Donald Trump vs the media...Round 2!

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Dec 6, 2024

In a captivating discussion, Peter Hamby, Host of ‘Good Luck America’ on Snapchat and Founding Partner at Puck News, analyzes the shifting media landscape as Donald Trump eyes a second term. He explores proposals for changing press access and the growing influence of social media creators like Joe Rogan. Hamby highlights the declining trust in traditional journalism and the rising popularity of casual platforms among younger audiences. The conversation also tackles Trump's confrontational approach to the press and its implications for political accountability.

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INSIGHT

Fake News Tactic

Donald Trump frequently uses the phrase "fake news" to discredit media outlets he dislikes.
This tactic creates an adversarial relationship between his administration and the press.

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Press Access Shake-Up

Trump's team may restructure White House press access, potentially favoring social media influencers over traditional journalists.
This shift could be attributed to the influence of new media during Trump's campaigns.

ANECDOTE

The Rogan Interview

Donald Trump's three-hour interview with Joe Rogan involved no difficult questions.
This contrasts sharply with traditional media interviews, which offer greater scrutiny.

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Key figures in Donald Trump’s transition team have suggested changing which journalists have access to the White House press briefing room, and who is allowed to put questions to Trump’s new administration. The influence of ‘new media’ platforms - streamers and podcasters - helped win the election for Trump, so could content-creators such as Joe Rogan be included?

Also, how will Trump deal with the media in his second term? And how will the media deal with him this time? Sarah and Marianna are joined by Peter Hamby, Host of ‘Good Luck America’ on Snapchat, to discuss the future of the news media in America.

HOSTS: • Sarah Smith, North America Editor • Marianna Spring, Social Media Investigations Correspondent

GUEST: • Peter Hamby, Host of ‘Good Luck America’ on Snapchat and Founding Partner at Puck News

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This episode was made by Catherine Fusillo, Rufus Gray, Claire Betzer and Purvee Pattni. The technical producers were Michael Regaard and Ben Andrews. The series producer is Purvee Pattni. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

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