Topic: Michael Harris

A resurfaced clip features Donald Trump defending Michael Jackson against child molestation allegations during an interview with Larry King. The discussion links Janet Jackson's recent criticism of Kamala Harris to Harris's past role as a prosecutor during investigations into the Jackson family. The segment suggests that personal history between the Jacksons and Harris may be influencing current celebrity political stances.

The Harris-Walz campaign is accused of using AI-generated or deceptively cropped photos to inflate crowd sizes at airplane hangar events. While an Associated Press photo was identified as the source of one controversial image, no direct evidence confirms the campaign officially posted the doctored versions. Media figures like Michael Steele and Joy Reid are noted for claiming these tactics are successfully "getting under the skin" of Donald Trump.

Joe Biden launched an eight-day "No Malarkey" bus tour in Iowa to improve his polling numbers. Meanwhile, Kamala Harris's campaign is reportedly in disarray following high-level resignations and a lack of support from black voters. The hosts credit Tulsi Gabbard for damaging Harris's candidacy during previous debates.

The hosts critique the Saturday Night Live cold open featuring parodies of Democratic primary candidates. The discussion covers Fred Armisen's portrayal of Michael Bloomberg and a villainous take on Tulsi Gabbard wearing a white suit. A brief debate occurs regarding the correct pronunciation of the "GIF" image format.

Political betting odds show Hillary Clinton holding steady while Kamala Harris and Beto O'Rourke fade from the radar. Michael Bloomberg's odds have improved significantly, though reports suggest he prefers to act as a financial participant rather than a candidate. Joe Biden's odds fluctuated during recent debates, while Elizabeth Warren has seen a slight slip in her standing.

Steve Bannon predicts a three-way race in 2020 involving Trump, a far-left candidate like Kamala Harris, and a centrist like Mitt Romney. He praises Michael Avenatti's "fearlessness," suggesting he could be the Democratic version of Trump. Meanwhile, Bill Maher expresses an "obsession" with the idea that Trump will refuse to leave office if he loses, a narrative the hosts compare to similar fears regarding Richard Nixon and George W. Bush.

The hosts review various media clips, including reporters shouting at Paul Manafort, Kamala Harris on Ellen, and Loretta Lynch's interview with Lester Holt. Lynch defends her request to James Comey to refer to the Clinton investigation as a "matter."

John C. Dvorak recommends the book "The End of Absence" by Michael Harris, which explores what is lost in a world of constant connection. The hosts welcome a new member to the "No Agenda Tourette's Club," discussing the "superpowers" associated with the condition, such as data crunching and object catching. They explain why they do not broadcast on camera to avoid the stress of suppressing their tics.

The hosts debunk internet rumors linking the Sandy Hook and Aurora shooters' fathers to the LIBOR scandal. They also play a clip from Michael Harris on Iranian Press TV, who claims the Connecticut shooting was a "Zionist" revenge killing following UN recognition of Palestine.