National reporter and owner of 24sight.news Tom LoBianco recently rocked the Indiana political landscape with his SOURCED AND CREDIBLE report that Indiana Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith and his staff were watched a deepfake video of a follow congressman’s wife topless performing on stage. But, instead of saying it wasn’t true, Beckwith tried to discredit the media who are covering the story.
In this episode of "On Trial with Josh Lowry," we put the "attacks on the press" on trial, showing they are a deliberate strategy to allow politicians to operate without accountability. Lowry draws on recent events, including a political figure's lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal and the Congressional Budget Office's report on a major healthcare bill, to illustrate how the "fake news" claim is being used to manipulate public trust.
Josh then sits down with acclaimed journalist Tom LoBianco to discuss the real-world effects of these attacks on reporters. LoBianco, who has covered figures like Mike Pence extensively, shares his unique insights from years on the front lines of political journalism. He reveals that while personal attacks and limited access are challenging, the most significant threat to the press is the chilling effect of lawsuits.
