Topic: James Patterson

Two Australian Members of Parliament, Andrew Hastie and James Patterson, were denied visas to China after criticizing Beijing's human rights record. The Chinese embassy suggested they could visit if they "repented" for their mistakes. The hosts discuss the growing international focus on the detention of one million Uyghur Muslims in re-education camps, noting it has become a significant geopolitical "meme" used to pressure the Chinese government.

Following his disastrous Today Show appearance, Bill Clinton appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to perform damage control. Accompanied by co-author James Patterson, Clinton attempted to clarify his stance on the Me Too movement and his past behavior. Colbert pressed Clinton on why he seemed offended by the questions, leading Clinton to reiterate his support for the movement while acknowledging his previous interview was not his "finest hour."

The hosts examine the possibility that the global news coverage of Cecil the Lion was a coordinated promotional push for the CBS summer series Zoo. They describe the show's premise involving animals rebelling against humans and note its poor critical reception and ratings despite the timely real-world controversy.