{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6155db9059a3fa00137f30a9/6706598dfdf93b3e0c97a668?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Trump, Harris and how media and politics merged - with Ben Smith","description":"<p>As the US presidential election nears, Hugh talks to American journalist Ben Smith about the intertwining of media and politics in the United States:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>how political campaigns operate like media companies</li><li>the decline in trust toward mainstream media</li><li>the impact of digital platforms on political discourse</li></ul><p><br></p><p>They assess Kamala Harris and Donald Trump's use of the media as a campaign tool in this election cycle and look at how the media landscape is changing, with references to Ben's experiences at Politico, BuzzFeed News, and his current role at Semafor. </p><p><br></p><p>Ben also reflects on the consequences of publishing the notorious Steele dossier on Donald Trump's alleged links to Russia during his time at BuzzFeed News. </p><p><br></p>","author_name":"The Irish Times"}