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Jake Tapper slams Democrats for alienating young men after podcasters mock his son
CNN host Jake Tapper blasted the Democratic Party last Thursday after a pair of "left-leaning" podcast hosts made fun of his teenage son for wanting to be a police officer, saying, "This is why you f---ers are losing elections.'" Tapper and his "Original Sin" co-author Alex Thompson were asked about the Democratic Party having a problem reaching young men on NYU Professor Scott Galloway's podcast "The Prof G Pod" and Tapper gave the example of how the liberal podcasters spoke about his son. "I went on a left-leaning podcast, that shall remain nameless, and we were talking about my kids… and they asked me about my son and I said he's a football player, and he wants to be a policeman and their joke was, 'Oh, how does he feel about minorities?" Tapper said. "Like, the idea that he wants to be a policeman therefore, he's racist… this is why you f---ers are losing elections," Tapper added. I'm A Young Democrat And I've Got To Admit My Party Is Losing 2025 While Looking At 2028 "My football-playing son, who has no political views — he's 15, he thinks about World War II, and gaming and playing linebacker, that's his world — you're deciding he's a racist because he wants to be a cop. Read On The Fox News App "And why does he want to be a cop? He wants to be a cop because he wants to help people, you know, and he thinks that's the best way he can help people," Tapper said. "And that's how the Democratic Party talks to men, not just White men, but men." "They thought Tim Walz could… translate the Democratic Party values because he hunts and fishes and drinks a beer… I find it just insane," he added. "The Democratic Party has no way of communicating with [my son], they have no entrée into his world." President Donald Trump made significant gains among young voters in the 2024 election. Trump ran up the score with his base while narrowing traditional Democratic advantages among Black, Hispanic, and young voters. Click Here For More Coverage Of Media And Culture The show Tapper declined to name is the "How Long Gone" podcast — hosted by Chris Black and Jason Stewart — which he appeared on in April. When the conversation on that program turned towards the Democratic Party's struggles and appealing to young men, Tapper broached the subject of his own son, which earned the scorn of the hosts. When Tapper told them of his son's interest in being a police officer, the "How Long Gone" hosts broke out in laughter. "Like, he thinks they're cool? I don't understand, what about a cop?" Black asked incredulously. "How does he feel about minorities?" Stewart chimed in. The two hosts responded to Tapper's latest comments on their podcast Monday, calling the CNN host a "flip-flopper" and Stewart's remark a "really funny f---ing joke." "I think this is pretty funny and ridiculous… Jake's got a book to sell, baby, and that's the part I respect. Him choosing, willfully, to take a joke wrong, that he definitely knew what it was in the moment, I would say is only a pro move," Black said. "He spun it for his own gain, and it's working."Original article source: Jake Tapper slams Democrats for alienating young men after podcasters mock his son
Fox News
3 days ago
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- Fox News
Jake Tapper slams Democrats for alienating young men after podcasters mock his son
CNN host Jake Tapper blasted the Democratic Party last Thursday after a pair of "left-leaning" podcast hosts made fun of his teenage son for wanting to be a police officer, saying, "This is why you f---kers are losing elections.'" Tapper and his "Original Sin" co-author Alex Thompson were asked about the Democratic Party having a problem reaching young men on NYU Professor Scott Galloway's podcast "The Prof G Pod" and Tapper gave the example of how the liberal podcasters spoke about his son. "I went on a left-leaning podcast, that shall remain nameless, and we were talking about my kids… and they asked me about my son and I said he's a football player, and he wants to be a policeman and their joke was, 'Oh, how does he feel about minorities?" Tapper said. "Like, the idea that he wants to be a policeman therefore, he's racist… this is why you f---kers are losing elections," Tapper added. "My football-playing son, who has no political views - he's 15, he thinks about World War II, and gaming and playing linebacker, that's his world - you're deciding he's a racist because he wants to be a cop. "And why does he want to be a cop? He wants to be a cop because he wants to help people, you know, and he thinks that's the best way he can help people," Jake Tapper said. "And that's how the Democratic Party talks to men, not just White men, but men." "They thought Tim Walz could… translate the Democratic Party values because he hunts and fishes and drinks a beer… I find it just insane," he added. "The Democratic Party has no way of communicating with [my son], they have no entrée into his world." President Donald Trump made significant gains among young voters in the 2024 election. Trump ran up the score with his base while narrowing traditional Democratic advantages among Black, Hispanic, and young voters. The show Tapper declined to name is the "How Long Gone" podcast — hosted by Chris Black and Jason Stewart — which he appeared on in April. When the conversation on that program turned towards the Democratic Party's struggles and appealing to young men, Tapper broached the subject of his own son, which earned the scorn of the hosts. When Tapper told them of his son's interest in being a police officer, the "How Long Gone" hosts broke out in laughter. "Like, he thinks they're cool? I don't understand, what about a cop?" Black asked incredulously. "How does he feel about minorities?" Stewart chimed in. The two hosts responded to Tapper's latest comments on their podcast Monday, calling the CNN host a "flip-flopper" and Stewart's remark a "really funny f---king joke." "I think this is pretty funny and ridiculous… Jake's got a book to sell, baby, and that's the part I respect. Him choosing, willfully, to take a joke wrong, that he definitely knew what it was in the moment, I would say is only a pro move," Black said. "He spun it for his own gain, and it's working."
Newsweek
4 days ago
- Politics
- Newsweek
Jake Tapper Slams 'Left-Wing' Podcast for Joke About Son Wanting to Be Cop
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. CNN anchor Jake Tapper recently pointed to a joke made by a left-leaning podcast host about his teenage son wanting to become a police officer—not as a laugh line, but as a telling sign of why Democrats are losing voters. Speaking on The Prof G Pod with NYU professor Scott Galloway, Tapper recounted the incident—without naming the podcast—and argued that the dismissive reaction to his son's interest in law enforcement highlights a broader disconnect between the Democratic Party and young male voters. "Their joke was about my 15-year-old son, 'Oh, how does he feel about minorities?' Like the idea that he wants to be a policeman, therefore he's, he's racist, my son. And like, you know, that was the big laugh. And then I got dragged in the comments and all that stuff and, and I thought to myself, 'This is why you fuckers are losing elections,'" Tapper said. So Tapper goes on a so-called 'left leaning' podcast called 'How Long Gone' hosted by two white dudes that I've never heard of, he got offended and now that a DEMOCRATS problem. How sway? Watch what he said to Prof Galloway, and then what was said on the podcast. He is messy! — Candidly Tiff (@tify330) May 23, 2025 The Context Though Tapper didn't name the podcast, the exchange occurred during an April appearance on the popular show How Long Gone, which calls itself a "bicoastal elite podcast" hosted by friends Chris Black and Jason Stewart. The show mostly discusses fashion, trends, music and pop culture. While discussing the crisis of masculinity and the Democratic Party's struggle to connect with young men on the show, Tapper mentioned that his son admires the police and the military. In response, Stewart quipped, "How does he feel about minorities?" Tapper replied dryly, "He's pro," prompting laughter from the hosts. What To Know Tapper, who is currently on a media tour promoting his book Original Sin, emphasized the broader implications of the joke. He argued that it reflected a pervasive attitude among some progressives that alienates young men from the Democratic Party. "He's 15. He thinks about World War II and gaming and playing linebacker, that's his world," Tapper said, referring to his son. "You're deciding he's a racist because he wants to be a cop. And why does he want to be a cop? He wants to help people." "One hundred percent," Galloway agreed. Tapper's comments also highlight ongoing tensions within the Democratic Party regarding its messaging to male voters, particularly young men. He criticized the party's inability to communicate effectively with demographics like his son's, noting the party's use of terms like "toxic masculinity" as further alienating. "The Democratic Party has no way of communicating with him. They have no entrée into his world," Tapper said. Jake Tapper attends the Jake Tapper And Alex Thompson In Conversation With David Remnick: Original Sin - President Biden's 2024 Campaign at 92NY on May 27, 2025 in New York City. Jake Tapper attends the Jake Tapper And Alex Thompson In Conversation With David Remnick: Original Sin - President Biden's 2024 Campaign at 92NY on May 27, 2025 in New York City. Photo byResponding to Tapper's rebuke, How Long Gone's hosts defended their comment and criticized the CNN anchor for what they described as an intentional misinterpretation. "Him willfully choosing to take a joke wrong, that he definitely knew what it was in the moment, I would say is only a pro move," Black said on a recent episode of their show. "He spun it for his own gain, and it's working." Stewart also reiterated that the joke was not meant to be malicious and credited Tapper with handling the moment in a lighthearted way during the recording. "I'm sure your son is a great person," Stewart said. "I don't think that he's a racist radical... I think you've raised him to be a good young man." Despite the jest, the hosts acknowledged that Tapper's backlash had led to increased listenership to their show. "We were not mad," Black said. "It only brought more attention to the podcast and helped him sell books." What People Are Saying How Long Gone co-host Jason Stewart said of Tapper: "It's not the first time he's flip-flopped or reversed his position—and he does it successfully because he's a pro and has been doing it for a long time." Tapper, speaking on The Prof G Pod, said: "I think one of the big errors of the Democratic Party is not figuring out a way to speak to people through podcasts. The average age of a podcast listener is 34. A 70-year-old woman watching MSNBC—she already knows who she's voting for." What Happens Next Recent AtlasIntel polling shows President Donald Trump's approval rating among 18–29-year-olds has climbed to 53 percent, marking a substantial improvement since his January inauguration. This demographic transformation challenges long-held Democratic assumptions about younger generations forming an "ascendant majority" that would secure their electoral future.
New York Post
5 days ago
- Politics
- New York Post
Jake Tapper fumes over lefty podcaster implying his son is racist for wanting to be a cop: ‘This is why you f—ers are losing'
CNN anchor Jake Tapper recalled how a left-wing podcaster took a patronizing tone when he shared that his 15-year-old son wants to be a cop. The unnamed podcaster implied that Tapper's son was racist due to his law enforcement aspirations, something that left the CNN anchor stunned and feeling that was emblematic of why Democrats have been losing elections. 'Their joke was about my 15-year-old son, 'Oh, how does he feel about minorities?'' Tapper recalled during an interview on 'The Prof G Pod' podcast last week. 'Like the idea that he wants to be a policeman, therefore he's, he's racist, my son. And like, you know, that was the big laugh.' 'Then I got dragged in the comments and all that stuff and, and I thought to myself, 'This is why you f—ers are losing elections.'' 'The Prof G Pod' host Scott Galloway concurred, saying, 'One hundred percent.' Jake Tapper argued that Democrats don't seem to have a great way of connecting with people like his son. Jake Tapper / Instagram The CNN host has been doing a media tour to promote his new book on former President Joe Biden's decline. Getty Images Tapper did not identify where this took place, saying it was a 'left-leaning podcast that shall remain nameless.' However, it appears to line up with his appearance on 'How Long Gone' back in April. 'How Long Gone' co-host Chris Black hit back at Tapper over the apparent dig. 'Him willfully choosing to take a joke wrong, that he definitely knew what it was in the moment, I would say is only a pro move,' Black said after a clip of Tapper's jab went viral. 'He spun it for his own gain, and it's working.' Tapper has been doing the media circuit to promote 'Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again,' a tome he co-authored with star Axios reporter Alex Thompson that was released last week. The CNN chief Washington correspondent's remarks came during a broader conversation about the Democratic Party's troubles with men. 'My son is now 15 years old, and he's a gamer. He's a football fan, starting linebacker on his varsity football team,' Tapper explained. 'The Democratic Party has no way of communicating with him. They have no entrée into his world.' The CNN host also hit back at the condescending attitude in lefty circles towards people like his son and ripped into the jab at his desire to be a police officer. 'You're deciding he's a racist because he wants to be a cop. And why does he want to be a cop? He wants to be a cop because he wants to help people,' Tapper shot back. 'He thinks that's the best way he can help people. And that's how the Democratic Party talks to men, not just white men, but men.'
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Mark Cuban Says He's ‘All for DOGE' — but Has This Problem With How Musk Is Doing It
Elon Musk's work as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has come under heavy criticism in certain quarters — partly because of anger that the world's richest person is cutting government programs designed to help lower- and middle-income Americans. One critic is billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban, though his problem isn't necessarily with DOGE's mission. Trending Now: Check Out: In fact, Cuban said he's 'all for DOGE' during a recent appearance on Scott Galloway's podcast, 'The Prof G Pod.' The problem, according to Cuban, is the way DOGE has been implemented. 'I'm all for DOGE,' he said. 'I think it's a great idea to cut government. It's too big. It's too expensive. But you don't do it all at once. That is the definition of lack of strategic thinking.' GOBankingRates breaks down Cuban's line of thinking when it comes to his criticism of the new federal agency and Musk. DOGE is a non-official organization created by President Donald Trump to drastically downsize the federal government. Musk initially said he would slash $2 trillion from the federal budget, The Atlantic reported. But that target has since been revised downward to as low as $150 billion. Meanwhile, Musk recently announced plans to 'step back' from DOGE and focus on his job as Tesla CEO. Even though the DOGE savings have been revised downward, the human impact is already substantial. Roughly 200,000 federal workers have been laid off since Trump took office, according to White House figures cited by Reuters. Whole agencies have been eliminated — and numerous U.S. communities are scrambling to deal with it. Read Next: 'When you do it all at once, there's no chance for communities, cities, states to adapt at all, or participate, or put in processes or plans, or help people find other jobs, or replace lost revenue,' Cuban said. 'Small cities… [are] far more reliant on federal spending than bigger cities are.' As an example, he pointed to a U.S. Treasury Department office in Parkersburg, West Virginia, that has faced DOGE cuts. The office employees about 2,000 people in a town of only 29,000 residents, according to Cuban. 'If those cuts continue, that's a disproportionate impact on Parkersburg and the area,' he said. Cuban also cited cuts to coal mining safety programs and jobs throughout Appalachia. 'They've cut back on the monitors and the people who evaluate safety,' he said. 'That has a significant impact on those communities. Not only did they lose the jobs, but there's nobody dealing with mining safety.' Cuban's recommendation would have been to stagger the cuts over 12 to 18 months so communities would have more time to prepare for job losses. 'If they had done it that way, Elon might have been a hero for doing it the right way,' he said. Cuban isn't the only billionaire to push back against Musk and DOGE. Philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates blasted Musk for cutting funding to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), an agency set up to provide food and care for impoverished communities worldwide. 'The world's richest man has been involved in the deaths of the world's poorest children,' Gates said in a recent interview with The New York Times Magazine. Editor's note on political coverage: GOBankingRates is nonpartisan and strives to cover all aspects of the economy objectively and present balanced reports on politically focused finance stories. You can find more coverage of this topic on More From GOBankingRates 5 Types of Vehicles Retirees Should Stay Away From Buying How Far $750K Plus Social Security Goes in Retirement in Every US Region 4 Things You Should Do if You Want To Retire Early 12 SUVs With the Most Reliable Engines Sources The Prof G Pod – Scott Galloway (YouTube), 'Mark Cuban – Do We Need an Elon of the Left? | Raging Moderates.' The Atlantic, 'The Actual Math Behind DOGE's Cuts.' Reuters, 'US federal employment drops again as DOGE cuts stack up.' The New York Times Magazine, 'The $200 Billion Gamble: Bill Gates's Plan to Wind Down His Foundation.' This article originally appeared on Mark Cuban Says He's 'All for DOGE' — but Has This Problem With How Musk Is Doing It
