Posted on 08/31/2025 12:12:43 PM PDT by governsleastgovernsbest
What, Barbra Streisand wasn't available to offer expert commentary on Federal Reserve policy? Instead, Friday's Morning Joe went with former ESPN podcaster Pablo Torre. And the result was a bizarre mixture of perplexity and pathos. His appearance was a classic illustration of the perils of venturing outside 'core competencies,' in corporate-speak, and holding yourself out as an expert-on-everything.
Torre used to host the ESPN Daily podcast, but Pablo left ESPN and has gone off on his own, now hosting Pablo Torre Finds Out, and serving as a regular Morning Joe guest.
Substitute host Katty Kay invited Torre to comment on two stories: President Trump's attempt to oust Lisa Cook as a member of the Federal Reserve, and the President's plan to send federal agents to Chicago to increase arrests of what Kay called "unauthorized immigrants."
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Torre launched into a meandering mess of a commentary. He twice mentioned "lag" in the impact of Trump's policies.
Pablo, the only lag you should be talking about is that in the golf downswing.
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Yup! Whenever I want expert insights on the economy and stock markets, I always turn first to an ex-ESPN sports podcaster!
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What about NFL teams? How do the players feel about a possible rate cut in September?
Paco - or whatever his name is - doesn’t know anything about sports either.
LOL!
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