Can Truth Still Win? Glenn Kessler on Trump, Media Failure, and Political Lies
April 15, 2026
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as posted by the channelAre we losing the war on lies? Trump's fabricated "victory" in Iran, is just the latest example that shows how bad things have gotten. But is there a way out?
Glenn Kessler spent years as The Washington Post’s lead fact-checker, tracking lies, distortions, and misinformation from presidents, campaigns, and political leaders. Now, as trust in media declines and political falsehoods spread faster than ever, he joins Matt Robison for a timely conversation about whether facts still matter—and whether truth can still win.
We’ll discuss:
• Why fact-checking seems less effective now
• Trump, media incentives, and the politics of misinformation
• Why lies spread faster than facts
• Whether journalism failed the moment
• How voters can tell truth from manipulation
• What comes next for American democracy
This is a conversation about politics, media, truth, power, and the future of democratic accountability.
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