Episode 1019 • • 2:25:01 - 2:33:29
1019: #deletethebag
The Atlantic's Elena Platt, CBS Scripted Briefings, and John Bolton
A segment on *CBS This Morning* featuring Elena Platt of *The Atlantic* is analyzed as a "scripted CIA-style briefing." Platt provided rapid-fire, polished answers on the $1.3 trillion spending bill, China tariffs, and the appointment of John Bolton as National Security Advisor. The "slick" nature of the interview suggests a coordinated effort to soften the public's perception of Bolton's "hawkish" reputation.