Matt Gertz

Matt Berg, Washington correspondent covering heated Senate hearings and political headlines. Matt Gertz, senior fellow at Media Matters analyzing media behavior and FCC moves. They dig into Brendan Carr’s threats to broadcasters and what license enforcement could mean for journalism. Also covered: tense confirmation hearings, global intelligence testimony, and a New York Times investigation into Cesar Chavez.

Matt Gertz, a Senior Fellow at Media Matters, discusses the revolving door between Fox News and the Trump administration, exploring how this relationship influences governance. Bill Adair, founder of PolitiFact, delves into the challenges of fact-checking in today's polarized landscape. Matt Pearce analyzes the media's declining audience and its struggles with tech platforms. Lastly, Ben Collins reveals the satirical twist of The Onion acquiring Infowars, highlighting a humorous intersection of media and politics.

Matt Gertz, a Senior Fellow at Media Matters for America, dives into the alarming rise of right-wing media influenced by Trump-aligned billionaires. He discusses how economic pressures lead to media takeovers, and details the shift of major outlets like CBS and CNN towards conservative priorities. Gertz explains the implications of billionaire purchases versus private equity cuts and outlines strategies that shape editorial direction. With a focus on social media's evolving landscape, he highlights risks of biased algorithms favoring right-wing content.

Jeremy Barr, media and power reporter at The Guardian, and Matt Gertz, senior fellow at Media Matters, discuss billionaire influence reshaping newsrooms. They explore ownership-driven layoffs, ideological installs at major outlets, comparisons to international media capture, and threats from declining tech funding and AI.

Join Jordan Klepper as he hosts Elise Wang, an expert on conspiracy narratives from California State University, and Matt Gertz, a senior fellow at Media Matters for America, to dissect the outrageous Pizzagate conspiracy. They explore how bizarre allegations involving child trafficking and adrenochrome have historical roots dating back to medieval Europe. The trio unpacks the societal impact of misinformation, the evolution of these narratives, and the alarming connections to political violence, all while injecting humor into the discussion.

In this discussion, Matt Gertz from Media Matters reveals how Fox News hilariously misrepresented Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as pro-vaccine during a contentious Senate hearing. He highlights the fierce bipartisan criticism aimed at RFK's anti-vaccine stance, exposing the deep divides in the Republican Party. Gertz dissects Fox's attempts to navigate these conflicting narratives and draws attention to the precarious position Trump finds himself in as RFK's views gain traction. Expect an insightful take on the looming reckoning in public health and politics!

Matt Gertz, a Senior Fellow at Media Matters for America, dives into the influential relationship between Fox News and Donald Trump. He discusses how the network acts as a megaphone for Trump’s policies and messaging, particularly through strategic appearances by administration officials. Gertz highlights the troubling intertwining of media and politics, emphasizing how Fox News shapes Republican narratives while navigating controversies and declining polls. The conversation also touches on the evolution of Fox and the rise of alternative media amid these dynamics.

Matt Gertz, a senior fellow at Media Matters and right-wing media analyst. He breaks down how Fox is quietly contradicting Trump’s rosy economic claims. They discuss candid Fox Business coverage of weak growth, tensions over tariffs, and how these splits threaten GOP messaging and midterm prospects.

Matt Gertz discusses how right-wing media is laying groundwork to contest election results, portraying Democrats as election stealers. They explore GOP support for Trump's challenges to the rule of law and analyze potential running mates for Trump. The podcast delves into media responses to Trump's threats and the importance of comprehensive coverage to prevent future incidents like the Capitol siege.

In this discussion, Matt Gertz, a Senior Media Analyst at Media Matters, delves into the chaotic fallout from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recent Senate hearing. Gertz highlights how Fox News twisted RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine stance, attempting to paint him as pro-vaccine amidst bipartisan criticism. He analyzes the fractures within the Republican Party over public health and predicts that RFK Jr.'s controversial claims could lead to a significant political reckoning. Gertz dissects Fox's struggle to balance MAGA loyalty with broader public health needs.