America This Week, Dec. 20, 2024: "Damn! Defamation Suits Return, and the Killer Folk Legend Ascends"

The discussion kicks off with a personal reflection on holiday stress amid ecological concerns. A significant $15 million defamation settlement involving ABC News and Donald Trump sparks conversations on journalistic ethics. The tension between media freedom and misinformation becomes a focal point, alongside landmark legal cases that shape defamation law. Lastly, the impact of financial pressures on ethical reporting is explored, revealing the complex relationship between sensationalism and accountability in today’s journalism.