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Trump’s Economic Denial, Pardon Politics, and a Life in Laughter

2024/10/11
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The Daily Show: Ears Edition

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Inflation is down, but Trump continues to deny positive economic news. This poses a challenge to his campaign against the Biden-Harris administration.
  • Inflation rate at a three-year low of 2.4%
  • Trump consistently contradicts positive economic reports
  • Despite economic improvements, some Americans still face financial hardships

Shownotes Transcript

Jordan Klepper examines Trump’s denial of Biden’s economic recovery, despite positive inflation data, and Fox News’s claim that "real men" vote conservative as Kamala Harris struggles with male voters. Troy Iwata sheds light on why Republicans rally around men. Ricky Velez discusses the implications of Trump pardoning his allies—and himself—if he wins, weighing the benefits of presidential pardons. Comedy legend Eric Idle talks about his new book, "The Spamalot Diaries," sharing memories from Broadway and how he stays positive through laughter.

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