This podcast episode delves into the role of The Enquirer, a supermarket tabloid, in helping Donald Trump become president. It explores the magazine's publication of stories about Trump's affairs, its involvement in paying hush money, and its false reporting. The episode also discusses the decline of The Enquirer's sales and its transformation from a publication with real reporters to one that fabricated stories. The unethical practices of its parent company, AMI, are revealed, including its deal with Harvey Weinstein to suppress reporting on his sexual misconduct. The podcast also highlights how The Enquirer targeted Ted Cruz and Hillary Clinton during the 2016 presidential election, damaging their campaigns. The use of "catch and kill" tactics by AMI to suppress negative stories about Trump is explored, along with the impact of the publication of false information on Clinton. The episode concludes with the author's reflection on the impact of the Bragg indictment and the relief of the secrets becoming public knowledge.
