Governor Tim Walz on the Democrats’ Midterm Momentum, the Danger of Prediction Markets, and Replaying His Debate With JD Vance. Plus: Thoughts on Bari Weiss’s New ‘60 Minutes’ Cast.
Summary
Host Brian Curtis analyzes CBS News’ new 60 Minutes correspondents, notably Ross Douthat, before interviewing Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. Walz discusses his decision not to seek a third term, citing the murder of Speaker Melissa Hortman, and outlines his plans to support grassroots candidates via a new PAC. He also addresses his ban on prediction markets, a controversial pardon, and the Democratic Party’s need for effective governance over ideological purity.
Topics discussed
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Barry Weiss hires Ross Douthat for 60 Minutes
Ad breaks for school meals and Super Troopers 3
Tim Walz on leaving office and Minnesota's legacy
Why Walz won't run for president again
Starting a PAC to help ordinary candidates
Democratic strategy and avoiding purity tests
Republican betrayal and the banality of evil
Banning insider trading and prediction markets
Pardoning Tulu Vang and immigration policy
Coaching, LGBTQ issues, and political caricatures
Lessons from coaching and the 2024 election
Debate strategy against J.D. Vance
Minnesota Vikings and JJ McCarthy
Outro and final ad breaks
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