Subpoenas, lawsuits, and Trump's increasingly hostile relationship with the press
Summary
This episode examines President Trump’s escalating hostility toward the press, highlighted by the resumption of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. NPR correspondents Tamara Keith and David Folkenflick discuss his use of legal and regulatory tools to punish journalists, including subpoenas and lawsuits. The analysis contrasts his current aggressive tactics with his first term, noting a strategic effort to demean media credibility.
Topics discussed
Introduction to On the Media and Trump's Terms
White House Correspondents Dinner and Trump's press remarks
Government subpoenas targeting NYT reporters
Comparison of Trump's press relations across terms
Trump's strategy to undermine press credibility
Critique of the dinner's cognitive dissonance
Outro and NPR Plus support appeal
Bullseye podcast promo with Judy Chicago
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