
Episode 1102 • • 16:51 - 18:27
1102: Killer Crickets
Media Fact-Checking, Trump Primetime Address Strategy
CNN analyst Joe Lockhart suggested that networks should not air President Trump's addresses live to allow for real-time fact-checking. The nine-minute speech was ultimately aired live by major networks, followed by a rebuttal from Democratic leaders. The logistical difficulty and potential loss of viewership for delayed broadcasts are cited as reasons why networks avoid such measures.
