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Political Gabfest | The Shutdown and the Great Capitulation
Dec 19, 2024
Julie Huygen, a researcher for Slate's Political Gabfest and a former national security lawyer, joins the conversation. They dive into the troubling capitulation of media and corporations to Trump, and how Musk's influence is reshaping accountability. The discussion also covers a potential government shutdown's implications, reflecting on political strategies from both parties. Finally, they tackle the complex legalities surrounding TikTok, balancing national security concerns with free speech rights.
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- The podcast highlights the troubling trend of major corporations compromising journalistic integrity by catering to President-elect Trump's political influence.
- It discusses the ongoing crisis in governance as Trump's and Musk's actions jeopardize a bipartisan emergency bill to prevent government shutdowns.
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The Great Capitulation to Trump
The rising trend of corporate capitulation to President-elect Trump and his allies is concerning. Major CEOs, including Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos, have made substantial donations to Trump's inauguration, highlighting a worrying allegiance to corporate interests. This behavior indicates a willingness to compromise journalistic standards, as shown by ABC's significant settlement in a libel case initiated by Trump. The media landscape is increasingly fraught with fear, where accountability journalism is stifled under the threat of lawsuits and public retribution.
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