Ep 58. January 31, 2018 - Catherine Rampell

On January 31, 2018, The Opposition w/ Jordan Klepper aired its 58th episode of the first season which featured Catherine Rampell as the special guest. The show was a satirical late-night talk show which aired on Comedy Central from September 2017 to June 2018.

In this episode, Jordan Klepper, the host of the show, begins by discussing the recent State of the Union address which was delivered by President Donald Trump. He provides his take on the speech and mocks some of the statements made by the President. He then introduces his guest for the evening, Catherine Rampell, a columnist for The Washington Post and a frequent commentator on CNN.

The conversation between Klepper and Rampell focuses on the state of the American economy. Rampell talks about the stock market and how its performance may not necessarily reflect the health of the economy. She explains how there are many factors that affect the stock market and that it may not always be an accurate predictor of the economy's performance. She also talks about the impact of the recent tax reform bill passed by the Trump administration and its effects on the economy.

Throughout the interview, Klepper plays the role of a conservative commentator who tries to downplay the importance of economic indicators and ridicules Rampell's arguments. He also tries to present an alternative view of the economy, which he argues is doing great under the Trump administration.

In addition to the interview with Rampell, the episode also includes a segment called "The Opposition Files," which takes a satirical look at various news items. In this segment, Klepper discusses the recent controversy surrounding the release of the Nunes memo, which was a document authored by Republican Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, Devin Nunes, that allegedly contained evidence of FBI surveillance abuses during the 2016 election. Klepper takes a humorous approach to the topic and makes fun of the partisan nature of the debate surrounding the memo.

Overall, the episode provides a humorous take on the state of the American economy and the political news of the day. The juxtaposition of Klepper's conservative persona and Rampell's liberal views creates an entertaining and informative dialogue that will appeal to viewers who enjoy political satire and commentary.