Topic: Diplomatic Gaffe

Secretary of State John Kerry attempted to repair diplomatic relations with France following the U.S. absence from the Paris march. Critics noted that Kerry's French language skills appeared less fluent than previously advertised during his public statements. The administration's failure to attend the march is characterized as a significant political gaffe and a sign of being out of the loop.

During a meeting with President Saakashvili, Barack Obama mistakenly praised "institution building that's been taking place in Russia" instead of Georgia. The hosts highlight the severity of the gaffe given the hostile relationship between the two nations.