Topic: Paris Treaty

Critics of the Paris Climate Accord argue that the deal is a "direct wealth transfer" that cripples the U.S. economy while having no discernible impact on global temperatures. They claim the U.S. commitment would only avert 0.015 degrees of warming by 2100. Conversely, Michael Oppenheimer defends the agreement as a vital first step for international relations and future generations, noting that global emissions have recently stabilized.

Al Gore points out that the United States cannot legally withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord until the day after the 2020 presidential election. The hosts find this timing highly suspicious, suggesting the agreement was structured to influence the U.S. election cycle. They note that President Obama joined the deal without Senate ratification by claiming it was not a formal treaty.

The broadcast opens for Episode 1111 on February 10, 2019, noting the significance of the repeating digits and the birthday of George Stephanopoulos. Historical context is provided regarding the 1763 Treaty of Paris, which saw France cede Canada to England. A discussion follows regarding the global phenomenon of people noticing the time 11:11 on digital clocks and the tradition of making wishes at that moment.