The Andrew Klavan Show The Fight To Change the Media Landscape Is Far From Over | Larry O'Connor
Apr 30, 2025
Larry O'Connor, author of "Shameless Liars" and host of the podcast "LARRY," delves into the seismic shift caused by Donald Trump's political campaign on traditional media. He critiques the legacy media's suppression of dissenting voices and showcases the rise of new media as a game changer. O'Connor discusses media censorship, particularly during COVID-19, and the myths surrounding media objectivity. He advocates for diverse representation in the arts and underscores the importance of investigative journalism in reshaping the media landscape.
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Trump's Media Defeat Strategy
- Trump defeated the legacy media by actively fighting back against their lies and defamation.
- His victory rendered them irrelevant and shifted media influence to new platforms like podcasts.
Legacy Media Bias Exposed
- Mainstream media uses false objectivity to hide bias and push a left-wing agenda.
- Media figures like George Stephanopoulos act as political operatives, not journalists.
Corporate Media Faces Economic Pressure
- Corporate media will adapt or die as poor content and bias hurt their bottom line.
- Megyn Kelly thrived independently via podcasts, surpassing NBC and CBS combined downloads at election time.