Lean to the Left Podcast
In this episode of the Lean to the Left Podcast, host Bob Gatty sits down with John DeDakis — veteran journalist, former CNN editor, White House correspondent, novelist, and writing coach — to explore the challenges of journalism in today’s fractured media landscape.
👉 Topics include:
The crisis of trust in mainstream media
How Trump and bullying politicians have influenced journalism
The rise of digital media and the internet’s double-edged sword
Artificial Intelligence and its limits in creative storytelling
DeDakis’ novel Enemies Domestic, inspired by today’s political climate
Writing as a tool for healing grief and trauma
Helping aspiring authors find their voice
DeDakis shares candid reflections on truth in reporting, holding power accountable, and why integrity and human touch still matter in an age of information overload.
📚 Learn more about John DeDakis and his books: [insert link to his site]
If you care about media integrity, politics, or the power of storytelling, this episode is a must-listen.
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