So much of what might happen over the next three years is sadly predictable. So, let's take a look at the stops along the way. Well, one way to do it is by mapping out the road ahead. They tell me in private their news outlets are struggling over how to cover this daily assault on democracy, this drip-drip-drip. I've had about a half dozen conversations with A-list journalists about this in the past month. There are journalists at other outlets, outside CNN, who see what's happening, who see the conspiracy storm clouds forming, who see election subversion efforts intensifying, and they don't feel like they can say so. This new commentary at says Donald Trump's slow motion coup is becoming a runaway train. And some writers and anchors are trying to expose that, trying to expose those who are subverting democracy. So, riot denialism, election denialism, it's all of a piece. Have we gone too conspiratorial? Interesting question, because on the very same day, Tucker Carlson dropped this promo for "Patriot Purge." It's a streaming service series that go full 1/6 denialism, at least according to the trailer. The headline says, a fear grows in Trump world. Look at this "Politico" headline from the other day about just how conspiratorial Trump world has become. The deterioration of democracy is a daily story in America. But, first, was the peaceful transfer of power in January something of a miracle and will it be repeated? Let me explain why I'm asking. Plus, what is right wing pundit Dan Bongino thinking? What is he really taking a stand for? We're going to get into that and much more. Does it know any bounds at all? Kara Swisher is here on that and all things about the company formerly known as Facebook. New calls for journalists to step up their game. And this is RELIABLE SOURCES, where we examine the story behind the story and try to figure out what's reliable. BRIAN STELTER, CNN ANCHOR: Hey, I'm Brian Stelter live in New York. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED. Is Rupert Murdoch A Threat To American Democracy? The Man- Bites-Dog Problem In Journalism Analyzing News Coverage Of Biden And The Budget Battle What's Really Behind Facebook's Name Change? How One Man Hopes To Bolster News In Baltimore.
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