This chapter explores the challenges of maintaining journalistic integrity amidst political partisanship, highlighting the distortion of truth in sensitive topics like the Israel-Palestine conflict. The speakers illustrate the necessity for journalism to prioritize factual reporting over false neutrality, linking these discussions to broader implications for democracy. Additionally, they delve into the impact of current events on media organizations, particularly regarding financial struggles in the cable industry and evolving viewer habits.
Kara is joined by guest host Mehdi Hasan to discuss Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount announcing major write-offs for their cable assets, and Elon Musk facing yet another lawsuit. Then, what the latest poll numbers reveal about the state of the presidential race, plus Donald Trump's false claims that Kamala Harris rally photos are AI-generated. Our Friend of Pivot is Anthony Scaramucci, former White House Communications Director, and the founder and managing partner of SkyBridge Capital. The Mooch explains why he thinks major changes are coming to the Trump campaign, and shares a wild prediction about the race.
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