Trump’s Ties to Big Oil Just Got Even More Terrifying
May 10, 2024
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Tara McGowan discusses modern media and the journalism business on the podcast. Topics include Trump's ties to big oil, environmental rollbacks, challenges in mainstream media, and the evolving landscape of media influence in democracy.
Trump's potential fundraising from big oil executives highlights his prioritization of wealthy donors over environmental issues.
Election denialism poses a significant threat to democracy by challenging the legitimacy of election outcomes and court processes.
Media needs to prioritize truth and accountability over neutrality to regain trust and provide transparent reporting.
Deep dives
Donald Trump's Approach to Environmental Policies and Fundraising
Donald Trump met with top oil executives, indicating that he needed a billion dollars to support his return to the White House. He promised to reverse many of President Biden's environmental regulations in exchange for the fundraising. This transactional approach highlights Trump's focus on serving the interests of wealthy donors over environmental concerns.
Challenges of Election Denialism and Potential Consequences
Joe Biden expressed concerns about Donald Trump rejecting election results, along with other candidates hinting at challenging the legitimacy of future elections. The trend of election denialism poses a significant threat to democracy. The refusal to accept election outcomes could lead to court challenges and a disruptive impact on the democratic process.
Media Responsibility and Role in Providing Balanced Reporting
Traditional media faces criticism for its coverage decisions, where the strive for neutrality sometimes equates lies with truths without accountability. The focus on balance over truth and accountability erodes trust in media sources. There is a growing demand for transparent reporting that highlights disparities in coverage and ensures factual representation of different perspectives.
Impact of Abortion Bans on Medical Residency Choices
Medical residents are increasingly avoiding states with abortion bans, impacting healthcare access overall. The trend of students graduating from medical schools steering clear of states with significant abortion restrictions is leading to potential shortages of doctors in those regions. This avoidance extends beyond reproductive healthcare, affecting all residents in need of medical care. States passing stringent abortion laws risk creating medical deserts by deterring qualified medical professionals from establishing practices there.
Consequences of Abortion Restrictions on Healthcare Access
The implications of abortion bans go beyond reproductive rights to impact the overall healthcare landscape in affected states. The reluctance of medical students to pursue residency positions in locations with restrictive abortion laws results in potential shortages of skilled doctors across various medical specialties. These choices made by aspiring doctors highlight the broader consequences of limiting reproductive freedoms and access to comprehensive medical care for residents throughout these states.
This week on The New Abnormal, co-hosts Andy Levy and Danielle Moodie are shocked about what Trump said at a recent meeting with big oil executives. Plus! Legal expert Chris Geidner talks Trump’s latest legal woes. Also, Tara McGowan, the founder and publisher of Courier, joins the show to talk about modern media and the journalism business.
