Time To Say Goodbye Live with Max Read and John Ganz
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Dec 18, 2025 
Max Read, a media commentator known for his insightful analysis on culture and politics, joins writer John Ganz for a deep dive into current events. They unpack the political fallout from Trump's bizarre tweet about Rob Reiner and explore how it affects his followers. The conversation shifts to the chaotic state of Twitter and its impact on breaking news. They also critique a provocative article on white men in media, discussing merit versus systemic challenges, and advocate for building alternative creative spaces outside traditional industries.
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Trump's Tweet Broke Longstanding Norms
- Jay Caspian Kang and Max Read argue Trump's Rob Reiner tweet crossed norms and implied culpability in a death.
- They say it reflects Trump's erosion of boundaries and political weakness rather than strategic messaging.
Wrongful Suspect Surge After Brown Shooting
- Jay describes a Brown manhunt where right-wing accounts falsely accused a student using gait analysis.
- He links the surge to motivated reasoning and bad-faith actors exploiting chaotic feeds.
Platform Chaos Undermines Accountability
- Jay warns social platforms now create an anarchic information environment that hinders accurate reporting.
- He argues deliberate destruction of discourse makes holding power accountable far harder.
