Will Sommer, a Senior reporter at The Bulwark, dives into the 'Signalgate' scandal, where an accidental leak of sensitive military plans led to a media frenzy and intense backlash from conservative circles. Jennifer Berkshire, co-author of The Education Wars, sheds light on the surprising conservative opposition to school voucher programs, exposing deep rifts within the Republican base. Jacob Silverman, journalist and crypto expert, discusses Trump's dramatic pivot to becoming the 'Crypto President,' launching a $TRUMP memecoin and his connection to the crypto industry.
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Initial Reactions to SignalGate
Initially, The Gateway Pundit called the SignalGate leak real and a "masterclass in leadership."
Fox host Will Cain agreed, saying the leaked messages made him "proud" of US leaders.
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Waters Downplays SignalGate
Jesse Waters downplayed the SignalGate leak, comparing it to accidentally adding someone to a group text.
He displayed a chyron reading, "We've all texted the wrong person before."
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Waltz's Conspiracy Theory
Mike Waltz, who created the Signal chat, questioned how Goldberg ended up in it.
He implied Goldberg, a "Trump-hating" editor, might have hacked his phone.
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This novel brings Colonial Williamsburg to life by centering around four major characters: St. John Sprague, who becomes George Washington’s aide; Regina Greensleeves, a Virginia beauty spoiled by a season in London; Julian Day, a young schoolmaster from England who initially identifies as a Tory; and Tibby Mawes, one of Julian's less fortunate pupils. The story also features historical figures like Washington, Jefferson, Lafayette, and Patrick Henry, portraying them as men with strengths and weaknesses. It vividly depicts the struggles and suffering of the American Revolution, including the horrors of swamp warfare and the significance of French support to the American cause.
The Education Wars
A Citizen’s Guide and Defense Manual
Jack Schneider
Jennifer Berkshire
Easy Money
Cryptocurrency, Casino Capitalism, and the Golden Age of Fraud
Ben McKenzie
Jacob Silverman
The Battle for the American Mind
Uprooting a Century of Miseducation
Pete Hegseth
In this book, Pete Hegseth and David Goodwin argue that progressive ideologies have significantly impacted America's education system, leading to a decline in traditional values and academic performance. They contend that early progressives sought political control through education, replacing classical education with progressive ideals. The authors suggest that this has resulted in students who hate America, disdain religion, and lack basic reading and writing skills. They propose a return to classical Christian education as a solution to reverse these trends and restore the values that have sustained Western civilization. The book serves as a field guide for parents and educators to reform the education system and promote a philosophy of education grounded in virtue and excellence.
When a journalist was accidentally added to a Signal chat that disclosed sensitive war plans, a controversy erupted about our national security. On this week’s On the Media, a look at how right-wing media is processing “Signalgate.” Plus, why Donald Trump is calling himself the crypto president.
[01:00] Host Micah Loewinger speaks with Will Sommer, a senior reporter at the Bulwark, about the controversy surrounding “Signalgate,” or when The Atlantic’s Editor-in-Chief got added to a Signal group chat in which Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared detailed plans for bombing Houthi militants. They discuss the response from the Trump administration, and how rightwing media have been covering the scandal.
[17:24] Host Brooke Gladstone sits down with Jennifer Berkshire, co-author of The Education Wars, to explore President Trump’s plan to dismantle the Department of Education. Plus, why MAGA-backed school voucher programs have been met with fierce opposition from conservatives in red states.
[33:32] Host Micah Loewinger chats with Jacob Silverman, who covers tech, crypto, politics, and corruption, and co-authored Easy Money: Cryptocurrency, Casino Capitalism, and the Golden Age of Fraud, about President Trump’s seismic shift from criticizing crypto to naming himself the “Crypto President” and launching a $TRUMP memecoin.
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