The Mary Trump Podcast

Media Access and the Battle for Attention | w/Zerlina Maxwell

The Mary Trump Podcast

Show Notes

Mary joins Zerlina Maxwell to discuss Donald Trump’s decision to restrict CNN, MSNBC and Politico access, his dependence on media attention, and the political consequences.

Zerlina Maxwell is an American cable television host, political analyst, commentator, speaker, and writer.

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