Welcome to episode 77 of Bernie Goldberg’s No BS Zone.
This week, Bernie and John discuss what Trump loyalists expect from the media, whether Trump is losing public support, DOGE, and John’s trip to the Principles First Summit in Washington.
Show Notes:
Bernie and John,
When I watch these political talk shows, hating Trump and Biden appears to be more important than their own journalistic credibility. I applaud you both for not doing it. There aren’t many left.
Integrity is slipping in your business. Please don’t ever change.
Thanks Rob.
You boys covered a fair amount of territory today with most of it involving Trump. Packing this much together serves useful reminder, at least to me, of his personal style. He is a person who thrives when chaos is created, or confusion emerges. If it does not occur naturally, he will create some. He loves the hunt and is always at the ready to take advantage. Expecting his second turn as president to be less regularly chaotic than the first time around is just a pipe dream. And Trump has mentioned more than once that (unquestioning) loyalty to him is the single most important thing to him.
Today’s episode raises to the surface that today’s journalism is more focused on the micro. Where were all the stories about JFK’s dalliances, FDR’s use of supportive devices, etc.?
Today’s journalism would have addressed these topics to some degree, but earlier journalism did not.
I’m not a DT supporter but what I’d like to see is a more perceived seriousness on the part of the industry.
Lest we think this is just a recent issue—
So historically, Andrew Jackson couldn’t spell the word government (his best attempt was “goverment”). It may have been a good hit piece for the John Quincy Adams campaign. But journalists didn’t care much about the executive branch spelling acumen then (that didn’t matter until Dan Quayle).
But the media did publish hit pieces against Jackson’s bigamy. Was that the most newsworthy thing about the man? Again, reporters should be more focused on the macro.
Should DT have the unchallenged right to make unfounded claims? Of course not. But he does so primarily because he knows journalism will take the bait and keep him in the news cycle.
What do you think that after calling Zelenskyy a dictator, Trump gets a mineral rights deal from him? Wonder if he might get Zelenskyy to allow investigators in to do a full accounting of all the money sent to Ukraine by the previous administration.
Not to be pessimistic, but Pres Trump's health is crapping-out. Soda, burgers, lack of sleep (tweeting at 2-3am), overweight, etc.. is a toxic medical nightmare. Hope he stays healthy enough to at least get a few necessary agenda items completed. Our country needs it.
People have experienced these unconventional events all through American history, as well as Church history, Jewish and Christian alike. I'm so glad I studied them to understand the how's and why's.
I say Rhetorics and Apologists attracts the attention and keeps the audience coming back for more--- hence, feed the followers. There will be a 'surprise' in the cereal box every week, in every box. This 'rag-tag' team may very well be successful, only time will tell, literally. They certainly are not lazy, nor do they lack imagination. Overkill on their part may be a danger they cannot correct, just my opinion.
Back in time, Putin said he occupied parts of Ukraine because 70% of those people spoke Russian.
I'm having an especially hard time understanding what you're saying today. What do languages have to do with any of this?
Hitler use this remark when he occupied a few countries.
Ah.
In Trump’s mind, he said” Ukraine started the war”. Ukraine should have negotiated and didn’t. President Trump negotiating with Putin might have used this remark. Also in Putin’s favor with some Russian people. Think about that one.
What?
It's hyperbole, the Art of hyperbole. It gets everyone's attention, and it's working. It will continue for 4 years. Buckle up. Nothing you can do about it.
Read it again-slowly.