Damage Control: The Vanishing of Tom Kean Jr.
About this episode
This episode discusses the lack of transparency surrounding the disappearance of New Jersey congressman Tom Kean Jr.
A New Jersey congressman has been missing for 77 days. His office keeps posting like he's at his desk. His father is fielding press calls. And almost no one is talking about it. Tom Kean Jr. hasn't cast a vote since March 5. His team's answer? "Personal medical issue." "Back soon." "Trust us." That's not transparency. That's a cover-up with better branding. This episode breaks down the four things Kean's team is doing wrong, why "simulated presence" on social media erodes trust faster than si...
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