Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss who won the presidential debate and whether winning the debate will translate into a victory in the election. They also talk about the latest swing state polls which show a tight race between Trump and Harris and John Kirby’s statements on veterans who criticized President Joe Biden’s handling of the withdrawal from Afghanistan. Plus, the potential impact of Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris and the importance of celebrity endorsements overall. Next, Andrew Walworth talks to political scientist Lara M. Brown about the upcoming vice presidential debate scheduled for October 1st and whether today’s good economic news is arriving in time to help Kamala Harris and her fellow Democrats win in November. Then winding it up, Carl Cannon talks with Bill Whalen of the Hoover Institution about California politics, earthquakes, political debates, and baseball.