It seems like you’re referring to political events held by J.D. Vance, the American author known for his memoir “Hillbilly Elegy.” The phrase “a back-and-forth with media is red meat for the crowd” metaphorically means that public interactions, typically confrontational or critical of media by J.D. Vance, excite or energize his supporters. Just as red meat is a source of substantial nutrition, these interactions are deemed substantive or satisfying by his followers. Would you like to know more about this topic or any related matters?
