Make It Make Sense with Grant Hermes

Election Day Contdown: 47 days  Kamala Harris sits down for her first big solo interview. Grant breaks down the policies she talked about, what she didn't talk about and why so much of what she said was really about something else.  Support the show Follow along on social media  SaySo: @GrantHermes   X: @GrantHermes Insta: @Grant__Hermes Tiktok: Grant_Hermes

Election Day Countdown: 48 Days  As the investigation into the alleged second assassination attempt on Trump, the Republicans are blaming Democrats for fanning the flames. Support the show Follow along on social media  SaySo: @GrantHermes   X: @GrantHermes Insta: @Grant__Hermes Tiktok: Grant_Hermes

Election Day Countdown: 49 Days  There was another alleged attempt on Trump's life. This time it was thwarted by the Secret Service. While the shooter is in the legal system now, the blame over inflammatory rhetoric is flying.  Support the show Follow along on social media  SaySo: @GrantHermes   X: @GrantHermes Insta: @Grant__Hermes Tiktok: Grant_Hermes

Election Day Countdown: 50 Days  Back after a day of technical difficulties! Grant talks to Harvard PHD Candidate and former Politico journalist David Beavers about the state of the race and the media when it comes to how much misinformation is out there right now.  Full interview will be up on the Substack soon! Support the show Follow along on social media  SaySo: @GrantHermes   X: @GrantHermes...

Election Day Countdown: 52 Days  There's been fallout from the debate good, bad and really bad.  Grant talks to Prof. Ryan Enos (@RyanDEnos) the Director of the Harvard Center for American Politics about the debate and what comes next.  TLO: 31:23 Support the show Follow along on social media  SaySo: @GrantHermes   X: @GrantHermes Insta: @Grant__Hermes Tiktok: Grant_Hermes

Election Day Countdown: 53 days Grant takes a break from the presidential race to talk about the looming government shutdown, the fight in Congress and the one thing reason talks are falling apart. Support the show Follow along on social media  SaySo: @GrantHermes   X: @GrantHermes Insta: @Grant__Hermes Tiktok: Grant_Hermes

Election Day Countdown: 54 Days Kamala Harris had a huge night on the debate stage as Donald Trump had maybe one of his worst debates. A recap of what might be the only debate between the two candidates.  A full fact check is up on the MIMS Substack. Link Below.  Support the show Follow along on social media  SaySo: @GrantHermes   X: @GrantHermes Insta: @Grant__Hermes Tiktok: Grant_Hermes

Election Day Countdown: 55 Days It's debate day! What might be the only debate we get from this election cycle. Grant breaks down how the candidates are prepping and what to expect tonight.  Also, follow Grant on TikTok @granthermestv for a live debate fact check tonight.  The Substack is back behind the paywall, thanks to everyone who went to check it out!  Support the show Follow along on s...

Election Day Countdown: 57 Days An extended interview with the Executive Director of the National Association of Nonpartisan Reformers Andy Moore.  Today is the final day to get free access to the MIMS Substack!  Link below! Support the show Follow along on social media  SaySo: @GrantHermes   X: @GrantHermes Insta: @Grant__Hermes Tiktok: Grant_Hermes

Election Day Countdown: 58 Days  An extended interview with Deb Otis from the election reform org Fair Vote  @fairvote https://fairvote.org/ A reminder, the MIMS Substack is still free until Sunday 9/8 at midnight!  Support the show Follow along on social media  SaySo: @GrantHermes   X: @GrantHermes Insta: @Grant__Hermes Tiktok: Grant_Hermes

Election Day Countdown: 59 Days  The 2024 campaign has signaled the arrival of Gen Z as a political force to be reckoned with. A look at how Trump and Harris are courting the most diverse, online and forward looking group of voters of in the country.  An interview with Jessica Siles (@jessicasiles_) from Voters of Tomorrow (@VotersTomorrow) all about what's driving Gen Z voters to the polls. ...

Election Day Countdown: 60 Days An extended interview with Gabe Ramos from New Politics while the show is taking a little break for the next few days.  In the meantime, the MIMS Substack is free until Sunday 9/8 at midnight. Link below.  Support the show Follow along on social media  SaySo: @GrantHermes   X: @GrantHermes Insta: @Grant__Hermes Tiktok: Grant_Hermes

Election Day Countdown: 61 Days  A closer look at the plans Harris and Trump have for taxes. Some new ideas, some old ideas, and at least one idea they actually agree on.  Plus some housekeeping. The Substack is free starting Thursday, 9/5 until Sunday 9/8 at midnight.  Support the show Follow along on social media  SaySo: @GrantHermes   X: @GrantHermes Insta: @Grant__Hermes Tiktok: Grant_Hermes

Election Day Countdown: 62 Days Massive protests erupt in Israel after 6 hostages were killed by Hamas as Israeli forces attempted a raid. The effect the war is and could have on the 2024 election.  Support the show Follow along on social media  SaySo: @GrantHermes   X: @GrantHermes Insta: @Grant__Hermes Tiktok: Grant_Hermes

Election Day Countdown: 63 Days A closer look at the rise in support for unions on this Labor Day, and how both campaigns are courting unions and the union "curious" Support the show Follow along on social media  SaySo: @GrantHermes   X: @GrantHermes Insta: @Grant__Hermes Tiktok: Grant_Hermes

Election Day Countdown: 64 Days  Trump goes to Arlington National Cemetery and runs afoul of the US Army by doing a photoshoot with a gold star family. The fallout has lasted for days.   Support the show Follow along on social media  SaySo: @GrantHermes   X: @GrantHermes Insta: @Grant__Hermes Tiktok: Grant_Hermes

Election Day Countdown: 65 days  Donald Trump does a 360 on abortion in 24 and proposes a massive new IVF plan, despite having spent years courting and winning support from millions of American Christians.  Support the show Follow along on social media  SaySo: @GrantHermes   X: @GrantHermes Insta: @Grant__Hermes Tiktok: Grant_Hermes

Election Day Countdown: 66 Days  Grant breaks down the first interview for the Democratic ticket, Harris changing her stances and Walz talking about his record, again.  Andy Moore (@helloandymoore) from the National Association of Nonpartisan Reformers and Let's Fix This (links below) to talk about election reforms as we watch the shortest campaign in modern times play out.  https://nonpartis...

Election Day Countdown: 67 Days Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are sitting down for their first interview tonight. What to expect and what to listen for.  Support the show Follow along on social media  SaySo: @GrantHermes   X: @GrantHermes Insta: @Grant__Hermes Tiktok: Grant_Hermes

Election Day Countdown: 68 Days  Special Prosecutor Jack Smith is back with two new court filings in the biggest cases against Donald Trump. Will they be enough to keep the cases in court and will they happen before the election? Support the show Follow along on social media  SaySo: @GrantHermes   X: @GrantHermes Insta: @Grant__Hermes Tiktok: Grant_Hermes

Election Day Countdown: 69 Days A mini all about campaign funds, fundraising and a look at Harris' huge surge and Trump's slump in money raised.  Support the show Follow along on social media  SaySo: @GrantHermes   X: @GrantHermes Insta: @Grant__Hermes Tiktok: Grant_Hermes

Election Day Countdown: 70 Days  Donald Trump appears to try to back out of the presidential debate that's in two weeks. But he's got a history of doing that. Plus, there's a dispute over the microphones that could force both sides to back out.  Support the show Follow along on social media  SaySo: @GrantHermes   X: @GrantHermes Insta: @Grant__Hermes Tiktok: Grant_Hermes

Election Day Countdown: 71 Days A look back at what the Trump campaign was doing during the DNC as it looks like Trump has shifted gears and the campaign is sprinting to election day.  WARNING: There is some explicit language in this episode Support the show Follow along on social media  SaySo: @GrantHermes   X: @GrantHermes Insta: @Grant__Hermes Tiktok: Grant_Hermes

Election Day Countdown: 72 Days  Robert F Kennedy Jr. drops out of the race and endorses Trump telling his supporters to do the same. Will it affect the race? Support the show Follow along on social media  SaySo: @GrantHermes   X: @GrantHermes Insta: @Grant__Hermes Tiktok: Grant_Hermes

Kamala Harris accepts the nomination of the Democatic Party becoming the first woman of color to lead a major US ticket. Plus, was night 4 of the DNC a bummer? Grant interviews Marquette University professor, conventions expert and contributor to the Good Politics, Bad Politics podcast/substack Julia Azari about how to understand this year's unprecedented DNC. Tech problems prevented this wee...