Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actor Paul Giamatti discusses GOP infighting, U.S.-China trade tensions, and the new House Speaker facing backlash. They also talk about the concept of fighting in politics and a campaign ad promoting violence. Giamatti shares their desire to have Cher as a guest on their podcast, and there's a discussion about supernatural encounters and mysterious disappearances.
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The podcast discusses the recent infighting among Republicans in Congress, highlighting the tensions over government funding, spending cuts, and working with Democrats.
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Unfinished Home Projects
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Meeting Between Biden and Xi
The podcast highlights the meeting between President Joseph Robinette Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping in San Francisco. Both leaders attempted to downplay expectations and decided not to release a joint statement. The conversation focused on trade tensions, global flashpoints, and China's struggling economy, which is marked by weak consumer spending and high youth unemployment.
Republican Infighting and Brawls
The podcast covers the recent infighting among Republicans, including physical altercations. It mentions incidents such as former Speaker Kevin McCarthy elbowing a colleague, a near-brawl between Oklahoma Senator Mark Wayne Mullen and the head of the Teamsters, and the rising violence in Congress. The podcast discusses the tensions within the Republican Party over government funding, spending cuts, and working with Democrats, highlighting the challenges faced by Speaker Mike Johnson as he navigates these divisions.
GOP infighting has turned the halls of Congress into a fight club, the U.S. and China set low expectations for the Biden-Xi meeting, and the new House Speaker took heat from his own party after passing a government spending bill with help from Democrats. Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actor Paul Giamatti sends a personalized plea to the one and only Cher. Stick around for more with Paul Giamatti and check out his film, “The Holdovers,” in theaters now.