The MeidasTouch Podcast Jim Acosta Joins Meidas with Urgent Message to the Press
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Feb 19, 2025 
In a revealing chat, Jim Acosta, a top reporter celebrated for his fearless coverage of the Trump era, joins host Ben Meiselas. They dive into the Trump administration's backward tactics against press freedom, stressing the importance of journalistic unity. Acosta shares insights on the manipulation of media narratives, revealing how misinformation spread under the former president's watch. The conversation concludes with a critique of Trump's broken promises, underscoring journalism's crucial role in accountability.
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Press Boycott
- The press should consider stronger actions against the Trump administration's treatment of journalists.
- This could include boycotting press events to demonstrate the importance of a free press.
Attack on the Press
- Trump's attack on the Associated Press (AP) is an attack on all major news outlets.
- By targeting the AP, he aims to control the flow of information to the public.
Propaganda Machine
- Caroline Levitt's lies, such as deceased people receiving Social Security, are amplified through a propaganda machine.
- This involves Elon Musk posting, podcasts spreading it, and Fox News broadcasting it as fact.