Spot On with Link Lauren

Episode: Jimmy Kimmel's Crocodile Tears, Kamala's Calamitous Book Tour, and Michelle Obama's Superyacht Vacay
Date: September 24, 2025
Host: Link Lauren
Guest: Bo Davidson

Overview

In this episode, Link Lauren unpacks recent headlines and controversies involving Kamala Harris's disastrous book tour, Jimmy Kimmel’s emotional (and possibly strategic) television return after controversy, Hillary Clinton’s attempt at a unity message, and the Obamas' luxury vacation, exploring the hypocrisy and political narratives coming from elite Democrats. Joined mid-episode by political commentator Bo Davidson, the discussion is sharp, irreverent, and packed with cutting commentary on current events, media narratives, and political figures.

Main Discussion Points and Insights

1. Kamala Harris's Book Tour Meltdown

(00:46—13:30, 23:14—29:39)

• Kamala's Unpopularity:

  • Link opens with a scathing critique of Kamala Harris’s new book, "107 Days," and the ill-received comeback tour.
  • CNN clip reveals Kamala’s favorability dropped from minus 5 to minus 13 since Oct 2024.

    “[Kamala Harris] is not well-liked at this particular point. The American people, they don’t want this. They don’t want her.” — CNN Clip (02:25)

  • Link argues Kamala was selected as Vice President as a “DEI hire,” not for merit.

• Book and Media Tour Critiques:

  • Kamala spent almost 40% of her 107-day campaign not giving interviews, ducking the press.
  • Link questions her authenticity and preparation:

    “The only thing Kamala Harris ever finishes is a box of wine. The woman does not ever want to work.” — Link Lauren (02:49)

  • Kamala’s answers about Biden running for re-election are criticized as evasive word salad.

    “So, I’m not in Mensa, but I’m a pretty smart person. Tell me how this makes sense.” — Link Lauren (04:43)

• Trans Athlete Rhetoric & Political Survival:

  • Link lampoons Kamala’s shifting stance on trans athletes in women’s sports as unfocused pandering:

    “This is all a bunch of garbledy goop… focus-grouped BS. Either you support girls in sports or you don’t.” — Link Lauren (06:13)

  • He notes it’s an “80/20 issue” by NYT poll, suggesting Kamala’s position is both out of touch and politically incoherent.

• Kamala Accuses Trump of Dictatorship:

  • Kamala, on MSNBC, calls Trump a “communist dictator”; Link rips her for hypocrisy, points out Kamala herself lacked a true democratic mandate.

    “No one voted for her and she was on the ballot. That, to me, feels very dictatorial.” — Link Lauren (07:54)

• Lack of Accountability:

  • Kamala blamed her election loss on not having “enough time,” ignoring her four-year vice presidency and multi-billion dollar campaign.

    “You went 40 days without an interview. You had four years as vice president to introduce yourself.” — Link Lauren (08:57)

  • Link and Bo mock her inability to give straight answers, connect with working Americans, or move beyond identity politics.

• Identity Politics & Pete Buttigieg:

  • Kamala’s claim that having Pete Buttigieg as VP would’ve been “too risky” due to his being gay is lampooned sarcastically.

    “She didn’t want Pete Buttigieg because he was gay. So she then went and chose Tim Walz, who’s an overgrown Disney adult.” — Link Lauren (12:17)

  • Both host and guest argue voters care about competence, not identity.

2. Hillary Clinton's "Unity" Comments

(13:30—16:30)

• Demonization Accusations:

  • Link plays a clip of Hillary calling for an end to “demonization,” then rails against her as uniquely divisive, referencing “deplorables” and Nazi rally comments.

    “There’s not a more divisive woman in politics than Hillary Clinton.” — Link Lauren (13:42)

  • Notes the Democratic “loser crew” (Harris and Clinton) blame gender for their failures; points out it was women who primarily voted against them.

• Call for Democratic Renewal:

  • Link argues voters want “fresh meat”:

    “I don’t think trotting Hillary Clinton out every few weeks…is going to help the Democratic brand.” (16:24)

3. Jimmy Kimmel’s Controversial Return & "Crocodile Tears"

(17:21—23:14)

• Kimmel's On-Air "Apology":

  • Jimmy Kimmel returns, referencing the Charlie Kirk assassination and backlash to his prior remarks.

    “It was never my intention to make light of the murder… That was really the opposite of the point I was trying to make.” — Jimmy Kimmel (17:35)

• Was It an Apology?

  • Bo Davidson:

    “I don’t think it was an apology. He’s saying it wasn’t his intention. I don’t buy it… You know that your words matter.”

  • Both agree Kimmel was more concerned about his career than genuine remorse, stopping short of directly apologizing.

    “I would have respected him more if he just said, ‘I am sorry. I screwed up.’” — Link Lauren (19:58) “Why is it so hard to say that the senseless death of an innocent man is worth apologizing about…” — Bo Davidson (20:41)

  • Bo also notes Kimmel’s odd invocation of Jesus, contrasting it with his usual rhetoric.

• Not a Free Speech Issue—A Capitalism Issue:

  • Link and Bo stress that Kimmel’s situation is about market consequences, not governmental censorship.

    “This was about capitalism. It was about: you said something that was offensive and you got repercussions.” — Link Lauren (21:57) “When you have 72 affiliates that aren’t running your show still… that’s not a loss of free speech. That’s capitalism.” — Bo Davidson (22:43)

4. Michelle Obama’s Superyacht Vacation & Democratic Elite Hypocrisy

(29:54—34:06)

• Obamas Vacation on Spielberg’s Yacht:

  • Link frames the Obamas as emblematic of Democratic elitism—lecturing regular folks while vacationing extravagantly.

    “[They] look down on the rest of the country from their mansion in Martha’s Vineyard… on Steven Spielberg’s 250 million dollar, 357 foot luxury super yacht.” — Link Lauren (30:44)

• Tone-Deaf Optics:

  • Bo ridicules Michelle Obama's yacht attire and argues Obama’s comments on the Charlie Kirk assassination and other violence are evasive and dishonest.

    “In one breath you say it’s so tragic that Charlie lost his life, but we don’t know what the motivation of the killer was. That’s so intellectually dishonest.” — Bo Davidson (32:49) “It totally seems tone deaf. Especially at a time when Americans feel like the American dream is less attainable on the left…” — Link Lauren (33:11)

• Identity Politics & Democratic Branding:

  • Both agree Kamala Harris lost due to track record and authenticity issues, not because of gender or race.

    “America is ready for a female president… They’re ready for someone who’s even black, who’s minority, who’s Latino. Those are all great things, but you don’t lead with those things.” — Bo Davidson (34:06)

  • Link: “We want a merit-based society. Exceed no matter what skin color, gender.”

5. Royal Roundup: Prince Harry's FOMO

(38:36—43:18)

• Harry’s Royal Re-Entry?
  • Link briefly discusses reported rumors that Prince Harry is regretting leaving royal life after seeing the pageantry of recent state visits, possibly considering moving children to the UK.

    “I think Prince Harry needs to have a stern conversation with himself about what he wants out of his life… With that comes some responsibility. So I hope Prince Harry can grow up.” — Link Lauren (42:55)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Kamala Harris & Accountability (04:43):

  “Biden couldn’t run for reelection, he was too brain dead… but he’s okay to have the nuclear codes? Kamala Harris, you are still an idiot.” — Link Lauren

• On Kamala’s Trans Sports Stance (06:13):

  “This is all a bunch of garbledy goop. This is a bunch of focus-grouped BS.” — Link Lauren

• Kamala’s Loss Excuses (24:26):

  “Not enough time? No, Kamala, you didn’t have enough brains, you didn’t have enough policies, you didn’t have enough complete sentences.” — Bo Davidson

• Jimmy Kimmel’s Contrition (19:58):

  “I would have respected him more as a man if he just said, ‘I apologize, I am sorry, I screwed up.’ But he really lied and obfuscated the truth on purpose.” — Link Lauren

• Obama Yacht Optics (33:11):

  “It totally seems tone deaf. Especially at a time when Americans feel like the American dream is less attainable…” — Link Lauren

Noteworthy Segment Timestamps

• Kamala Harris Book Tour & CNN Favorability — [02:25–08:57]
• Trans Athlete Issue & Focus-Grouped Messaging — [05:30–07:44]
• Kamala Calls Trump a Dictator on MSNBC — [07:44–09:10]
• Kamala, Pete Buttigieg & Identity Politics — [11:27–13:30]
• Hillary Clinton’s ‘Unity’ Message & Response — [13:30–16:30]
• Jimmy Kimmel’s Comeback Monologue & Analysis — [17:21–23:14]
• Kamala’s Excuses for Loss on The View — [23:38–26:40]
• Kamala Grieving Election Loss — [26:40–27:23]
• Obamas’ Yacht Vacation & Democratic Elite Critique — [29:54–34:06]
• Royal Roundup: Prince Harry’s FOMO — [38:36–43:18]

Tone & Language

• The episode is highly satirical, acerbic, and pointed, with Link Lauren's characteristic irreverence and boldness.
• Both Link and Bo Davidson are direct, frequently mocking Democratic figures and calling attention to hypocrisy and media manipulation.
• The language is sharp, informal, and packed with pop culture references.

Conclusion

This episode of Spot On with Link Lauren is a no-holds-barred ride through recent political missteps and media drama. Link insists Kamala Harris’s struggles are not about identity but authenticity, Jimmy Kimmel’s tears are more career than conscience, Democratic elites are out of touch, and Harry may be regretting his royal exodus. Whether mocking wine boxes or dissecting superyacht optics, Link and Bo make it clear: the American electorate wants substance, not more focus-grouped spin or crocodile tears.