David Remnick

David Remnick, Editor-in-chief of The New Yorker and a seasoned journalist, joins the conversation to examine the unsettling trends in press freedom. They explore the FCC's intimidation tactics against Disney and how these actions threaten editorial independence. Remnick draws parallels between today’s media environment and historical authoritarianism, highlighting the alarming erosion of free speech. The discussion also touches on the alarming precedence set by political pressures on law enforcement and its implications for democracy.