
The Megyn Kelly Show Colbert Audience Laughs at CNN, Walz's Outrageous COVID Crackdowns, and Previewing Trump vs. Harris Debate, with The Fifth Column | Ep. 861
Aug 14, 2024
Kmele Foster is a partner at Freethink and co-host of The Fifth Column podcast, along with journalist Michael Moynihan and Reason editor-at-large Matt Welch. The trio dives into Tim Walz's controversial military record and draconian COVID policies that could hinder his 2024 campaign. They also discuss Gen Z's embrace of Walz, analyze the upcoming Trump vs. Harris debate, and critique media narratives surrounding political figures. The conversation is peppered with humor, revealing a mix of insightful commentary on political integrity and electoral dynamics.
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Veteran's Perspective
- A retired US Army officer, Cynical Publius, criticizes Walz for abandoning his troops before deployment to Iraq.
- He compares this to a mother abandoning her children, emphasizing the broken trust.
GOP Attack Ad
- A GOP ad highlights Walz's inconsistencies regarding his rank, combat experience, and disparaging remarks about the National Guard.
- It questions his fitness for office, citing "stolen valor."
Walz's COVID Response
- Matt Welch believes Walz's COVID-19 response and authoritarian policies will hurt him more than the military scandal.
- He cites Walz's dystopian tip line and mishandling of the George Floyd riots.



