1041: Fear the Reaper | The Secret Podcast
December 12, 2025
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Episode 1041 · December 12, 2025
1041: Fear the Reaper | The Secret Podcast
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1041: Fear the Reaper | The Secret Podcast
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<div>Donald Trump isn’t just attacking the press, he’s trying to own it. JVL and Sarah Longwell discuss how Trump is using merger approvals, billionaire allies, and corporate pressure to bend major media companies to his will, from CNN and CBS to the broader tech and news ecosystem. They explain why media consolidation creates a dangerous opening for political intimidation, how this power play has nothing to do with conservatism and everything to do with control, and why independent outlets like The Bulwark matter more than ever in an era where money, media, and government are colliding.</div>
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