Kareem Rahma, the host of a popular podcast called “Subway Takes,” recently shared that he was once approached by the Democratic National Committee (DNC) to conduct interviews with Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz ahead of the 2024 presidential election. However, according to Rahma, the interview with Harris never aired—and for a very surprising reason.
Rahma claimed that the conversation with Harris went so badly that both sides agreed not to release it. He said he actually felt relieved, explaining that if the video had been made public, people might have blamed him for hurting Harris’s chances in the election.
Speaking to Steven Bertoni from Forbes in a video shared online, Rahma said, “Her take was really confusing and weird – not good.” He continued, “And we mutually agreed to not publish it. And I got lucky, because I didn’t want to be blamed for her losing.”
Bertoni reacted in surprise, asking, “Her take was that bad?” Rahma responded, “It was really, really bad… it like, didn’t make any sense.” He also revealed one of Harris’s statements during the interview, saying she referred to “bacon as a spice,” which he suggested was one of the strange comments that made the interview unusable.
The podcast “Subway Takes” is known for its casual interviews with people in the New York City subway system, including both everyday commuters and celebrities.
The idea is to capture short, strong opinions or “hot takes” on current topics. The show has gained popularity among younger, left-leaning audiences.
Rahma, who is Muslim, first shared news of the interview with Harris in a November 2024 article in The New York Times. In that story, he said that Harris’s team originally suggested that she could offer a funny or sharp opinion—possibly criticizing people who remove their shoes on airplanes. But apparently, that didn’t happen.
Now, Rahma’s latest comments are shining light on what might have been one of Harris’s more awkward media moments, even though the public never saw it.
Some observers have also pointed out that this situation may help explain why Harris declined to appear on larger, unscripted platforms like The Joe Rogan Experience, a podcast known for its wide audience and long-form interviews.
Critics suggest her team likely realized that such appearances would be risky. If something went wrong, it would be impossible to edit or delete the episode, unlike with Rahma’s show.
As of now, neither Vice President Harris nor Kareem Rahma has responded to media requests for comment, including from Fox News Digital, which also covered the story.
While no footage or transcript of the interview has been released, Rahma’s description of it has sparked curiosity and speculation about what was said—and how it might have affected public perception if it had gone live.
For now, the mysterious unreleased interview remains a topic of online discussion and political chatter, especially among those watching how politicians choose to engage—or avoid—unscripted media appearances.
