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OnAir Post: August 13, 2024
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Tuesday on the News Hour, Tim Walz hits the campaign trail to rally union members while former President Trump speaks with his billionaire backer Elon Musk.
Venezuela’s opposition leader talks about her country’s disputed elections and her call for global protests against the government of Nicolas Maduro.
Plus, the impact of a Supreme Court ruling making it easier to carry guns in New York City.
Donald Trump recounted his assassination attempt in vivid detail and promised the largest deportation in U.S. history during a high-profile return to the social media platform formerly known as Twitter — a conversation that was plagued by technical glitches.
“If I had not turned my head, I would not be talking to you right now — as much as I like you,” Trump told X’s owner Elon Musk.
Musk, a former Trump critic, said the Republican nominee’s toughness, as demonstrated by his reaction to last month’s shooting, was critical for national security.
“There’s some real tough characters out there,” Musk said. “And if they don’t think the American president is tough, they will do what they want to do.”
PBS NewsHour, August 13, 2024 – 5:00 pm (ET)
2 WAY, August 13, 2024 – 4:30 pm (ET)
Mark Halperin host
2 WAY, August 12, 2024 – 4:30 pm (ET)
a/k/a the Musk interview pre-game show.
PBS NewsHour – August 13, 2024 (09:32)
A task force from the American Bar Association is urging attorneys to defend democracy against authoritarianism in the country by getting involved in election efforts. Amna Nawaz discussed the task force’s work with its co-chairs, Jeh Johnson, former Homeland Security Secretary under President Obama, and J. Michael Luttig, a former appeals court judge and a leading conservative legal voice.
Wide World News – August 13, 2024
* Kamala Harris
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* Donald Trump
No public events at this time; North Carolina rally Wednesday.
* Joe Biden
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* JD Vance
No public events at this time; Michigan rally Wednesday
* Tim Walz
3:35pm: Delivers remarks at the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Convention in Los Angeles.
5:30pm: Appears at a fundraiser in Newport Beach.
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* Doug Emhoff
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Poll question
Selection of Smerconish daily headlines
Trump, Musk Interview Marred by Glitches, Associated Press
Elon Musk’s interview with Trump on X was delayed by glitches Musk blamed on a possible denial-of-service attack, drawing skepticism and comparisons to DeSantis’ platform issues.
RFK Jr. Knocked Off New York Ballot,ABC7 New York
A judge ruled that RFK Jr. cannot be on New York’s ballot, stating he falsely claimed residency in the state despite living in California, and his campaign plans to appeal.
Tax on Tips? Votes vs. Trouble, Politico
Harris and Trump both back eliminating taxes on tips to appeal to Nevada’s tipped workers, but experts warn it could worsen the federal deficit and create loopholes for high earners
Walz’s Battalion Commander Speaks Out, Fox News
Gov. Tim Walz’s former battalion commander criticized him, stating Walz “did not earn the rank” of retired Command Sergeant Major and is “fraudulently using the title” to advance his political career.
Kamala Makes the Cover, No Interview, Time
Kamala Harris appears on the cover of TIME magazine in an article detailing her unexpected resurgence and momentum, though she declined to give an interview for the feature.
GOP Tries To Control Trump’s Impulses, The Hill
Republicans are urging Trump to focus on policy issues like immigration and the economy as his campaign against Harris struggles with distractions and undisciplined messaging.
Students Look at Campus Speech, Knight Foundation
A 2024 Knight Foundation-Ipsos survey reveals college students value free speech but feel less confident in its security, with growing discomfort around campus speech.
