Over the past few months, billionaire father-and-son duo Larry Ellison and David Ellison have been making deals involving major media brands. After acquiring CBS News parent company Paramount, they appointed Bari Weiss, an outspoken supporter of Israel, as the network’s editor-in-chief. The Ellison family’s move is not only to grow their media empire but also to shape the narrative about Israel in an America where public support continues to decline.

Contributors:
David Klion – Columnist, The Nation
Danielle Moody – Host of The Danielle Moody Show
Ryan Grim – Drop Site News Reporter

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Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a ceasefire in Gaza, ending two years of genocide. It was a moment of relief for Palestinians in Gaza. But for Donald Trump, it’s a chance for self-congratulation – as he and his allies emphasize how crucial he was in making things happen. Tariq Nafi has been following this story.

In Portugal, the once-fringe far-right party Chega, whose leader Andre Ventura has become one of the country’s best-known political figures, is now leading the polls. Ventura’s rise was aided by his television background and carefully crafted media image. The former football pundit has become a political showman. His comments were amplified by the country’s mainstream media, which have been chasing ratings over accountability. Ryan Coles reports.

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Miguel Carvalho – Journalist
Ines Narciso – Iscte-Iul disinformation researcher
Anabela Neves – CNN Portugal correspondent