Thomas Coghlan, Deputy Political Editor of the New Zealand Herald, and Dr. Todd Belt, Director of the Political Management Program in Washington, D.C., dive into the intricate relationship between media and politics. They discuss the challenges facing US media during the contentious upcoming election and reflect on New Zealand's media coverage from the previous year. Key topics include the complexities of fact-checking, regional media's trust issues, and the significant influence of humor and satire on public political perceptions.