Topic: Massachusetts Election

Former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick is entering the 2020 Democratic primary race. The hosts compare his political appeal to that of Barack Obama and Cory Booker, noting his experience running a state government. There is skepticism regarding his ability to gain traction this late in the election cycle.

PBS host Bill Moyers interviewed the head of the AFL-CIO regarding the Massachusetts Senate race and the economic focus on employment. The segment features a montage from The Colbert Report mocking the repetitive use of the phrase "jobs, jobs, jobs" by politicians. The hosts claim they were the first to highlight this rhetorical trend following a Nancy Pelosi speech.