about began the day blasting alec baldwin and arguing that instead actor daryl hammond should play him. i'm not going to read the whole tweet because it's not that news worthy based on its content. it's only mentionable based on its context because we are bearing witness to a man who built his career as an entertainer playing a character. now promoted to the top job with real power, real things to do. and what is he focused on today? the other entertainers who play his character. it would all be funny if it all weren't so ominous. joining me is susan page, austin, and professor of economics and nira. it's friday night. i begin with you. maybe you can make us all feel better or at least give us your truth. >> sadly, i do not think i'm