In a recent discussion, Leah Feiger and David Gilbert explored the notion that the media is often perceived as adversarial. Gilbert emphasized how this perception aligns with statements from Donald Trump, who has claimed that outlets like ABC would provide Kamala Harris with the questions in advance.
Tim Marchman contributed to the conversation by highlighting Laura Loomer’s assertion that the Democratic Party aims to harm Jewish people. Marchman referenced an interview in which Loomer likened Jewish Democrats to Holocaust-era Jews who cooperated with the Nazis. He questioned the evidence supporting Loomer’s claims and mentioned the difficulty of addressing such conspiracy theories given their complex nature.
Feiger and Marchman exchanged remarks about the gravity of Loomer’s accusations, with Marchman noting the lack of concrete actions by elected Democrats that align with Loomer’s claims. He pointed out the inconsistency of these allegations with Loomer’s declared white nationalist views, while acknowledging the conspiratorial aspect of her statements.
Deciding not to declare a winner in this somber debate, Feiger refrained from rewarding either conspiracy theory discussed. Marchman humorously protested, mentioning restrictions on crafting specific conspiracy theories for the segment. Feiger reminded him of the guidelines to avoid legal risks.
The episode concluded with expressions of gratitude from Feiger, Gilbert, and Marchman. Feiger closed by encouraging listeners to follow the show, rate it highly, and subscribe to the newsletter written by Makena Kelly. She also invited listeners to send their feedback and suggestions to the show’s email. The production team for WIRED Politics Lab was acknowledged, including Jake Harper, Pran Bandi, Amar Lal, Steven Valentino, and Chris Bannon, with Feiger promising new content the following week.
