The Al Franken Podcast CNN’s Kasie Hunt on Her Career & Trump II
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Jun 29, 2025 Kasie Hunt, CNN Anchor and Chief National Affairs Analyst, shares her journey through journalism, inspired by her early experiences covering Obama and the Affordable Care Act. She reflects on the dramatic changes in Congress and the media landscape influenced by Trump. Kasie gives a personal account of the January 6th Capitol riots and discusses the challenges of covering misinformation in today's political climate. She also addresses the implications of Trump's potential policy decisions on working Americans and the evolving dynamics of public trust.
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Kasie Hunt's Career Start
- Kasie Hunt started her journalism career with internships during college at George Washington University in D.C.
- She transitioned from print to TV after a live birthday shot caught the bureau chief's attention.
Congressional Polarization Factors
- Congress has become more polarized due to media ecosystem changes affecting incentives.
- Instant online backlash punishes members stepping out of party lines, especially on the right.
Inside View of January 6
- Kasie Hunt was inside the Capitol during January 6 and witnessed the rioters climbing the walls.
- She and colleagues thought the Capitol floor would be safest but realized danger was inside, which was unprecedented.