Trump’s War on the Press BACKFIRES — And the Networks Fight Back
Summary
Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov discuss the upcoming U.N. General Assembly, analyzing Trump’s Greenland deal and his meeting with Xi Jinping through the lens of AI cooperation and press freedom. They critique the suspension of White House pool access as a dangerous assault on the First Amendment and debate the strategic implications of Trump’s photo op with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The hosts also address a serious sexual harassment complaint against Rep. Lauren Boebert, the state of the L.A. mayoral race, and the viability of Kamala Harris running for president in 2028.
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Intro and Jessica Tarlov's book launch
UNGA Week: Trump's Greenland deal and agenda
US-China AI cooperation and diplomatic opportunities
Corporate capture of US foreign policy
Greenland sovereignty and human cooperation
Trump and Zohran Mamdani meeting dynamics
White House press pool ban and media freedom
EU relations and global geopolitical bleakness
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Lauren Boebert sexual harassment allegations
Reflections on governance and candidate quality
LA mayoral race and SF Mayor Lurie's crime stats
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Kamala Harris 2028 prospects and primary dynamics
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