Morning Wire Trump’s Peace Push & Media Power Recalibrates | 8.11.25
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Aug 11, 2025 President Trump gears up for a pivotal meeting with Vladimir Putin to discuss peace in Ukraine and secures a nomination for a Nobel Peace Prize. The media landscape is shifting, with conservative voices gaining traction as ratings for a once-popular show plummet. The podcast also tackles the impacts of online privacy, the importance of safeguarding personal data, and the changing perceptions of 'wokeness' in politics, particularly in late-night TV. Audiences explore the ideological shifts influencing today's media dynamics.
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Trump-Putin Talks Center On Territorial Swaps
- Trump will meet Putin in Alaska to pursue negotiated settlements and security guarantees for Ukraine.
- The White House signals land swaps and territorial concessions will likely be central to any deal.
Armenia-Azerbaijan Treaty And Nobel Nod
- Trump brokered a White House treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan that ends hostilities and links trade and energy deals.
- Both leaders announced they would nominate Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Legacy Hosts Facing Sharp Audience Drops
- Reports show Howard Stern's audience and YouTube viewership have fallen substantially since 2024.
- Paramount says Stephen Colbert's show lost tens of millions and was cut for financial reasons despite claims about partisanship.