The WHCD Aftermath, the Ballroom & the Selective Outrage Machine

The WHCD Aftermath, the Ballroom & the Selective Outrage Machine

May 4, 2026 · 30 min · Season 1 · Episode 12

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Ana discusses the aftermath of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting and the implications of violent rhetoric in media coverage.

Ana digs into the aftermath of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting, as online conspiracy theories run rampant and Trump's rush back to the ballroom raises serious questions. She also confronts the double standard in how violent rhetoric gets covered and gets personal about a moment that left her genuinely fearing for her safety. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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