Chapter
The Trumpian Assault on Reality
02:32 - 08:54 (06:21)
The speaker believes Trump has a tendency to deny what is obviously true and claim what is false as true. His actions are seen as an attempt to disconnect people’s reality from the truth.
Clips
The transcript discusses the scandal involving Rupert Murdoch’s efforts to ruin both the UK and US, including a new television station in Britain called Talk TV, which is meant to be like Fox News, and stars Piers Morgan.
02:32 - 04:46 (02:14)
Summary
The transcript discusses the scandal involving Rupert Murdoch’s efforts to ruin both the UK and US, including a new television station in Britain called Talk TV, which is meant to be like Fox News, and stars Piers Morgan.
ChapterThe Trumpian Assault on Reality
EpisodeLondon Edition: Satire in the Age of Murdoch and Trump
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The speaker discusses Trump's tendencies to deny obvious truths and present false ones as true, claiming that his behavior is an attempt to disconnect people from the real world.
04:46 - 06:32 (01:45)
Summary
The speaker discusses Trump's tendencies to deny obvious truths and present false ones as true, claiming that his behavior is an attempt to disconnect people from the real world.
ChapterThe Trumpian Assault on Reality
EpisodeLondon Edition: Satire in the Age of Murdoch and Trump
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The speaker discusses the state of British corruption, mentioning how it still remains clever and humorous despite scandals, including a recent one involving a health secretary caught on CCTV kissing his assistant.
06:32 - 07:44 (01:11)
Summary
The speaker discusses the state of British corruption, mentioning how it still remains clever and humorous despite scandals, including a recent one involving a health secretary caught on CCTV kissing his assistant.
ChapterThe Trumpian Assault on Reality
EpisodeLondon Edition: Satire in the Age of Murdoch and Trump
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The podcast discusses the issue of inappropriate behavior in the workplace, using the example of a government official who was caught groping his assistant.
07:44 - 08:54 (01:09)
Summary
The podcast discusses the issue of inappropriate behavior in the workplace, using the example of a government official who was caught groping his assistant.