Pod Save America “Both Sides-ing the Insurrection.” (with Mehdi Hasan)
Jul 22, 2021
Join Mehdi Hasan, host of the Mehdi Hasan Show on Peacock, and Stephanie Valencia, co-founder of Equis Research, as they dive into the current political landscape. They discuss Biden's town hall, the GOP's internal vaccine wars, and the evolving narratives around immigration. Mehdi shares insights on the 1/6 commission and a humorous take on Tom Brady's critique of Trump. Meanwhile, Stephanie highlights Latino voters' perspectives on immigration and the urgent need for Democrats to address their concerns as they gear up for future elections.
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January 6th Committee Appointments
- Kevin McCarthy tried appointing pro-insurrection House members to the January 6th committee.
- Pelosi rejected two, leading McCarthy to pull all Republican members.
Journalistic Objectivity
- Reporters should avoid being duped by politicians and maintain journalistic objectivity, especially concerning the January 6th investigation.
- Framing the investigation as bipartisan simply because some Republicans are involved is misleading.
Partisanship and Truth
- Liz Cheney's presence on the January 6th committee doesn't make it bipartisan because she no longer aligns with Trump's Republican party.
- Journalists should prioritize truth and falsehood over partisan politics when reporting on the insurrection.