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Taylor Swift Causes Right-Wing Panic | Sasheer Zamata

2024/9/13
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The Daily Show: Ears Edition

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Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris sparked strong reactions from right-wing figures. Some criticized her, while others downplayed her influence. This segment explores the diverse responses and the political climate surrounding celebrity endorsements.
  • Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris.
  • Right-wing figures like Megyn Kelly reacted negatively.
  • Some conservatives questioned Swift's influence.

Shownotes Transcript

Jordan Klepper looks at how Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris is sending right-wing politicians and commentators into a panic, why MTG feels threatened by Trump’s new 9/11 conspiracy theorist friend, and how Joe Biden befriended a Trump supporter. Plus, Michael Kosta joins Jordan on a unity ticket. John Leguizamo looks at the latest way Republicans are trying to suppress the Latino vote, which also happens to be a way to make people think Latinos aren't really American. And comedian and actor Sasheer Zamata talks about her Marvel Cinematic Universe debut in the new Disney+ series “Agatha All Along.” She describes the experience of having to sing in front of her co-star, Broadway legend Patti LuPone, how all the research she did into witches for her first stand-up special also prepared her for this role, and drafts her ideal coven of witches. 

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