Media, Trump, and TikTok: The Fight for Journalism’s Future

Rick Wilson's The Enemies List

Resolute Square

Politics, News, News Commentary

4.9 • 3.9K Ratings

🗓️ 29 January 2025

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Summary

What happens when traditional media faces off against a generation raised on TikTok and influencers? In this episode Rick chats with political scientist and journalist Jason Johnson for a discussion on the evolving landscape of media, politics, and culture. They explore how generational shifts and platforms like TikTok are reshaping news consumption, the deeper racial and gender dynamics fueling Trumpism, and the media's struggle to adapt to a rapidly changing audience. From the rollback of DEI policies to the future of journalism, this conversation dives into the critical challenges facing the press and its role in holding power accountable in the Trump era and beyond. Timestamps: (00:01:42) Our definitions of the press (00:11:39) The economic disconnect in media (00:26:28) The responsibility of the press Follow Resolute Square: Instagram Twitter TikTok Find out more at Resolute Square Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:34.6	There was also maintained what was called an enemy's list, which was rather extensive and continually being updated.
0:43.3	Democrats want Republicans dead.
0:47.3	Where I could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody, and I wouldn't lose any voters, okay?
0:55.0	The women with the least likelihood of getting pregnant are the ones most worried about having
0:59.9	abortion.
1:02.3	On January 6th of 2021, you had tens of thousands of people peacefully protesting.
1:08.9	No, it's not a right-way conspiracy.
1:10.5	You're not Q-Iron. It's not a right-wing conspiracy. You're not queuing on.
1:11.7	It's real.
1:14.1	I'm Rick Wilson, and this is the Enemies List.
1:20.5	Hey, folks, and welcome back to the enemies list.
1:22.8	I am your host, as always, Rick Wilson.
1:24.5	I am delighted to be joined today by Jason Johnson. Jason is a really astute guy,
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