Latest / Systemic Error Podcast
Rachel Maddow has theory about Trump’s latest outburst
MS NOW veteran anchor Rachel Maddow (YouTube screengrab)
The White House Is Using Access as a Weapon
The Decision Came From the President
According to the reporting, President Donald Trump demanded that MS NOW, CNN, and Politico be barred from the White House after accusing them of “fake news.” The White House carried out that demand. The targeted outlets reportedly sued, and the White House press pool responded with a boycott. Whatever prompted Trump’s anger, the politically significant fact is not his mood. It is that the executive branch used control over access to punish disfavored…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.