Dark Brandon obliterates Beijing’s big balloon ahead of his State of the Union address. And outgoing Chief of Staff Ron Klain stops by to talk about Biden’s speech, US-China relations, and his tenure in the White House. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. 

Ron Klain, the former White House Chief of Staff for President Biden and Chief Legal Officer for Airbnb, shares insightful perspectives on Biden's decision not to seek re-election and the political aftermath. He discusses the critical impacts of the recent debate performance and the role of donors in shaping Biden’s choices. Klain emphasizes the need for Democratic unity, especially in supporting Kamala Harris as a potential frontrunner, while exploring Biden's accomplishments and legacy as he navigates this transitional phase for the party.

Ron Klain, former White House Chief of Staff and Biden's right-hand man for 40 years, discusses the strategic implications of President Biden's unexpected decision not to run for a second term. He reflects on the influence of wealthy donors and how this decision could be seen as a coup by Republicans. The chat dives into Vice President Kamala Harris's potential candidacy against Donald Trump and the critical issues she needs to tackle, including economic equality and women’s rights, as the Democratic Party navigates its future amidst significant political shifts.

Former White House chief of staff to Biden, Ron Klain, discusses Biden's path to victory despite Trump's lead in polls. Topics include Biden's strategy in key states, progressive economics, improving image, anti-Maga coalition, and Kamala Harris's potential roles.

Debate guru Ron Klain discusses the winners and losers of the 2nd GOP debate, the chaos within the Republican party, strategies for winning in 2024, unclear debate strategies of Republican candidates, and the indictment of a Democratic senator.