190. How the Media Still Misunderstands Trump (Tina Brown)
The Rest Is Politics: Leading | May 24 2026 | 01:12:57
Why does Trump understand the media better than the media understands him? Are tech billionaires like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos more dangerous to journalism than Rupert Murdoch ever was? What did Tina Brown see change in Trump from the '80s to now, and when did he turn "dark"?
Alastair and Rory are joined by Tina Brown, author of the Substack 'Fresh Hell' and former editor-in-chief of Tatler, Vanity Fair, and The New Yorker, to discuss all these questions and more.
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Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen
General Manager: Tom Whiter
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Alastair and Rory are joined by Tina Brown, author of the Substack 'Fresh Hell' and former editor-in-chief of Tatler, Vanity Fair, and The New Yorker, to discuss all these questions and more.
Find out more about Truth Tellers here.
__________
Search IG.com to find out more and/or Look for IG in your app store.
__________
Instagram: @restispolitics
Twitter: @restispolitics
Email: therestispolitics@goalhanger.com
__________
Social Producer: Celine Charles
Video Editor: Josh Smith, Joe Petit
Assistant Producer: Daisy Alston-Horne
Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen
General Manager: Tom Whiter
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices