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Truth & Toxins: Dr. Soon-Shiong’s Vision for the LA Times and America’s Health | 12.21.24

Sat, 21 Dec 2024

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In a wide ranging and thoughtful interview, Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong discusses his bold editorial changes at the Los Angeles Times, the rising threat of toxic chemicals, and why he believes RFK Jr. and Dr. Marty Makary can save America’s health care industry. Get the facts first on Morning Wire.Birch Gold: Text "WIRE" to 989898 for your no-cost, no-obligation information kit.

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3.177 - 23.633 Georgia Howe

Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, owner of the LA Times, made headlines this fall for making big and potentially risky changes at his paper in an effort to root out bias. In this episode of Morning Wire, we speak to Dr. Soon-Shiong about his intentions for the paper and why he's willing to go to bat for Trump's incoming cabinet picks, RFK Jr. and Dr. Marty McCary.

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24.213 - 32.62 Georgia Howe

I'm Georgia Howe with Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley. It's Saturday, December 21st, and this is a Saturday edition of Morning Wire.

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37.734 - 55.749 John Bickley

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56.009 - 58.611 John Bickley

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62.031 - 69.701 Georgia Howe

Joining us now is Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, medical entrepreneur and owner of the LA Times. Dr. Soon-Shiong, thank you so much for coming on.

69.721 - 71.944 Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong

You're welcome, and thank you for having me.

72.605 - 74.989 Georgia Howe

So first off, when did you acquire the LA Times?

75.75 - 78.373 Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong

Oh, I think it's about six years now, around the 2018 timeframe.

80.154 - 97.635 Georgia Howe

Now, you've presided over some very divided political times, but recently you've made some headlines for shaking up the editorial board and also for declining to endorse a political candidate. That suggested to some people that you might be changing the direction of the paper or at least doing a bit of a rebrand. Is that accurate?

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