In the latest episode of The David Frum Show, David Frum discusses the increasing threats to American media freedom under Trump’s second term. He highlights new tactics employed against the press, including regulatory pressures and retaliatory lawsuits. Guest Marty Baron, former executive editor at The Washington Post, explores the difficulties media outlets face in standing firm against these pressures while maintaining public trust. He emphasizes the internal cultural dilemmas within newsrooms and the broader disconnect from working-class America. The episode concludes with Frum's commentary on media coverage of President Biden's age.
President Trump has been systematically attacking the media through regulatory pressure, retaliatory lawsuits, and corporate intimidation, undermining press freedom and institutional responsibility.
Today's media institutions face unprecedented challenges in standing up to power, compounded by internal culture issues, social media dynamics, and a disconnect from working-class America.
Marty Baron stresses that the public's trust in journalism is eroding due to both external pressures from political figures and internal shortcomings within media organizations.
David Frum reflects on the media’s portrayal of President Biden’s age, suggesting that it may be exaggerated and indicates a broader issue of media responsibility.
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