PBD Podcast Kari Lake | PBD Podcast | Ep. 307
Sep 26, 2023
Kari Lake, a former television news anchor and gubernatorial candidate in Arizona, delves into her political journey and the controversies surrounding election integrity. She discusses her disillusionment with media bias and advocates for electoral reform amidst political uncertainty. Lake emphasizes the importance of authenticity in political discourse while speculating on future elections. With humor, she shares anecdotes, including whirlwind encounters in New York, showcasing the complexities of navigating the political landscape.
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Kari Lake's Political Journey
- Kari Lake worked in media for 30 years, transitioning from Republican to Independent to Democrat, even interviewing Obama.
- She later returned to the Republican party, facing criticism from figures like Obama and Hillary Clinton.
COVID's Impact on Journalism
- Kari Lake claims COVID revealed a shift in her industry from journalism to divisive propaganda, prompting her career change.
- She cites a push to scare people, destroy businesses, and suppress differing COVID perspectives.
Media Consolidation and Scripted News
- A viral video shows news anchors from different networks reciting identical scripts about media bias.
- Kari Lake suggests this reveals media consolidation under a few conglomerates, impacting news diversity.
