
And if Biden thinks Trump won't PROSECUTE him if he gets back in, then he's worse off than I thought.
I'm not just disappointed in Joe Biden. I'm angry with him, and I've become so disgusted I wouldn't vote for him if somebody PAID ME! That said, if Biden hands the wheel over to Kamala (or almost anyone else) I will IMMEDIATELY fire off a campaign donation, and will jump back in the fight with both feet!
By the way, Charlie was mentioning the notion that even solid blue states are now drifting toward becoming swing states, and I was surprised to discover the other night that even New York is moving in the wrong direction! A year ago Biden led Trump by more than twenty points. He now leads by less than 8 points! Freaking NEW YORK!
P.S. Nice to see you again, Charlie! We all miss you at The Bulwark.
I live in NY. NY had a republican governor from 1995-2007 and went red twice for presidents in the 1980’s so it’s not that far fetched.
@@jillfeatherman5523 That was a loooong time ago! And it doesn't change the fact that, just a year ago, Biden led in New York by 22 points!