Sasha Issenberg

Journalist Sasha Issenberg discusses defeating conservatives in a truth-agnostic world with host Jon Favreau. They explore adapting to the Trumpy social media landscape, tackling disinformation, Democratic campaign strategies, countering misinformation, the challenges of online communication, and empowering supporters in a decentralized environment.

Sasha Issenberg, author of 'The Lie Detectives,' dives into the world of winning campaigns in the disinformation age. Topics include combating false narratives, navigating political misinformation, managing disinformation in campaigns, and the impact of foreign manipulation. A deep dive into the challenges of disinformation in elections and insights on navigating the complex information landscape.

Explore how Trump used microtargeting in 2016 to suppress votes, Biden's response to 'Sleepy Joe' in 2020, and the game plan for combating disinformation in the 2024 elections. SashaIssenberg discusses the Lie Detectives, Engagement, and challenges of monitoring disinformation on platforms like TikTok and WhatsApp.

Joining the discussion are Louise Melling, ACLU's Deputy Legal Director focused on civil liberties, Dale Carpenter, a constitutional law expert from Southern Methodist University, and Sasha Issenberg, a Washington correspondent and author. They dive into the implications of the Supreme Court case 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis, examining how it intertwines free speech and discrimination laws. The conversation reflects on the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ+ rights and the potential risks to same-sex marriage protections in an evolving legal landscape.

Join Axe, Murphy, and guest Sasha Issenberg as they dissect Trump's abortion stances, Biden's student loan forgiveness efforts, foreign policy complexities, social media impacts, rise of deep fakes, lunar eclipse, and more in a lively discussion.