Intelligence Squared The Powerful and the Damned, with Lionel Barber and Manveen Rana
Dec 1, 2020
Lionel Barber, former editor of the Financial Times, shares riveting tales from his high-profile interviews with leaders like Vladimir Putin and Angela Merkel. He discusses the roots of Brexit, the evolving role of journalism in the face of disinformation, and the challenges of maintaining media integrity. Barber also illuminates the rise of China under Xi Jinping and critiques capitalism's need for reform. Joining him is Manveen Rana, an investigative journalist bringing a fresh perspective to these critical global issues.
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2020 US Election
- Lionel Barber discusses the 2020 US election and Donald Trump's refusal to accept the results.
- He criticizes Trump's weak legal strategy and the media's delayed response to covering election fraud allegations.
Media Response to Trump
- Barber mentions Fox News cutting off Trump's speeches, reflecting a shift in media handling of Trump compared to 2016.
- He suggests letting Trump speak and then fact-checking his statements.
Pollsters' Mistakes and Trump's Base
- Many pollsters incorrectly predicted a Biden landslide, failing to account for shy Trump voters and Trump's loyal base.
- Few presidents lose after one term, and Trump might have won if not for COVID-19's economic impact.
