Oliver Darcy, a former CNN media reporter and author of the newsletter Status, discusses how major media outlets are adjusting their coverage of Trump's chaotic return to the Oval Office. He highlights the decline in aggressive journalism and the chilling effects on press freedom. Chris Lehmann, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Nation, draws parallels between Trump and his idol, President McKinley, exploring their shared economic policies and the populist rhetoric that masks elite interests. Together, they dissect how history informs our understanding of today's political landscape.
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Executive Orders Like 'Bananas'
Trump's executive orders resemble a scene from Woody Allen's 'Bananas'.
Rebels seize San Marcos and issue decrees like changing the official language to Swedish and mandating frequent underwear changes.
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Gulf of Trump
Trump's actions, like renaming the Gulf of Mexico, aren't just arbitrary.
They represent his view that his brand and America's are one, making it the 'Gulf of Trump'.
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Trump's Prism
Trump compels us to see the world through his lens, even reinterpreting shared experiences.
He reframes January 6th as 'peace and love' and claims divine intervention in his life.
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President Donald Trump’s second term began with a flurry of executive orders and press. On this week’s On the Media, how to navigate the onslaught of news. Plus, executives at major outlets are telling reporters to tone down coverage of the new administration. And, what we can learn about Trump by looking at the legacy of his favorite president, William McKinley.
[01:00] Host Brooke Gladstone on the flood of executive orders emerging from President Trump’s return to the Oval Office, and how the chaos is the point. Plus, host Micah Loewinger explores the role of fear in stymying action and understanding.
[18:55] Micah Loewinger speaks with Oliver Darcy, author of the newsletter Status and former CNN media reporter, on how media execs are instructing reporters to tone down their Trump coverage, and how current political journalism compares to that of four years ago.
[34:21] Brooke Gladstone speaks with Chris Lehmann, the DC Bureau chief for The Nation and a contributing editor at The Baffler, on what we can learn from President Donald Trump's role model, President William McKinley.
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