Glenn Kessler

Charles Kupchan, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, discusses the skepticism surrounding Trump's potential peace talks with Putin and their implications for Ukraine's sovereignty. Glenn Kessler, a veteran fact-checker from The Washington Post, explores the evolving landscape of misinformation in politics, highlighting the challenges posed by social media. Meanwhile, award-winning playwright Susie Miller shares her insights on balancing justice and personal relationships, emphasizing the power of theatre to influence societal attitudes towards important legal issues.

Glenn Kessler, former Editor and Chief Writer of The Washington Post’s ‘The Fact Checker’, dives deep into media bias and fact-checking in politics. He shares insights on his notable Pinocchio ratings and reflects on the paper’s liberal audience addiction. Kessler addresses Biden's media portrayal amidst claims of cognitive decline and the subsequent fallout, asserting there's no bias against Trump. The discussion critically examines journalistic integrity and the challenges in appealing to a diverse readership in today's polarized landscape.

The podcast covers strategic cross-party support in Ohio Senate race, Trump's 'bloodbath' remark, Manafort's return to Trump campaign, impeachment inquiry into President Biden, and fact-checking a false claim by Trump.