# Why Are These Preachers Anointing a Strongman?

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Podcast: [The Hartmann Report](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hartmann-report-1122503)
Published: 2026-05-18T20:00:00+00:00
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Thom discusses with author, lawyer, and journalist, Judd Legum, about the apparent large network of prominent regional newspapers that have posted thousands of low-quality articles promoting gambling and prediction markets. Also, why are these preachers anointing a strongman and why won't Trump drop his Greenland obsession? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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