Air President Trump's Speech Live. Then Debate It.
About this episode
Michael discusses the importance of airing President Trump's speech on election integrity and the subsequent media responsibilities.
When President Trump requested a primetime address on election integrity, several major networks declined to air it live. Should they have? Michael argues that Americans deserve to hear a president's remarks firsthand—even when they're controversial—and explains why he believes the media should air the speech, then fact-check and debate it afterward. Plus, callers weigh in on where journalism, free speech, and presidential responsibility collide. Original air date 20 July 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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