Anna Merlan, a Senior Reporter at Mother Jones, sheds light on the White House's unprecedented control over the press pool, favoring far-right influencers. Brandy Zadrozny of NBC News discusses the implications of Dan Bongino's rise to the FBI, noting his prior anti-FBI stance. Yaroslav Trofimov from The Wall Street Journal explores changing U.S.-Russia relations, emphasizing Trump's influence on Republican foreign policy regarding Ukraine. This insightful conversation delves into media dynamics and the intersection of politics and national security.
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Softball Questions in the Briefing Room
At a press briefing, some reporters asked softball questions or made comments instead of asking questions.
Brooke Gladstone found this amusing due to the blatant levels of commentary presented as questions.
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Posobiec's Credentials and Ukraine Trip
Jack Posobiec, known for promoting Pizzagate, was granted White House press credentials.
He even traveled with Treasury Secretary Scott Vessent to Ukraine.
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Winters and Levitt's Undisclosed Payments
Natalie Winters, a correspondent for Steve Bannon's War Room, was paid to write flattering stories without disclosing the payment.
Both Winters and Caroline Levitt previously received payments from allies of the same Chinese businessman.
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Yaroslav Trofimov's "Our Enemies Will Vanish" offers a comprehensive account of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The book delves into the initial miscalculations by Russia, the resilience of the Ukrainian people, and the complexities of the conflict. Trofimov's firsthand reporting provides a gripping narrative of the war's early stages, shedding light on the geopolitical dynamics and human cost. The book explores the motivations behind the invasion, the role of propaganda, and the international response. It serves as a crucial resource for understanding the conflict's origins and its ongoing implications.
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In 'For Love of Country,' Tulsi Gabbard shares her story of why she left the Democratic Party, citing the growing influence of woke ideology, racism, and intolerance. She describes how the party she once supported has become unrecognizable, antagonistic to people of faith, hostile to law and order, and a threat to the freedoms enshrined in the Constitution. Gabbard, a soldier and former member of Congress, calls on Americans to protect their rights and preserve individual freedoms for future generations.
Breaking from a century of tradition, the White House says it will seize control of the press pool covering the president. On this week’s On the Media, the new administration is prioritizing access for an array of far-right influencers and news outlets. Plus, what President Trump’s pivot toward Russia means for Ukraine after three years of war.
[00:00] Host Brooke Gladstone sits down with Anna Merlan, senior reporter at Mother Jones covering disinformation, technology, and extremism, to discuss the White House’s latest move to control the press pool covering the president.
[00:00] Host Micah Loewinger speaks with Brandy Zadrozny, senior reporter at NBC News covering the internet, to discuss the rise of Dan Bongino, from right wing podcaster to Donald Trump’s new pick for Deputy Director of the FBI, and his history of anti-FBI rhetoric.
[00:00] Brooke Gladstone talks to Yaroslav Trofimov, chief foreign affairs correspondent for the Wall Street Journal and the author of No Country for Love, about the ultraconservative embrace of Putin’s Russia in the United States and how President Trump has spearheaded a paradigm shift in Republican foreign policy vis-à-vis Russia.
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