Podcast appearances and mentions of Lanny Davis

-- On the Show: -- Lanny Davis, political operative and attorney, joins us to discuss his new book "Finding the Third Way: Lessons in the Politics of Civility From My Journey Through History" -- Donald Trump, speaking to reporters, falsely says Barack Obama withdrew from Afghanistan, and claims the United States is “freeing Cuba" -- CNN analyst Harry Enten reports Donald Trump holds a negative fifty percent approval rating among nonvoters from the 2024 election -- Acting Surgeon General Stephanie Haridopolos appears on Fox News after Donald Trump withdraws his previous nominee -- Donald Trump rambles through a Coast Guard commencement speech and bizarrely claims Taiwan “took” the American chip industry -- Right-wingers defend Trump-aligned political narratives involving Cuba fears, January 6 compensation, and claims of persecution -- Americans are increasingly relying on credit cards for expenses as debt, delinquencies, housing costs, and financial anxiety rise -- Senator John Kennedy criticizes Cuba, however his description increasingly resembles fears about Trump-style politics in America -- On the Bonus Show: Former Massachusetts Congressman Barney Frank dies at 86, officers sue to block Trump's $1.8 billion slush fund, Trump says he doesn't need Congress to build his DC arch, and much more...

John's monologue is two fold. First he talks about Iran announcing the Strait of Hormuz is fully open, albeit through a designated shipping lane determined by them. Trump told reporters Iran agreed to everything he asked for, including surrendering nuclear material. He also said the US side of the blockade will remain in effect after the strait is opened. Iranian officials spent most of their day refuting a great deal of Donald Trump's claims, stating that in fact there will be no transfer of enriched uranium. Then, John discusses Trump flunky John Eastman being disbarred in California. Next, he speaks with attorney and political strategist Lanny Davis about his new book Finding the Third Way. This is a refreshingly candid insider journey through the highest levels of government, applying the lessons of the Clinton years to offer a fresh perspective on how liberals can reconnect with “Trump Democrats” and how both parties can regain their faith in the American political system. And winding it up, John jokes with TV's Frank Conniff of MST3K and they take calls and answer questions from the Evil Army of the Night.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz amid ceasefire negotiations but the U.S. continues its blockade. Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States Olga Stefanishyna joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss recent Russian attacks, U.S. aid to Ukraine and President Trump's latest comments on ending the war. Former presidential adviser Lanny Davis discusses his new book on building bridges across deep divisions in the United States. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lanny Davis joins the show! Together, Lanny and Joe break down how presidential politics have changed throughout the years. What is Lanny's third way to reignite a political party? Is there a way to reframe compromise between the Republicans and Democrats? Lanny shares what inspired him to write “Finding the Third Way: Lessons in the Politics of Civility from My Journey through History” and what it means to compromise. How does Bill Clinton's State of the Union address on border security land today? Joe shares his admiration for Lanny's ability to engage in civil discourse, and they discuss how to talk to a Trump voter in today's climate. Find Lanny's book “Finding the Third Way” here: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Third-Way-Politics-Civility/dp/B0G318P334 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Smerconish sits down with longtime political insider Lanny Davis to discuss his book "Finding the Third Way: Lessons in the Politics of Civility from My Journey through History." Through candid, often humorous stories—from Yale days alongside future presidents to moments inside the Clinton White House—Davis reflects on a lifetime in politics and the lessons he's learned about civility, empathy, and bridging divides. It's a wide-ranging conversation that blends history, personal anecdotes, and a call for a more respectful, “third way” approach to today's polarized climate. Original air date 15 April 2026. The book was published on 14 April 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

'Hacks' cast talks final season; Emma Grede talks new book, 'Start With Yourself'; Lanny Davis discusses new book, 'Finding the Third Way'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill talks with lawyer and former Clinton special counsel Lanny Davis about his book, Finding the Third Way, and the need to restore civility and “disagree agreeably” in U.S. politics. Davis recalls a Yale campus culture shaped by President Kingman Brewster that encouraged civil discourse and public service, even amid 1960s turmoil. He defines the “Third Way” as Bill Clinton's principled blend of social liberalism, fiscal conservatism (balanced budgets and responsibility), and cultural moderation, offering a positive alternative to Trumpism. Davis argues most Americans want civil politics, but extremes dominate, and Democrats must stand for affordability, fiscal discipline, and tolerance—especially within their own party—while rejecting lies, racism, and attacks on the Constitution. He predicts a potential realignment with disenchanted Trump voters and says Democrats need younger leadership after Biden's decision to run again. You can get a copy of Lanny's new book, coming our today, Finding the Third Way: Lessons in the Politics of Civility from My Journey through History here.Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by The Laborers' International Union of North America. More information at LIUNA.org. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

'Hacks' cast talks final season; Emma Grede talks new book, 'Start With Yourself'; Lanny Davis discusses new book, 'Finding the Third Way'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss Vice President JD Vance's role as chief negotiator in this weekend's talks to end the Iran War, and President Donald Trump's social media post attacking Megyn Kelly, Tucker Carlson and other podcasters who have criticized U.S. and Israeli strategy in Iran. Then, Democratic political strategist Lanny Davis joins the guys to discuss his new book "Finding the Third Way: Lessons in the Politics of Civility from My Journey Through History". Next, they discuss tonight's splashdown of NASA's Artemis space capsule and the significance of the 10-day mission around the moon. And of course, they each give up their “You Cannot Be Serious” stories of the week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss New Jersey Senator Corey Booker's tirade on the Senate floor attacking fellow Democrats for cooperating with President Trump. And, they talk about some new data on the U.S. economy which shows strength in the second quarter, but critics say that Trump's tariffs make it hard to get a real reading on the economy's performance. Then, they discuss a report from NBC News that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is considering leaving his Pentagon post to run for governor of Tennessee in 2026. Plus, they chat about some House Republicans who want to rename the Kennedy Center “The Donald J. Trump Center For Performing Arts”. Next, Tom talks to RCP senior elections analyst Sean Trende about Texas Republicans' proposal to redraw the state's congressional map to gain as many as five seats in the 2026 midterms. And lastly, Carl talks to Democratic lawyer Lanny Davis about why he thinks the Democratic Party should encourage open primaries and allow independents to participate in primary voting.

CNN Michael Smerconish gives President Trump some free advice on how to address the Epstein files. Plus, Lanny Davis joins Michael Smerconish to discuss how the Trump administration is mishandling the Epstein files.  Also on the show, Michael Smerconish delivers his commentary on Hunter Biden and his criticism towards Democrats. Tara Setmayer, a resident scholar at the University of Virginia Center for Politics, weighs in on the matter. And, CNN Senior Legal Analyst Elie Honig answers the poll question and dives into what a possible pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell may look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael is joined by attorney and crisis manager Lanny Davis to discuss how President Trump should have addressed his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Davis shares his timeless communication strategy—“Tell it early, tell it all, tell it yourself”—and how Trump's handling of the situation may be doing more political damage than the facts themselves. A compelling look at legal denial, political fallout, and crisis management in the spotlight. Original air date 24 July 2025.

In this episode of The Diamond K Show, Diamond K dives into the breaking news surrounding Shannon Sharpe's departure from ESPN — just as he faces a massive $50 million sexual assault lawsuit. We break down the key players: Why Sharpe left First Take Details of the lawsuit filed by Tony Buzbee Sharpe's defense led by high-powered attorney Lanny J. Davis What's next for Shannon Sharpe's career and media empire Subscribe and stay locked in for all the latest updates in sports, entertainment, and breaking news! #DiamondKShow #ShannonSharpe #ESPN #TonyBuzbee #LannyDavis #SportsNews #BreakingNews #Podcast

Hey there Lemon Nation! The Shannon Sharpe scandal continues. Tonight, Don is joined by Sharpe's lawyer, Lanny Davis, to break it all down. Then, we'll dive into the latest MAGA updates. Is Trump officially announcing a run for president in 2028? What should the Democrat strategy be? Host of the 'I've Had It' podcast Jennifer Welch joins us to dive into all the madness. This episode is sponsored by Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at SHOPIFY. COM/lemon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

American politics has become a minefield of "gotcha ”. The media do it to politicians, politicians do it to each other, even the media do it to each other. And it's eroding our entire system, says the man who was once a participant. In this 2006 interview, Lanny Davis talks about his book Scandal. Get your copy of Scandal by Lanny Davis As an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualifying purchases.You may also enjoy my interviews with John Kasich and Andrew Cuomo For more vintage interviews with celebrities, leaders, and influencers, subscribe to Now I've Heard Everything on Spotify, Apple Podcasts. and now on YouTube Photo by Tbenzinger #politics #Democrat #Republican #BillClinton

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss how RCP approaches coverage of the anniversary of the October 7th massacre in Israel and how domestic politics affect President Biden's and Vice President Harris' public statements on the Middle East. They also talk about Kamala Harris' upcoming media plans, (including tonight's interview on 60 Minutes), and vice-presidential candidate Tim Walz' appearance on Fox News Sunday with Sharon Bream. Then, Tom Bevan talks to RCP Washington correspondent Phil Wegmann about his coverage of Donald Trump's return to Butler, PA for a rally last Saturday. And finally, Carl Cannon talks to Democratic strategist Lanny Davis about Bruce Springsteen's endorsement of Kamala Harris and whether celebrity endorsements matter in presidential campaigns.

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss the potential impact of tonight's presidential debate and the Harris campaign's addition of “policy pages” to its website. They also talk about the state of the race for the Senate including contests in Florida, Ohio, Montana, Maryland and Texas. Next, Andrew talks to RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann about how the White House is handling the press since Kamala Harris replaced Joe Biden at the top of the Democratic ticket. And finally, Carl talks with Democratic strategist Lanny Davis about the stakes for both Trump and Harris in tonight's presidential debate.

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss Kamala Harris' candidacy following President Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race and whether Biden will also have to resign from the presidency. They also talk about who Harris might name as her running mate and today's House hearings with Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle on the shooting of former President Donald Trump and whether she will be forced to resign. Next, Carl talks to Democratic strategist Lanny Davis about Biden's withdrawal from the campaign and Harris' options for vice president. And lastly, Tom and Carl speak with RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann on how the Trump campaign is preparing to run against Kamala Harris.

Andrew Walworth, Car Cannon, Tom Bevan, and White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss efforts by the White House to contain calls for President Biden to withdraw from the 2024 campaign. Then they discuss Kamala Harris and her improving numbers in head-to-head polls against Donald Trump. Carl Cannon talks with  Lanny Davis, former White House Counsel about next steps for the Democratic National Committee and the list of possible presidential Democratic candidates if Biden withdraws. Then, Carl speaks with RCP correspondent Adeline Von Drehle about recent European election results and what they may mean for American politics.

A longtime Washington insider argues that former FBI Director James Comey's letter to Congress, sent just before the presidential election in 2016 was a key determining factor in Trump's win. Listen to Michael's conversation with attorney Lanny Davis, author of "The Unmaking of the President 2016: How FBI Director James Comey Cost Hillary Clinton the Presidency." Original air date 7 February 2018. The book was published on 6 February 2018.

Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot. Today Michael asks you if you agree or disagree with Lanny Davis that both Hunter Biden and Donald Trump should be pardoned and sentences commuted. Listen here, vote there!

Lanny Davis is an American political operative, lawyer, consultant, lobbyist, author, and television commentator and has argued that Hunter Biden and Donald Trump should be pardoned and have their sentences commuted. He joins Michael to delve into why pardoning is the right step to work towards partisanship and against our country's division. Original air date 20 June 2024.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, May 21, and reports on Donald Trump's criminal trial as the defense closes its case. Lanny Davis and Andrew Weissmann join. Plus, hear legendary rapper Harry Mack freestyle for nearly six minutes on "The Beat" with the help of Rev. Al Sharpton in the latest "Fallback" installment.

A blockbuster day during former President Trump's criminal hush money trial. Trump attorney Todd Blanche repeatedly raised questions about Michael Cohen's honesty during cross-examination. In another notable development, sources tell CNN the defense may call attorney Robert Costello to the stand to continue their claim that Cohen is a liar. Anderson Cooper and Kaitlan Collins lead a full debrief tonight with guests including jury and trial consultant Renato Stabile, courtroom sketch artist Jane Rosenberg, one of Trump's former attorneys William Brennan, and Cohen's former attorney and current legal adviser Lanny Davis.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, April 14, and reports on day two of Michael Cohen's testimony in Donald Trump's criminal trial. Lanny Davis, Rev. Al Sharpton, Joyce Vance and Molly Jong-Fast join.

Lanny Davis was on Morning Joe and basically laid out the plan to expose Trump's hand in the 'Hush Money' trial -showing that Trump was an active participant in affecting an election by paying off Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal..

The People of the State of New York versus Donald J. Trump now underway, as Trump's attorney was arguing, "There is nothing wrong with trying to influence an election." There was a hush in the courtroom today, as the first witness took the stand, a longtime confidant, who helped Trump catch and kill negative stories, and could now help make the former President, a convicted felon. And Trump meanwhile, relatively quiet in court, but ranting outside court, attacking Michael Cohen, the widely expected star witness for the prosecution. Michael Cohen's legal adviser, Lanny Davis joins the show. Also just in, Trump in a new interview, talking about the jury. Did he just violate a gag order? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon and RCP Senior Elections Analyst Sean Trende discuss how important winning Pennsylvania is to Joe Biden and today's announcement that the RNC and the Trump campaign are deploying up to 100,000 poll watchers in November. Then, they talk about the new swing-state poll numbers from Fox News and today's RCP article by Lanny Davis calling for Biden to lead a “bipartisan presidency” to reunite the country. Next, Andrew talks with RealClear writer Charlie Tidmarsh about an upcoming Supreme Court decision on the relationship between government and social media regarding who can weigh in on a platform's content curation. And finally, Carl discusses Governor Gavin Newsom, baseball, and California politics with Bill Whelan of the Hoover Institution.

Jen Psaki is joined by White House National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby to break down what's at stake following Iran's unprecedented attack on Israel, discussing what President Biden can do to de-escalate tensions in an already volatile region. Next, Representative Elissa Slotkin joins to provide insight into the reactions on Capitol Hill as House GOP leaders claim they'll finally take up an Israel aid package. Later, Jen is joined by Lanny Davis, legal advisor to Michael Cohen, to preview what to expect in Donald Trump's first criminal trial which begins this week. Finally, Representative Jamie Raskin joins Jen to discuss the dangerous groundwork that Republicans are laying for their effort to interfere in the 2024 election.Check out our social pages below:https://twitter.com/InsideWithPsakihttps://www.instagram.com/InsideWithPsaki/https://www.tiktok.com/@insidewithpsakihttps://www.msnbc.com/jen-psaki

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, April 10th, and reports on Arizona's abortion ban and the funding disparity in women's and men's sports. Plus, Lanny Davis, legal advisor for Trump trial witness Michael Cohen, joins Melber. Dahlia Lithwick also joins.

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In today's episode Carl Cannon, Tom Bevan and Emily Jashinsky discuss: Joe Lieberman's passing, Bobby Kennedy Jr. appeal to voters, and the environment of victimization culture. They also talk about Sam Bankman-Fried's 25-year prison sentence and James Carville's riff on “preachy” Democrats. Next, Carl talks with attorney Lanny Davis about Joe Lieberman and the need for civil political discourse. And finally, he interviews Christian conservative (but not pro-Trump) Myra Adams about faith, politics, and the new Trump Bible.

Jim Jordan and the House Judiciary Committee hold a hearing in Manhattan to address Alvin Bragg's terrible performance.#Judiciary #JimJordan #AlvinBraggThe House of Representatives responds to Alvin Bragg's lawsuit trying to stop the House Subpoena.#Judiciary #Subpoena #AlvinBraggMichael Cohen and his lawyer Lanny Davis respond to Trump's $500m lawsuit against him.#MichaelCohen #Trump #2024The Proud Boys trial continues with testimony and the media is SILENCED. We review the latest from the court and the filings.#ProudBoys #Trial #J6

Lanny Davis is an American lawyer, lobbyist, author, and crisis management advisor who has worked with high-profile clients like President Bill Clinton, Penn State University, and Michael Cohen. He is an expert in crisis management and has authored several books on the subject. Davis is also a frequent commentator and writer, often appearing on television news programs and contributing opinion pieces to newspapers and magazines.Together they explore the indictment of Donald Trump. With Lanny's unique perspective of being one of Michael Cohen's defense attorneys, the duo delves into the facts of the case, the potential of further charges, and the mountains of evidence facing the former president.  All this and more on No Holding Back with Susan Estrich.Sign up to receive updates by email when a new episode drops at: www.noholdingback.fm/Produced by 1985 Productions

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump is charged with 34 felonies in the hush-money case. Dan Horwitz, Jeremy Saland, Catherine Christian, Andrew Weissmann and Lanny Davis join Lawrence O'Donnell.

First, as Donald Trump prepares for his day in court, what do we know about the evidence against the former president and how will his attorneys handle the case? Dana Bash speaks with Trump's personal lawyer Joe Tacopina, who describes Trump's upcoming arraignment as "a day the rule of law in the United States has died."  Next, lawyer Lanny Davis, who now represents Trump's former personal lawyer/"fixer" Michael Cohen, provides his (very different) take on the Trump indictment.   Then, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) weighs in on the indictment, as well as where he sees the economy going.  And, Dana interviews House Intel Committee Chair Mike Turner (R-OH) about Russia's arrest of Wall Street Journal journalist Evan Gershkovich.  Finally, regarding the Trump indictment, Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) tells Dana, "You don't have to be a lawyer to look at this case and think it's on very weak grounds." To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

He is the first former President to face criminal charges. The Manhattan Grand Jury was looking into hush money payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels during Trump's 2016 campaign for President. Carol Leonnig, Michael Schmidt, Glenn Kirschner, Neal Katyal, Sen. Claire McCaskill, Lanny Davis, and Michael Beschloss join.

President Donald Trump's indictment by the Manhattan District Attorney became a rallying cry among Republican lawmakers and potential 2024 presidential rivals. Michael Cohen's attorney Lanny Davis discusses his client's testimony in the investigation into the former president.

Lanny Davis long ago established himself as the go-to operative in Washington when you're in the middle of a PR crisis.  He was famously the public face defending Bill Clinton during the Monica Lewinsky scandal in 1998. But today, 25 years later, he's on the other side of a presidential sex scandal representing Michael Cohen, Trump's longtime lawyer and self-described “fixer,” who went to jail for a number of offenses, including his role in paying Stormy Daniels $130,000 in exchange for her not telling the media her account of an alleged affair with Donald Trump.  Cohen is now a central witness in the Manhattan DA's case against Trump, one that could send the former president to jail. It's a case that has died and been resurrected so many times that prosecutors have nicknamed it the “zombie” case. And a major obstacle that prosecutors face is whether or not jurors will believe that Cohen, who lied for Trump for over a decade, is telling the truth.  On this episode of Deep Dive, host and Playbook co-author Ryan Lizza catches up with Davis at his office in Washington, D.C., to hear the story of how the Trump “zombie” case came back from the dead and why he insists jurors should believe his client. Ryan Lizza is a Playbook co-author for POLITICO. Lanny Davis is the lawyer and spokesperson for former Trump fixer Michael Cohen. Afra Abdullah is an associate producer for POLITICO audio. Kara Tabor is a producer for POLITICO audio. Alex Keeney is a senior producer for POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the executive producer for POLITICO audio.

Michael talks to crisis management expert and attorney Lanny Davis, who is representing former Trump advisor Michael Cohen, ahead of the Manhattan District Attorney possibly indicting former President Trump in connection with hush money payments paid to Stormy Daniels. Original air date 22 March 2023.

Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with the news of Donald Trump facing possible indictment in the Manhattan DA hush money case. Michael Cohen's attorney, Lanny Davis, joins us for his first TV interview regarding this case. Also in this episode, in a major development in the criminal investigation of Donald Trump's mishandling of classified documents, a judge has ordered Trump lawyer Evan Corcoran to testify, ruling that he cannot invoke attorney-client privilege. Our legal expert has more. Plus, Ron DeSantis allegedly chooses his fingers as the spoon of choice for his chocolate pudding--just one of the strange, reported tales of the would-be presidential candidate. Our politics experts weigh in. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Good Morning and HAPPY GROUNDHOG DAY!! from the Marc Cox Morning Show.  This morning Marc talks about Hunter Biden is finally acknowledging the laptop and is  lawyering up. Nikki Haley is running for president, Marc gives his thoughts House Speaker Dean Plocher talks gun laws that are aimed at juveniles, as well as possibility of the governor appointing a special counsel for St louis. Lanny Davis, of The Hill, writes an article to try and clear Hillary Clintons name about classified docs. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)   Coming Up Next Hour:  Marc Lotter and Tom Ackerman.

"Tell it Early, Tell it All, Tell it Yourself." That is always the advice from crisis management expert Lanny Davis, who joins Michael to talk about the case of President Biden's classified documents, recently found in his home in Wilmington DE. Original air date 13 January 2023.

Up this week: Dennis leads off with #TheTwitterFiles and asks Washington Democrat insider Lanny Davis whether Twitter went too far. He also interviews The New York Post's longtime “Media Ink” columnist, Keith J. Kelly, to ask why the media are going all-crickets on the story. And the latest on the arrest in the Bahamas of […]

Up this week: Dennis leads off with #TheTwitterFiles and asks Washington Democrat insider Lanny Davis whether Twitter went too far. He also interviews The New York Post's longtime "Media Ink" columnist, Keith J. Kelly, to ask why the media are going all-crickets on the story.  And the latest on the arrest in the Bahamas of accused crytpo-scammer Sam Bankman-Fried. Why is the SEC leading this case when it lacks any oversight of cryptocurrencies? Maybe the real aim is to silence the mopheaded 30-year-old so he can't talk about Democrat donations and the access it brought.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Davis: Democrats can win the 2022 midterms by asking Republicans to answer two questions | The Hill https://thehill.com/opinion/3479855-davis-democrats-can-win-the-2022-midterms-by-asking-republicans-to-answer-two-questions/ Lanny Davis Should Answer 2 Questions for Democrats http://lannyjdavis.com/

Six weeks ago, CNN broke a blockbuster story: According to several anonymous sources, President Trump had advance knowledge of the infamous Trump Tower meeting. It was a potential smoking gun, until one of those sources — Lanny Davis, attorney for Michael Cohen — recanted. Beyond that headache for CNN, there was another. The original article had claimed, "Contacted by CNN, one of Cohen's attorneys, Lanny Davis, declined to comment." Depending on how you understand the word "comment," and depending your general disposition, that claim could be technically true or woefully, mendaciously disingenuous. Bob spoke with Washington Post media reporter Paul Farhi about the implications — and dangers — of this latest media mishap.  On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org.

As markets surge after Trump shreds NAFTA, we have to ask ourselves: is it possible that the smart people are stupid and the stupid people are smart? Then, 1 in 7 Americans smokes pot, Lanny Davis admits admitted liar Michael Cohen is a liar, CNN pays no heed, more demagoguery of dead people, #MeTooHollywood hypocrites, why everybody is suddenly transgender, and bad parents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Despite a few technical difficulties (sorry!) we discuss all the week's news, including the death of John McCain and reactions, Geraldo throws a tantrum about illegals regarding Mollie Tibbetts, the cases of Paul Manfort and Michael Cohen get irresponsible media coverage, Trump tweets about South Africa land expropriation and it's called a "white nationalist talking point," plus hoax hate a plenty and more! Support the show! Streamlabs (Superchat alternative): https://streamlabs.com/skagg3 Become a Patron: http://www.patreon.com/beautyandthebeta Make a one-time contribution on PayPal: http://www.paypal.me/beautyandthebeta Join Matt's NFL survivor pool (it's free, but you must sign up before week 1): http://survivor.fantasy.nfl.com/group/51948 Beauty & the Beta merchandise shop: http://bit.ly/2nxSaj6 (If there are items absent that you'd like to request, email us and we can accommodate) Blonde's channel: http://bit.ly/23RrR3z Blonde's Twitter (RIP): http://bit.ly/2t41Wvc Blonde's Gab: http://bit.ly/2jQFS4a Matt's Twitter: http://bit.ly/2ib6eKr Matt's BitChute channel: http://bit.ly/2P9UrxT Our Discord server: New users use this link: https://discord.gg/Uhattun Existing users use this link: https://discord.gg/4rkxcZv Beauty & the Beta on demand: http://bit.ly/1TUcepj Listen on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/23YM9rM Listen on Google Play: http://bit.ly/2iFWOqD Listen on Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/1TUce8E Listen on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/1TlubhE Listen on Podbean: http://bit.ly/1TUcnJ8 ARTWORK by Facepalm Reality Facepalm Reality's Twitter: http://bit.ly/2AZfI4V Facepalm Reality's YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/2uxbrr9 MUSIC Don't Stop Believin' remix: https://youtu.be/ge0fXIiP4FY Bearing and SugarTits' cover of "Catch the Wind" https://youtu.be/DPZtCSScFWM "Dog Park" and "Odahviing" written and performed by AENEAS: http://bit.ly/2sibPZ7 ITEMS REFERENCED Jacksonville Madden tournament shooting: https://fxn.ws/2PGdFLz The venue is a gun-free zone: http://bit.ly/2wlKDrK Chelsea handler's new show: http://bit.ly/2LhIh2F Meghan McCain statement about her dad: http://bit.ly/2wpx9vf Schumer wants to rename the Russell Senate building: https://cbsn.ws/2wu2EUS Huffington Post previously called McCain racist, white supremacist (h/t Mike Cernovich): http://bit.ly/2PFcfAX http://bit.ly/2PGd3Ws http://bit.ly/2Nldp3l http://bit.ly/2NikZvr Vox smears McCain upon death: http://archive.is/0eZSA The Onion gets spicy: http://bit.ly/2PDhIsa NBC breaking news on McCain's death is really awkward: http://bit.ly/2PG0hXR Geraldo on Fox News about Mollie Tibbets: http://bit.ly/2PEpt19 Meanwhile, Trump deports an actual N*zi: https://fxn.ws/2LdOn4d "Carrot Topless" Kathy Griffin: http://bit.ly/2Nn2buT Today Show coverage of Cohen and Manafort, 8/22: http://bit.ly/2wq5nim Lanny Davis fundraises on Megyn Kelly's show, audience laughs at him: https://youtu.be/U5Oewr7gkKc Democrats plan 52 investigations if they take Congress: http://bit.ly/2PDdMrB Trump approval unaffected: https://nbcnews.to/2NiIlRy Reuters coverage of South Africa land appropriation: https://reut.rs/2wu1Z5S HuffPost calls Trump's tweet a nod to a "white nationalist talking point": http://bit.ly/2PzXKOO Global News and AP credit Julius Malema for "fact checking" Trump: http://bit.ly/2PEBIdO Malema sang a song about killing whites: https://reut.rs/2PGWE4e Malema open to the possibility of killing white people: http://bit.ly/2PGflVx Malema says the Jews are training snipers in Pretoria: https://youtu.be/6vbYtYr3dHM Malema calls Trump a liar, but validates his tweet: https://youtu.be/O-b7aIcb7vo Sharpton says Trump's tweet is "neo-N*zi propaganda": http://bit.ly/2PByqZ9 Newsweek's differing headlines on South Africa: http://bit.ly/2PEPWeQ SPLC allegedly behind financial deplatforming of David Horowitz's Freedom Center: http://bit.ly/2Py0mgf KKK is handing out candy in New York: https://usat.ly/2wqeG1z The Hill credits 'white supremacists' with sidewalk swastika, without evidence: http://bit.ly/2PCIOzE Pre-teens confess to "hanging" of black doll: https://on.thegrio.com/2Nh9O67 Kids made up story about man peeing on girl, calling her a racial slur: http://bit.ly/2woklW1