The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert Joy Reid, Thomas Middleditch | Oh Joe He Didn't!
Jan 26, 2022
Joy Reid, MSNBC analyst and political commentator, offers sharp takes on Ukraine, media framing, and Biden’s hot-mic moment. Thomas Middleditch, actor and comedian from Silicon Valley and B Positive, shares candid behind-the-scenes and citizenship stories. They dive into geopolitics, media bias, presidential gaffes, and on-set anecdotes in a lively, funny conversation.
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NATO Unity Restores Deterrence
- NATO cohesion and visible military posture signal deterrence and reassure allies in the face of Russian threats.
- Joy Reid says renewed U.S. alignment with NATO under Biden makes clear that America is back on traditional alliances.
Any Invasion Would Need Speed
- Rapid action would be required if Russia invades because of operational constraints and terrain.
- Reid emphasizes sanctions and swift consequences would make such a move costly for Putin.
Party Realignment Toward Russia
- Pro-Trump shifts changed parts of the Republican Party's posture toward Russia, creating sympathy for Kremlin talking points.
- Reid warns that Trump's alignment with Putin has infected GOP attitudes and amplified pro-Russian voices like Tucker Carlson.