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GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast

Where Trump-Musk bromance goes from here, with Semafor’s Ben Smith

Ian Bremmer and Semafor’s Ben Smith discuss how the Trump-Musk alliance imploded so spectacularly (and publicly) and if their relationship can survive the fallout.

What’s behind Trump & Musk’s public feud?

GZERO World with Ian Bremmer

What’s behind Trump & Musk’s public feud?

President Trump and Elon Musk’s explosive fight marks the end of the White House bromance between the world’s most powerful man and the world’s richest. Ian Bremmer and Semafor's Ben Smith break down the fallout and consequences of such a public feud.

Podcast: Covering a Pandemic: COVID-19 and the News Media

Podcast: Covering a Pandemic: COVID-19 and the News Media

Listen: In this week's episode, Ian Bremmer explores the media's handling of the coronavirus pandemic, and President Trump's treatment of journalists. With guest Ben Smith, media columnist at The New York Times and former head of Buzzfeed News, the show looks at global coverage of COVID-19, including misinformation campaigns and social media's role in society today. Later in the program, meet Danny Rogers of The Global Disinformation Index. His group is working hard to find harmful or misleading information online and alert major publishers and tech platforms.