1 00:00:07,398 --> 00:00:09,444 [glass breaks][alarm blaring] 2 00:00:09,487 --> 00:00:11,446 [dog barking] 3 00:00:11,489 --> 00:00:13,491 [thudding] 4 00:00:15,928 --> 00:00:18,105 [man panting]Get the hell out of my house! 5 00:00:18,148 --> 00:00:21,195 What? Son of a bitch, 6 00:00:21,238 --> 00:00:23,173 get out of here! Get! No, no, no! It's Project Falanx. 7 00:00:23,197 --> 00:00:25,175 I'm trying to save you. I will bash your skull in. I swear to God, 8 00:00:25,199 --> 00:00:26,219 I will tee off on your head! 9 00:00:26,243 --> 00:00:27,549 If the delta waves hit 13 hertz, 10 00:00:27,592 --> 00:00:29,681 then there's no going back. You tell the cops. 11 00:00:29,725 --> 00:00:31,007 They're gonna be here any minute. They'd love to... 12 00:00:31,031 --> 00:00:32,510 What is...? No. What is that? 13 00:00:32,554 --> 00:00:33,598 No. No. No, no, no. 14 00:00:33,642 --> 00:00:35,078 No, no! 15 00:00:35,122 --> 00:00:37,428 [screams]I'm sorry. 16 00:00:37,472 --> 00:00:39,517 I'm sorry. It's the only way.[grunting] 17 00:00:39,561 --> 00:00:41,582 Get off me, you lunatic! You got to slow the deltas. 18 00:00:41,606 --> 00:00:42,757 I'm trying to save your life. 19 00:00:42,781 --> 00:00:44,237 You got to slow the deltas. I'm gonna 20 00:00:44,261 --> 00:00:45,369 scratch your eyes out! You got to slow the deltas down. 21 00:00:45,393 --> 00:00:47,090 Come on! 22 00:00:47,134 --> 00:00:50,224 The kid was some community college dropout. 23 00:00:50,267 --> 00:00:52,922 No record except for some parking tickets. 24 00:00:52,965 --> 00:00:54,358 HENRY: So, he broke in. 25 00:00:54,402 --> 00:00:56,099 He didn't take anything. He wasn't armed. 26 00:00:56,143 --> 00:00:57,144 Except for the Taser. 27 00:00:57,187 --> 00:00:58,319 What was he trying to do? 28 00:00:58,362 --> 00:00:59,557 RUSSELL: Well, the FBI will debrief us 29 00:00:59,581 --> 00:01:01,124 on his motives. Mike says he kept trying 30 00:01:01,148 --> 00:01:02,801 to put a towel around his head. 31 00:01:02,845 --> 00:01:05,891 Something about delta waves. HENRY: Oh, boy. 32 00:01:05,935 --> 00:01:07,328 Hanson's Iran investigation 33 00:01:07,371 --> 00:01:09,460 is undermining public trust in this administration 34 00:01:09,504 --> 00:01:13,116 and stirring up paranoid crazies with conspiracy theories. 35 00:01:13,160 --> 00:01:15,118 It might be time to put security details 36 00:01:15,162 --> 00:01:16,424 on your staff. RUSSELL: Yeah. 37 00:01:16,467 --> 00:01:18,141 I'm already into it, much as I'm not thrilled 38 00:01:18,165 --> 00:01:19,427 about being followed around. 39 00:01:19,470 --> 00:01:21,124 But Mike's okay? 40 00:01:21,168 --> 00:01:22,952 Yeah, he's lucky. 41 00:01:22,995 --> 00:01:24,954 Just a sprained wrist from the fall. 42 00:01:24,997 --> 00:01:26,216 In considerably better news, 43 00:01:26,260 --> 00:01:28,479 the Senate Intelligence Committee is postponing 44 00:01:28,523 --> 00:01:29,674 Henry and Stevie's interviews. 45 00:01:29,698 --> 00:01:32,744 So, is Hanson backing down? 46 00:01:32,788 --> 00:01:34,355 Yeah, for now. 47 00:01:34,398 --> 00:01:36,052 Daisy's resignation took some heat off 48 00:01:36,096 --> 00:01:37,401 the Iran investigation. 49 00:01:37,445 --> 00:01:38,750 Crappy bargain. 50 00:01:38,794 --> 00:01:40,970 RUSSELL: Well, this isn't over by any means, 51 00:01:41,013 --> 00:01:42,624 but we do have some breathing room. 52 00:01:42,667 --> 00:01:45,627 We can nominate Rachel Ballard to the Federal Trade Commission. 53 00:01:45,670 --> 00:01:46,628 She's qualified. 54 00:01:46,671 --> 00:01:48,760 So is Jeff Hemmings. 55 00:01:48,804 --> 00:01:50,303 And he has the benefit of being moderate. 56 00:01:50,327 --> 00:01:52,721 Rachel Ballard is one of the most respected academics 57 00:01:52,764 --> 00:01:54,114 on the planet. 58 00:01:54,157 --> 00:01:56,812 She wants to regulate the economy into the ground. 59 00:01:56,855 --> 00:01:59,641 She sees antitrust violations lurking behind every IPO. 60 00:01:59,684 --> 00:02:01,991 She wants to limit corporate consolidation. 61 00:02:02,034 --> 00:02:04,036 I mean, come on, your party is all about 62 00:02:04,080 --> 00:02:07,301 growth and fostering healthy competition. 63 00:02:07,344 --> 00:02:09,564 Do you think we can get her confirmed? 64 00:02:09,607 --> 00:02:11,783 I think Hemmings is an easier win. 65 00:02:11,827 --> 00:02:13,568 And wins are what we need. 66 00:02:13,611 --> 00:02:15,111 Because the new free trade agreement with South Korea 67 00:02:15,135 --> 00:02:17,311 doesn't count? 68 00:02:17,354 --> 00:02:18,877 Well, not to diminish your achievement, 69 00:02:18,921 --> 00:02:20,333 but it's the same deal we had before. 70 00:02:20,357 --> 00:02:22,277 Huge state visit with the South Korean president. 71 00:02:22,316 --> 00:02:24,666 Live performance at the White House 72 00:02:24,709 --> 00:02:26,668 by his wife, the K-pop star. 73 00:02:26,711 --> 00:02:28,974 But to Russell, just another deal signing. 74 00:02:29,018 --> 00:02:31,325 I'm sure the state visit will be very impressive. 75 00:02:31,368 --> 00:02:33,370 And now he's trying to walk it back. 76 00:02:33,414 --> 00:02:35,764 STEVIE: I'm swamped with asylum applications. 77 00:02:35,807 --> 00:02:37,853 I am really sorry, again, about tonight. 78 00:02:37,896 --> 00:02:39,787 GRIFFIN [on phone]: Will you stop apologizing? It's fine. 79 00:02:39,811 --> 00:02:41,335 You're saving the world. 80 00:02:41,378 --> 00:02:44,033 I really wanted to try that new place with you. 81 00:02:44,076 --> 00:02:46,862 Now I am stuck here 82 00:02:46,905 --> 00:02:51,867 with licorice and... chips. Mm. 83 00:02:51,910 --> 00:02:53,410 Well, you might want to hold off on that. 84 00:02:53,434 --> 00:02:55,175 Why? 85 00:02:55,218 --> 00:02:57,612 Turn around. 86 00:02:57,655 --> 00:03:00,702 What?! Oh, my God, that's crazy. 87 00:03:00,745 --> 00:03:03,226 I hope you're cool with falafel and hummus. 88 00:03:03,270 --> 00:03:05,315 Griffin, oh, my God. I can't believe you did this. 89 00:03:05,359 --> 00:03:07,622 Oh, please. Licorice and chips. 90 00:03:07,665 --> 00:03:09,711 That's like dinner from the gas station. 91 00:03:09,754 --> 00:03:11,776 Yeah, they probably have better food at the detention center. 92 00:03:11,800 --> 00:03:13,715 Oh, my God. 93 00:03:13,758 --> 00:03:15,673 [laughing] No, no, no. 94 00:03:15,717 --> 00:03:17,153 No shame spiral. Look. Here. 95 00:03:17,197 --> 00:03:18,328 Hmm? 96 00:03:18,372 --> 00:03:20,722 Oh... baklava? 97 00:03:20,765 --> 00:03:22,593 Is honey vegan? 98 00:03:22,637 --> 00:03:25,030 It is today. Oh, it is? [chuckles] 99 00:03:25,074 --> 00:03:26,423 Thank you. 100 00:03:26,467 --> 00:03:29,078 Satan worshippers in Washington want you to think 101 00:03:29,121 --> 00:03:32,386 5G cell service is all about faster phones 102 00:03:32,429 --> 00:03:33,430 and faster Internet. 103 00:03:33,474 --> 00:03:34,910 But my Shawn-bots out there know 104 00:03:34,953 --> 00:03:38,914 what 5G really is: government-funded mind control. 105 00:03:38,957 --> 00:03:40,237 It's all part of a secret program 106 00:03:40,263 --> 00:03:41,525 called Project Falanx. 107 00:03:41,569 --> 00:03:42,526 Here's how it works. 108 00:03:42,570 --> 00:03:44,920 Every new 5G cell phone tower 109 00:03:44,963 --> 00:03:47,139 planned to go up across all 50 states 110 00:03:47,183 --> 00:03:48,583 will be digging into the delta waves 111 00:03:48,619 --> 00:03:52,406 emitted by your brain to increase their frequency. 112 00:03:52,449 --> 00:03:55,800 Once you get up to 13 gigahertz... done. 113 00:03:55,844 --> 00:03:58,368 Under their control. How do we know this? 114 00:03:58,412 --> 00:04:00,979 South Korea's number one test subject: 115 00:04:01,023 --> 00:04:04,374 White House senior advisor Mike Barnow. 116 00:04:04,418 --> 00:04:07,029 Barnow exhibits all the classic signs 117 00:04:07,072 --> 00:04:08,465 of 5G brain poisoning. 118 00:04:08,509 --> 00:04:11,294 The bulgy eyes, the slightly dazed affect. 119 00:04:11,338 --> 00:04:13,905 It's called chronic insomnia, you numbskull. 120 00:04:13,949 --> 00:04:16,691 How do you protect yourself and your loved ones from danger? 121 00:04:16,734 --> 00:04:20,260 Simple. The patented Shawn Olson neutralizing wrap. 122 00:04:24,133 --> 00:04:26,329 That's exactly what the maniac who tased me was trying to use. 123 00:04:26,353 --> 00:04:27,919 Wait. 124 00:04:27,963 --> 00:04:30,139 So he was trying to protect you 125 00:04:30,182 --> 00:04:33,360 from cell phone signals... 126 00:04:33,403 --> 00:04:34,535 with a towel? 127 00:04:34,578 --> 00:04:36,798 BANKS: Mike's assailant was convinced 128 00:04:36,841 --> 00:04:39,801 that he was saving America from a brainwashed sleeper agent. 129 00:04:39,844 --> 00:04:41,324 A little flattered, actually. 130 00:04:41,368 --> 00:04:42,693 Olson got the idea of a protective wrap 131 00:04:42,717 --> 00:04:44,196 from a science fiction film. 132 00:04:44,240 --> 00:04:46,155 MIKE and RUSSELL: Total Recall. 133 00:04:46,198 --> 00:04:47,765 Seriously? 134 00:04:47,809 --> 00:04:49,898 BANKS: Like most conspiracy theories, 135 00:04:49,941 --> 00:04:51,179 Olson starts with something real. 136 00:04:51,203 --> 00:04:52,703 In this case, the new 5G infrastructure 137 00:04:52,727 --> 00:04:54,250 funded by the ESI bill. 138 00:04:54,294 --> 00:04:56,818 RUSSELL: Throw in South Korea's consultation on the new tech 139 00:04:56,861 --> 00:04:59,473 as part of the new free trade agreement... 140 00:04:59,516 --> 00:05:01,233 Jazz it up with some Schwarzenegger references, 141 00:05:01,257 --> 00:05:03,041 and you get nine million views. 142 00:05:03,085 --> 00:05:05,522 It's the cat video of conspiracy theories. 143 00:05:05,566 --> 00:05:08,177 Well, this obviously influenced Mike's assailant, 144 00:05:08,220 --> 00:05:09,918 so we can shut it down, right? 145 00:05:09,961 --> 00:05:13,356 Olson is crafty about avoiding legal liability. 146 00:05:13,400 --> 00:05:16,141 He never advocates for specific crimes. 147 00:05:16,185 --> 00:05:18,100 He never publishes his own falsehoods. 148 00:05:18,143 --> 00:05:20,232 He only shares theories from anonymous users. 149 00:05:20,276 --> 00:05:22,496 What are our options? Monitor his videos closely. 150 00:05:22,539 --> 00:05:25,237 Look out for anything we can claim is a direct threat. 151 00:05:25,281 --> 00:05:26,693 Other than that, unfortunately, nothing. 152 00:05:26,717 --> 00:05:28,719 Wow. 153 00:05:30,068 --> 00:05:31,524 Finally got the "all clear" on your itinerary 154 00:05:31,548 --> 00:05:32,699 with the South Korean first lady. 155 00:05:32,723 --> 00:05:34,508 Well, that came in under the wire. 156 00:05:34,551 --> 00:05:35,702 There was a lot of back and forth. 157 00:05:35,726 --> 00:05:38,773 Ms. Kwon's tastes are, let's say, kitschy. 158 00:05:38,816 --> 00:05:40,818 Breakfast at International House of Pancakes. 159 00:05:40,862 --> 00:05:41,993 What's wrong with that? 160 00:05:42,037 --> 00:05:44,387 You'll go on a shopping spree right after. 161 00:05:44,431 --> 00:05:46,389 Country music karaoke. 162 00:05:46,433 --> 00:05:48,478 Oh, boy. Tomorrow she wants to see 163 00:05:48,522 --> 00:05:50,045 an MLB game. 164 00:05:50,088 --> 00:05:52,395 Is President Choi joining us for any of this? 165 00:05:52,439 --> 00:05:54,702 He has his own itinerary with POTUS. 166 00:05:54,745 --> 00:05:56,399 "An Evening With Rachmaninoff"? 167 00:05:56,443 --> 00:05:59,054 The Baltimore Vocal Arts Society is doing a performance of. 168 00:05:59,097 --> 00:06:01,752 Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom and All-Night Vigil 169 00:06:01,796 --> 00:06:03,188 at the Kennedy Center. 170 00:06:03,232 --> 00:06:06,061 Okay, but it's not literally all-night... 171 00:06:06,104 --> 00:06:08,063 Well... vigil? 172 00:06:08,106 --> 00:06:10,761 I'm kidding. Kidding, you'll be done by 9:00 p.m.Okay. 173 00:06:10,805 --> 00:06:13,416 The following morning is the illuminated manuscript 174 00:06:13,460 --> 00:06:14,915 exhibit at the Freer Gallery.Yes. Good. 175 00:06:14,939 --> 00:06:16,158 And then you ha... 176 00:06:16,201 --> 00:06:17,725 [onlookers cheering wildly] 177 00:06:17,768 --> 00:06:20,423 ELIZABETH: You get to eat pancakes and drive go-karts? 178 00:06:20,467 --> 00:06:22,164 Trust me, I would much rather be looking at 179 00:06:22,207 --> 00:06:23,557 the illuminated manuscripts. 180 00:06:23,600 --> 00:06:25,515 They have half a dozen thousand-year-old 181 00:06:25,559 --> 00:06:27,517 Buddhist texts from the Goryeo period. 182 00:06:27,561 --> 00:06:29,756 It's an incredible acquisition. You are my favorite nerd. 183 00:06:29,780 --> 00:06:31,260 Do you know that? 184 00:06:31,303 --> 00:06:34,350 Mr. President, Ms. Kwon.Hello. 185 00:06:34,394 --> 00:06:36,091 Welcome to the United States. 186 00:06:36,134 --> 00:06:38,025 It's a pleasure to finally meet you, Madam President. 187 00:06:38,049 --> 00:06:39,442 And you, Mr. President. 188 00:06:39,486 --> 00:06:41,115 May I present First Gentleman Henry McCord. 189 00:06:41,139 --> 00:06:42,967 So nice to meet you. 190 00:06:43,011 --> 00:06:44,447 Hello. 191 00:06:44,491 --> 00:06:47,581 You have... quite the fan club. 192 00:06:47,624 --> 00:06:49,191 CHOI: Those are for my wife. 193 00:06:49,234 --> 00:06:51,106 I'm sure they're here for Sung-hoon, too. 194 00:06:51,149 --> 00:06:53,456 [cheering wildly] 195 00:06:53,500 --> 00:06:55,937 She likes to pretend I'm as popular as she is. 196 00:06:55,980 --> 00:06:57,939 I look forward to our visit, Ms. Kwon. 197 00:06:57,982 --> 00:06:59,070 Min-hee, please. 198 00:06:59,114 --> 00:07:00,942 Your chief of staff was so helpful. 199 00:07:00,985 --> 00:07:02,572 There's only one thing he couldn't arrange. 200 00:07:02,596 --> 00:07:04,293 A meeting with Beyoncé. 201 00:07:04,336 --> 00:07:07,514 The power of the presidency only extends so far. 202 00:07:07,557 --> 00:07:08,993 Shall we? 203 00:07:09,037 --> 00:07:11,082 [crowd cheering] 204 00:07:12,649 --> 00:07:14,346 This is delicious. 205 00:07:14,390 --> 00:07:16,392 Barley tea. 206 00:07:16,436 --> 00:07:18,307 You can find it in any Korean grocery store. 207 00:07:18,350 --> 00:07:20,004 But it's always been my favorite. 208 00:07:20,048 --> 00:07:21,895 HENRY: Well, it's good to keep some of the pleasures of home 209 00:07:21,919 --> 00:07:23,138 once you move into office. 210 00:07:23,181 --> 00:07:25,706 Yeah, we-we brought our old popcorn maker. 211 00:07:25,749 --> 00:07:27,316 I love popcorn. 212 00:07:27,359 --> 00:07:29,361 Well, we will definitely make you some. 213 00:07:29,405 --> 00:07:30,711 Sorry to interrupt, ma'am, 214 00:07:30,754 --> 00:07:33,365 but, uh, I'm afraid there's an urgent matter. 215 00:07:33,409 --> 00:07:35,629 If you'll excuse me for a moment. 216 00:07:35,672 --> 00:07:36,934 He always does that. 217 00:07:43,550 --> 00:07:46,161 Please excuse me. 218 00:07:46,204 --> 00:07:48,337 What is it? Madam President, 219 00:07:48,380 --> 00:07:50,707 Shawn Olson just posted a video showing a private conversation 220 00:07:50,731 --> 00:07:52,036 between you and Dr. McCord. 221 00:07:52,080 --> 00:07:54,299 How? He claims it came 222 00:07:54,343 --> 00:07:56,171 from a contact in the Secret Service. 223 00:07:56,214 --> 00:07:58,956 Now it's blowing up on YoureVid and social media. 224 00:07:59,000 --> 00:08:01,045 ELIZABETH: It's amazing what Choi let us 225 00:08:01,089 --> 00:08:04,396 get away with in the trade talks. 226 00:08:04,440 --> 00:08:06,834 Is he naive or just dumb? 227 00:08:06,877 --> 00:08:09,880 HENRY: Maybe both. But it's not like we didn't take a hit. 228 00:08:09,924 --> 00:08:13,710 HENRY: This deal is gonna cost thousands of American jobs. 229 00:08:13,754 --> 00:08:16,365 ELIZABETH: Well, hey, we gotta give up something 230 00:08:16,408 --> 00:08:18,541 if we want Korean 5G. 231 00:08:18,585 --> 00:08:21,979 You can't make an omelet without breaking some eggs. 232 00:08:22,023 --> 00:08:23,198 Oh, my God. 233 00:08:23,241 --> 00:08:25,722 I'll draft an apology to President Choi, 234 00:08:25,766 --> 00:08:28,246 but I think if we attack this from... Angela. 235 00:08:28,290 --> 00:08:30,335 That video is fake. 236 00:08:30,379 --> 00:08:32,120 Henry and I never said any of that. 237 00:08:32,163 --> 00:08:35,036 It... it never happened. 238 00:08:35,079 --> 00:08:38,430 With all due respect, does he know that? 239 00:08:38,474 --> 00:08:39,910 [speaking angrily in Korean] 240 00:08:43,827 --> 00:08:45,829 ♪ 241 00:08:57,362 --> 00:08:58,470 KOHL: The video you saw, President Choi, 242 00:08:58,494 --> 00:09:00,714 was what we call a "deepfake." 243 00:09:00,757 --> 00:09:04,282 A seemingly real video created with deep-learning 244 00:09:04,326 --> 00:09:05,457 artificial intelligence. 245 00:09:05,501 --> 00:09:06,894 So the bedroom you see here 246 00:09:06,937 --> 00:09:09,244 isn't any bedroom in the White House. 247 00:09:09,287 --> 00:09:12,421 And if I zoom in, you can clearly see 248 00:09:12,464 --> 00:09:15,119 the digital manipulation on President McCord's face. 249 00:09:15,163 --> 00:09:17,097 Deepfake technology can place a real person's face 250 00:09:17,121 --> 00:09:18,906 over any stand-in, 251 00:09:18,949 --> 00:09:22,039 matching lip and facial movements automatically. 252 00:09:22,083 --> 00:09:24,738 The people you see in that video are actors. 253 00:09:24,781 --> 00:09:27,392 That's why they distorted the audio and used subtitles 254 00:09:27,436 --> 00:09:29,264 to mask any vocal discrepancies. 255 00:09:29,307 --> 00:09:31,571 The question, of course, is: Who would go to the trouble 256 00:09:31,614 --> 00:09:32,789 of making such a video? 257 00:09:32,833 --> 00:09:35,487 Someone wanting to disrupt relations 258 00:09:35,531 --> 00:09:36,706 between our two countries. 259 00:09:36,750 --> 00:09:38,926 Particularly our new trade agreement. 260 00:09:38,969 --> 00:09:40,710 KOHL: This video was posted anonymously 261 00:09:40,754 --> 00:09:44,496 to a message board, which was then picked up by Shawn Olson. 262 00:09:44,540 --> 00:09:48,370 So we may never be able to trace the source. 263 00:09:48,413 --> 00:09:50,154 Of course, you understand, 264 00:09:50,198 --> 00:09:53,767 Mr. President, Henry and I would never speak about you 265 00:09:53,810 --> 00:09:56,247 or your country with such disrespect. 266 00:09:56,291 --> 00:09:59,120 Yet three million viewers on YoureVid believe you would. 267 00:09:59,163 --> 00:10:00,750 RUSSELL: We've already put out a statement 268 00:10:00,774 --> 00:10:02,340 debunking the video. 269 00:10:02,384 --> 00:10:04,492 Every legitimate news outlet in the world has taken it down. 270 00:10:04,516 --> 00:10:06,214 But as we all know, illegitimate outlets 271 00:10:06,257 --> 00:10:08,216 can still shape public opinion. 272 00:10:08,259 --> 00:10:11,654 This video has already created a great deal of animosity 273 00:10:11,698 --> 00:10:14,309 in my country toward the United States. 274 00:10:14,352 --> 00:10:17,268 My advisors feel it's best we take some time 275 00:10:17,312 --> 00:10:19,227 before moving forward with the trade agreement. 276 00:10:21,229 --> 00:10:24,798 Mr. President, I think that if you and I responded together, 277 00:10:24,841 --> 00:10:27,017 we could show your people 278 00:10:27,061 --> 00:10:30,151 that our long and historic partnership 279 00:10:30,194 --> 00:10:33,720 can't be disrupted by one crude attack. 280 00:10:33,763 --> 00:10:35,460 It would be a great way to undercut 281 00:10:35,504 --> 00:10:37,506 whatever power these things have. Yes. 282 00:10:37,549 --> 00:10:39,726 We'll remain for the state dinner, 283 00:10:39,769 --> 00:10:41,118 but I'm afraid we must postpone 284 00:10:41,162 --> 00:10:43,860 any further talks of the trade agreement. 285 00:10:43,904 --> 00:10:46,950 Madam President, I hope to see those illuminated manuscripts 286 00:10:46,994 --> 00:10:48,386 with you another time. 287 00:10:48,430 --> 00:10:50,258 Of course. 288 00:10:51,738 --> 00:10:54,001 RUSSELL: The entire infrastructure bill 289 00:10:54,044 --> 00:10:57,961 was sold with South Korea's cooperation on 5G. 290 00:10:58,005 --> 00:10:59,876 If we don't get that deal back in place, 291 00:10:59,920 --> 00:11:01,027 the whole upgrade falls apart. 292 00:11:01,051 --> 00:11:02,357 Let's not go full Eeyore. 293 00:11:02,400 --> 00:11:04,117 South Korea's not the only tech game in town. 294 00:11:04,141 --> 00:11:05,752 Yeah, well, only the best. 295 00:11:05,795 --> 00:11:08,580 So, how can one fake video take down the entire trade deal? 296 00:11:08,624 --> 00:11:10,495 Well, it doesn't help that the damn thing 297 00:11:10,539 --> 00:11:12,497 is still pinging around social media. 298 00:11:12,541 --> 00:11:16,066 Okay, look, let's release a shorter version 299 00:11:16,110 --> 00:11:18,547 of the presentation we just showed President Choi. 300 00:11:18,590 --> 00:11:20,723 We'll turn this into a teachable moment 301 00:11:20,767 --> 00:11:22,986 so people can learn to recognize these fakes. 302 00:11:23,030 --> 00:11:23,987 And why? 303 00:11:24,031 --> 00:11:25,728 I mean, for God's sakes, 304 00:11:25,772 --> 00:11:27,643 can we get the video off of YoureVid? 305 00:11:27,687 --> 00:11:29,384 Look, we tried. They said deepfakes 306 00:11:29,427 --> 00:11:30,907 do not violate their terms of service. 307 00:11:30,951 --> 00:11:33,431 Oh... Call Chelsea Weldon. 308 00:11:33,475 --> 00:11:36,608 I had a long talk with her and some of the tech CEOs 309 00:11:36,652 --> 00:11:39,263 on the campaign trail about misinformation. 310 00:11:39,307 --> 00:11:41,396 She said she wanted to take action. 311 00:11:41,439 --> 00:11:42,397 Now's her chance. 312 00:11:42,440 --> 00:11:43,398 EVAN: Dr. McCord. 313 00:11:43,441 --> 00:11:44,442 Oh, hey, Evan. 314 00:11:44,486 --> 00:11:46,227 I-I know, karaoke's canceled. 315 00:11:46,270 --> 00:11:48,142 Uh, actually, the car will be here in ten. 316 00:11:48,185 --> 00:11:50,448 And it's IHOP, shopping, and then karaoke. 317 00:11:50,492 --> 00:11:51,928 Ms. Kwon is not one to miss a party. 318 00:11:51,972 --> 00:11:54,539 Apparently, I'm off to eat pancakes. 319 00:11:54,583 --> 00:11:55,758 Bye. 320 00:11:55,802 --> 00:11:57,499 Hang in there. 321 00:11:58,543 --> 00:12:01,111 [phone ringing] 322 00:12:01,155 --> 00:12:02,286 Hello? 323 00:12:02,330 --> 00:12:03,461 DMITRI: Stevie. 324 00:12:03,505 --> 00:12:05,289 Uh, it's Dmitri. Petrov. STEVIE: Oh. 325 00:12:05,333 --> 00:12:08,553 Hi. Um, I-I couldn't tell who was calling. 326 00:12:08,597 --> 00:12:10,512 I know. Uh, I'm still using encryption. 327 00:12:10,555 --> 00:12:12,035 Uh, it's an old habit. 328 00:12:12,079 --> 00:12:13,863 How are you? Good. 329 00:12:13,907 --> 00:12:15,604 Um, swamped at the moment. 330 00:12:15,647 --> 00:12:17,606 Oh. Uh, sorry to bother you. 331 00:12:17,649 --> 00:12:19,062 I would have sent an e-mail, but, uh, 332 00:12:19,086 --> 00:12:20,366 Talia made me promise to call you 333 00:12:20,391 --> 00:12:22,089 with my... my human voice. 334 00:12:22,132 --> 00:12:24,492 Well, at least she's working directly through you this time. 335 00:12:24,526 --> 00:12:25,657 Yes. Anyway, 336 00:12:25,701 --> 00:12:27,964 I'm meeting a few people at this bar 337 00:12:28,008 --> 00:12:30,880 near Union Station tonight to say goodbye to DC. 338 00:12:30,924 --> 00:12:33,709 Wait. Uh, you're leaving? Yes. 339 00:12:33,753 --> 00:12:34,754 For Guyana. 340 00:12:35,798 --> 00:12:36,799 Anyway, 341 00:12:36,843 --> 00:12:38,670 we're meeting around 9:00, 342 00:12:38,714 --> 00:12:40,411 and I thought, if you wanted to stop by... 343 00:12:40,455 --> 00:12:42,370 You're welcome to bring someone. 344 00:12:42,413 --> 00:12:45,155 That's, uh... [chuckles] that's so nice of you. 345 00:12:45,199 --> 00:12:48,245 Um, yeah, I've kind of been pulling 346 00:12:48,289 --> 00:12:50,552 these crazy late nights at work recently, so... 347 00:12:50,595 --> 00:12:52,336 But, uh, yeah, if I... if I can get away, 348 00:12:52,380 --> 00:12:54,338 I-I definitely... 349 00:12:54,382 --> 00:12:56,253 I will. I will come raise a glass. 350 00:12:56,297 --> 00:12:57,777 Okay. 351 00:12:57,820 --> 00:12:59,169 I'll-I'll, uh, text you the name. 352 00:12:59,213 --> 00:13:00,344 Great. 353 00:13:00,388 --> 00:13:02,651 Please thank Talia for the phone call. 354 00:13:02,694 --> 00:13:04,914 Um, it is nice to hear your human voice. 355 00:13:04,958 --> 00:13:05,915 You, too. 356 00:13:05,959 --> 00:13:07,134 Maybe see you later. 357 00:13:07,177 --> 00:13:09,789 That's the plan... sort of. Bye. 358 00:13:09,832 --> 00:13:12,269 [cheering in distance][phone camera clicks] 359 00:13:12,313 --> 00:13:13,967 HENRY: My daughter is working 360 00:13:14,010 --> 00:13:15,316 in a fashion house in Milan. 361 00:13:15,359 --> 00:13:17,840 She's usually the shopper in the family. 362 00:13:17,884 --> 00:13:19,711 I was developing a clothing and wellness brand 363 00:13:19,755 --> 00:13:21,191 for the digital space. 364 00:13:21,235 --> 00:13:22,845 But then I got married. 365 00:13:22,889 --> 00:13:25,065 Was there a conflict of interest? 366 00:13:25,108 --> 00:13:27,545 Korean anti-corruption practices are very strict. 367 00:13:27,589 --> 00:13:29,373 I had to sell everything. 368 00:13:29,417 --> 00:13:31,201 [laughs softly] The things we do for love. 369 00:13:31,245 --> 00:13:32,855 Policy is so much more interesting 370 00:13:32,899 --> 00:13:34,291 than fashion anyway. 371 00:13:34,335 --> 00:13:37,033 I'm not sure my daughter would agree with you on that. 372 00:13:37,077 --> 00:13:39,644 But they're so intertwined. 373 00:13:39,688 --> 00:13:41,211 Take cosmetics. 374 00:13:41,255 --> 00:13:42,560 In our previous trade agreement, 375 00:13:42,604 --> 00:13:43,997 the U.S. and South Korea 376 00:13:44,040 --> 00:13:47,130 placed a mutual tariff of 7.9% on skin care. 377 00:13:47,174 --> 00:13:49,698 Then K-Beauty exploded overseas, 378 00:13:49,741 --> 00:13:51,352 but the tariffs were holding us back 379 00:13:51,395 --> 00:13:53,658 in the U.S. market, so now the new agreement 380 00:13:53,702 --> 00:13:55,593 includes a provision for both our nations to reduce 381 00:13:55,617 --> 00:13:57,053 all cosmetics duties 382 00:13:57,097 --> 00:13:58,417 by two percentage points annually. 383 00:13:58,446 --> 00:14:00,796 It's just numbers on a page, 384 00:14:00,840 --> 00:14:04,669 but it's how powerful men decide what those girls 385 00:14:04,713 --> 00:14:06,149 get to wear. 386 00:14:06,193 --> 00:14:08,369 Sounds like you had a hand in that, too. 387 00:14:08,412 --> 00:14:09,544 [laughs softly] 388 00:14:09,587 --> 00:14:12,068 My husband appreciates my perspective. 389 00:14:12,112 --> 00:14:14,897 It's a shame that the trade agreement has to be put on hold. 390 00:14:14,941 --> 00:14:16,551 On this matter, I have... 391 00:14:16,594 --> 00:14:18,335 no influence. 392 00:14:18,379 --> 00:14:21,425 Like you with Beyoncé. 393 00:14:21,469 --> 00:14:24,037 [laughs] 394 00:14:24,080 --> 00:14:28,215 YoureVid shares the president's concerns about fake news. 395 00:14:28,258 --> 00:14:30,347 It was a top item at our retreat this year. 396 00:14:30,391 --> 00:14:32,959 Well, here's an idea: take down some fake news. 397 00:14:33,002 --> 00:14:35,222 It's more complicated than that. 398 00:14:35,265 --> 00:14:36,919 MIKE: Is it? You guys tear 399 00:14:36,963 --> 00:14:38,790 into licensed content like dogs on a ham hock. 400 00:14:38,834 --> 00:14:41,793 We have guidance from the Digital Millennium Copyright Act 401 00:14:41,837 --> 00:14:43,795 to enforce copyright issues. 402 00:14:43,839 --> 00:14:46,233 We have no such guidance on deepfakes. 403 00:14:46,276 --> 00:14:47,843 Sure, you do. From me. 404 00:14:47,887 --> 00:14:49,540 Take down the video. 405 00:14:49,584 --> 00:14:51,151 I appreciate your sense of urgency, 406 00:14:51,194 --> 00:14:54,632 but you have to understand I am the steward 407 00:14:54,676 --> 00:14:57,113 of a massive system of representation 408 00:14:57,157 --> 00:15:00,247 where every decision holds ramifications for the future 409 00:15:00,290 --> 00:15:02,814 of all expression online. 410 00:15:02,858 --> 00:15:05,817 Some deepfakes are social commentary, others satire. 411 00:15:05,861 --> 00:15:08,081 We can't make blanket policy here. 412 00:15:08,124 --> 00:15:09,865 Yet somehow you manage to monitor 413 00:15:09,909 --> 00:15:11,190 pornography and explicit violence. 414 00:15:11,214 --> 00:15:13,216 Through user reporting and retro review. 415 00:15:13,260 --> 00:15:15,218 Well, why can't you do the same here? 416 00:15:15,262 --> 00:15:18,439 Because we are a platform, not a publisher. 417 00:15:18,482 --> 00:15:22,747 300 hours of video is uploaded to our site every minute. 418 00:15:22,791 --> 00:15:25,968 Hiring human moderators to ascertain 419 00:15:26,012 --> 00:15:28,449 whether videos are real or fake isn't scalable. 420 00:15:28,492 --> 00:15:32,148 Ms. Weldon, deepfakes like the one 421 00:15:32,192 --> 00:15:35,978 millions of people are watching right now 422 00:15:36,022 --> 00:15:40,504 threaten to undermine our whole concept of objective reality. 423 00:15:40,548 --> 00:15:44,508 Do you understand what that's gonna do to our democracy? 424 00:15:44,552 --> 00:15:46,510 MIKE: I don't know if you heard, 425 00:15:46,554 --> 00:15:48,730 but a fan of Shawn Olson's broke into my house 426 00:15:48,773 --> 00:15:51,124 and shot 50,000 volts of electricity into me. 427 00:15:51,167 --> 00:15:54,083 That wouldn't have happened without your platform. 428 00:15:54,127 --> 00:15:57,086 And that is horrible, 429 00:15:57,130 --> 00:16:01,656 but it's the risk we've always taken with free speech. 430 00:16:01,699 --> 00:16:05,051 It's why our policy is the same as our Founding Fathers': 431 00:16:05,094 --> 00:16:07,401 let the people think for themselves 432 00:16:07,444 --> 00:16:10,447 and trust that good speech will fight bad speech. 433 00:16:10,491 --> 00:16:12,623 MIKE: Our Founding Fathers had no idea 434 00:16:12,667 --> 00:16:14,669 there'd be so many idiots. 435 00:16:19,935 --> 00:16:21,893 DMITRI: Hey. You made it.Hi. Yeah. 436 00:16:21,937 --> 00:16:23,983 Uh, I was able to get away. 437 00:16:24,026 --> 00:16:25,158 No security? No. 438 00:16:25,201 --> 00:16:26,376 I asked them to wait outside. 439 00:16:26,420 --> 00:16:27,464 Hey, Talia. 440 00:16:27,508 --> 00:16:28,813 Good to see you. You, too. 441 00:16:31,512 --> 00:16:32,706 Uh, I think you know my friends 442 00:16:32,730 --> 00:16:33,751 from the Agency, Molly and Dylan. 443 00:16:33,775 --> 00:16:35,211 Oh. What...? Hi. 444 00:16:35,255 --> 00:16:37,213 Yes. You worked with my father. Wow. 445 00:16:37,257 --> 00:16:38,364 How's he liking the big house? 446 00:16:38,388 --> 00:16:39,999 DYLAN: You can be honest. 447 00:16:40,042 --> 00:16:41,739 He misses us, right?[laughter] 448 00:16:41,783 --> 00:16:44,394 His new job is definitely different from intelligence. 449 00:16:44,438 --> 00:16:46,309 For example, today his duties 450 00:16:46,353 --> 00:16:49,747 included shopping with a K-pop star. 451 00:16:49,791 --> 00:16:52,054 What is K-pop? 452 00:16:52,098 --> 00:16:54,230 It's this whole genre of pop music from South Korea. 453 00:16:54,274 --> 00:16:56,058 What? 454 00:16:56,102 --> 00:16:57,407 I contain multitudes. 455 00:16:57,451 --> 00:16:59,583 Actually, you know, you really need 456 00:16:59,627 --> 00:17:02,325 to see the first lady of South Korea. She's, like... 457 00:17:02,369 --> 00:17:04,066 I mean, she's this huge star. Amazing. 458 00:17:04,110 --> 00:17:05,937 Do you mind if I...? Oh. No, no, no. 459 00:17:05,981 --> 00:17:07,417 I want to see. [Laughs] 460 00:17:07,461 --> 00:17:10,159 Play: ♪ Bye-bye, boy... 461 00:17:10,203 --> 00:17:11,160 [laughter]Excellent choice. 462 00:17:11,204 --> 00:17:12,161 That's the one. 463 00:17:12,205 --> 00:17:13,467 [laughter] 464 00:17:13,510 --> 00:17:15,599 STEVIE: Uh, yeah. Okay. 465 00:17:15,643 --> 00:17:17,427 [K-pop song playing] 466 00:17:17,471 --> 00:17:19,473 Oh. [Chuckles] 467 00:17:19,516 --> 00:17:21,518 [singing in Korean] 468 00:17:25,566 --> 00:17:27,698 Guyana, huh? 469 00:17:27,742 --> 00:17:30,658 Yeah. I, uh... I thought I'd celebrate my new citizenship 470 00:17:30,701 --> 00:17:32,007 by leaving the country. 471 00:17:32,051 --> 00:17:35,010 [chuckles] So, what-what are you gonna do there? 472 00:17:35,054 --> 00:17:37,534 Uh, help build houses for an organization. 473 00:17:37,578 --> 00:17:38,709 Wow. 474 00:17:38,753 --> 00:17:42,365 Are you, like, addicted to hardship? 475 00:17:42,409 --> 00:17:43,864 You think I have a problem? I think you should definitely 476 00:17:43,888 --> 00:17:45,368 get it checked out. Uh, yeah. 477 00:17:45,412 --> 00:17:47,477 DMITRI: I-I thought so. Well, I'm glad you were able to, 478 00:17:47,501 --> 00:17:52,071 you know, to get away from the refugees to have a drink. 479 00:17:52,114 --> 00:17:54,334 Yep. Touché. [chuckles] 480 00:17:54,377 --> 00:17:56,205 You, uh... you enjoying your new job? 481 00:17:56,249 --> 00:17:59,730 Yeah, I'm not really sure "enjoying" is the right word, 482 00:17:59,774 --> 00:18:02,472 but it's very fulfilling. 483 00:18:04,518 --> 00:18:07,173 Then you know why I'm going to Guyana. 484 00:18:11,351 --> 00:18:15,311 So, there I am in this clothing store... 485 00:18:15,355 --> 00:18:18,836 Uh, oh, uh, by the way, big sale on sports bras... 486 00:18:18,880 --> 00:18:21,143 Thanks. When Min-hee starts to quote 487 00:18:21,187 --> 00:18:23,841 specific numbers from the trade deal. 488 00:18:23,885 --> 00:18:27,845 Turns out that she collaborated with President Choi 489 00:18:27,889 --> 00:18:30,065 on certain passages. 490 00:18:30,109 --> 00:18:34,200 So I think that we have a legitimate back channel 491 00:18:34,243 --> 00:18:36,550 to getting the deal signed before they leave. 492 00:18:36,593 --> 00:18:37,725 I could try, anyway. 493 00:18:37,768 --> 00:18:39,335 Yeah. I mean, absolutely. 494 00:18:39,379 --> 00:18:43,252 Anything that you can do, that would be... Thank you. 495 00:18:43,296 --> 00:18:45,863 What's going on? Hmm? 496 00:18:45,907 --> 00:18:47,343 Oh... There another video? 497 00:18:47,387 --> 00:18:49,389 No. 498 00:18:49,432 --> 00:18:52,305 But once I searched for it on YoureVid, 499 00:18:52,348 --> 00:18:54,481 the algorithm started autoplaying 500 00:18:54,524 --> 00:18:57,832 all of these other paranoid videos. 501 00:18:58,876 --> 00:19:00,748 Yeah. Illuminati, flat-earthers. 502 00:19:00,791 --> 00:19:02,402 All the classics. 503 00:19:02,445 --> 00:19:07,755 Well, it starts with the crazy Project Falanx stuff, 504 00:19:07,798 --> 00:19:09,931 which brings in the people 505 00:19:09,974 --> 00:19:13,674 who are already suspicious of big institutions, and then... 506 00:19:13,717 --> 00:19:17,591 it starts validating all of their views, 507 00:19:17,634 --> 00:19:22,073 playing one video after another. 508 00:19:22,117 --> 00:19:25,207 And somehow, it all leads to white nationalism. 509 00:19:25,251 --> 00:19:28,210 The pot of gold at the end of the extremist rainbow. 510 00:19:28,254 --> 00:19:30,778 Yeah. 511 00:19:30,821 --> 00:19:33,084 You know, Chelsea Weldon says that YoureVid 512 00:19:33,128 --> 00:19:35,043 is a neutral platform, 513 00:19:35,086 --> 00:19:38,046 but the way it's set up, it just keeps feeding you 514 00:19:38,089 --> 00:19:41,092 more and more poison, you never see anything 515 00:19:41,136 --> 00:19:44,270 that offers another point of view. 516 00:19:44,313 --> 00:19:46,620 It doesn't want you to. How do they justify it? 517 00:19:46,663 --> 00:19:48,274 What is the rationale? 518 00:19:48,317 --> 00:19:50,058 Russell says that their philosophy 519 00:19:50,101 --> 00:19:52,800 is "fight bad speech with good speech." 520 00:19:52,843 --> 00:19:56,586 But how, if the algorithm only lets you hear 521 00:19:56,630 --> 00:19:57,935 one kind of speech? 522 00:19:57,979 --> 00:19:59,459 Well, it's not a happy comparison, 523 00:19:59,502 --> 00:20:01,219 but it makes me think of pharmaceutical companies 524 00:20:01,243 --> 00:20:02,418 that push opiates. Yes. 525 00:20:02,462 --> 00:20:03,898 That is exactly what I was thinking. 526 00:20:03,941 --> 00:20:06,379 It's an addiction model. 527 00:20:06,422 --> 00:20:11,166 Anger and fear, you know, produce an endorphin rush. 528 00:20:11,210 --> 00:20:15,126 So you have to keep watching rage-inducing videos 529 00:20:15,170 --> 00:20:17,128 to get your fix. 530 00:20:17,172 --> 00:20:19,870 YoureVid doesn't want to self-regulate, 531 00:20:19,914 --> 00:20:23,961 because they need their users to be addicted to their product. 532 00:20:24,005 --> 00:20:27,443 That's what's driving their bottom line. 533 00:20:27,487 --> 00:20:29,793 And they have free speech to back it up. 534 00:20:29,837 --> 00:20:34,233 I mean, the game is fixed, and... 535 00:20:34,276 --> 00:20:36,235 bad speech is winning. 536 00:20:40,456 --> 00:20:42,545 We couldn't get YoureVid to take down one video. 537 00:20:42,589 --> 00:20:44,741 We're kidding ourselves if we think we're gonna regulate 538 00:20:44,765 --> 00:20:47,202 the biggest streaming platform on the planet. 539 00:20:47,246 --> 00:20:48,769 Every other medium is regulated. 540 00:20:48,812 --> 00:20:51,337 Print news has libel laws. 541 00:20:51,380 --> 00:20:52,686 Radio and television, 542 00:20:52,729 --> 00:20:55,776 the FCC. 543 00:20:55,819 --> 00:20:59,170 Why are we making an exception for digital platforms? 544 00:20:59,214 --> 00:21:00,824 Because they're popular. 545 00:21:00,868 --> 00:21:03,020 And cracking down on them when they say bad things about you 546 00:21:03,044 --> 00:21:04,500 makes you look like a tin-pot dictator.Oh... 547 00:21:04,524 --> 00:21:07,875 Oh, look, I couldn't regulate YoureVid unilaterally 548 00:21:07,918 --> 00:21:09,529 even if I wanted to, 549 00:21:09,572 --> 00:21:13,141 because that would be a job for the Federal Trade Commission. 550 00:21:13,184 --> 00:21:15,883 So we're back to Rachel Ballard. 551 00:21:15,926 --> 00:21:17,624 I know she's aggressive. 552 00:21:17,667 --> 00:21:19,689 But that's why we need her. She can make the argument 553 00:21:19,713 --> 00:21:21,541 to the Senate, we can take it to the public. 554 00:21:21,584 --> 00:21:23,847 Look, this is so much bigger 555 00:21:23,891 --> 00:21:27,634 than one bad video about me. 556 00:21:27,677 --> 00:21:29,679 It's an assault on truth 557 00:21:29,723 --> 00:21:32,465 and objective reality. 558 00:21:32,508 --> 00:21:34,684 I'll take the Senate majority leader's temperature 559 00:21:34,728 --> 00:21:38,471 on Ballard, but I'm pretty sure I know what he's gonna say. 560 00:21:38,514 --> 00:21:40,144 Well, then make a better argument, Russell. 561 00:21:40,168 --> 00:21:42,605 Okay? In the meantime, we have a trade agreement 562 00:21:42,649 --> 00:21:43,669 with South Korea to try to save. 563 00:21:43,693 --> 00:21:45,216 Henry's on that. 564 00:21:45,260 --> 00:21:48,394 Sorry, really? How, exactly? 565 00:21:50,265 --> 00:21:53,007 I hope this isn't too fast for you. 566 00:21:53,050 --> 00:21:55,575 I was a fighter pilot. I'm good with speed. 567 00:21:55,618 --> 00:21:58,491 I couldn't be in the military. Too much obedience. 568 00:21:58,534 --> 00:21:59,579 HENRY: Ha. 569 00:22:01,407 --> 00:22:02,973 Sorry. 570 00:22:03,017 --> 00:22:06,020 But your husband was, uh, an officer in the army, right? Yes. 571 00:22:06,063 --> 00:22:08,718 Before he was expelled for criticizing the government. 572 00:22:08,762 --> 00:22:10,720 Clearly you've opened his thinking 573 00:22:10,764 --> 00:22:13,723 in many ways. He was a bold thinker long before we met. 574 00:22:13,767 --> 00:22:15,464 It's why I love him. 575 00:22:15,508 --> 00:22:17,181 I was very impressed with your contribution 576 00:22:17,205 --> 00:22:18,249 to the trade agreement. 577 00:22:18,293 --> 00:22:19,860 I was wondering if you had 578 00:22:19,903 --> 00:22:22,055 any other ideas about things that came up during negotiation. 579 00:22:22,079 --> 00:22:24,081 [go-kart screeches] 580 00:22:24,125 --> 00:22:27,476 I know you want my husband to sign the trade deal. 581 00:22:27,520 --> 00:22:29,043 I... I'm not suggesting... 582 00:22:29,086 --> 00:22:30,044 I want him to sign, too. 583 00:22:30,087 --> 00:22:31,480 But you have to understand. 584 00:22:31,524 --> 00:22:34,004 He won the presidency by a slim margin. 585 00:22:34,048 --> 00:22:35,417 He's concerned about his public image. 586 00:22:35,441 --> 00:22:37,747 That's why, if there's something he wants, 587 00:22:37,791 --> 00:22:40,359 if there's something to help repair the damage... 588 00:22:40,402 --> 00:22:42,099 If you could drop the barriers of entry 589 00:22:42,143 --> 00:22:44,232 for South Korean software, 590 00:22:44,275 --> 00:22:46,060 that might be persuasive. 591 00:22:46,103 --> 00:22:48,584 I wasn't aware that software restrictions 592 00:22:48,628 --> 00:22:50,649 were part of the deal. Because they've always been there. 593 00:22:50,673 --> 00:22:53,197 Based on some old idea that South Korean software 594 00:22:53,241 --> 00:22:55,112 could expose Americans to foreign hacking. 595 00:22:55,156 --> 00:22:57,288 But you already use our hardware. 596 00:22:57,332 --> 00:23:00,422 If we wanted to hack you, we would've done it by now. 597 00:23:00,466 --> 00:23:03,294 Oh! Would you take a video of me 598 00:23:03,338 --> 00:23:04,557 while I drive? 599 00:23:04,600 --> 00:23:08,299 Sure. Vertical, please. 600 00:23:08,343 --> 00:23:09,910 Better for Insta stories. 601 00:23:11,694 --> 00:23:14,610 I love America! 602 00:23:14,654 --> 00:23:16,873 [chuckles] 603 00:23:17,787 --> 00:23:19,136 [laughs] 604 00:23:19,180 --> 00:23:20,790 Hi.He's not here. 605 00:23:20,834 --> 00:23:22,270 No, can I talk to you, please? 606 00:23:22,313 --> 00:23:23,682 Yeah, I've got four minutes. Three minutes. 607 00:23:23,706 --> 00:23:26,666 What's up? Okay, Griffin is probably the nicest guy 608 00:23:26,709 --> 00:23:27,797 that I have ever dated. 609 00:23:27,841 --> 00:23:31,453 Bastard. He's funny, he's smart, he's 610 00:23:31,497 --> 00:23:34,761 thoughtful without being, like, "milady" about it. 611 00:23:34,804 --> 00:23:37,285 Eh? You know, like, "Would milady like another Chardonnay?" 612 00:23:38,721 --> 00:23:40,549 Those guys that are super pleased 613 00:23:40,593 --> 00:23:42,638 with how attentive they are, and it's, like, 614 00:23:42,682 --> 00:23:44,248 kind of weird and off-putting. 615 00:23:44,292 --> 00:23:45,487 I'm so glad I'm not dating anymore. 616 00:23:45,511 --> 00:23:47,251 What's the problem? 617 00:23:47,295 --> 00:23:48,644 There's this other guy. 618 00:23:48,688 --> 00:23:50,211 Ruh-roh.Yeah. 619 00:23:50,254 --> 00:23:52,866 Um, we-we dated for a while, Mm-hmm. 620 00:23:52,909 --> 00:23:55,782 And it was very passionate and kind of secretive, 621 00:23:55,825 --> 00:23:57,348 and then he was gone for three years, 622 00:23:57,392 --> 00:24:00,482 and it took me most of that time to get over him. 623 00:24:00,526 --> 00:24:02,765 [chuckles]He's back. In two days he's leaving for Guyana. 624 00:24:02,789 --> 00:24:06,314 Is he joining a cult? No. He's going there to build houses, because, you know, 625 00:24:06,357 --> 00:24:08,664 on top of being a fantastic kisser, 626 00:24:08,708 --> 00:24:10,666 he's also very into service. 627 00:24:10,710 --> 00:24:12,973 Well, then it's a good thing he's going to Guyana. 628 00:24:13,016 --> 00:24:14,670 Really? Yes, if it didn't work out before. 629 00:24:14,714 --> 00:24:15,976 It was never going to. 630 00:24:16,019 --> 00:24:17,586 You're all caught up in everything 631 00:24:17,630 --> 00:24:19,434 you've been fantasizing about for the last three years. 632 00:24:19,458 --> 00:24:21,479 I mean, what happens when it's no longer a hot secret, 633 00:24:21,503 --> 00:24:23,592 and you find out he's into bad music 634 00:24:23,636 --> 00:24:25,725 and chews with his mouth open? 635 00:24:25,768 --> 00:24:28,075 Well, what if he's the one, and I'm, like, letting him 636 00:24:28,118 --> 00:24:29,424 drift out of my life forever? 637 00:24:29,468 --> 00:24:30,880 Here's what Jane Austen doesn't tell you: 638 00:24:30,904 --> 00:24:32,427 there is no "the one", 639 00:24:32,471 --> 00:24:33,820 there's only "the handful." 640 00:24:33,863 --> 00:24:36,213 Griffin adores you and he lives in the same city. 641 00:24:36,257 --> 00:24:38,389 If it works, stick to it. Sorry, 642 00:24:38,433 --> 00:24:40,087 I got to run. 643 00:24:40,130 --> 00:24:42,002 Senator Breckinridge. 644 00:24:42,045 --> 00:24:44,657 Russell. What brings you to the roller rink? 645 00:24:44,700 --> 00:24:47,355 The president is looking to nominate Rachel Ballard 646 00:24:47,398 --> 00:24:50,401 for Federal Trade commissioner. We need to get her confirmed. 647 00:24:50,445 --> 00:24:54,231 Now, before you tell me why we can't get a majority, 648 00:24:54,275 --> 00:24:57,234 you should know that the fake video YoureVid 649 00:24:57,278 --> 00:24:58,932 still won't take down has made this 650 00:24:58,975 --> 00:25:02,152 a top priority. I'll also remind you how effective 651 00:25:02,196 --> 00:25:05,242 this president has been at building bipartisan coalitions. 652 00:25:05,286 --> 00:25:07,767 You undermine her at your peril. 653 00:25:07,810 --> 00:25:10,944 I was gonna ask how Carol's doing, but okay. 654 00:25:10,987 --> 00:25:14,077 I think Ballard's a great pick. 655 00:25:14,121 --> 00:25:16,384 Good. 656 00:25:16,427 --> 00:25:17,733 So who's her opposition? 657 00:25:17,777 --> 00:25:19,276 You should be good with the center right, 658 00:25:19,300 --> 00:25:20,930 they love putting the squeeze on Big Tech. 659 00:25:20,954 --> 00:25:24,087 Since when are Republicans in favor of industry regulation? 660 00:25:24,131 --> 00:25:26,742 Tech firms are the future of American media, 661 00:25:26,786 --> 00:25:29,615 which means they're the future of American politics, 662 00:25:29,658 --> 00:25:32,269 and they're all owned by a bunch of California Democrats. 663 00:25:32,313 --> 00:25:34,054 Cynical. But I'll take it. 664 00:25:34,097 --> 00:25:37,318 So, you think we have the votes to confirm. 665 00:25:37,361 --> 00:25:39,276 I wouldn't say that. 666 00:25:39,320 --> 00:25:41,559 With the principled libertarians and the pro-growth Dems, 667 00:25:41,583 --> 00:25:42,584 it is not a guarantee. 668 00:25:42,628 --> 00:25:45,065 Unless... 669 00:25:45,108 --> 00:25:46,588 What? 670 00:25:46,632 --> 00:25:48,242 You get Hanson. 671 00:25:48,285 --> 00:25:51,071 I know he's causing the president some trouble. 672 00:25:51,114 --> 00:25:52,115 [chuckling]: W... 673 00:25:52,159 --> 00:25:54,640 He's investigating her for treason. 674 00:25:54,683 --> 00:25:56,337 He forced one of her closest colleagues 675 00:25:56,380 --> 00:25:58,818 to resign last week. 676 00:25:58,861 --> 00:26:00,297 He's with you on Big Tech, 677 00:26:00,341 --> 00:26:02,952 and he's got three junior senators in his pocket. 678 00:26:02,996 --> 00:26:04,301 That'll get you past 50. 679 00:26:04,345 --> 00:26:07,087 It's either that or roll the dice. 680 00:26:11,570 --> 00:26:13,615 ELIZABETH: So the only way to regulate 681 00:26:13,659 --> 00:26:16,357 these false attacks against me 682 00:26:16,400 --> 00:26:19,186 is to appeal to the guy leading the attacks. 683 00:26:19,229 --> 00:26:21,492 Wow. You got to love the irony in that. 684 00:26:21,536 --> 00:26:22,624 Oh, I don't. 685 00:26:22,668 --> 00:26:25,148 But Breckinridge thinks Hanson's 686 00:26:25,192 --> 00:26:26,715 the path to confirmation. 687 00:26:26,759 --> 00:26:28,325 Well, you're not sending me in. 688 00:26:28,369 --> 00:26:31,981 I already had to let Miller take credit for the ESI bill. 689 00:26:32,025 --> 00:26:34,462 That's as far as I'm going with selling my soul 690 00:26:34,505 --> 00:26:36,159 for political expediency. 691 00:26:36,203 --> 00:26:38,771 Well, then, we go to the bullpen. 692 00:26:38,814 --> 00:26:40,337 Make the call. 693 00:26:40,381 --> 00:26:42,426 Mark. It's been too long. 694 00:26:42,470 --> 00:26:44,211 That is has, Mr. Vice President. 695 00:26:45,560 --> 00:26:46,996 How are Vicki and the kids? 696 00:26:47,040 --> 00:26:49,259 Doing good. 697 00:26:49,303 --> 00:26:51,653 Lucas is about to graduate, if you can believe it. 698 00:26:51,697 --> 00:26:53,046 Wow, that's terrific. 699 00:26:53,089 --> 00:26:55,918 We'll have to have you over next time they're in DC. 700 00:26:55,962 --> 00:26:59,313 Could we start with some... some calamari? 701 00:26:59,356 --> 00:27:01,837 Mmm. Sounds good. 702 00:27:01,881 --> 00:27:03,578 Do you mind one piece of business? 703 00:27:03,622 --> 00:27:06,146 And here I thought you just wanted to catch up. 704 00:27:06,189 --> 00:27:08,037 I want to take your temperature on Rachel Ballard 705 00:27:08,061 --> 00:27:09,976 for Federal Trade commissioner. 706 00:27:10,019 --> 00:27:11,020 The liberal economist? 707 00:27:11,064 --> 00:27:13,370 That's, uh... Hmm. 708 00:27:13,414 --> 00:27:15,155 That's a tough confirmation.Yeah. 709 00:27:15,198 --> 00:27:17,220 Breckinridge wants to give her a hearing, and he thought 710 00:27:17,244 --> 00:27:18,506 you might be able to help. 711 00:27:18,549 --> 00:27:19,768 Did he? 712 00:27:19,812 --> 00:27:21,857 Yeah. We have a rare opportunity here. 713 00:27:21,901 --> 00:27:24,860 Digital media is a dangerously unregulated force 714 00:27:24,904 --> 00:27:27,167 for disruption. And right now, 715 00:27:27,210 --> 00:27:29,212 California Democrats are calling the shots. 716 00:27:29,256 --> 00:27:31,693 With regulation, we can ensure 717 00:27:31,737 --> 00:27:34,217 that realconservative principles... 718 00:27:34,261 --> 00:27:36,698 Not just the alt-right... 719 00:27:36,742 --> 00:27:38,894 Get a full hearing online. And what does that look like... 720 00:27:38,918 --> 00:27:41,224 An equal time law for online videos? 721 00:27:41,268 --> 00:27:44,706 Open up the algorithms that drive the big platforms. 722 00:27:44,750 --> 00:27:47,709 Ensure there's no bias against any party or ideology. 723 00:27:48,928 --> 00:27:50,973 Sorry. No. 724 00:27:51,017 --> 00:27:52,235 No. 725 00:27:52,279 --> 00:27:53,584 That's it? 726 00:27:53,628 --> 00:27:55,804 I'd love to see Big Tech come to heel, but not 727 00:27:55,848 --> 00:27:58,372 if it's another socialist win for this administration. 728 00:27:58,415 --> 00:27:59,721 This isn't cable news. 729 00:27:59,765 --> 00:28:02,071 ESI was a massive government handout. 730 00:28:02,115 --> 00:28:03,745 She yanked the political center of gravity 731 00:28:03,769 --> 00:28:06,554 way to the left, and betrayed everything she ran on. 732 00:28:06,597 --> 00:28:09,296 I'm sorry, what do you mean? She ran on ESI. 733 00:28:09,339 --> 00:28:12,473 No, she ran on the legacy of Conrad Dalton. 734 00:28:12,516 --> 00:28:15,606 Moderation. Practicality. Unity. 735 00:28:15,650 --> 00:28:18,609 The way she got that bill funded was none of those things. 736 00:28:18,653 --> 00:28:20,263 Okay. 737 00:28:20,307 --> 00:28:23,005 So that's it, no compromise? 738 00:28:23,049 --> 00:28:26,400 I have enjoyed working with you, Carlos, but is this... 739 00:28:26,443 --> 00:28:28,924 is this what you imagined for yourself? 740 00:28:28,968 --> 00:28:30,273 Sitting on your hands 741 00:28:30,317 --> 00:28:32,077 while the president bloats the federal government 742 00:28:32,101 --> 00:28:34,060 beyond FDR's wildest dreams? 743 00:28:34,103 --> 00:28:36,540 Believe it or not, 744 00:28:36,584 --> 00:28:39,543 she meant what she said on the campaign trail. 745 00:28:39,587 --> 00:28:42,416 She wants to work with all sides. 746 00:28:42,459 --> 00:28:43,567 I'm more interested in seeing 747 00:28:43,591 --> 00:28:45,549 what youcan do for this country. 748 00:28:45,593 --> 00:28:48,030 That moment can be here... 749 00:28:48,074 --> 00:28:50,816 sooner than you realize. 750 00:28:56,299 --> 00:28:58,519 Impeachment? He actually said that? 751 00:28:58,562 --> 00:29:00,826 Forget Rachel Ballard and the FTC. 752 00:29:00,869 --> 00:29:03,872 Forget regulating YoureVid or banning deepfakes. 753 00:29:03,916 --> 00:29:06,701 Hanson wants to take you down. 754 00:29:06,745 --> 00:29:09,878 What an excellent sign for a constitutional democracy. 755 00:29:09,922 --> 00:29:12,054 What exactly makes me such a threat? 756 00:29:12,098 --> 00:29:14,883 Did he say? He either sincerely believes 757 00:29:14,927 --> 00:29:17,016 that you are a crypto-socialist autocrat 758 00:29:17,059 --> 00:29:18,974 or he's making a power grab. 759 00:29:19,018 --> 00:29:20,280 It's a tough call. 760 00:29:20,323 --> 00:29:22,935 RUSSELL: I don't buy it. 761 00:29:22,978 --> 00:29:24,806 The Iran scandal's nearly dead. 762 00:29:24,850 --> 00:29:26,634 Hanson knows he's out of moves. 763 00:29:26,677 --> 00:29:27,809 This is his death spiral. 764 00:29:27,853 --> 00:29:29,245 I'm not no sure. 765 00:29:29,289 --> 00:29:31,291 It looks like he's still recruiting candidates 766 00:29:31,334 --> 00:29:32,727 to get dirt on the president. 767 00:29:32,771 --> 00:29:34,990 Like who? CARLOS: Like me. 768 00:29:35,034 --> 00:29:36,775 He all but offered to make me president. 769 00:29:36,818 --> 00:29:38,820 [chuckles]ELIZABETH: Wow. 770 00:29:38,864 --> 00:29:41,127 And what did you say? 771 00:29:41,170 --> 00:29:42,737 I didn't dignify it with a response. 772 00:29:42,781 --> 00:29:44,521 MIKE: Okay, fine. If Hanson was our last shot 773 00:29:44,565 --> 00:29:45,914 at getting a couple of Republicans 774 00:29:45,958 --> 00:29:48,090 to s... to stand up for truth in digital media, 775 00:29:48,134 --> 00:29:49,633 let's head to the other side of the aisle. 776 00:29:49,657 --> 00:29:51,790 Centrist Democrats looking a little vulnerable 777 00:29:51,833 --> 00:29:52,834 in midterms for 500? 778 00:29:52,878 --> 00:29:54,053 [sighs] 779 00:29:54,096 --> 00:29:56,795 Senator Stulbarg of Minnesota. 780 00:29:56,838 --> 00:29:58,840 Senator Furey 781 00:29:58,884 --> 00:30:00,862 of Pennsylvania. I'm sure they'd love the help of the White House to shore up 782 00:30:00,886 --> 00:30:02,191 their constituencies. 783 00:30:02,235 --> 00:30:04,672 Get into it, Mike. I'm on it. 784 00:30:04,715 --> 00:30:06,805 Digital media needs regulating, to be sure. 785 00:30:06,848 --> 00:30:09,372 I just don't know if Rachel Ballard 786 00:30:09,416 --> 00:30:10,417 is the one to do it. 787 00:30:10,460 --> 00:30:12,288 She's hostile and divisive. 788 00:30:12,332 --> 00:30:14,116 Isn't a tough negotiator exactly who you want 789 00:30:14,160 --> 00:30:16,007 trying to reign in one of the biggest industries 790 00:30:16,031 --> 00:30:18,381 in the world? I think we can protect the general public 791 00:30:18,425 --> 00:30:20,688 without impeding innovation and growth. 792 00:30:20,731 --> 00:30:22,168 I get it. 793 00:30:22,211 --> 00:30:23,972 Tech companies have been great supporters of Democrats 794 00:30:23,996 --> 00:30:25,649 like you, but ask yourselves, 795 00:30:25,693 --> 00:30:27,913 do you have to choose between the health 796 00:30:27,956 --> 00:30:29,760 of our democracy and a couple of million dollars 797 00:30:29,784 --> 00:30:31,090 in campaign contributions? 798 00:30:31,133 --> 00:30:32,961 [chuckles] I'm sorry, 799 00:30:33,005 --> 00:30:35,224 but it's a little rich taking lessons 800 00:30:35,268 --> 00:30:37,705 from you on money and politics, Mike. 801 00:30:37,748 --> 00:30:40,186 You ladies know me as a pragmatist and a survivor. 802 00:30:40,229 --> 00:30:41,970 I'm not asking you to do anything 803 00:30:42,014 --> 00:30:44,016 that would threaten either of your futures. 804 00:30:44,059 --> 00:30:45,582 I'm offering you a way to win. 805 00:30:45,626 --> 00:30:47,019 How is that? 806 00:30:47,062 --> 00:30:48,890 The White House is currently renegotiating 807 00:30:48,934 --> 00:30:51,153 our free trade agreement with South Korea. 808 00:30:51,197 --> 00:30:54,461 We can all but guarantee South Korean companies 809 00:30:54,504 --> 00:30:57,203 will build manufacturing plants in your states. 810 00:30:57,246 --> 00:31:00,293 Thousands of well-paying blue collar union jobs 811 00:31:00,336 --> 00:31:03,513 delivered to the good people of Minnesota and Pennsylvania, 812 00:31:03,557 --> 00:31:04,732 weeks before the election. 813 00:31:04,775 --> 00:31:07,909 That's a tricky phrase... "all but guarantee"? 814 00:31:07,953 --> 00:31:10,520 Mm. In politics, it means you've got nothing. 815 00:31:10,564 --> 00:31:12,261 Let's just say I can 816 00:31:12,305 --> 00:31:16,178 guarantee that we almost certainly have a guarantee. 817 00:31:16,222 --> 00:31:18,224 When you have something real, 818 00:31:18,267 --> 00:31:20,095 get back to us. And how about 819 00:31:20,139 --> 00:31:22,576 next time, youcross Pennsylvania Avenue? 820 00:31:22,619 --> 00:31:24,404 Or you know what? Bagels and coffee. 821 00:31:24,447 --> 00:31:26,121 If you're gonna make us come here for nothing. 822 00:31:26,145 --> 00:31:27,949 STULBARG: I hear the aerospace caucus got souvenir pens. 823 00:31:27,973 --> 00:31:29,800 Nobody ever gave me a pen. 824 00:31:29,844 --> 00:31:32,455 HENRY: Did you know that the U.S. 825 00:31:32,499 --> 00:31:34,283 has these old, out-of-date restrictions 826 00:31:34,327 --> 00:31:35,850 on Korean software? 827 00:31:35,894 --> 00:31:39,636 I just assumed we always use our own because we have it. 828 00:31:39,680 --> 00:31:42,726 Not entirely. We use them because NSA thinks that 829 00:31:42,770 --> 00:31:44,835 foreign-designed software can lead to security breaches, 830 00:31:44,859 --> 00:31:47,601 even if they were designed by a longtime ally. 831 00:31:47,644 --> 00:31:49,820 Min-hee said that it's the deal point that. 832 00:31:49,864 --> 00:31:51,953 President Choi wanted to address, 833 00:31:51,997 --> 00:31:53,955 but for some reason it's never been part of 834 00:31:53,999 --> 00:31:57,480 the negotiation. Meaning that if we could NSA 835 00:31:57,524 --> 00:31:58,873 to move off the restriction, 836 00:31:58,917 --> 00:32:01,832 I think we can get Choi to sign the deal.Yeah. 837 00:32:01,876 --> 00:32:04,879 Getting NSA to ease off restrictions... 838 00:32:06,011 --> 00:32:08,752 it's not a slam dunk. Min-hee said 839 00:32:08,796 --> 00:32:12,626 that Korea survived the recession of 2008 840 00:32:12,669 --> 00:32:15,846 by focusing on domestic production, but then 841 00:32:15,890 --> 00:32:18,129 the economy stagnated, they faced a lot more competition, 842 00:32:18,153 --> 00:32:19,459 which is why they've become 843 00:32:19,502 --> 00:32:21,983 the world leader in 5G technology. 844 00:32:22,027 --> 00:32:24,159 Maybe if you argue the value of competition... 845 00:32:24,203 --> 00:32:26,553 Yes. Yes. 846 00:32:26,596 --> 00:32:28,859 Because... 847 00:32:28,903 --> 00:32:31,558 the best way to regulate capitalism 848 00:32:31,601 --> 00:32:34,648 is to force it to regulate itself. 849 00:32:34,691 --> 00:32:36,302 Is that Adam Smith? 850 00:32:36,345 --> 00:32:37,651 No, it's me. 851 00:32:37,694 --> 00:32:39,218 Uh... 852 00:32:39,261 --> 00:32:42,612 Maybe it's Adam Smith. I don't know. 853 00:32:42,656 --> 00:32:44,614 But I'm gonna be up in a few minutes. 854 00:32:44,658 --> 00:32:46,094 I just... I want to call Russell. 855 00:32:46,138 --> 00:32:47,680 So that's it. Y-You're done? Yep. [Laughs] 856 00:32:47,704 --> 00:32:49,315 Yeah.[chuckles]: H-Hey. 857 00:32:49,358 --> 00:32:52,013 We just got word that every single application 858 00:32:52,057 --> 00:32:53,841 was accepted by the Swedish embassy. 859 00:32:53,884 --> 00:32:55,974 Wha... Damn. Way to go.[laughs]: I know. 860 00:32:56,017 --> 00:32:57,932 I know. It's a huge win. 861 00:32:57,976 --> 00:33:00,979 Well, here-here's to the hundreds of people 862 00:33:01,022 --> 00:33:03,590 who get to start a new life because of you. 863 00:33:03,633 --> 00:33:04,808 Because of a lot of people. 864 00:33:04,852 --> 00:33:06,158 Okay. 865 00:33:06,201 --> 00:33:08,203 Thank you.[laughs] 866 00:33:10,684 --> 00:33:12,599 Yeah. Oh. I'm sorry. 867 00:33:12,642 --> 00:33:14,905 Careful. I got it. So sorry. Here. 868 00:33:14,949 --> 00:33:18,518 Uh... Hey, so, 869 00:33:18,561 --> 00:33:22,043 uh, I don't want to make a, like, a big deal 870 00:33:22,087 --> 00:33:24,176 out of this or anything, but I just wanted to say 871 00:33:24,219 --> 00:33:26,569 that I... I've been really enjoying 872 00:33:26,613 --> 00:33:28,789 getting to know you. 873 00:33:28,832 --> 00:33:31,052 Uh... 874 00:33:31,096 --> 00:33:33,185 I really like you. 875 00:33:33,228 --> 00:33:35,665 But... Look, I kn-I know that we haven't talked about 876 00:33:35,709 --> 00:33:39,060 being exclusive, but I just wanted you to know 877 00:33:39,104 --> 00:33:41,889 that I'm not... that-that, uh, I'm just saying, 878 00:33:41,932 --> 00:33:44,152 I only want to see you. 879 00:33:44,196 --> 00:33:47,068 I-I don't know about you, but I-I've been feeling like 880 00:33:47,112 --> 00:33:50,637 this could maybe be the start of something real. 881 00:33:50,680 --> 00:33:52,204 You know? Yeah. 882 00:33:52,247 --> 00:33:54,380 Wow. 883 00:33:54,423 --> 00:33:57,383 What, uh, what do you think? 884 00:33:58,427 --> 00:34:00,560 Um... 885 00:34:00,603 --> 00:34:02,605 [buzzing] 886 00:34:09,960 --> 00:34:12,963 [door opens] 887 00:34:13,007 --> 00:34:15,096 Hi. 888 00:34:15,140 --> 00:34:16,271 Hi. 889 00:34:16,315 --> 00:34:18,230 Sorry it's late. 890 00:34:18,273 --> 00:34:20,101 Um... 891 00:34:20,145 --> 00:34:23,583 I guess you're-you're probably getting ready to go. 892 00:34:23,626 --> 00:34:24,845 But, um... 893 00:34:26,977 --> 00:34:28,936 [stammers, sighs] 894 00:34:28,979 --> 00:34:31,156 Can you do me a favor? 895 00:34:31,199 --> 00:34:35,073 I need you to tell me that we are done. 896 00:34:36,161 --> 00:34:37,423 'Cause, uh, 897 00:34:37,466 --> 00:34:38,946 I've been trying to move on 898 00:34:38,989 --> 00:34:41,427 with someone who... 899 00:34:41,470 --> 00:34:42,950 Well, he lives here. 900 00:34:42,993 --> 00:34:45,953 He-he lives in this city, 901 00:34:45,996 --> 00:34:47,868 he's not running away to the jungle 902 00:34:47,911 --> 00:34:50,958 to build houses. 903 00:34:51,001 --> 00:34:53,569 He's nice to me. 904 00:34:53,613 --> 00:34:54,962 He cares about me. 905 00:34:55,005 --> 00:34:57,791 It's not complicated. 906 00:34:57,834 --> 00:34:59,880 I'm lucky to have him in my life... 907 00:35:01,316 --> 00:35:03,492 and then you show up, you are back. 908 00:35:05,364 --> 00:35:06,974 I just... I see... 909 00:35:07,017 --> 00:35:09,716 Every time I-I see you, I-I just... 910 00:35:09,759 --> 00:35:11,457 Every time you see me, what? 911 00:35:15,200 --> 00:35:16,984 I just want 912 00:35:17,027 --> 00:35:18,246 to, um... 913 00:35:41,269 --> 00:35:42,966 [K-pop song playing] 914 00:35:43,010 --> 00:35:44,142 [singing in Korean] 915 00:36:02,247 --> 00:36:05,511 My son listens to this stuff on repeat. It grows on you. 916 00:36:05,554 --> 00:36:06,686 It's a little overproduced. 917 00:36:06,729 --> 00:36:08,514 Your hair's a little overproduced. 918 00:36:08,557 --> 00:36:10,864 ♪ Don't want to see you anymore ♪ 919 00:36:10,907 --> 00:36:13,083 ♪ Better walk right out that door ♪ 920 00:36:13,127 --> 00:36:14,520 ♪ Bye-bye, boy 921 00:36:14,563 --> 00:36:16,043 [mouthing] 922 00:36:16,086 --> 00:36:18,001 ♪ Say goodbye-bye, boy 923 00:36:18,045 --> 00:36:20,656 ♪ Don't want to see you anymore ♪ 924 00:36:20,700 --> 00:36:22,702 ♪ Better walk right out that door ♪ 925 00:36:22,745 --> 00:36:25,835 ♪ Bye-bye, boy, baby, bye-bye, boy... ♪ 926 00:36:25,879 --> 00:36:27,924 She's great. 927 00:36:27,968 --> 00:36:30,536 ♪ Don't want to see you anymore ♪ 928 00:36:30,579 --> 00:36:32,190 ♪ Better walk right out that door ♪ 929 00:36:32,233 --> 00:36:34,931 ♪ Bye-bye, boy 930 00:36:34,975 --> 00:36:37,934 ♪ Say goodbye-bye, boy 931 00:36:37,978 --> 00:36:40,110 ♪ Don't want to see you anymore ♪ 932 00:36:40,154 --> 00:36:42,722 ♪ Better walk right out that door. ♪ 933 00:36:42,765 --> 00:36:44,245 [applause] 934 00:36:44,289 --> 00:36:45,725 Thank you. 935 00:36:45,768 --> 00:36:48,728 Thank you so much. I love you all. 936 00:36:48,771 --> 00:36:51,513 [speaking indistinctly] 937 00:36:54,777 --> 00:36:58,564 Ms. Weldon. I'm so glad that you came. 938 00:36:58,607 --> 00:37:01,436 Madam President. Well, thank you so much for the invitation. 939 00:37:01,480 --> 00:37:02,959 This is my husband Damon. 940 00:37:03,003 --> 00:37:04,352 So nice to meet you. 941 00:37:04,396 --> 00:37:06,049 It's a pleasure, Madam President. 942 00:37:06,093 --> 00:37:08,443 Can I steal her for a minute? And I promise you'll be back 943 00:37:08,487 --> 00:37:09,705 before the beef Wellington. 944 00:37:09,749 --> 00:37:11,446 [chuckles] 945 00:37:11,490 --> 00:37:13,579 Ms. Kwon, that was terrific. 946 00:37:13,622 --> 00:37:15,818 Oh, thank you so much. Michael Barnow, advisor to the President. 947 00:37:15,842 --> 00:37:19,585 May I introduce you to Senators Jane Stulbarg and Linda Furey? 948 00:37:19,628 --> 00:37:21,630 It's a pleasure to meet you, Ms. Kwon. 949 00:37:21,674 --> 00:37:22,955 [chuckles]: That was probably the most fun 950 00:37:22,979 --> 00:37:24,329 I've ever had at the White House. 951 00:37:24,372 --> 00:37:26,853 Thank you. If you have a moment, they would love 952 00:37:26,896 --> 00:37:28,855 to discuss the benefits of American manufacturing 953 00:37:28,898 --> 00:37:31,292 in their home states.Mm. Sounds intriguing. 954 00:37:31,336 --> 00:37:33,990 Why don't you join me and my husband? Why, thank you. 955 00:37:34,034 --> 00:37:35,992 ELIZABETH: Chelsea, you've met 956 00:37:36,036 --> 00:37:38,691 my chief of staff Russell Jackson. 957 00:37:38,734 --> 00:37:39,996 Sure have. 958 00:37:40,040 --> 00:37:41,887 The president and I just, uh, wanted you to know 959 00:37:41,911 --> 00:37:43,957 that the new Free Trade Agreement with South Korea 960 00:37:44,000 --> 00:37:45,132 is back on track. 961 00:37:45,175 --> 00:37:46,307 Congratulations. 962 00:37:46,351 --> 00:37:48,396 With a few amendments. 963 00:37:48,440 --> 00:37:50,746 Yeah, we will be allowing South Korean software 964 00:37:50,790 --> 00:37:52,095 and digital applications 965 00:37:52,139 --> 00:37:55,316 to enter the American market. 966 00:37:55,360 --> 00:37:57,405 You're, uh, you're familiar with HuySo? 967 00:37:57,449 --> 00:38:01,235 A new streaming platform out of South Korea, of course. 968 00:38:01,279 --> 00:38:02,715 Yeah, very similar to YoureVid, 969 00:38:02,758 --> 00:38:04,630 but uh, with a few key differences. 970 00:38:04,673 --> 00:38:07,981 Uh, strict community guidelines for misinformation and abuse, 971 00:38:08,024 --> 00:38:11,376 uh, verified news sources, human moderators. 972 00:38:11,419 --> 00:38:14,596 [chuckles]: I know. I-I don't know how they do it. 973 00:38:14,640 --> 00:38:15,945 We were impressed. 974 00:38:15,989 --> 00:38:18,818 And no algorithmically-generated autoplays 975 00:38:18,861 --> 00:38:20,733 or deepfakes. 976 00:38:20,776 --> 00:38:23,301 I get it. But this is a model 977 00:38:23,344 --> 00:38:24,606 that works for South Korea. 978 00:38:24,650 --> 00:38:26,608 Like gangbusters. 979 00:38:26,652 --> 00:38:27,957 It's really taking off. 980 00:38:28,001 --> 00:38:29,326 Well, especially in the 18-35 demographic. 981 00:38:29,350 --> 00:38:31,091 Yeah. It turns out 982 00:38:31,134 --> 00:38:33,441 young South Koreans vastly prefer HuySo over YoureVid 983 00:38:33,485 --> 00:38:35,574 'cause the interface is simpler 984 00:38:35,617 --> 00:38:37,184 and the videos have better resolution, 985 00:38:37,227 --> 00:38:38,794 but mainly... 986 00:38:38,838 --> 00:38:41,971 because they find the content more trustworthy. 987 00:38:42,015 --> 00:38:44,322 HuySo will be aggressively moving 988 00:38:44,365 --> 00:38:46,019 into the U.S. 989 00:38:46,062 --> 00:38:48,848 once the new trade deal is signed. Can I 990 00:38:48,891 --> 00:38:50,676 just ask, Madam President... 991 00:38:50,719 --> 00:38:52,504 Yeah. Have you considered 992 00:38:52,547 --> 00:38:55,376 what it'll be like campaigning 993 00:38:55,420 --> 00:38:57,030 for a second term as the president 994 00:38:57,073 --> 00:38:59,119 who threatened free speech 995 00:38:59,162 --> 00:39:01,034 in favor 996 00:39:01,077 --> 00:39:02,818 of a foreign company? 997 00:39:02,862 --> 00:39:05,734 I'm willing to face the tribunal, as long as voters 998 00:39:05,778 --> 00:39:08,694 have reliable information to make their decision. 999 00:39:09,825 --> 00:39:10,957 Well, and... 1000 00:39:11,000 --> 00:39:12,785 with streaming platforms 1001 00:39:12,828 --> 00:39:14,961 operating like HuySo, they'll get it. 1002 00:39:15,004 --> 00:39:16,223 WOMAN: Madam President? 1003 00:39:16,266 --> 00:39:18,921 I'm so sorry. I-I have to get back. Thank you. 1004 00:39:22,098 --> 00:39:23,709 So, basically, 1005 00:39:23,752 --> 00:39:26,538 shift the entire culture of the Internet 1006 00:39:26,581 --> 00:39:29,889 in two weeks. Or... do I get four? 1007 00:39:29,932 --> 00:39:31,412 What do you guys like to say... 1008 00:39:31,456 --> 00:39:33,414 Move fast and break things? 1009 00:39:34,459 --> 00:39:36,678 You're a great American company. 1010 00:39:36,722 --> 00:39:38,767 We'd like to see you stay that way. 1011 00:39:40,508 --> 00:39:42,510 [indistinct chatter] 1012 00:39:43,990 --> 00:39:47,254 So, I don't know what Mike did, but looks like the senators 1013 00:39:47,297 --> 00:39:49,909 are swapping baby photos with the first family. 1014 00:39:49,952 --> 00:39:51,954 [laughs] Looks like 1015 00:39:51,998 --> 00:39:53,652 two more votes for my FTC commissioner. 1016 00:39:53,695 --> 00:39:54,914 Take that, 1017 00:39:54,957 --> 00:39:58,091 deepfake makers. 1018 00:39:58,134 --> 00:40:00,441 I'm not sure that's what they call themselves. 1019 00:40:00,485 --> 00:40:02,748 Thank you so much for spending the time, Mr. President. 1020 00:40:02,791 --> 00:40:04,967 Sung-hoon. Thank you for the introduction. 1021 00:40:05,011 --> 00:40:06,926 Very cool ladies.Ms. Kwon, 1022 00:40:06,969 --> 00:40:08,556 can I just say, my son is such a huge fan. 1023 00:40:08,580 --> 00:40:10,166 I don't think he would forgive me if I didn't ask 1024 00:40:10,190 --> 00:40:11,321 for an autograph. 1025 00:40:11,365 --> 00:40:12,627 Of course. 1026 00:40:12,671 --> 00:40:14,760 What's your son's name? Michael. 1027 00:40:15,804 --> 00:40:18,590 You know what? Just "Mike ." 1028 00:40:18,633 --> 00:40:19,808 "B." 1029 00:40:21,549 --> 00:40:23,464 Awesome. Thank you.Mm-hmm. 1030 00:40:33,387 --> 00:40:35,389 [camera shutters clicking] 1031 00:40:42,527 --> 00:40:43,789 [applause] 1032 00:40:43,832 --> 00:40:45,834 [speaking indistinctly] 1033 00:40:53,189 --> 00:40:55,191 Mr. Vice President.Ms. Ballard. 1034 00:40:55,235 --> 00:40:57,672 Congratulations on your confirmation. 1035 00:40:57,716 --> 00:40:59,805 Thanks to your auspicious tiebreaking vote. 1036 00:40:59,848 --> 00:41:00,999 [short chuckle] Just exercising 1037 00:41:01,023 --> 00:41:02,808 my constitutional duty. 1038 00:41:02,851 --> 00:41:04,636 It's great to have you aboard. 1039 00:41:07,290 --> 00:41:09,205 Quite a week for you, Mr. VP. 1040 00:41:09,249 --> 00:41:11,773 I'm a little surprised to see you here. 1041 00:41:11,817 --> 00:41:13,471 No, I love the East Room. 1042 00:41:13,514 --> 00:41:14,646 Did you know Nixon 1043 00:41:14,689 --> 00:41:17,300 delivered his farewell address here? 1044 00:41:17,344 --> 00:41:20,826 Hmm. Well, I'm telling you this as a friend. 1045 00:41:21,870 --> 00:41:25,047 68% of the public is against impeachment. 1046 00:41:25,091 --> 00:41:27,833 The American people aren't with you on this. 1047 00:41:29,225 --> 00:41:32,881 I have one superpower, Carlos. 1048 00:41:32,925 --> 00:41:36,232 I never, ever quit. 1049 00:41:38,670 --> 00:41:41,803 Is this guilty dogs? No. And what? 1050 00:41:41,847 --> 00:41:43,805 ANGELA: It's that guy, Shawn Olson. 1051 00:41:43,849 --> 00:41:46,155 He got banned from YoureVid and now he's ranting 1052 00:41:46,199 --> 00:41:49,028 at some dude for stealing his parking spot. 1053 00:41:49,071 --> 00:41:50,571 MAN: How about some eggs? Oh, I love this. 1054 00:41:50,595 --> 00:41:52,422 [laughter] 1055 00:41:52,466 --> 00:41:54,555 Hey! Ow! Stinkin' communist! 1056 00:41:54,599 --> 00:41:55,991 [shouts] 1057 00:41:56,035 --> 00:41:57,515 STEVIE: What's that? 1058 00:41:57,558 --> 00:42:00,039 It's that, uh, that crazy guy Shawn Olson. 1059 00:42:00,082 --> 00:42:02,563 He's freaking out in a parking lot. 1060 00:42:02,607 --> 00:42:04,696 SHAWN: Communist! Hey! God! Snowflake! 1061 00:42:04,739 --> 00:42:06,524 Oh, my God. 1062 00:42:06,567 --> 00:42:10,092 Wow, that's, uh, that's hilarious, yeah. 1063 00:42:10,136 --> 00:42:11,790 Wait, you don't want to see the end? 1064 00:42:11,833 --> 00:42:14,053 I mean, the-the bad guy has egg on his face. 1065 00:42:14,096 --> 00:42:16,708 It's good enough for me.Uh... 1066 00:42:16,751 --> 00:42:18,231 Wait, what is that? 1067 00:42:18,274 --> 00:42:21,060 What? This. 1068 00:42:21,103 --> 00:42:22,409 That? 1069 00:42:22,452 --> 00:42:23,889 That. Passion fruit. 1070 00:42:23,932 --> 00:42:27,022 What? I got it for you because...[stifled laugh] 1071 00:42:27,066 --> 00:42:29,416 Well, you know, in case you were sad 1072 00:42:29,459 --> 00:42:32,593 about skipping Guyana. 1073 00:42:32,637 --> 00:42:34,595 Are you? 1074 00:42:44,126 --> 00:42:46,128 Captioning sponsored by CBS. 1075 00:42:46,476 --> 00:42:48,596 Captioned by Media Access Group at WGBH access.wgbh.org