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Biden’s ‘Garbage’ Gaffe, JD Vance’s Likability Coach, and The Linda Lindas

2024/10/31
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The Daily Show: Ears Edition

Key Insights

Why did Joe Biden's 'garbage' comment cause controversy?

Biden referred to Trump supporters as garbage, which Republicans seized on to counter their own 'garbage' issues.

Why did Trump appoint RFK Jr. to handle public health?

Trump promised to give RFK Jr. control over public health agencies, including CDC and FDA, despite his controversial views on vaccines and health.

Why is the media focusing on Biden's gaffes instead of RFK Jr.'s potential impact?

The media finds Biden's gaffes more engaging and less complex than the serious implications of RFK Jr. running health agencies.

How did J.D. Vance become so charismatic?

J.D. Vance learned likability techniques from his coach, Nathaniel Gordon, who taught him humor and self-deprecation.

What concerns do The Linda Lindas, a young rock band, have about the future?

They are concerned about screen time, corporate funding of wars, climate change, and the impact of these issues on their generation.

Chapters

Ronny Chieng discusses Joe Biden's controversial 'garbage' comment and the ensuing political and media frenzy.
  • Biden's comment about 'garbage' was initially unclear, leading to various interpretations.
  • The White House attempted to clarify that Biden was referring to a specific incident rather than Trump supporters in general.
  • Republicans seized on the comment as a gaffe, while Democrats focused on the importance of grammar.

Shownotes Transcript

Ronny Chieng dives into Biden’s “garbage” comment and Trump’s surprising plan to let RFK Jr. handle public health. Jordan Klepper stops by to give Ronny a crash course in how the news really works. JD Vance’s likability coach, Nathaniel Gordon (Michael Kosta), who’s worked with everyone from RFK Jr. to Vivek Ramaswamy. Young rockers The Linda Lindas chat about their new album, No Obligation, and their journey as young rockers pushing for change.

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