Somebody's Gotta Win with Tara Palmeri Dylan Byers on How to Cover Trump 2.0
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Dec 10, 2024 Dylan Byers, Puck's ace media reporter and host of "The Grill Room," dives into how Trump reshaped modern political discourse. He discusses the challenges media faces in covering his potential presidency and the evolving business models of news organizations. Byers highlights a shift in media consumption patterns, with audiences favoring platforms like YouTube over traditional cable. He also examines the saturated landscape of political podcasts and how narratives from the Trump era continue to influence global politics and governance.
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Transactional Trump
- Media companies see opportunity in Trump's transactional approach to business.
- They hope for deregulation and increased business opportunities, despite potential political instability.
Journalism Under Trump 2.0
- Trump likely won't suppress critical journalism, but newsrooms should expect rhetorical attacks and pressure campaigns.
- Journalists covering Trump need grit, as seen with Tara Palmeri's exclusion from Mar-a-Lago.
Media Strategy for Trump 2.0
- Media should shift from resistance posturing to a centrist approach, focusing on Trump's actions, not just rhetoric.
- This aims to reach a broader American audience beyond partisan divides.