Rob Reiner: White House pressure on media is ‘beyond McCarthy era-esque’

Film & Entertainment Industry Trends - Apple postponed the release of "The Savant" due to potentially triggering imagery following a political assassination [1][2][3] - Jessica Chastain expressed disagreement with Apple's decision, emphasizing the series' relevance and the courage of those preventing violence [4][5] - The entertainment industry faces increasing pressure in a politically charged environment, drawing parallels to the McCarthy era [5][7] - Hollywood is aware of First Amendment rights being impinged, referencing the Jimmy Kimmel situation [16] Political Commentary & Societal Impact - The speaker warns of a potential shift towards autocracy in the US within a year, emphasizing the need to protect democracy [8] - Concerns are raised about potential voter suppression tactics, including military presence at polling booths [10][11] - The importance of educating the public about the value of democracy and the potential consequences of losing it is highlighted [12][13] - Autocrats need control of the media and military control of the streets [17]