VP Kamala Harris Opens Up On ALL THE SMOKE, Talks Love, Identity & More

On a very special edition of ALL THE SMOKE, Matt and Stak sat down for an exclusive interview with Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for the 2024 presidential election. The VP shared personal stories and weighed in on key social issues, giving her perspective on family, identity, and activism. Harris opened up about her first date with her now-husband, Doug Emhoff, which was set up by a close friend. “I just have a really bossy best friend. […]She said to me, just go out with him once. Don’t Google him,” Harris recounted. She also touched on the complexities of blended families, discussing her approach to step-parenting Ella and Cole Emhoff. Harris emphasized patience and respect: “I was very intentional about waiting until I knew that, okay, this is a real relationship, before I got to know the kids.” & Reflecting on her identity as a Black woman, Harris spoke directly about her sense of self. “I’m really clear about who I am, and if anybody else is not, they need to go through their own therapy,” she said. She also recalled her mother’s teachings: “My mother was very clear she was raising two Black girls to be two...