This is a transcript of an episode of the Intercept Briefing podcast, where two guests, Adam Serwer and Adam Goodman, discuss the recent actions of President Donald Trump and their impact on democracy.
The conversation begins with an introduction to the topic and an overview of what has happened in the past year for journalism. The hosts then delve into specific issues such as:
* The president's use of power to dismantle the free press
* Corporate news outlets' role in covering up Trump's actions
* Right-wing billionaires' influence on media organizations
The hosts also discuss their plans to expand The Intercept's reporting capacity and increase its reach.
Throughout the conversation, Adam Serwer emphasizes the importance of press freedom and democracy, highlighting that journalists are not helpless in the face of authoritarian attacks. He also notes that The Intercept is committed to fighting back against these efforts.
Adam Goodman adds his perspective as editor-in-chief, emphasizing the need for growth and expansion to ensure The Intercept can effectively cover critical issues in 2026.
The conversation concludes with a call to action, encouraging listeners to support The Intercept's mission by expanding its reporting capacity.
The conversation begins with an introduction to the topic and an overview of what has happened in the past year for journalism. The hosts then delve into specific issues such as:
* The president's use of power to dismantle the free press
* Corporate news outlets' role in covering up Trump's actions
* Right-wing billionaires' influence on media organizations
The hosts also discuss their plans to expand The Intercept's reporting capacity and increase its reach.
Throughout the conversation, Adam Serwer emphasizes the importance of press freedom and democracy, highlighting that journalists are not helpless in the face of authoritarian attacks. He also notes that The Intercept is committed to fighting back against these efforts.
Adam Goodman adds his perspective as editor-in-chief, emphasizing the need for growth and expansion to ensure The Intercept can effectively cover critical issues in 2026.
The conversation concludes with a call to action, encouraging listeners to support The Intercept's mission by expanding its reporting capacity.
. dont think it should come as a surprise tho, corporate america has been all about profit over people for ages. gotta keep an eye on these billionaires and their influence on media outlets 
. The Intercept seems like one of the few outlets that's still trying to hold power accountable 
. wish 'em luck with expanding their reporting capacity!
so i feel like the intercept is one of the few reputable outlets that still keeps it real about trump's shenanigans... they're not afraid to dive into the deep end and expose the truth, even if it means ruffling some feathers 
. and i gotta say, i love how adam serwer speaks truth to power - he's all like "hey, we need to protect press freedom" and i'm over here like "YESSSSSS" 
. they've got some talented writers and editors on board, so if anyone can make it happen, they can 
.
, but at the same time, I don't know if we can trust outlets like The Intercept to do what's right... I mean, they're basically just another media org with a progressive agenda, right? 
They need to expand their reach, no doubt about it, but what's to stop them from just becoming more beholden to the very same interests they claim to be critiquing? And don't even get me started on corporate news outlets... can we really say they're not complicit in covering up Trump's shenanigans? 
I guess what I'm trying to say is, I'm torn between being stoked for the kind of journalism The Intercept is doing and worried about their own potential biases...
... It feels like we're living in a world where the truth is being manipulated and media outlets are getting silenced 
. I think it's so important for us to have independent journalists who can hold those in power accountable 
by expanding their reporting capacity and reaching more people 
.
! And I love how The Intercept is committed to fighting back against authoritarian attacks 
. Can you imagine if all journalists were brave enough to do that? 
. I'm glad The Intercept is stepping up their game and trying to expand their reach – it's not gonna be easy, but it's a start 
. Can't we just have media orgs that prioritize fact-checking over ratings 
. I mean, we're living in a world where corporate giants are basically calling the shots on what's newsworthy, and our so-called "journalists" are more worried about being invited to fancy events than doing real reporting 
. And don't even get me started on how The Intercept is getting all this funding from big donors – sounds like they're just perpetuating the same system that's supposed to be critiquing it 
. And let's be real, if we want to expand The Intercept's reach, we need to stop relying on online donations and start pushing for more sustainable funding models 
I'm so over how news outlets are still trying to separate fact from opinion, you know? 
It's like, I get that The Intercept is trying to make a difference, but sometimes I feel like they're just throwing a bunch of words at me without any real structure. 
Like, where's the visual flow? Where's the hierarchy? 
.
