Why Trump Survives Scandals That Destroy Other Politicians – Stephen Sackur
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What happens to democracy when the truth no longer matters, politicians are rewarded for lying, and the institutions meant to hold them accountable are losing their power? This week, I sit down with legendary BBC journalist Stephen Sackur to discuss the investigations that shook the world, why Donald Trump has survived scandals that would have destroyed other presidents, and whether investigative journalism can still hold the powerful accountable.
Stephen Sackur joined the BBC as a graduate trainee and spent many years as a foreign correspondent, covering the 1989 revolutions, the fall of the Berlin Wall, and the First Gulf War. He was based in Cairo from 1992 to 1995, and in Jerusalem from 1995 to 1997. He then moved to Washington, where he covered the 2000 election. He presented HARDtalk from 2005 to the final episode in March 2025. In June 2025, Stephen joined Times Radio as a regular presenter of The Times at One.
Pick up your copy of Stephen's wonderful new book Hard Truth: Investigations That Shook The World – And Why They Matter Now today.
📚 Books mentioned in the episode: The Powers That Be by David Halberstam Patriot by Alexei Navalny
Anthony Scaramucci is the founder and managing partner of SkyBridge, a global alternative investment firm, and founder and chairman of SALT, a global thought leadership forum and venture studio.
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