I had the pleasure of welcoming the award-winning investigative journalist and bestselling author, Peter Geoghegan, Founder and Editor of Democracy for Sale news outlet.
We unpack what is really going on with journalism today, and honestly, it is complicated, messy, but more important than ever. Particularly, independent investigative reporting is under real pressure.
But the major part of our conversation focused on money in politics. According to Peter, we are living in an era where corporate donations and concentrated wealth have reached unprecedented levels of influence. This has given rise to what he calls “oligarch politicians”— figures whose power is tied more to wealth and networks than to democratic accountability. This shift, he argues, is a serious threat to democratic processes.
We also dug into technology, especially AI, and its growing role in shaping political narratives. Big Tech is not neutral anymore (if it ever was). Algorithms, social media platforms, and AI-driven content systems are now central to how misinformation spreads and how political stories gain traction.
We are concerned that independent outlets are struggling to survive, while mainstream media often avoids digging too deeply into stories that involve money, power, and corporate interests.
Peter made a strong case that investigative journalism is still essential to democracy. However, it is increasingly being squeezed out by financial constraints and political influence.
Join the conversation now, especially in light of the latest Epstein revelations. This discussion will reveal the sad reality of how our Western democracy is being sold off.
