Evan McMorris-Santoro

Join Catherine Thompson, a features editor at The Cut and former TPM reporter, Paul Kiel from ProPublica, editorial strategist David Kurtz, and ex-TPM Capitol Hill reporter Evan McMorris-Santoro for a deep dive into the history of TPM. They reminisce about their early days, the challenges of establishing an investigative edge, and critical coverage of right-wing movements and extremism. The panel highlights TPM's foresight in covering Trump's rise and militia groups, offering insightful reflections on journalism's evolution over 25 years.

Evan McMorris-Santoro, a political reporter known for his investigative work, dives into the chaotic fallout from the post-Epstein emails, highlighting their impact on the White House's messaging. He discusses the right-wing media's explosive reactions and the conservative movement's extreme rhetoric. Joining him is Dave Weigel from Semafor, who reflects on the shifting political vibes since Election Day, including how Democrats are now framing Trump's economic record as a liability. Together, they dissect the implications for future elections and political strategies.