

Republicans own up to more losses after bruising week
Nov 11, 2023
Political commentator Molly Jong-Fast, radio host Mark Thompson, economist Paul Krugman, and comedian Sam Jay join host Ari Melber to discuss the Republican Party's ongoing losing streak, the deceitful Supreme Court ruling on abortion, the ongoing civil fraud trial against the Trump Organization, and the challenges of explaining economic concepts to the public. They also touch on the process of finding their comedic voice and using references in comedy.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Trends and Rejections: Democratic Victories and the MAGA Republican Party
05:26 • 4min
Republicans stuck in a loop of reliving their failures
09:23 • 5min
Deceitful Supreme Court ruling and its political motivations
14:51 • 4min
Ongoing civil fraud trial and defense strategy
19:21 • 3min
Explaining Economic Concepts and Public Perception of the Economy
22:17 • 17min
Finding Your Voice and Using References in Comedy
39:36 • 5min