Americast

Key figures in Donald Trump’s transition team have suggested changing which journalists have access to the White House press briefing room, and who is allowed to put questions to Trump’s new administration. The influence of ‘new media’ platforms - streamers and podcasters - helped win the election for Trump, so could content-creators such as Joe Rogan be included?

Also, how will Trump deal with the media in his second term? And how will the media deal with him this time? Sarah and Marianna are joined by Peter Hamby, Host of ‘Good Luck America’ on Snapchat, to discuss the future of the news media in America.

HOSTS:
• Sarah Smith, North America Editor
• Marianna Spring, Social Media Investigations Correspondent

GUEST:
• Peter Hamby, Host of ‘Good Luck America’ on Snapchat and Founding Partner at Puck News

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This episode was made by Catherine Fusillo, Rufus Gray, Claire Betzer and Purvee Pattni. The technical producers were Michael Regaard and Ben Andrews. The series producer is Purvee Pattni. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

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