John Stoehr, editor and publisher of The Editorial Board, "a newsletter about politics in plain English for normal people and the common good." The conversation explored Stoehr's views on political media, democratic values, and concentrated wealth.

Here are a few key points from the conversation:
- Stoehr said political coverage often prioritizes conflict and the horse race over concerns about President Trump’s behavior; Stoehr thinks coverage may shift if Trump’s political support weakens.
- He described the press’s reluctance to address these concerns as driven by wealthy media owners’ fear and by cynicism.
- He argued that political discussion should focus on values and policy outcomes rather than labels, which can obscure areas of agreement.
- Stoehr and Esposito discussed whether large political expenditures could provoke backlash. He called for broader democratic debate about concentrated wealth and power, including monopolies, wealth taxation, and inheritance.

Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive).

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