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Charlamagne tha God on Trump, Journalism and that Anti-Trans Ad

Charlamagne tha God on Trump, Journalism and that Anti-Trans Ad

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Lenard McKelvey is a best-selling author, entrepreneur and media
mogul, but you probably know him as Charlamagne Tha God: host of
The Breakfast Club. It’s an insanely popular and influential radio
program that reaches millions of listeners daily. Charlamagne has
been behind the microphone for over a decade, and he's not one for
playing by the rules of traditional media. In recent years he’s
gotten vocal about the state of politics in the US and interviewed
a raft of powerful politicians at the helm including former
President Obama, President Biden and Vice President Harris. During
the 2024 Presidential race, Charlamagne was an unofficial surrogate
for the Harris-Walz campaign, but was arguably more effective as an
inadvertent messenger for the Trump campaign’s anti-trans
advertising. Much like his approach to hosting, Charlamagne’s
world views don’t stay within the lines of our polarized and
partisan politics. He’s quick to remark on the faults of both
parties and even quicker to call out the liberal media. In this
episode, Kara and Charlamagne get into it all: the importance
of meeting people where they are, both in politics and in media;
why authenticity matters more than accuracy and how Democrats don’t
seem to understand that; what “mainstream media” means in 2024 and
the role of “good” journalists; how he felt about getting dragged
into a hateful ad for President-elect Trump and how he thinks VP
Harris should’ve responded; the line between funny and offensive;
and, most importantly, how to seek out joy and happiness through it
all. Questions? Comments? Email us at on@voxmedia.com or find
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