The Mona Charen Show

The 'Rally Round the Criminal' Effect

Jun 7, 2024

Sasha Havlicek and Philip Bump discuss online disinformation, GOP reactions to Trump's guilty verdict, and Fauci follies in Congress. The panel covers dangers of foreign disinformation, challenges in combating disinformation, reactions to Trump's legal troubles, online extremism, and civil discourse around COVID-19.

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Philip Bump

Sasha Havlicek

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Quick takeaways

Countering misinformation in media is crucial for public discourse and democracy.

The emotional reflection on historic events underscores the ongoing battle for freedom and justice.

Deep dives

Closing the Borders to Migrants

President Biden announces new rules closing the border to migrants without documentation, highlighting the need for comprehensive immigration reform. The article describes the plight of Ruben Garcia and the charitable work he does with migrants and exposes the unjust actions taken against him.

Intro

3min

Threats to Democracy from Foreign Disinformation

19min

Navigating Information Sharing, Sponsor Spotlight, and Reactions to Trump's Verdict

5min

Perception of Trump's Legal Troubles

10min

Analysis of Online Reaction to Verdict and Discussion on Trial Involving Hunter Biden

15min

Challenges and Criticisms in the COVID-19 Pandemic Response

13min

Discussion on Defamation Lawsuit and Border Crossings in the United States

4min

Exploring Post-Liberal Thinkers and Historical Significance

6min

Sasha Havlicek and Philip Bump join the panel to discuss online disinformation, the GOP reaction to Trump guilty verdict, and the Fauci follies in Congress.

highlights / lowlights

Sasha- The 80th Anniversary of D-Day at Normandy American Cemetery.

Damon- The Tower and the Sewer by Mark Lilla (NYR)

Linda- This Catholic leader shelters migrants. Texas says he runs ‘stash houses.’ (WaPo)

Philip- Two years later, Dinesh D'Souza's obvious misinformation is finally taken down

Mona- World War II Veterans meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky at Normandy and "The Biggest War on the Small Screen" by Benjamin Parker (Bulwark)

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The Mona Charen Show

The 'Rally Round the Criminal' Effect

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Closing the Borders to Migrants

End of Streaming for Misinformation Movie

The Impact of D - Day Commemoration

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts