Brown University's Professor Schiller Previews the SOTU

The transcript discusses President Biden's approach to the Chinese balloon incident, emphasizing the need to balance diplomatic and economic relations with China. It highlights the importance of addressing public perception of the domestic economy, noting the gap between perception and reality. The discussion also covers the challenges of partisan views on the presidency and the role of Kevin McCarthy in maintaining order during the State of the Union address.

In what ways does the current economic situation affect the messaging during the State of the Union address?

What role does Kevin McCarthy play during the State of the Union, and what challenges does he face?