The conversation between Jessica Washington and Greg Wilpert is about the current state of democracy in the United States, particularly with regards to the actions of President Donald Trump. They discuss how Trump's administration has been using its power to dismantle the free press, and how corporate news outlets have cowered in response.
Greg Wilpert notes that this is a "devastating" year for journalism, with many media organizations being bought up by right-wing billionaires who are rebuilding the information environment to their liking. He also mentions that the Intercept has long covered authoritarian governments, billionaire oligarchs, and backsliding democracies around the world.
Jessica Washington responds by saying that The Intercept is fighting back against these efforts, but in order to do so effectively, they need to grow their reporting capacity. She asks her listeners to help them expand their team and increase their coverage of important issues.
Greg Wilpert also discusses how Trump's administration has been using its power to undermine the idea of national sovereignty and non-interference in other countries' affairs. He notes that this is a key issue for Latin American countries, which have traditionally valued their independence and autonomy.
The conversation also touches on the topic of China's influence in Latin America, and how the Trump administration is trying to use its power to push China out of the region. Greg Wilpert notes that this is a difficult challenge to overcome, as China has invested heavily in many countries in the region and has a strong economic presence.
Overall, the conversation highlights the challenges facing democracy in the United States and around the world, particularly with regards to issues like media freedom, national sovereignty, and foreign influence. The Intercept's commitment to covering these issues is evident throughout the conversation, and their need for support from their audience is clear.
The most hopeful outcome that could come out of this situation is a democratic renewal within the social base of Chavismo in Venezuela, where there could be a return to the principles and policies of Hugo Chavez. This would involve a renewed focus on the welfare of the poor and marginalized, as well as a commitment to sovereignty and non-interference in other countries' affairs.
The conversation also highlights the importance of journalism in defending democracy and holding those in power accountable for their actions. The Intercept's efforts to expand its reporting capacity and increase its coverage of important issues are seen as a key part of this effort.
Overall, the conversation is informative and engaging, and provides a clear overview of the challenges facing democracy in the United States and around the world. It highlights the importance of journalism and the need for support from audiences to help hold those in power accountable for their actions.
Greg Wilpert notes that this is a "devastating" year for journalism, with many media organizations being bought up by right-wing billionaires who are rebuilding the information environment to their liking. He also mentions that the Intercept has long covered authoritarian governments, billionaire oligarchs, and backsliding democracies around the world.
Jessica Washington responds by saying that The Intercept is fighting back against these efforts, but in order to do so effectively, they need to grow their reporting capacity. She asks her listeners to help them expand their team and increase their coverage of important issues.
Greg Wilpert also discusses how Trump's administration has been using its power to undermine the idea of national sovereignty and non-interference in other countries' affairs. He notes that this is a key issue for Latin American countries, which have traditionally valued their independence and autonomy.
The conversation also touches on the topic of China's influence in Latin America, and how the Trump administration is trying to use its power to push China out of the region. Greg Wilpert notes that this is a difficult challenge to overcome, as China has invested heavily in many countries in the region and has a strong economic presence.
Overall, the conversation highlights the challenges facing democracy in the United States and around the world, particularly with regards to issues like media freedom, national sovereignty, and foreign influence. The Intercept's commitment to covering these issues is evident throughout the conversation, and their need for support from their audience is clear.
The most hopeful outcome that could come out of this situation is a democratic renewal within the social base of Chavismo in Venezuela, where there could be a return to the principles and policies of Hugo Chavez. This would involve a renewed focus on the welfare of the poor and marginalized, as well as a commitment to sovereignty and non-interference in other countries' affairs.
The conversation also highlights the importance of journalism in defending democracy and holding those in power accountable for their actions. The Intercept's efforts to expand its reporting capacity and increase its coverage of important issues are seen as a key part of this effort.
Overall, the conversation is informative and engaging, and provides a clear overview of the challenges facing democracy in the United States and around the world. It highlights the importance of journalism and the need for support from audiences to help hold those in power accountable for their actions.
and it's only gonna get worse with these corporations getting all cozy with the gov't 
... like, what's next? them controlling our news too? 
it's already happening, we just can't see it yet 
and if the intercept is struggling to stay afloat, who knows how many more outlets will fold under the pressure of being "right-wing friendly"? 
this whole thing's a mess
. I gotta say, it's super worrying what's happening with the free press and corporate news outlets getting bought out by billionaires who are pushing a right-wing agenda 
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. But I guess that's why journalism is still so important, even if it's under attack from all sides. It's like, someone gotta keep a record of what's happening and hold those in power accountable for their actions 
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. But I guess that's just another example of the US trying to exert its dominance over other countries... 
I'm worried about the future of journalism. It's like they're being slowly strangled by corporate interests 
. And let's be real, the state of democracy in the US is pretty bleak right now 
. Trump's actions are just the tip of the iceberg 
. China's influence in Latin America is also a big concern 
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but even then, I'm not convinced it's a guarantee of anything positive. history always repeats itself, right? 
. I mean, you got this Trump guy using his power to silence free press & corporate outlets are basically sold out 
. They're doing some great work exposing authoritarian governments & billionaire oligarchs, but they need more reporters on the ground to do their thing.
. Trump trying to push them out is gonna be tough, 'cause they've invested big time in those countries & have a strong economic presence.
The most hopeful outcome for me would be a democratic renewal in Venezuela, where they get back to the principles of Hugo Chavez 
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and it's not just the US either, I've been following this China vs Venezuela thing and it's wild how much influence China has over Latin America 
anyone got a spare 10k to donate?! 
The Intercept is doing some great work exposing the truth 
. And can we talk about China for a sec? 
It's like they're trying to buy their way into every country's government and economy... it's not right 
. I mean, who wants a president trying to dismantle the free press? 
It's like they're trying to control what we know and believe. And now The Intercept is stepping up to fill that gap, but they need our help 
. The Intercept is doing some great work covering these issues, but we need more voices like theirs to hold those in power accountable 
. If Chavismo can renew its focus on the poor and marginalized, it could be a game-changer for democracy in the region 
. And I think The Intercept's efforts are exactly what we need to see more of - independent journalism that's not afraid to speak truth to power 
. It's the only way we'll ever get to a real democratic renewal 
. It's crazy that corporate outlets are getting bought out by these billionaire oligarchs and just cowering instead of speaking truth to power 
. But you know what's even crazier? China's influence in Latin America is like a whole other can of worms 
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, it's like they're the only ones who still care about telling the truth to us americans 
. the thing is though, we need more journalists on the ground to keep an eye on all these powerful players