Why is the media paying millions to Trump?

In this discussion, Margaret Sullivan, a prominent columnist for The Guardian US and former public editor of The New York Times, dissects the unsettling trend of major media companies settling hefty lawsuits with Donald Trump. She explores the implications for journalistic integrity and free press, highlighting the pressures faced by media organizations from powerful figures. The conversation also probes the relationship between corporate interests and press autonomy, raising alarms about the future of democracy in the face of these trends.