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5 min read🎙️ The Voices & The Context
- The Format: Podcast interview on Today Explained, hosted by Sean Rameswaram (transcribed as "Stead Herndon"), featuring a deep-dive discussion with a journalist about his investigative piece.
- The Key Players:
- Guest: Ben Terris, Washington correspondent for New York Magazine, known for tackling underreported political stories like Trump's health; his latest article scrutinizes Trump's physical/mental fitness amid public concerns.
- Host: Sean Rameswaram, probing with sharp questions on politics, health speculation, and media challenges.
- The Vibe: Investigative and educational with satirical undertones—mix of serious journalism, absurdity in Trumpworld claims, and wry humor about aging leaders.
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What you'll learn
- 1 (00:00) **🎙️ Introduction: Ben Terris**
- 2 (02:52) **Catalyst for the Piece**
- 3 (04:00) **Interview with Trump on Family Health**
- 4 (05:00) **Exaggerated Praise from Inner Circle**
- 5 (06:42) **Explaining the Hand Bruising**
- 6 (08:16) **Securing the Interview and Access**
- 7 (10:18) **Bizarre Reporting Experience**
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Show Notes
President Donald Trump will be 80 this year. He says worries about his age and health are unfounded. But the evidence is mixed, and Americans are suspicious after President Joe Biden said the same thing.
This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger, edited by Jolie Myers, fact checked by Andrea López-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Astead Herndon.
Nicki Minaj and President Trump hold hands on stage, making visible the bruise on Trump's hand. Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images.
Further reading: 'The Superhuman President'.
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