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The Media vs The President? Frank Sesno EXPOSES What’s Changed in America

55 min · 22. maj 2026
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The relationship between the American press and the White House has never been more complicated. On this episode of SOS AMERICA, veteran journalist and media expert Frank Sesno joins Charles Feldman for a deep conversation about the evolution of journalism in the United States — from the days of traditional television news crews to the modern era where anyone with a smartphone can break a story. Frank and Charles explore how the relationship between presidents and the press has dramatically changed over the decades, how previous administrations handled media scrutiny compared to today, and whether the current political climate has created a dangerous divide between government and journalism. They also discuss: 📺 How journalism operated before social media 📱 Why smartphones changed the news industry forever 📰 The growing battle between the press and political power 🎙️ How social media now influences both journalists AND administrations ⚖️ Whether modern media has become too reactive and opinion-driven 🇺🇸 The changing trust in American journalism 🔥 Why political messaging now spreads faster than traditional reporting As traditional media struggles to adapt to a digital-first world, this conversation looks at whether journalism is evolving… or losing its way entirely. #SOSAmerica #FrankSesno #CharlesFeldman #Journalism #Media #Trump #Politics #News #SocialMedia #Press #WhiteHouse #AmericanPolitics #Podcast #PoliticalPodcast #MediaBias Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2513662/support]

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