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EPISODE · Jul 17, 2025 · 58 MIN

Semafor EIC Ben Smith on populist conspiracy and new media elites | The Moynihan Report

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Semafor co-founder & editor-in-chief (and host of the Mixed Signals podcast) sits down with Michael to talk about the blurred lines between media & politics, the "disgraceful" coverage of the so-called Epstein files, the rise of the individual content creator, the NYC mayoral race and much, much more!Check out the Mixed Signals podcast.Subscribe to The Moynihan Report on YouTube.(00:00) Intro(01:17) Epstein Coverage(08:36) Media and Politics(17:12) Independent Media(27:34) Media Bias(28:39) Local News(29:50) New York Politics(35:31) Trump Era(43:00) Buzzfeed(49:40) Future TrendsSubscribe to the YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Semafor co-founder & editor-in-chief (and host of the Mixed Signals podcast) sits down with Michael to talk about the blurred lines between media & politics, the "disgraceful" coverage of the so-called Epstein files, the rise of the individual content creator, the NYC mayoral race and much, much more!Check out the Mixed Signals podcast.Subscribe to The Moynihan Report on YouTube.(00:00) Intro(01:17) Epstein Coverage(08:36) Media and Politics(17:12) Independent Media(27:34) Media Bias(28:39) Local News(29:50) New York Politics(35:31) Trump Era(43:00) Buzzfeed(49:40) Future TrendsSubscribe to the YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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