George Clooney Wants Biden To Step Down | Elizabeth Dias & Lisa Lerer
Jul 11, 2024
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New York Times reporters Elizabeth Dias & Lisa Lerer discuss their book 'The Fall of Roe: The Rise of a New America' on the podcast. Topics include George Clooney's call for Biden to step down, Trump's rally ramblings, and the controversial Foxconn deal in Wisconsin that failed to create promised jobs.
George Clooney calls for Biden to step down, revealing internal party debates.
Trump's rally speeches touch on serious issues like the opioid crisis and airport conditions.
Deep dives
Donald Trump's Campaign Rhetoric
Donald Trump's campaign rhetoric during Indecision 2024 rallies touches on labeling Chris Christie, criticizing Joe Biden's golfing skills, and referencing a waitress incident, showcasing a mix of taunts and unusual compliments, indicating a varied approach to election discourse.
Fentanyl and Airport Crisis Remarks
Trump's rally speeches also highlighted serious issues about the opioid crisis and airport conditions, drawing attention to the ease of accessing illegal drugs over necessities and the deteriorating state of once-revered American airports, framing these concerns within his campaign narrative.
Biden's Campaign Dilemma
The podcast segment scrutinizes Joe Biden's campaign challenges, including concerns about his cognitive abilities, calls for him to step down as the nominee by high-profile Democrats like Nancy Pelosi and George Clooney, revealing internal party debates and uncertainties surrounding Biden's candidacy.
Desi Lydic and Jordan Klepper cover the latest news surrounding the Biden campaign, including a call from George Clooney for Biden to step down. Plus, they tackle Trump's latest rally ramblings. Trump has been a big proponent of the Taiwan-based electronic manufacturer Foxconn's opening of a massive factory in Wisconsin, promising thousands of new jobs. But it seems like the people of Wisconsin have been Fox-conned. Ronny Chieng investigates. Also, New York Times reporters Elizabeth Dias & Lisa Lerer sit down with Desi & Jordan to talk about their new book, “The Fall of Roe: The Rise of a New America.”