Real Time with Bill Maher Ep. #492: Seth Abramson, Dave Barry
Apr 13, 2019
In this lively discussion, Seth Abramson, a sharp-witted columnist and author, dives into the evolving landscape of the Democratic Party, critiquing media narratives and the impact of the Trump era on voter engagement. He tackles topics like accountability and transparency while navigating the complicated relationship between modern journalism and political scandals. The conversation also offers humorous takes on aging and the generational divide in politics, peppered with comedic insight from Dave Barry, making for an entertaining blend of humor and serious discourse.
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Curatorial Journalism
- Seth Abramson's "curatorial journalism" connects seemingly disparate news stories across various media and timeframes.
- This method reveals hidden connections and highlights information missed by traditional reporting.
Trump as the Internet
- Donald Trump embodies the internet's ubiquity and fatiguing nature, according to Seth Abramson.
- He's constantly in the public eye, much like the internet itself.
Trump's Public Statements as "Secret" Tapes
- Bill Maher played a mock tape of Trump's public statements, framed as if they were secret recordings.
- This highlighted how incriminating Trump's open admissions would be if revealed in a Nixonian context.
