Topic: Confidence Man

The hosts draw a detailed comparison between Joe Biden and the protagonist of the 1973 film "Trick Baby," based on the novel by Iceberg Slim. They play clips from the movie and an interview with Iceberg Slim to define the "confidence man" archetype. The analysis suggests Biden uses similar linguistic cadences and psychological tactics to manipulate his audience's expectations.

The hosts return to Krystal Ball's analysis of the leaked Biden audio. Biden is heard insisting that "the words of presidents matter" and citing his response to Charlottesville as a primary campaign platform. The hosts interpret this as the behavior of a "confidence man" who prioritizes rhetoric over substantive policy changes.