

Biden's Incoherent State of the Union and Pandemic Hypocrisy, with Charles C.W. Cooke, Jeremy Peters, Matt Welch, and Nancy Rommelmann | Ep. 272
Mar 2, 2022
In this lively discussion, Charles C.W. Cooke, a senior writer at National Review, teams up with journalist Jeremy Peters, along with Matt Welch and Nancy Rommelmann, to dissect President Biden's recent State of the Union address. They critique its disjointed messaging and Biden’s growing disconnect with voters, particularly over calls to fund vs. defund police. The conversation also dives into pandemic hypocrisy among Democrats, media narratives vs. public sentiment, and a fascinating exploration of cultural phenomena, including chilling interviews with infamous criminals.
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Biden's Incoherent Address
- President Biden's State of the Union address was a disaster, even on his own terms.
- It lacked a coherent message and his delivery continues to worsen.
Democrats' Messaging Problem
- Biden's State of the Union address offered utopian promises without specifics.
- The Democrats struggle to connect with voters and address their anxieties.
Contradictory Policies
- Biden's promises were unrealistic and contradictory.
- He acknowledged inflation while simultaneously promoting spending that exacerbates it.