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

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10/11/24 • 29 min

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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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