Episode
London Edition: Satire in the Age of Murdoch and Trump
46:37
Published: Wed Mar 08 2023
Description
Bloody hell! Jon is in London to talk about populism. Turns out it’s not unique to America! Jon is joined by Ian Hislop, editor of the satirical current affairs publication Private Eye Magazine, to discuss the reign of Rupert Murdoch, the economic consequences of a government run by lunatics, and the explicitly corrupt yet unbeatable right-wing propaganda machine. Season 2 is now streaming on Apple TV+. CREDITSHosted by: Jon Stewart Featuring, in order of appearance: Ian Hislop Executive Produced by Jon Stewart, Brinda Adhikari, James Dixon, Chris McShane, and Richard PleplerLead Producer: Sophie EricksonProducers: Zach Goldbaum, Caity Gray Assoc. Producer: Andrea BetanzosSound Engineer: Miguel Carrascal Senior Digital Producer: Freddie Morgan Digital Producer: Cassie Murdoch Digital Coordinator: Norma Hernandez Supervising Producer: Lorrie Baranek Head Writer: Kris Acimovic Elements Producer: Kenneth HullClearances Producer: Daniella Philipson Senior Talent Producer: Brittany Mehmedovic Talent Manager: Marjorie McCurryTalent Coordinator: Lukas ThimmSenior Research Producer: Susan Helvenston Theme Music by: Gary Clark Jr.The Problem With Jon Stewart podcast is an Apple TV+ podcast, produced by Busboy Productions. https://apple.co/-JonStewart
Chapters
Ian Hislop, comedian, satirist, and cultural commentator discusses his role as editor of Private Eye Magazine and his thoughts on British politics.
00:00 - 02:32 (02:32)
Summary
Ian Hislop, comedian, satirist, and cultural commentator discusses his role as editor of Private Eye Magazine and his thoughts on British politics.
EpisodeLondon Edition: Satire in the Age of Murdoch and Trump
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The speaker believes Trump has a tendency to deny what is obviously true and claim what is false as true.
02:32 - 08:54 (06:21)
Summary
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.
EpisodeLondon Edition: Satire in the Age of Murdoch and Trump
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The speaker discusses the cyclical pattern of government officials transitioning to media positions, and how this feeds into the idea of the emperor having no clothes.
08:54 - 18:13 (09:19)
Summary
The speaker discusses the cyclical pattern of government officials transitioning to media positions, and how this feeds into the idea of the emperor having no clothes.
EpisodeLondon Edition: Satire in the Age of Murdoch and Trump
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The conversation discusses how politicians often combine contradictory beliefs in their pursuit of control, and how they use ideas like democracy and austerity as a means to an end.
18:13 - 22:28 (04:14)
Summary
The conversation discusses how politicians often combine contradictory beliefs in their pursuit of control, and how they use ideas like democracy and austerity as a means to an end.
EpisodeLondon Edition: Satire in the Age of Murdoch and Trump
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
A WhatsApp group of UK Prime Minister's aides discusses the controversial issues related to the PM, including corruption in contracts of PPE equipment and the negative impact of the economy due to corona.
22:28 - 27:12 (04:44)
Summary
A WhatsApp group of UK Prime Minister's aides discusses the controversial issues related to the PM, including corruption in contracts of PPE equipment and the negative impact of the economy due to corona.
EpisodeLondon Edition: Satire in the Age of Murdoch and Trump
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The pursuit of a larger ideal doesn't allow shame to interfere, revealing how populism and nativism are drilled from an early age and reinforced through selective news coverage that deepens fear of otherness.
27:12 - 35:44 (08:32)
Summary
The pursuit of a larger ideal doesn't allow shame to interfere, revealing how populism and nativism are drilled from an early age and reinforced through selective news coverage that deepens fear of otherness.
EpisodeLondon Edition: Satire in the Age of Murdoch and Trump
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The conservative party is being criticized for focusing on non-political issues such as trans people's problems and ignoring practical issues.
35:44 - 40:21 (04:36)
Summary
The conservative party is being criticized for focusing on non-political issues such as trans people's problems and ignoring practical issues. There are many issues that need to be tackled in politics such as the diversity problem, the Murdoch empire, and the czarist days of Russia.
EpisodeLondon Edition: Satire in the Age of Murdoch and Trump
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
A judge dismissed the lawsuit filed by the head of the Wagner Group, a Russian military contractor, against journalists who reported on the group.
40:21 - 43:00 (02:39)
Summary
A judge dismissed the lawsuit filed by the head of the Wagner Group, a Russian military contractor, against journalists who reported on the group. The head of the group was suing the journalists for defamation following their coverage of the mercenaries and their activities.
EpisodeLondon Edition: Satire in the Age of Murdoch and Trump
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
A conversation about the power of satire and journalism to expose the truth, even in difficult political environments.
43:00 - 46:20 (03:19)
Summary
A conversation about the power of satire and journalism to expose the truth, even in difficult political environments. The guest compliments the hosts' bravery and reflects on the history of satire in different countries.