They Stand Corrected

They Stand Corrected


Episode 41: False Light, Trump and Hollywood

January 22, 2025

Just as Trump returns to the White House, a tactic he has used to try to crack down on the media is facing a historic legal test — and the media itself seems totally unaware. Today, a top legal expert joins Josh to explain why a lawsuit no one saw coming could affect what the media is allowed to say about anyone, including you. 


They also discuss why, contrary to popular belief, truth is not always a defense against defamation. You’ll hear about precedent-setting news coverage of the worst bridge accident in U.S. history and a woman who shot two people. And Josh shows that the media have been throwing around a term they don’t understand, even though it involves them. 


Meanwhile, with a few hostages taken from Israel returned as part of a cease-fire deal, Josh shares what he’s watching out for in the coverage, and a crucial distinction the media is failing to provide. Plus, a new tool you can use to respond to major news outlets on social media, instantly, fact checking their false claims.


Do you find your work meaningful? Clint Kofford of our sponsor Leaderworks discusses what it takes for businesses to build around meaning.
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