Some Competence, Mostly Buffoonery

Are we still freaking out about next week’s presidential election? Of course! But there’s plenty of other fun to be had, including a discussion on the decisions by the LA Times and the Washington Post to not endorse Kamala Harris, Abe’s fancy new electronic toy, and our usual whining about the culture. Listen, if you must! Has something we said, or failed to say, made you FEEL something? You can tell us all about it by joining the conversation on our Substack or you can send us an email here. Enjoy!

Show Rundown
Open — Abe’s fancy new toy
09:25 — Presidential election on the way!
22:58 — LA Times and WaPo decline to issue presidential endorsements
51:14 — Ballot drop box fire
53:31 — John Fetterman sits down with Lulu Garcia Navarro
1:14:26 — Daylight savings time ending!
1:18:52 — The Billboard Hot 100 Game!
1:31:55 — Wrap-up! Goodrich; Conclave; The Great British Baking Show

Relevant Linkage

Semafor: US election betting ramps up in final stretch

Real Clear Politics: Betting Odds - 2024 U.S. President

Semafor: Los Angeles Times won’t endorse for president

NYT: Inside The Washington Post’s Decision to Stop Presidential Endorsements — Post owner Jeff Bezos ended the decades-long practice, weeks after a discussion at a meeting in Miami. The move has drawn criticism in and outside the newsroom.

ABC News (2019): Amazon lost $10B Pentagon contract because of Trump's 'personal vendetta,' lawsuit argues

NPR: Over 200,000 subscribers flee 'Washington Post' after Bezos blocks Harris endorsement

Gallup: Americans' Trust in Media Remains at Trend Low

CNN: Police are searching for the person who set ballot boxes on fire in Washington and Oregon. Here’s what we know

NYT: The Interview — John Fetterman Fears Trump Is Stronger Than Ever