Coverage dated November 26, 2024

‘Hot Ones’ Turned Down Kamala Harris as Guest Because Show Didn’t Want to ‘Delve Into Politics,’ Campaign Staffer Says

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'Hot Ones' turned down Kamala Harris' request to appear on the show because 'they didn’t want to delve into politics,' a campaign strategist said.

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Salon
Why "Hot Ones" said no to Kamala Harris (opens Salon)
Published Nov 26, 2024
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Why "Hot Ones" turned down the opportunity to have Kamala Harris on as a guest
Variety
‘Hot Ones’ Turned Down Kamala Harris as Guest Because Show Didn’t Want to ‘Delve Into Politics,’ Campaign Staffer Says (opens Variety)
Published Nov 26, 2024
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'Hot Ones' turned down Kamala Harris' request to appear on the show because 'they didn’t want to delve into politics,' a campaign strategist said.
The Hollywood Reporter
Kamala Harris’ Team Says ‘Hot Ones’ Turned Her Down and Clarifies Joe Rogan Decision (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Nov 26, 2024
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The Harris campaign team explains some podcast decisions — including not going on Joe Rogan's podcast — and how some shows rejected the candidate.
Washington Examiner
Harris was turned down from popular Hot Ones show (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Nov 26, 2024
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Vice President Kamala Harris struggled to break through in nonpolitical and nontraditional media in the same way President-elect Donald Trump did.
Insider
Kamala Harris' team wanted her to go on 'Hot Ones'. The show said no. (opens Insider)
Published Nov 26, 2024
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Kamala Harris' campaign sought an appearance on "Hot Ones," but the show declined, citing its stance on delving into politics, campaign staff said.
New York Post
Popular YouTube show ‘Hot Ones’ turned down Kamala Harris’ pre-election interview request (opens New York Post)
Published Nov 26, 2024
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Popular internet show “Hot Ones” turned down the opportunity to host then-presidential candidate Kamala Harris, campaign leaders revealed in a new podcast.
Fox News
Harris campaign admits popular ‘Hot Ones’ podcast rejected having candidate on: ‘Weren’t going to take us’ (opens Fox News)
Published Nov 26, 2024
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Members of the Harris campaign recently revealed that popular YouTube show "Hot Ones" rejected interviewing Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of Election Day.