The Comedy Cellar: Live from the Table Philip Bump Debrief with Michael Moynihan, Mike Pesca and Eli Lake
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Sep 8, 2023 
Eli Lake, Michael Moynihan, and Mike Pesca join the hosts to discuss the viral episode with Philip Bump. They analyze the guest's behavior and media involvement, criticize the prosecutor and media, and explore the practice of parsing words and spinning information. They also delve into allegations against Joe Biden, the challenge of personal relationships in criticism, debate on neoconservative policies and the Iraq War, and the legitimacy crisis in politics. The discussion includes analyzing American military tactics, defining the January 6th insurrection, and a lighthearted chat about Ann Coulter and podcast plugs.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Analyzing the Guest's Behavior
02:40 • 13min
Discussion on Frustration with a Prosecutor and Criticism of the Media
15:40 • 2min
The Practice of Parsing Words and Spinning Information
17:17 • 2min
Investigating a Text Message
19:47 • 8min
The Allegations Against Joe Biden and Hunter
27:52 • 15min
The Challenge of Personal Relationships and Criticism
42:30 • 12min
Debate on Neoconservative Policies and the Iraq War
54:30 • 2min
Analyzing American Military Tactics and Foreign Policy
56:09 • 1min
The Legitimacy Crisis in Politics
57:38 • 15min
Defining the January 6th Insurrection
01:12:27 • 13min
Discussion on Ann Coulter, deep cuts, and podcast plugs
01:25:10 • 2min