Selling the war: Purges, polygraphs and propaganda | Donald Trump
Trump Administration Faces Challenges as Midterm Elections Approach
With the U.S. midterm elections just weeks away, the Trump administration is attempting to frame the ongoing conflict with Iran in a favorable light. However, rising fuel and grocery prices, alongside the president’s provocative social media activity and a tense relationship between the Pentagon and the media, are complicating the narrative.
Contributing to this discussion are notable figures, including Laicie Heeley, editor-in-chief at Inkstick; Mark Kimmitt, former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State; Negar Mortazavi, host of The Iran Podcast; and Samira Mohyeddin, founder of On The Line Media.
On Our Radar
Reports from the Israeli newspaper Haaretz have triggered significant public backlash regarding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s knowledge of events leading up to the October 7 attacks. Netanyahu has denied the claims, labeling them as fabricated and has threatened legal action.
COVID-19 Coverage and Trust
As COVID-19 returns to the national conversation six years after the pandemic began, scrutiny over the media’s coverage of the crisis is resurfacing. Nicholas Muirhead of The Listening Post explores how the reporting during the pandemic has affected public trust in media institutions.
The discussion features insights from Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease physician at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security; Frances E. Lee, co-author of In COVID’s Wake: How Our Politics Failed Us; and Jeanne Lenzer, an investigative medical journalist.
