Topic: World Cup

Kevin Hassett, Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, defends fluctuating employment numbers on CNBC and C-SPAN. Hassett attributes a "blockbuster" August jobs report to Trump administration policy successes and increased capital spending on factory construction. Andrew Horowitz points out that these figures often ignore seasonal distortions, such as the return of education payrolls and World Cup-related hiring trends.

The discussion on the Ceuta crisis continues with a focus on the geopolitical tensions between Morocco, Algeria, and Spain. British producer Mark Adderley suggests that Morocco's influence may be tied to its military relationship with Israel and the Abraham Accords. The hosts criticize the media's shift from using the term "invaders" to "migrants" and discuss the dangers of the journey, including reports of high death tolls at sea.