Pod Save America “Yovanovitch-hunt.”
Oct 14, 2019
Joining the conversation is Ronan Farrow, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author renowned for uncovering the truth behind powerful predators in his book, "Catch and Kill." He discusses the manipulation of media narratives, revealing how corporate interests can stall crucial journalistic investigations. The dialogue also touches on the ethical dilemmas journalists face, including legal pressures and the role of whistleblowers in maintaining integrity. Farrow's insights shed light on the challenging landscape of modern journalism amid political chaos.
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Yovanovitch Ouster
- Marie Yovanovitch testified that a campaign to remove her from her post was based on false claims.
- This campaign was orchestrated by individuals with questionable motives.
Sondland's Testimony
- Gordon Sondland's testimony confirms a quid pro quo with Ukraine but claims it wasn't corrupt.
- This challenges the White House's defense.
Corrupt Quid Pro Quo
- A quid pro quo is at the heart of diplomacy, with countries trading deliverables for meetings.
- However, in this case, the deliverable was a political favor for Trump, making it corrupt.
