A media industry weakened by the looting of billionaires is now dealing with a U.S. president bent on bending it even further.
As US President Donald Trump seeks to end the US-Israel war with Iran, host the World Cup and prepare for midterm elections, he is also deepening the lines of battle between himself and the US media.
The week after President Trump finished his interview with NBC, he also openly speculated about how CNN’s ownership change would affect its reporting. At CBS, the turmoil on its flagship current affairs show “60 Minutes” reflects the pressure journalists are under from billionaire media owners.
Contributor:
John Fredericks – Host of The John Fredericks Show
Briahna Joy Gray – Host of the Bad Faith Podcast
Max Tani – Semafor Media Editor
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A graphic stabbing video released in Northern Ireland has become the latest flashpoint in a cycle of online violence. The footage was amplified by far-right activists and commentators and used to rally support for anti-immigration protests, fueling days of violent protests. Elettra Scrivo is following this story.
The price of testifying in Gaza: An interview with Sharif Abdel Quds
Gaza may have disappeared from international headlines, but the killings have not stopped, nor have the dangers faced by journalists. Israel has killed more than 260 media workers, and the perspective of those who remain in Gaza has changed. They report under constant threat of death and displacement. We speak to Sharif Abdel Quds, a journalist and editor at Drop Site News, who works closely with journalists in Gaza.
Published June 14, 2026
