Ben Meiselas

Ben Meiselas, co-founder of the Meidas Touch Network and an insightful commentator on progressive politics, joins the discussion. They analyze Nicolás Maduro's arrest and the potential implications for Democrats. Ben discusses constitutional concerns over military actions and critiques the U.S. strategy towards Venezuela's opposition. They also examine a welfare fraud scandal affecting Minnesota's governor and the challenge of disinformation in media, advocating for a stronger Democratic media approach. Finally, they explore the debate over a proposed billionaire wealth tax.

Ben Meiselas, co-founder of the Meidas Touch Network, dives into the implications of Nicolás Maduro's arrest and how Democrats can navigate criticism without defending authoritarianism. He raises concerns about the operation's legality, exploring U.S. geopolitical interests amid tensions with China and Russia in Venezuela. They also tackle the welfare fraud scandal impacting Minnesota's governor and the contentious debate over a billionaire wealth tax, highlighting the challenges Democrats face in addressing economic anxieties.

Ben Meiselas, co-founder and CEO of MeidasTouch and host of the Midas Touch podcast, built a large independent progressive media network focused on on-the-ground reporting. He discusses legal risks for reporters, reactions to DOJ actions and press freedom, strategies for deep-dive and decentralized reporting, audience building across platforms, and why legacy news is losing trust.