logo
episode-header-image
Jul 24
23m 8s

Has media freedom in the US collapsed?

Al Jazeera
About this episode

US television network CBS seemingly handed President Donald Trump two major victories this week after announcing $16 million would settle his lawsuit against “60 Minutes” and cancelling the show of one of his fiercest critics, Stephen Colbert. But will this mark a turning point for media freedom in the US? 

In this episode:

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Diana Ferrero, Sarí el-Khalili, Tracie Hunte, and Tamara Khandaker, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Melanie Marich, Kisaa Zehra, Marya Khan, and our guest host, Manuel Ràpalo. It was edited by Kylene Kiang. 

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad Al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.

Connect with us:

@AJEPodcasts on XInstagramFacebook, and YouTube

Up next
Yesterday
Why did Trump deploy the National Guard in Washington, DC?
Hundreds of National Guard troops and federal agents are now on the streets of Washington, DC. US President Donald Trump says it’s to fight “out of control” crime, even as city data shows crime has been falling. What impact does this unprecedented federal takeover have on DC’s re ... Show More
22m 12s
Aug 19
Twitch to politics: Hasan Piker on Gaza and the US right-wing
With nearly three million Twitch followers, Hasan Piker is one of the internet’s biggest political streamers. He blends humor, culture, and masculinity talk with sharp political commentary, drawing young men away from the US alt-right. And on Gaza, he has become one of the loudes ... Show More
23m 55s
Aug 18
The children abandoned by South Korea’s adoption policy
The world’s largest diaspora of international adoptees comes from South Korea. Among them are mixed-race children who were forcibly sent for adoption due to the country’s racist laws. One Black adoptee’s search for a home reflects hard truths about the past of hundreds of thousan ... Show More
21m 9s
Recommended Episodes
Jun 23
Are We Headed For Another Endless Middle Eastern War?
The Times Opinion columnist Nick Kristof weighs in on the uncertainties following the United States’ surprise bombing of Iran and Tehran’s retaliation. “President Trump thinks that this is going to be successful and worth it, but the enemy gets a vote as well,” Kristof cautions.T ... Show More
13m 24s
Jan 2025
The Value of the Truth
Ruth Thalía’s truth would cost her everything. On national television in Peru, the nineteen-year-old revealed her darkest secrets for a prize, only to be found dead just two months later.  A game show called ‘The Value of the Truth’ launched in South America in 2012. In it, conte ... Show More
33m 6s
Jul 25
Crashing out
Everyone from Love Island’s Huda to Hunter Biden is screaming, crying, or throwing up for the cameras. The big emotions are real, but so are the downsides of having them in public. This episode was produced by Rebeca Ibarra and Devan Schwartz, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checke ... Show More
25m 51s
Jul 30
AI is killing the internet
In a first-of-its-kind decision, an AI company wins a copyright infringement lawsuit brought by authors. It's part of a larger fight that is remaking the internet. This episode was made in partnership with Vox’s ⁠Future Perfect⁠ team. It was produced by Gabrielle Berbey, edited b ... Show More
26m 5s
Dec 2024
Why has ABC News given Donald Trump $15 million?
Donald Trump has achieved a legal victory after ABC News announced that it was paying Trump $15 million and legal fees to settle a defamation lawsuit related to remarks made in March by morning news presenter George Stephanopoulos.Following the settlement Trump said he intends to ... Show More
25m 38s
Dec 2024
CEO Lives Matter: The Media Freakout w/ Taylor Lorenz & Abby Martin
WATCH this interview at: https://youtu.be/8uHuPgFkhxQ?si=5gckMIYWfpsZ-lcU Abby Martin talks to journalist Taylor Lorenz about the latest media frenzy over the killing of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, media literacy in a landscape dominated by propaganda and censorship, th ... Show More
1h 6m
Apr 2025
Could Zuckerberg Be Forced To Sell Instagram?
Today, the trial opened on a long awaited antitrust case that could see Meta forced to sell two of its social media sites Instagram and WhatsApp, after being accused of creating a monopoly. Adam speaks to the BBC’s social media investigations correspondent Marianna Spring and Mar ... Show More
32m 22s
Jul 31
Trump v Carney (Again)
Today, US President Donald Trump has said that Canada’s move to recognise a Palestinian state threatens a trade deal between the countries. The news comes as US special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, is meeting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel. Canada’s annou ... Show More
23m 11s
Jul 14
The downfall of Gregg Wallace
The self-styled "cheeky greengrocer" and MasterChef host has been sacked by the BBC after an inquiry substantiated dozens of complaints. So how did we get here and why is the BBC in this position again?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times ... Show More
27m 34s
Feb 2025
Roundup: Kash Patel Confirmed As FBI Chief; China Sees Opportunity As USAID Gets Cut
Kash Patel was confirmed as the new FBI director yesterday despite questions about his qualifications. The vote was the narrowest in recent memory with two Republicans joining the Democrats in voting "no." Then, Donald Trump is undertaking efforts to slash federal government spen ... Show More
19m 18s