Daily Show Prep: Monday, Oct. 21

by Casey | Oct 21, 2024 | Daily Show Prep, Blog

In today’s Daily Show Prep, the topics focus on Trump’s McDonald’s visit, sparking controversy and humor, and Kamala Harris’s questionable claims about working at McDonald’s. Inflation takes center stage as Kroger defends against accusations of price-gouging, explaining pricing in context. There’s growing frustration with inflation as middle-class Americans struggle to keep up. The third hour covers election controversies, including critiques of Kamala’s evolving positions and Liz Cheney’s false J6 narrative. With 52% feeling worse off than four years ago, the 2024 election is heating up.

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Hour 1

McWow: The NY Post Attempts to Cook Donald Trump With Ex-McDonald’s Fry ‘Chef’ and Gets Burned

‘I Did Fries’: Kamala Harris Claims She Worked at McDonald’s, but She Never Mentioned It Until She Ran for President. Did She Really Toil Beneath the Golden Arches?

Sooo, She Was NOT Lovin’ It? Kamala Harris’ Carefully Curated Resume May Not ACTUALLY Include McDonald’s

Did Kamala Harris work at McDonald’s? Here’s everything we know

Lefties Are NOT Lovin’ It! Here Are the Top 10 ‘McMeltdowns’ Over Trump’s McDonald’s Visit and LOL

Trump Practices Drive Thru Diplomacy as Woman Begs Not to Let U.S. Become Like Her Native Brazil (WATCH)

Hour 2

What Kroger’s CEO meant when he said he never thinks about raising prices

Kroger Egg Pricing Turns Merger Trial Into Inflation Fight

Claims that a Kroger executive ‘admitted to price-gouging’ are false. Saying milk and eggs were increased beyond the inflation rate isn’t gouging, by definition.

Price gouging is when a seller raises prices on goods or services to an unreasonable or unfair level, usually during a time of crisis. Some ways to identify price gouging include:
Extraordinarily high prices: Businesses can increase prices, but they shouldn’t raise them excessively to take advantage of a crisis.

Comparing prices to similar products: Some states prohibit significant price increases compared to other products. For example, if bottled water is priced at double the cost of similar products, that may be price gouging.

Increases exceeding a certain percentage: In some states, increases exceeding 20% may be considered price gouging.

Price gouging laws vary by jurisdiction, but they generally come into effect during declared states of emergency and focus on essential goods. In most states, price gouging is a violation of unfair or deceptive trade practices law.

Kroger denies accusation of ‘surge pricing’ as Tlaib questions plans to use facial recognition

Kroger Net Income 2010-2024 | KR

Kroger Net Profit Margin 2010-2024 | KR

Middle-class Americans aren’t keeping up with the cost of living — and some experts blame US government policy

Hour 3

Newsweek comes after Pennsylvania McDonald’s after they dared to host Donald Trump

A Staggering 52% Say They’re Worse Off Than They Were Four Years Ago—So Why Is This Election So Close?

FAIL! Lying Liz Cheney Proves She’s NOT Putting Country Over Party Pushing DEBUNKED J6 Lie About Ted Cruz

FLIP FLOP Again! Campaign Staffer Walks Back Kamala’s Fracking Support (What DOES She Actually Believe?!)

Nate Silver Lists 24 BRUTAL Reasons Kamala Could Be in for a World of HURT Come Election Day

2024 Presidential Election Interactive Map

Opinion: Just a reminder, Diego Morales (probably!) voted illegally

Hour 1: Trump and McDonald’s, Harris’ Resume Controversy

• Kamala Harris claims she worked at McDonald’s—but questions arise about the truth of this previously unmentioned stint.
• The NY Post targets Trump over his McDonald’s campaign stop, but social media responds with mockery.
• Top “McMeltdowns” by critics—some can’t handle Trump’s connection with everyday workers.
• Jennifer Copeland, beloved local news anchor, passes away.

🔗 Kamala Harris’ McDonald’s Controversy Tweet
🔗 Reaction to Trump’s Visit

Hour 2: Inflation, Kroger, and the Middle-Class Struggle

• Kroger’s merger trial sparks debate over price increases on essentials like eggs.
• Misconceptions cleared: Increasing prices above inflation isn’t automatically price gouging.
  • What defines price gouging?
    • Unfair price spikes during crises.
    • Comparing products for consistency.
    • Some states define it as increases over 20%.
• Middle-class Americans fall further behind, with many blaming government policies for rising living costs.

Hour 3: Media Spin and Election Concerns

• Newsweek criticizes a Pennsylvania McDonald’s for hosting Trump.
• 52% of Americans feel worse off than four years ago—raising questions about election outcomes.
• Kamala’s credibility wavers after shifting positions on fracking and a debunked claim against Ted Cruz.
• Nate Silver lists 24 reasons why Kamala could struggle in the next election.
• Opinion: Did Diego Morales vote illegally?

🔗 Cruz Claim Debunked Tweet