Batya Ungar-Sargon

Jake Tapper, renowned CNN journalist and co-author of 'Original Sin,' joins fellow author Alex Thompson and Newsweek's Batya Ungar-Sargon to delve into the troubling realities of President Biden's cognitive decline. They discuss the media's role in a possible cover-up and reflect on critical moments from Biden's debates. Insights into the backlash from both sides of the political spectrum regarding their book also come to light. Ungar-Sargon reveals how Democratic elites contributed to the narrative, shedding light on accountability in political coverage.

Batya Ungar-Sargon, Opinion editor at Newsweek and author of 'Bad News', joins for a deep dive into Trump's bold tactics against the elite and immigration. She discusses how his actions signify a struggle between the ruling class and the working class, transcending traditional political divides. The conversation also touches on the media's failure to grasp the awakening public sentiment, Trump's strategies in the Middle East, and the implications of economic disparities fueled by cheap labor. Get ready for a thought-provoking analysis!

Join Cenk Uygur, the progressive mind behind The Young Turks, and Batya Ungar-Sargon, a media critic and author, alongside Kari Lake, a savvy former news anchor, and Gillian Tett, a Financial Times columnist specializing in economics. They dive into Trump’s 'Liberation Day', debating the implications of his proposed reciprocal tariffs. Is it a path to economic strength or a threat to consumers? The panel tackles the complexities of trade, the urgency of reviving American manufacturing, and the impact on the working class amidst ongoing economic anxiety.