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Kamala Harris: America Is At Breaking Point & I'm Deeply Concerned About The State Of The Country!

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Kamala Harris: America Is At Breaking Point & I'm Deeply Concerned About The State Of The Country!

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

Oct 30
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

Oct 30
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Vice-President Kamala Harris breaks silence on the real cost of Trump winning, Biden’s shocking debate day call, why skipping Joe Rogan was a big mistake, election loss lessons, and…will she run again in 2028?  Kamala Harris made history as the first female Vice President of the United States and first Black woman and South Asian American in the role. Before becoming VP, Kamala led the largest state Justice Department in the U.S and became only the second Black woman ever elected to the U.S. Senate. In September 2025, she released her bestselling book '107 Days: A Memoir of a Campaign That Made History'. She explains:  ◼️The moment she lost the 2024 election and went into shock ◼️Why Biden's team sabotaged her behind the scenes ◼️The real reason Biden didn't want to debate Trump ◼️The 200K votes they desperately needed but couldn't find ◼️How America is at breaking point and the destruction Trump is causing [00:00] Intro [02:22] How Are You Feeling? [03:36] Will It Get Worse Before It Gets Better? [06:44] We Spoke to Your Husband [07:42] Why Do You Want to Protect People? [08:43] Kamala’s Law Career [09:19] The Worst Thing You Faced in Your Career [11:06] Managing Stress and Responsibility [12:45] Kamala at 25 vs. Kamala Today [15:10] When Did You Decide to Run for President? [16:35] Does Impostor Syndrome Ever Go Away? [21:11] Experiencing Prejudice [25:37] How Do You Earn Respect as a Leader? [27:57] Why Kamala Dropped Out of the 2019 Race [30:47] The VP and Presidential Interview Process [33:53] Staff Suppressed My Accomplishments [37:36] Frustration Over Lack of Recognition [38:24] Kamala’s Relationship With Biden [45:13] Biden Was Talked Into the Debate [49:14] What It Was Like Debating Trump [54:26] Trump Targets the Weak [01:00:37] Ads [01:01:39] Podcasting Power & Not Going on Joe Rogan [01:07:09] What Would Make You Run for President Again? [01:09:41] Why It's Difficult to Run for President [01:12:03] Kamala Was in a State of Shock [01:17:18] What Democrats Must Do to Win Back the People [01:19:36] Is the Left Against Entrepreneurship? [01:24:04] Have You Changed Since the Election? [01:25:20] Ads [01:27:25] Kamala on Being More Unfiltered [01:29:39] No Regrets About Running [01:31:56] Support From My Partner [01:39:20] Did You Experience Depression? [01:40:42] The Passing of Kamala’s Mother [01:42:40] Would Your Mom Be Proud? Follow Kamala: Instagram - https://bit.ly/4of8PVL  Facebook - https://bit.ly/43zlMBg  X - https://bit.ly/47M5qaS  Threads - https://bit.ly/4qzUjJI  YouTube - https://bit.ly/3X6gR76  TikTok - https://bit.ly/4hufIja You can purchase Kamala Harris’s new book, ‘107 Days’, here: https://bit.ly/436Bnbj  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Fiverr - https://fiverr.com/diary and get 10% off your first order when you use code DIARY Justworks - http://Justworks.com Bon Charge - http://boncharge.com/diary?rfsn=8189247.228c0cb with code DIARY for 25% off

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In a candid and emotionally charged conversation, Kamala Harris opens up about the profound personal and political aftermath of her 2024 presidential campaign. Reflecting on loss, leadership, and legacy, she reveals the internal struggles of running at the highest level, the weight of public service, and the emotional toll of defeat.
02:37
It's very possible things will get worse before they get better
03:42
Harris felt a duty to run for president and reflects on what could have been.
06:44
I focus on protecting people, not making money.
07:47
Family taught the importance of respecting and protecting people's dignity.
08:47
Strength and weakness lie in solving problems and moving on without celebrating successes
11:06
I work out every day—it’s essential for managing stress and staying grounded.
12:47
I was fearless as a young prosecutor—I didn't accept that something couldn't be done.
15:17
A friend suggested Kamala run for president while dining at a local restaurant.
16:35
As you enter more exclusive rooms, you realize those at the top are just like everyone else.
21:11
Someone convincing a child they're special can change their life trajectory
25:41
Clarity and presence are key to commanding respect in powerful rooms
31:30
The vice presidency is a unique role with serious responsibility.
34:01
The staff didn't defend Kamala Harris against unfair media attacks despite having resources
37:37
Her leadership credibility was not properly represented
41:48
She was angry and disappointed, believing his motivation was self-centered.
45:13
The debate was a 'historic car crash'
52:02
Writing '107 Days' shares campaign lessons on handling political misdirection
57:35
Russia targeted Black voters in 2016 with disinformation
1:04:15
I wanted to do the Joe Rogan show, but we made a calculation on time versus votes.
1:09:41
One should have a purpose greater than self—beyond power, ego, or entitlement—when running for president.
1:16:08
The attack on democracy is part of a long-term plan involving gerrymandering, court-packing, and dismantling public education.
1:17:18
The party should have prioritized family policy to win voter support.
1:20:15
Lowering the voting age to 16 could transform youth political engagement.
1:24:04
With time and reflection, the pain of the loss has lessened.
1:27:26
The book aims to lift the 'hood' on the U.S. presidential election process.
1:29:39
The campaign inspired many to pursue office or law school
1:37:55
The fight takes a while — a message of resilience in defeat
1:39:20
Labeling emotions doesn't prevent feeling them.
1:40:42
Mother's emotional nature would have required calming during high-pressure career moments
1:42:40
Find the moment you'd change in the last 10 years in my book '107 Days'

Chapters

Intro
00:00
How Are You Feeling?
02:22
Will It Get Worse Before It Gets Better?
03:36
We Spoke to Your Husband
06:44
Why Do You Want to Protect People?
07:42
Kamala’s Law Career
08:43
The Worst Thing You Faced in Your Career
09:19
Managing Stress and Responsibility
11:06
Kamala at 25 vs. Kamala Today
12:45
When Did You Decide to Run for President?
15:10
Does Impostor Syndrome Ever Go Away?
16:35
Experiencing Prejudice
21:11
How Do You Earn Respect as a Leader?
25:37
Why Kamala Dropped Out of the 2019 Race
27:57
The VP and Presidential Interview Process
30:47
Staff Suppressed My Accomplishments
33:53
Frustration Over Lack of Recognition
37:36
Kamala’s Relationship With Biden
38:24
Biden Was Talked Into the Debate
45:13
What It Was Like Debating Trump
49:14
Trump Targets the Weak
54:26
Ads
1:00:37
Podcasting Power & Not Going on Joe Rogan
1:01:39
What Would Make You Run for President Again?
1:07:09
Why It's Difficult to Run for President
1:09:41
Kamala Was in a State of Shock
1:12:03
What Democrats Must Do to Win Back the People
1:17:18
Is the Left Against Entrepreneurship?
1:19:36
Have You Changed Since the Election?
1:24:04
Ads
1:25:20
Kamala on Being More Unfiltered
1:27:25
No Regrets About Running
1:29:39
Support From My Partner
1:31:56
Did You Experience Depression?
1:39:20
The Passing of Kamala’s Mother
1:40:42
Would Your Mom Be Proud?
1:42:40

Transcript

Kamala Harris: I'm going to just be honest. There were times where Joe Biden greatly disappointed me and, frankly, you know, angered me. Like, on the day of my debate with Trump, the stakes were so high. And the president calls. And he said to me, it just ...