Baratunde Thurston, a former Daily Show writer in a previous life, joins Peter to discuss whether Stewart's blend of satire can work in these divisive times. Then they chat about Wall Street's monster DEI pivot.
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Biden’s Pardongate & Trump’s Kash Considerations
Tara Palmeri joins Peter to dig into the latest headlines captivating the world of politics: Joe Biden’s sweeping pardon of his son Hunter and its potential impact on his legacy, Trump’s controversial nomination to lead the F.B.I., the emerging battle for D.N.C. chair, and much more.
Media Monday: D.N.C. Campaigns, Hearst Downsizing & More
Jon Kelly rejoins Peter for a spirited dissection of the recent Hearst mega-layoffs, the media-heavy politicking around the D.N.C. chairmanship, and the impact of Trumponomics on the industry.
Trump Tariff Shockwaves & A House Quasi War
Abby Livingston returns for a deep dive into another brewing legislative headache: The Capitol Hill battle over renewing the Trump tax cuts, which could cost blue state Republicans the House. Then Abby and Ben turn to Washington’s looming trade war, the potential for midterm backlash, and Elon’s F-35 meddling.