
The Brian Lehrer Show The FBI and Criminal Prosecutions Under Trump
Dec 3, 2024
David Rohde, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and national security editor at NBC News, discusses the significant implications of Kash Patel's potential appointment as FBI director during Trump's presidency. He reveals how this reflects a troubling climate within the FBI and Justice Department, where fears of retaliation loom large for those speaking out against Trump. Rohde also tackles the impact of misinformation on democracy, analyzing how propaganda affects public beliefs and emphasizing the urgent need for factual journalism in these politically charged times.
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Intro
00:00 • 6min
FBI Under Fire: The Trump Effect
05:40 • 10min
Media, Power, and Political Influence
15:45 • 4min
Media, Rhetoric, and Political Conspiracy
19:44 • 13min
The Impact of Misinformation on Democracy
33:10 • 2min
Exploring the Dangers of Propaganda and the Importance of Democracy
35:03 • 4min





