Not Even Mad EP 20 | Michael Cohen & Eli Lake
May 21, 2025
Eli Lake, host of Breaking History, and Michael A. Cohen, MSNBC columnist, dive deep into the debate over President Biden's health and its political implications. They tackle the exaggerated narratives around Biden's cognitive abilities while contrasting them with Trump's foreign policy, which prioritizes realpolitik over moral considerations. The duo critiques how these dynamics shape public perception and international relations, questioning the effectiveness of amoral strategies in global diplomacy.
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Exaggerated Biden Health Coverage
- Coverage exaggerates Biden's health issues without solid evidence of diminished capability.
- Biden showed moments of coherence and capability that contrast with amplified media narratives.
Questions of Biden's Cognitive Control
- Biden's cognitive ability raises concerns about who effectively governed during his presidency.
- Moments of vacancy suggest the administration's responsibility may have shifted from him to advisors.
Anecdotes of Biden's Cognitive Lapses
- The CEO of the Pittsburgh Penguins described Biden at a fundraiser as vacant and disoriented.
- Eric Swalwell noted Biden did not recognize him, highlighting public cognitive lapses.
