The Moynihan Report Colby Hall on Charlie Kirk, Jimmy Kimmel, and Donald J. Trump | The Moynihan Report
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Sep 19, 2025 Colby Hall, the founding editor of Mediaite and a keen observer of media and politics, joins the discussion. He explores the evolution of media dynamics and the effects of long-form content on political figures like Donald Trump. The conversation shifts to the controversial dynamics surrounding Jimmy Kimmel, examining the implications of FCC regulations in today's streaming landscape. Hall also debates the distinction between authoritarianism and fascism, while reflecting on how political language can incite real-world violence.
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Curation Fills The Fragmented Media Gap
- Mediaite curates standout video moments to save readers time and frame context with a viewpoint.
- Fragmented media and streaming make curation more necessary but also more difficult.
Long-Form Access Humanized Trump
- Trump leveraged long-format, informal podcasts to appear human and drop his guard.
- That strategy exploited opponents who couldn't show the same relaxed persona.
Regulatory Power Shapes Media Decisions
- The FCC dispute shows how political pressure can be wielded via regulatory power.
- Corporations often capitulate to regulators to protect business deals rather than defend principles.
