About this episode
President Trump’s concerns about corruption in Ukraine began, in part, with a series of articles in a publication called The Hill. On this week’s On the Media, a close-up on the columnist whose dubious tales may lead to an impeachment. Plus, the black nationalist origins of Justice Clarence Thomas’s legal thinking. 1. Paul Farhi [ @farhip ], Washington Post media reporter, and Mike Spies [ @mikespiesnyc ], ProPublica reporter, on John Solomon's role in the impeachment saga. Listen . 2. Corey Robin [ @CoreyRobin ], writer and political scientist at Brooklyn College and the CUNY Graduate Center, on all that we've missed (or ignored) about Justice Clarence Thomas. Listen . Music from this week's show: How Strange by Nicola Cruz I'm the Slime By Frank Zappa Suite for Solo Cello No. 6 in D Major, BWV 1012: I. Prelude by Yo Yo Ma Lachrymae Antiquae by Kronos Quartet Two Thousand Seventeen by Four Tet On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today ( https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm ). Follow our show on Instagram , Twitter and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org.