3 chapters across the catalog
The hosts analyze the "thin-skinned" meme used against Donald Trump during the 2016 campaign, noting it was primarily pushed by Elizabeth Warren. They discuss Scott Adams's perspective on persuasion and how the meme failed to gain significant traction. The conversation touches on how political opponents struggle to find effective rhetorical attacks against Trump's public persona.
A discussion on the emergence of the "upstage meme," which suggests that Donald Trump is uniquely irritated by staff members who receive more media attention than him. The hosts trace this narrative back to Elizabeth Warren and suggest it is being used as a new psychological angle to attack the President.
A teaser for a 60 Minutes interview with Scott Pelley features Donald Trump defending himself against the "thin-skinned" label. Trump asserts that his aggression is a response to dishonest reporting rather than a lack of composure. The hosts analyze how the media uses specific labels, such as "sore loser" or "ill-informed," to create a psychological profile that discourages voters.
