Armstrong & Getty On Demand
Episode: I'm Trying To Anger Everyone
Date: November 20, 2025
Episode Overview
In this episode, Jack Armstrong and Joe Getty dive deep into America's current economic anxieties, skepticism toward jobs data, AI's impact on the economy via Nvidia, political poll numbers (especially regarding Trump and Biden), historical narratives in modern documentaries, and notable current news stories. The hosts maintain their trademark blend of skepticism, wit, and irreverence, aiming to "anger everyone" by probing all sides of contentious issues. They also include an engaging mailbag segment, playful banter, and commentary on cultural and language shifts.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Nvidia’s Dominance & the AI Boom
- Theme: The hosts open by naming Nvidia (the chipmaker) as “General Manager,” focusing on its explosive growth and central role in AI.
- ("Nvidia, the company, the stock that cannot be stopped" – Joe Getty, 00:57)
- Reports highlight Nvidia’s 60%+ revenue growth amidst AI skepticism.
- Insight: The AI economy may drive current and future GDP, with Armstrong citing, “90% of GDP growth in the United States was AI related” (11:54).
- Speculation: They question if current AI investment is a bubble, noting both the excitement and fear fueling market speculation.
- “[The AI boom]…is not a bubble. At least not yet.” (Armstrong, 01:05)
- “If it’s not a bubble, it’s something like a bubble…” (Getty, 11:05)
Notable Quote:
“The critical point here is Nvidia is kind of the choke point of the entire AI boom. Everything runs through or on some type of Nvidia product... There is no indication of [demand slowing].” – Financial Analyst (10:13)
2. Jobs Numbers: Good News or Bad?
- New jobs data unexpectedly exceeded projections, prompting debate on economic narrative.
- "Good news, which is bad news." (Armstrong, 01:30)
- The hosts lampoon the reliability and methodology of such data, noting reliance on outdated systems ("They actually send stuff out in the mail, and then people fax back their reports." – Armstrong, 01:54).
- They emphasize that while numbers suggest economic strength (thus delaying interest rate cuts), most individuals ignore these metrics in daily life.
Notable Quote:
“The only thing that is meaningful is this almost certainly means they are not going to lower the interest rates again this year. And if it had been a bad number, they probably would have. So there you go. Adjust accordingly.” – Armstrong (03:20)
3. Political Developments & Poll Results
- Trump, Powell, and the Fed: Trump’s public frustration with Jerome Powell is noted humorously (“Too late. Too stupid. Like talking to a chair. Jerome Powell,” Armstrong, 03:41).
- Marjorie Taylor Greene & MAGA: The endurance of Greene's following even as Trump signals disfavor is discussed.
- Getty: “His presumption that because he was the engine of a movement, he will always be the engine of that movement, as opposed to the movement growing up and moving out…” (04:22)
- Memorial for Dick Cheney: Armstrong makes a dark joke about Biden attending Cheney’s service—quickly walking it back (“Let’s get a two for one deal going, huh? …You’re almost there.” Armstrong, 04:46).
Poll Highlights (Fox News Poll Analysis):
- 3/4 of voters view the economy negatively, more so than at the end of Biden’s term.
- Both parties' voters agree: Most basic expenses (utilities, housing, groceries) have increased.
- A record low (39%) favorability for the Democratic Party; Senate Minority Leader Schumer has a 22% approval.
- Trump’s reputation for economic competence is eroding (“Trump is down 38% on the economy. Then that was his rock solid... first term, he's now at 38% on the economy." Armstrong, 29:26).
Notable Quotes:
- “Presidents get more credit or blame for everything that happens to the economy because the predecessor usually, you know, well, put the ingredients in the cake.” – Getty (25:37)
- “I’m trying to have both sides, okay? That’s what I’m trying… Usually I’m trying to anger everyone. That’s what I’m talking about.” – Armstrong (31:05, 31:09)
4. American History & Documentary Narrative
- Armstrong shares his early review of Ken Burns' new American Revolution docuseries and ponders how the treatment of Native American history will balance fairness and possible “wokeness.”
- “As Ken Burns… if you ever see him in interviews, he’s like practically woke… but his documentaries have not been. And I’m really interested to see if this… is fair. That is perfectly fair to at least bring that in.” (05:50)
- Getty compares revisionist history to rooting for different animals in nature documentaries, referencing Jerry Seinfeld.
5. High-profile News Briefs & Cultural Notes (14:01–17:36)
- Epstein Files: Trump signs for their release; skepticism abounds about what will actually be made public.
- Getty: “If they released every word… the conspiracy theories would still remain… this is just so rich in question marks.” (14:30)
- Nvidia & AI: “Nvidia’s strong results show AI fears are premature.” – Katie Green, Wall Street Journal headline (14:58)
- Toyota CEO and culture wars: Toyota exec is described as “going full MAGA at a NASCAR event” (Katie Green, 15:12).
- Leaf Blower Laws: Outrage in MA over new fines for gas-powered blowers. Armstrong – “What’s the libertarian point of view? … You’re definitely harming other people using those gas leaf blowers.” (15:53)
- Cultural Satire: Babylon Bee headline about Trans Visibility Week, riffed on by hosts (17:23–17:36).
6. Planes & Public Decorum
- Commentary on Pete Buttigieg’s remarks about dressing up for flights and its relation to in-flight chaos.
- Armstrong: “...all these fights on planes and the lack of decorum… and it gets to that whole culture conversation...” (18:28)
Getty proposes an airline that's exclusive—not by wealth, but by behavioral standards: “It'd be exclusive to like the top 85%, just not the 15% of America that makes life miserable.” (19:12)
7. Language, Culture & Mailbag
- The hosts discuss modern pronunciation shifts (e.g., dropping “t” in words like “important”), with listener Steve writing in to lament the trend.
- Armstrong: “My son says button and kitten and I don’t know where he picked it up.”
- Getty retells a tongue-twister, discussing the idea of language taboos and how even accidental verbal slips could be career-ending in broadcast. (33:03–35:10)
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (with Timestamps)
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On Economic Data:
“Maybe the question here isn’t the jobs. It’s you, you economists. What are you thinking?” – Getty (01:50) -
On Political Movement Succession:
“...The movement growing up and moving out and getting its own place, which happens with movements, especially if they feel like the current leadership has not done them right.” – Getty (04:22) -
On Documentary Bias:
“Are we watching a lion documentary or are we watching an Impala documentary?” – Getty (07:45) -
Epstein Files & Conspiracies:
“If they released every word... the conspiracy theories would still remain, because this is just so rich in question marks…” – Getty (14:30) -
Cultural Satire Reference:
“Bearded 64 man in a dress said he needs an awareness week for greater visibility.” – Katie Green quoting The Babylon Bee (17:23) -
On Airline Culture:
“Would it be possible to get an airline going that you had to apply to fly on?... It'd be exclusive to like the top 85%, just not the 15% of America that makes life miserable.” – Getty (19:12) -
On Voter Frustration:
“No, it’s just all these people think they’re getting screwed and they're unhappy at the time. They don't follow politics that closely. They just want to boot out who's ever in there and think the next person will be better.” – Armstrong (20:59) -
On Blame and the Economy:
“Voters say Trump is more responsible for the current economy than Biden and doesn’t make any sense...” – Armstrong (25:37, 26:43) -
Summing Up the Show’s Tone:
“I’m trying to have both sides, okay? That’s what I’m trying... Usually I’m trying to anger everyone.” – Armstrong (31:05, 31:09)
Timestamps for Key Segments
- Nvidia & AI Economy: 00:57–01:16, 10:13–12:09
- Jobs Numbers & Economic Anxiety: 01:13–03:36
- Political Realignment & Polling: 13:37–31:09
- Ken Burns Documentary & History: 05:25–08:09
- Quick News Roundup (Epstein, Culture, Technology, Law): 14:01–17:36
- Planes & Airline Behavior: 18:28–19:49
- Mailbag & Language Discussion: 32:14–36:11
Tone and Style
The Armstrong & Getty style is irreverent, skeptical, and self-aware. They challenge all political and cultural sides, embrace nuanced skepticism, and incorporate humor, making the episode engaging for listeners who appreciate both information and wit.