Justin Baragona

Justin Baragona, media reporter who covers politics and culture, breaks down Bari Weiss’s rapid reshaping of CBS News. He traces her rise from the New York Times to the Free Press and Honestly. The conversation covers newsroom shakeups, programming stunts, pro-Israel and anti-woke editorial shifts, billionaire backers, and the impact on ratings and staff morale.

Discussing Trump's social security cuts, mishaps, and Russian disinformation. Exploring his financial struggles, dangerous rhetoric, and contrasting it with Biden's policies. Analyzing Trump's controversial statements, media diversion, Elon Musk's interviews, and uncovering a Russian disinformation operation.

Justin Baragona, a media reporter for The Daily Beast, offers a fascinating deep dive into the collapse of One America News, a network once buoyed by conspiracy-laden content and strong ties to the MAGA movement. He discusses OAN's initial rise, examining its financial backing from AT&T and its overt support for false voter fraud claims. The conversation also touches on OAN's dwindling viewership and the implications of misinformation, alongside a humorous detour into sustainability and unexpected dinosaur trivia.