Melanie Mason
California bureau chief at POLITICO and investigative reporter who co-authored reporting on the 'whisper network' that exposed allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell.
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Apr 18, 2026 • 50min
Influencers Usher In A New Era For #MeToo
Ivan Nagy, Hungarian political journalist and Delacorte Fellow, on reporting under Orban, surveillance of reporters, and Hungary’s surprise political shift. Melanie Mason, POLITICO’s California bureau chief, on how influencers and a whisper network surfaced allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell and what that moment means for MeToo’s next phase.
Apr 15, 2026 • 25min
Why rumors about Eric Swalwell went unreported
Kathleen May, an allergy and immunology chief, explains how climate change lengthens pollen season and offers management tips. Dan Lamothe, a Pentagon reporter, breaks down troop movements and the naval blockade in the Middle East. Melanie Mason, an investigative journalist, traces how social media influencers amplified allegations about Eric Swalwell. Jackie Speier, former congresswoman, discusses congressional reform and accountability gaps.
