Kamala Harris Interview Was Too 'Confusing and Weird' to Air, Host Reveals

The 'Subway Takes' Interview

• 🎤 Kareem Rahma, host of the online series "Subway Takes," revealed that an interview with Kamala Harris filmed in Summer 2024 was mutually agreed upon not to be aired.
• ❓ Rahma described Harris's "hot take" as "really confusing and weird" and "not good," leading to the decision to scrap the segment.

Harris's Bizarre 'Hot Take'

• ✈️ Harris's team initially indicated her hot take would be against removing shoes on airplanes, a common topic.
• 🥓 However, Harris surprised Rahma with a bizarre take: "Bacon is a spice."
• 🤯 Rahma found the take so nonsensical that he feared it could negatively impact Harris's election chances if published.

Media Appearances and Scrutiny

• 📺 The unreleased interview occurred as Harris faced pressure to connect with audiences through non-traditional media.
• 🎤 This contrasts with Joe Rogan, whom Harris notably declined to interview, opting instead for a traditional appearance on "60 Minutes."
• 🗣️ The "60 Minutes" interview also faced criticism for a rambling answer regarding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, which was later edited for a prime-time special.
• ⚖️ This editing led to accusations of shielding Harris and even a lawsuit against Paramount Global, which was eventually settled.
• 📝 The FCC later released the full transcript, showing Harris's original 179-word answer was significantly shortened.