What are the implications for our divided country when a bullying president shakes down the news media to get his way?
In this episode of the Lean to the Left Podcast, John DeDakis, veteran journalist, former CNN editor, White House correspondent, novelist, and writing coach, explores the challenges of journalism in today’s fractured media landscape and the implications of Donald Trump's attempts to bully the media to his own ends.
👉 Topics include:
• The crisis of trust in mainstream media
• How Trump and bullying politicians have influenced journalism
• The rise of digital media and the internet’s double-edged sword
• Artificial Intelligence and its limits in creative storytelling
• DeDakis’ novel Enemies Domestic, inspired by today’s political climate
• Writing as a tool for healing grief and trauma
• Helping aspiring authors find their voice
DeDakis shares candid reflections on truth in reporting, holding power accountable, and why integrity and human touch still matter in an age of information overload.
📚 Learn more about John DeDakis and his books.
If you care about media integrity, politics, or the power of storytelling, this episode is a must-listen.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction to the Lean To The Left Podcast
00:31 Introducing John DeDakis: Journalist and Author 01:47 Trump's Impact on America
03:33 The Role of Journalism Today
04:26 Challenges in Modern Media
07:38 Personal Experiences in Journalism
10:37 The Evolution of Journalism
15:23 The Influence of Social Media
16:15 The Impact of AI on Writing
16:54 Experimenting with AI in Creative Writing
18:26 The Ethical and Environmental Concerns of AI
20:03 Discussing 'Enemies Domestic'
22:18 Writing About Personal Grief
25:50 Helping Authors as a Manuscript Editor and Writing Coach
27:02 Current and Future Writing Projects
28:24 Where to Find John's Books
30:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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