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From Ink Stained Wretches at 2024-04-26 09:45:00

Take That, Hippies (NEBM7622546644.mp3?updated=1714098869)

Watch this episode on YouTube. Did you hear? Kamala Harris has found her voice. At least that’s what CNN is saying for the 4th time of this administration. This week, we’re looking at coverage around Speaker Mike Johnson, the chaos on college campuses, and a disgruntled former CNN anchor. Wretch on! If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Sign Up for the Newsletter: https://nebulouspodcasts.com/shows/ink-stained-wretches Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretches Time Stamps: 2:27 Front Page 40:17 - Obsessions 46:51 - Reader Mail 51:10 Favorite Items NYT: Where Jurors in Trump Hush-Money Trial Say They Get Their News Politico: The Petty Feud Between the NYT and the White House CNBC: House Speaker Johnson drowned out by booing crowds at Columbia University speech on Gaza protests The Atlantic: The Accidental Speaker WSJ: They Entered College in Isolation and Leave in Protest: The Class That Missed Out on Fun Vanity Fair: Leaving CNN Was How I Found My Voice The American Prospect: My Dinner With Andreessen Mediaite: The Gateway Pundit, Infamous Conspiracy Blog, Declares Bankruptcy After Suit From Election Workers CNN: Kamala Finds Her Voice The Free Press: Tucker Carlson’s Turn Cleveland 19: Ohio company launches Thermonator, a flamethrowing robot dog NYT: Beyoncé Showed Her Hair Being Washed. Here’s Why It Matters.

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2024-04-19 16:51:51

Newsroom Rebellions (NEBM6395794221.mp3?updated=1713542236)

The NPR rebellion continues this week on Ink Stained Wretches. We’re also covering infighting at The New York Times, Trump trial coverage and the emerging trend of sexless marriages. Wretch on! 2:29 Front Page 50:27 Obsessions 57:39 Reader Mail 4:34 Favorite Items If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Sign Up for the Newsletter: https://nebulouspodcasts.com/shows/ink-stained-wretches Show Notes: NPR: NPR editor Uri Berliner resigns with blast at new CEO NYPost: NPR's new CEO Katherine Maher scrubs hyper-partisan posts: 'Trump is a racist' NPR: From NPR President and CEO Katherine Maher: Thoughts on our mission and our work Politico: The Real Reason NPR Squashed Uri Berliner I Might Be Wrong on Substack: GUEST COLUMN: Who the Fuck Did You THINK Ran NPR? Slate: NPR: The public broadcaster’s problems are deeper than “wokeness.” WSJ: New York Times Bosses Seek to Quash Rebellion in the Newsroom USA Today: Media is playing right into Trump's hands with jury selection as jurors become targets NYTimes: Can a Sexless Marriage Be a Happy One? NYTimes: One Thing Parents Can Control WSJ: She’s One of the Greatest Basketball Players Ever. She’s an Even Better Coach. NYTimes: The Biden Guide to Dressing Younger Axios: Exclusive: Grindr plans to offer a pocket "gayborhood" ABC News: Red Lobster eyes bankruptcy option after $11M in losses from endless shrimp WaPo: They criticized Israel. This Twitter account upended their lives. Commentary Mag: Media Revive the Classic ‘Jewish Oppressor’ Stereotype The Atlantic: What the Upper-Middle-Class Left Doesn’t Get About Inflation SNL: Beavis and Butthead WSJ: A Day in the Life of a Walmart Manager Who Makes $240,000 a Year

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2024-04-12 09:45:00

A Forest of Facile (NEBM8047402664.mp3?updated=1712890229)

Watch this episode on YouTube. Welcome back, Wretchos! In this episode, we'll be covering a variety of topics this week, including whether Gen Z can handle criticism effectively, if the politics of Israel are changing, and whether a sleep divorce is a good idea. Don't miss out, and remember to catch us on YouTube for more engaging content. Wretch on! If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Sign Up for the Newsletter: https://nebulouspodcasts.com/shows/ink-stained-wretches Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretches Time Stamps: 4:09 Front Page 50:13 Obsessions 1:01:23 Reader Mail 1:03:32 Favorite Items Show Notes: NYT:Inflation Was Hotter Than Expected in March, Unwelcome News for the Fed WSJ: Biden Is Spending $1 Trillion to Fight Climate Change. Voters Don’t Care. TFP: I’ve Been at NPR for 25 Years. Here’s How We Lost America’s Trust. WSJ: We Aren’t Posting on Social Media as Much Anymore. Will We Ever? Newsnation: Hundreds expected to tie the knot during solar eclipse The Guardian: ‘Mostly felt like a speed bump’: US man on getting vasectomy amid earthquake Semafor: Border crisis might be boon for economy Wapo: Which Trump lies stick? Republicans believe some falsehoods more than they did six years ago, our poll finds. Wapo: Gen Z workers can take criticism. You're just phrasing it wrong. Pagesix: Matt Lauer holds hands with girlfriend Shamin Abas at Don Lemon's wedding Dailymail: Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck's 15-year-old daughter, formerly Seraphina Rose, debuts new name Fin WSJ: The Couples Trading Restless Nights for Separate Bedrooms @dieworkwear on Twitter: "my man" Obsessions: Politico: Playbook: Could Bibi tank Ukraine aid? Politico: The politics of Israel are changing The Atlantic: 'White Rural Rage' Is an Utterly Misleading Book The Remnant Podcast: Hillbillies in the Mist The Atlantic: Civil War Was Made in Anger Reader Mail: The Daily Beast: The Instagram Stars Hiding Their Famous, Muslim-Hating Mom, Pamela Geller Favorite Items: NY Times: How a Vacant Lot Became Our Own Dirtbag Narnia Jewish Insider: Several university leaders begin cracking down on anti-Israel disruptions on campus.

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2024-04-05 09:45:00

Biden’s Drama-dan (NEBM1437260977.mp3?updated=1712285379)

Watch this episode on YouTube Please tune in to hear a very, very special update about Chris Stirewalt. Stick around to hear about recent 2024 polling, Trump’s night life, Israel-Hamas coverage and a follow up to LSU Basketball Coach Kim Mulkey. Time Stamps: 3:29 Front Page 35:41 Obsessions 46:30 Reader Mail 49:55 Favorite Items If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Sign Up for the Newsletter: https://nebulouspodcasts.com/shows/ink-stained-wretches Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretches Engagement Announcement WSJ: Trump Leads Biden in Six of Seven Swing States, WSJ Poll Finds WSJ: Five Takeaways From the WSJ Swing-State Poll WaPo: Nervous about November? Imagine being Biden's campaign manager. Axios: 1 big thing — Behind the Curtain: How Trump's mind works NYTimes: Lachlan Cartwright: What I Saw at the National Enquirer During Trump’s Rise NBC News: Displeasure with Biden's handling of Hamas-Israel war was on display at closed-door White House meeting WaPo: U.S. approved more bombs to Israel day of World Central Kitchen strikes NY Times: Newly Declassified Video Shows U.S. Killing of 10 Civilians in Drone Strike ABC13: Ted Cruz pushes back on questions about his podcast's fundraising arrangement with iHeartMedia The Verge: How Vice became ‘a fucking clown show’ WSJ: You Spent $6,000 on a Secondhand Chanel Bag. Now Find Out if It Is Real. WSJ: More Fashion Cachet for Less Cash: Why the 1% Are Favoring These Under-the-Radar Labels Obsessions: WaPo: LSU coach Kim Mulkey holds grudges, battles everyone and keeps winning. But at what cost? The Dispatch: The Idiotic Astrophysics of Umbrage Favorite Items: WaPo: Wait, does America suddenly have a record number of bees? WSJ: The Chess Master Trying to Propel Google’s AI Push

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2024-03-29 08:45:00

They Don’t Wanna Ronna (NEBM7477267670.mp3?updated=1711680249)

Watch this episode on YouTube Would you like a perfect encapsulation of why DC fails? Come listen to a story about the T-Ball scandal that rocked our nation’s capital. Additionally, we'll delve deep into the Ronn McDaniel-NBC saga, explore the latest drama at The Daily Wire with Candace Owens, and discuss the growing impact of Climate Cafes. Wretch on! Time Stamps: 2:00 Front Page 42:28 Obsessions 50:55 Reader Mail 55:42 Favorite Items If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Sign Up for the Newsletter: https://nebulouspodcasts.com/shows/ink-stained-wretches Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretches Show Notes: Cnn: NBC News journalists vexed by MSNBC’s move to hire White House press secretary Jen Psaki Semafor: NBC braces for the backlash to the backlash after hiring and firing Ronna McDaniel Commentary Magazine: The Hateful Candace Owens NYT: Chasing Clicks in the Jungle: Right-Wing Influencers Descend on the Darién Gap The Atlantic: The British Right’s Favorite Sex Offender WaPo: Qatari royal invested about $50 million in pro-Trump network Newsmax - Politico: Republicans fixate on messy Afghanistan withdrawal NYT: Can Climate Cafes Help Ease the Anxiety of Planetary Crisis? NYT: Republicans Who Do Not Regularly Watch Fox Are Less Likely to Back Trump APNews: LSU coach Kim Mulkey lashes out at Washington Post, threatens legal action WSJ: Little League Scandal Roils Washington, D.C., Elite WSJ: How Much More Ranch Can America Take? Hidden Valley Seeks Total Domination Obsessions: The Atlantic: The War at Stanford Free Beacon: ‘Run by the Mob’: How Anti-Semites Took Over Stanford’s Campus National Review: Well, Well, Well . . . If It Isn't the Consequences of Your Own Actions Andrew Sullivan on Substack: What Have I, What Have I Done To Deserve This? Favorite Items: The New Yorker: Among the A.I. Doomsayers NYT: Opinion | James Carville, the Cajun Who Can’t Stop Ragin’

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2024-03-21 08:45:00

Balls in Your Court, Media (NEBM3281544439.mp3?updated=1710973826)

You won't believe it, but we have a solid piece from The Washington Post this week. Apart from that, we have many grievances with American news media regarding Trump's "anti-semitic" comments, The New York Times' take on disinformation, Mark Levin's plea to billionaires, and blaming the youth for their gloomy outlook. Wretch on! Time Stamps: 2:28 Front Page 46:36 Obsessions 58:46 Reader Mail 1:02:55 Favorite Items Show Notes: Bloomberg: Doug Emhoff Decries Trump Comments on Jewish Democrats WSJ: Trump Claims 2024 Will Be Rigged, Putting Republican Turnout at Risk WaPo: How a sleuth defense attorney and a disgruntled law partner damaged the Trump Georgia case Mediaite: Mark Levin Demands to Know Why Republican Billionaires Aren't Posting Trump's $454 Million Bond: 'This Is an Outrage' The Hill: Trump sues ABC and Stephanopoulos, alleging defamation over Mace interview NYPost: Don Lemon demanded Tesla Cybertruck, $5M advance, equity in X before Elon Musk canned him: sources The Hill: RBG Award organizers cancel gala after backlash from Supreme Court justice’s family Poynter: Gannett and McClatchy to drop The Associated Press. What does that mean? NYTimes: A New Chapter for Sports Illustrated, With Plans to Keep Print Reuters: Gloomy youth pull US and western Europe down global happiness ranking WSJ: The Couples Embracing the DINK Label Obsessions: Semafor: ‘Very few have balls’: How American news lost its nerve Business Insider: Facebook is reviving one of its earliest features after hiding it for years NyTimes: How Trump’s Allies Are Winning the War Over Disinformation The Dispatch: Defund the Speech Police Favorite Items: The Times: Evan Gershkovich’s year in Russian jail: what it’s like and how he copes NYPost: Don Lemon wanted free ride on Elon Musk's rocket to host 'first podcast in space' as part of wild list of demands: sources If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Sign Up for the Newsletter: https://nebulouspodcasts.com/shows/ink-stained-wretches Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretches

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2024-03-15 07:05:00

With Great Influence Comes No Responsibility (NEBM7777571402.mp3?updated=1710459198)

Welcome back, El Wretchos. Don't forget to watch us on YouTube. In this episode, we are sad to report that world famine has NOT been solved. Anyways, this week we have a wide variety of topics, from TikTok coverage and Lara Trump to The Washington Post's condescending piece about all Republicans. Wretch on! Time Stamps: 2:18 - Front Page 36:18 - Obsessions 43:56 - Reader Mail 51:28 - Favorite Items SHOW NOTES Popular Information: Media compounds failure on Hur report Politico - Playbook: Joe Biden’s secret policy obsession CNN - RFK Jr.’s VP prospect Aaron Rodgers has shared false Sandy Hook conspiracy theories in private conversations Wall Street Journal - How TikTok Was Blindsided by U.S. Bill That Could Ban It NY Books - Who Should Regulate Online Speech? Mediaiate - Don Lemon Grills Elon Musk About Meeting with Trump: ‘Did He Ask You for Money?’ New York Times - Yep, He Did It Again Sky News - Princess of Wales: Picture agencies pull Kate photo amid 'manipulation' concerns The Washington Post - Opinion: My month of living Republicanly The Washington Post - How worried should we be about the Drunk Elephant tweens? New York Times - I Said the Era of Famines Might Be Ending. I Was Wrong. Wall Street Journal - The Hottest New Home Amenity? ‘It’s Brutal.’ New York Times - A Night With New York’s Lesbian and Bisexual Backgammon League OBSESSIONS: Financial Times - American politics is undergoing a racial realignment Wall Street Journal - Biden’s National Security Adviser Navigates a World of Chaos READER MAIL: Cal Matters - L.A. County testing AI to get homeless people sheltered FAVORITES: Wall Street Journal - Meet the Other Trump Who’s About to Lead the GOP Wall Street Journal - What’s in a $178,000 Oscars Gift Bag?

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2024-03-07 09:45:00

Upside of Caveman ADHD (NEBM9339406126.mp3?updated=1709762313)

How facile did the news media of america get this week? You’ll have to listen to hear the wild, wild coverage from our national press. Aside from their snide remarks about Nikki Haley’s super Tuesday, we explore the use of the word “Genocide” and how every rising Republican is Trump reimagined in the press’s eyes. Time Stamps: 4:30 Front Page 53:00 Obsessions 59:59 Reader Mail 1:02:20 Favorite Items Show Notes: Politico: The most important governor’s race of 2024 is about to have its own version of Trump WaPo: Writer for conservative media outlet surrenders to face Capitol riot charges The Atlantic: Stop Glorifying Self-Immolation The Dispatch: The Many Problems With Accusing Israel of ‘Genocide’ in Gaza The Daily Beast: AOC Slams Protesters Demanding She Call Gaza War a 'Genocide' AEI: OpenAI Strikes Back at New York Times in Copyright Spat, Deepening the Philosophical Dispute Wapo: Opinion|Settlement in Japanese court ends embarrassing episode for the Atlantic Wapo: The zombie CVS, a late-capitalism horror story NYPost: Long COVID could be the reason for your bad hangovers: research Politico: The Right Way to Cover the Intersection of Religion and Politics WaPo: Opinion Women are divorcing — and finally finding happiness WSJ: Men’s Style: What’s Sexy, What’s Not? Our Poll Results May Surprise You OBSESSIONS: NYPost: CNN's Mark Thompson tries to ease fears after slashing bonuses NYT: Shafiqah Hudson, Who Fought Trolls on Social Media, Dies at 46 Favorite: The Atlantic: The Houthis Are Very, Very Pleased NYT: Opinion | The Babe Paley in ‘Feud’ Is Not the Woman I Knew

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2024-03-01 09:45:00

Skin in the Game (NEBM9034951986.mp3?updated=1709249849)

Racist AI, Girlboss Corporatism, and Don Lemon’s $24 Million Settlement. We’ve got it all this week. And most importantly, Wretches, please watch The Hill Sunday with Chris Stirewalt on Sunday, March 3rd at 10 a.m. ET. It’s going to be a must watch. Watch this episode on YouTube Time Stamp: 4:37 Front Page 1:07:23 Obsessions 1:17:46 Reader Mail 1:21:15 Favorite Items If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Sign Up for the Newsletter: https://nebulouspodcasts.com/shows/ink-stained-wretches Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretches NBC: Trump and Biden collide in split-screen trips to the border with immigration in the spotlight Fox News: Biden's border visit lands on one of the least trafficked towns, while Trump is headed into the thick of it NYT: The Democratic taboo: airing concerns about Biden NPR: Google CEO Pichai says Gemini's AI image results "offended our users" Washington Post: AI 'dream girls' are coming for porn stars' jobs The Wrap: CNN Pays Don Lemon $24.5 Million to Settle Anchor's Network Ouster Slate: You Will Not Believe the Dumb Reason My Son Gave Me for Refusing to Wipe His Butt AP News: The killing of a nursing student out for a run highlights the fears of solo female athletes WaPo: How Libs of TikTok became a powerful presence in Oklahoma schools Mediaite: WATCH: James Comer Rages at FBI to Maria Bartiromo, Defends Informant Indicted for Lying About the Bidens WaPo: Immigration powered the economy, job market amid border negotiations WSJ: Processed Meat, the Health Menace Inside Your Sandwich WSJ: The MLB Team That Trains With a Stuffed Hippopotamus Semafor: Why Trump and Kennedy are chasing Jessica Reed Kraus NYT: The 6 Best Carry-On Luggage of 2024 WSJ: Is It Ever OK to Have an 8 a.m. Meeting? Obsessions: Fox News: Politico reporter goes viral with comments on 'Christian nationalists' The Dispatch: Llamas, Life Online, and Lessons Learned Favorite Item: Newsnation: How To Watch NewsNation FAQ

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2024-02-23 09:45:00

Bad Takes, Some Say (NEBM5937781476.mp3?updated=1708656932)

The comma is doing the heavy lifting this week on Ink Stained Wretches. It’s facile heavy episode with the Washington Post digging into systemic racism from Nikki Haley’s past, CNN digging up dirt on Commander Biden and how climate change is making young adults . . . anxious. Wretch on! Watch this episode on YouTube Time Stamps: 02:56 Front Page 50:43 Obsessions 58:07 Reader Mail 1:07:20 Favorite Items If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Sign Up for the Newsletter: https://nebulouspodcasts.com/shows/ink-stained-wretches Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretches The Atlantic: Why Attacks on Trump’s Mental Acuity Don’t Land WaPo: Haley’s nearly all-White high school lacked lessons of racism, some say Fox News: Trump reveals VP shortlist includes DeSantis, Scott, Ramaswamy, Noem, Donalds, Gabbard CNN: Bidens’ dog, Commander, bit Secret Service personnel in at least 24 incidents, records show Mediaite: Matt Taibbi Posts Unhinged Messages from Elon Musk WSJ: The Moral Blindness of Putin’s Apologists on the Right National Review: We Need to Talk about Tucker New York Times: How the internet is making everything nondenominational Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism: New York Times publisher A. G. Sulzberger: “Our industry needs to think bigger” Bloomberg: How Therapists Treat Anxiety, Stress Over Climate Change NYT: Blaxit: Tired of Racism, Black Americans Try Life in Africa Obsessions: The Cut: How I Fell for an Amazon Scam Call and Handed Over $50,000 The Cut: Should I Leave My Husband? The Lure of Divorce Favorite Items: CJR: Worcester Sucks & I Love It: Why communities need columnists (by a columnist) NYT: At Harvard, Some Wonder What It Will Take to Stop the Spiral

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2024-02-16 09:45:00

To Know Hur is to Love Hur (NEBM6118620551.mp3?updated=1708045818)

How dare you question the President’s memory. At the least thats what The New York Times is telling readers this week. We’re breaking down coverage around the Hur report, Tucker and making budget suggestions for CNN. Wretch on! Watch this episode on YouTube Time Stamp: 02:39 Front Page 52:53 Obsessions 1:00:25 Reader Mail 1:03:31 Favorite Items If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Sign Up for the Newsletter: https://nebulouspodcasts.com/shows/ink-stained-wretches Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretches Show Notes: Axios: Special counsel Robert Hur making plans to testify to GOP panel about Biden WSJ: Let’s See the Biden-Hur Interview Transcript NYT: Opinion | Biden Must Win. But How Can He? NBC News: Biden attacked Hur for asking him when Beau died. That didn't happen, sources say. NYT: Memory Loss Requires Careful Diagnosis, Scientists Say Andrew Sullivan on Substack: The Ruth Bader Ginsburg Syndrome NYPost: Bloodbath at Paramount claims 800 jobs including CBS News journalists embroiled in controversy Commentary Magazine: Don’t Blame Us. We’re Journalists. WSJ: Rafah Is Already in a Humanitarian Crisis. Now, an Israeli Offensive Looms. The Crimson: More Than 30 Harvard Students Hunger Strike for 12 Hours in Solidarity With Brown Protesters The Hill: Tucker Carlson: Moscow ‘so much nicer than any city in my country’ The Dispatch: The Full Duranty - Kevin D. Williamson NYT: What Is Solo Polyamory, and Does It Just Mean You’re Single? Newsweek: Christian Super Bowl Commercial Outrages Conservatives WSJ: Men Used to Have Wives. Now They Have Personal Stylists WSJ: What’s the Tooth Fairy Leaving These Days? $100 Bills and Louis Vuitton Bracelets Obsessions: The Wrap: CNN Looks to Slash Budgets, Star Salaries as Mark Thompson Digs In Ap News: Democrats embrace tougher border enforcement, seeing Trump's demolition of deal as a 'gift' Favorite Items: Commentary: The Power Broke Her WSJ: The $1 Billion Art Collection That’s Tearing a Family Apart

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2024-02-09 09:45:00

What A Bunch of Dips (NEBM4874145021.mp3?updated=1707439771)

It’s been a wild week for Republicans on Capitol Hill, but does the media have the correct narrative? Tune in with the Wretches this week to hear this and more like 2024 attack ads, Tucker Carlson and Kanye West’s recent canned interview. Wretch on! Watch this episode on YouTube Time Stamps: 5:38 Front Page 53:13 Obsessions 1:00:08 Reader Mail 1:03:06 Favorite Item If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Sign Up for the Newsletter: https://nebulouspodcasts.com/shows/ink-stained-wretches Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretches Show Notes: WaPo: GOP leaders face unrest amid chaotic, bungled votes CBS: Pro-Haley super PAC airing ad during Fox News' "Hannity" that calls Trump "chicken" NYT: Tucker Carlson Says His Putin Interview Will Be Shown on Thursday The Wrap: Bill Maher Calls Kanye West a 'Charming Antisemite,' Won't Air Interview NYT: How Mark Meadows Became the Least Trusted Man in Washington The Blaze: Sure, the left has Taylor Swift, but we have Catturd TownHall: America's Favorite Cookie Takes a Hard Left Turn Axios: The great subscription news reversal Financial Times: Microsoft in deal with Semafor to create news stories with aid of AI chatbot NYPost: CNN axes morning show featuring Poppy Harlow, Phil Mattingly: report NY Mag: We Need a Free Press. Do We Need The Free Press? NY Mag: The Moral Panic Over Ozempic Misses the Point Politico: McConnell faces a growing GOP rebellion after border deal breaks down Obsessions: WSJ: Inside the Hamas Tunnels That Conceal Militant Leaders and Israeli Hostages Mediaite: ‘Pure Lunacy!’ Karl Rove Goes Off After Fox Host Asks About Michelle Obama Replacing Biden Favorite Items: Caitlin Flanagan’s On Thinking for Yourself: Instinct, Education, Dissension

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2024-02-03 09:45:00

Failing Models, Chasing Clicks (NEBM2066296413.mp3?updated=1706916770)

It’s already been a tough year for the News Media of America with shutdowns and layoffs happening every week. Chris and Eliana take time to break down the situation as well as the latest conservative conflict around Taylor Swift, Speaker Johnson’s dodging strategy and much more. Wretch on! Time Stamps: 1:56 - Front Page 47:37 - Obsessions 51:56 - Reader Mail 55:27 - Favorites If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Sign Up for the Newsletter: https://nebulouspodcasts.com/shows/ink-stained-wretches Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretches Columbia Journalism Review: The Death of the Washington Bureau Slow Burning on Substack: The Two Crises in the News Business Axios: The Messenger news startup is shutting down NYPost: The Messenger shuts down less than a year after launching news site: 'Titanic of publishing disasters' Axios: Scoop: Wall Street Journal plans layoffs, restructuring in D.C. ApNews: Dissolving Trump's business empire would stand apart in history of NY fraud law WaPo: Fani Willis admits relationship with prosecutor on Trump Georgia case The Atlantic: Elise Stefanik’s Trump Audition NYT: Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce and a MAGA Meltdown Sports Illustrated: ’NFL on CBS’ Crew Accosted by Conspiracy-Minded Ravens Fan on Train OutKick: Vivek Ramaswamy Predicts Chiefs Will Win The Super Bowl To Perfectly Set Up A Taylor Swift Endorsement Of Joe Biden NYT: Speaker Mike Johnson’s Favorite Way to Dodge Questions: Answering the Phone Semafor: Joe Rogan signs Spotify deal worth up to $250 million The Atlantic: The Suburbs Have Become a Ponzi Scheme Ski Mag: If We Want Skiing to Be More Diverse, Let's Stop Celebrating the “Ski Bum” WaPo: Students reported her for a lesson on race. Then she taught it again. NYT: ‘In the Know’ Review: This American Narcissist Obsessions: NBC: Harvard DEI chief is the newest target of plagiarism accusations AEI: Copyright Law and the Inextricably Intertwined Futures of Journalism and Generative Artificial Intelligence | American Enterprise Institute Favorite Item: AP Entertainment on Twitter: Larry David reflects on his 2022 Super Bowl ad for a cryptocurrency trading platform called FTX, amid an ongoing fraud case against Sam Bankman-Fried, the company's founder. David reunited with his "Curb Your Enthusiasm" cast members for the show's final season premiere. NYT: Susie Essman, the Scene-Stealer Who Makes Larry David Lose It

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2024-01-26 09:45:00

Bad Vibes Only (NEBM1763934307.mp3?updated=1706230773)

Is the GOP primary over? What does Nikki Haley want? Can billionaires save media? All of this and more will be answers on today’s episode. Stick around to hear in-depth Styles section and more stories on hitman. Wretch on! Time Stamps: 1:57 Front Page 48:51 Obsessions 56:15 Reader Mail 1:00:25 Favorite Items If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Sign Up for the Newsletter: https://nebulouspodcasts.com/shows/ink-stained-wretches Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretches Show Notes: Politico: ‘Our System Needs to Be Broken, and He Is the Man to Do It’ NYT: G.O.P. Voters Said No to Tim Scott. His Girlfriend Said Yes. Bloomberg: Fox Must Face Smartmatic’s $2.7 Billion Defamation Suit NYT: Billionaires Wanted to Save the News Industry. They’re Losing a Fortune. WaPo: Layoffs imperil Sports Illustrated as owner, publisher battle over money Deadline: Jon Stewart To Return To Host ‘The Daily Show’ One Night A Week WaPo: Science is revealing why American politics are so intensely polarized NYT: Jane Goodall only wants one thing @bryanbehar on twitter: “Maybe this is an oversimplification, but Ryan Gosling being nominated, but not Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig, perfectly explains to me why we aren’t in the 8th year of Hillary Clinton’s presidency. Page six: Bianca Censori and Kanye West sport matching raincoats — and nothing else — while out in Los Angeles WSJ: Why Women Are Walking Around Without Pants This Winter Obsessions: WSJ: Investors Poured Millions Into Her Fashion Brand. Then It All Fell Apart. WSJ: From $800 Sandals to $1,600 Skirts: If She Likes It, They’ll Buy It WSJ: She Talked Like a Millionaire, Slept in a Parking Garage and Fooled Nearly Everybody Favorite Item: CBS: Charles Osgood, veteran CBS newsman and longtime host of "Sunday Morning," dies at 91 Bloomberg: Red Sea Crisis: How Houthi Attacks Raise Inflation, Supply Chain Worries

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2024-01-19 09:45:00

Chevron Offense (NEBM6422486080.mp3?updated=1705638376)

Coming hot off the trails of Iowa, we kick off the show with big news for Mr. Stirewalt. He and Eliana start the show describing the strange new vibes of the 2024 Iowa Caucus and also touch on Trump’s veepstakes, Davos, and finally, move over BBC babies, there’s a new photobomber in town. Time Stamps: 4:45 Front Page 1:03:36 Obsessions 1:10:18 Reader Mail 1:14:43 Favorite Items If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Sign Up for the Newsletter: https://nebulouspodcasts.com/shows/ink-stained-wretches Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretches Show Notes: Nextstar: NewsNation To Debut a New Sunday Public Affairs Program The Hill Sunday with Chris Stirewalt NYTimes: This Again? In Frozen Iowa, the Press Corps Ponders a Slog of a Campaign. Aaron Rupar on Twitter: every word DeSantis says here about Trump and Fox News is true Mediaite: Maggie Haberman Reveals Trump 'Called Me' To Rant on Trials Politico: The GOP Is Already Clashing Over Trump’s Vice President Pick Elle: Kaitlan Collins Is in Her Prime Axios: Axios Finish Line: How to make the most of your dinner party The Daily Beast: Fox News Kicks Mike Lindell and His MyPillow Ads to the Curb The Baltimore Banner: New Baltimore Sun owner insults staff in meeting, says paper should mimic Fox45 WSJ: Chinese Lab Mapped Deadly Coronavirus Two Weeks Before Beijing Told the World, Documents Show Slate: The Supreme Court Is About to Seize Way More Power From Democratic Presidents CNN: Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch has a grudge against federal agencies. He holds their fate in his hands Variety: Disney, NFL in Talks That Could Give League ESPN Stake, Put NFL Media Under Disney TMZ: Dick Morris' Underwear-Clad Interview Photobomber is Wife's Caretaker Obsessions: WSJ: The Humiliation of Davos Man Politico: Why the Davos Smart Set Sounds Dumb Favorite item of the week: NYT: Hit Men Are Easy to Find in the Movies. Real Life Is Another Story. STV News: Scots urged to stay safe and 'walk like a penguin' amid cold snap WaPo: Who’s Holding Up the Ivory Tower

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2024-01-12 09:45:00

Baked and Fried (NEBM7927985306.mp3?updated=1705022866)

This week we are giving lessons on how NOT to do PR thanks to Secretary of Defense Llyod Austin. We’re also bundling up for the Iowa Caucus next week, breaking down more instances of plagiarism and much more. Please WATCH us on YouTube or Instagram to see us review the hottest and most bizarre toy of the season. If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Sign Up for the Newsletter: https://nebulouspodcasts.com/shows/ink-stained-wretches Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretches Watch this episode on YouTube Time Stamps: 5:00 Front Page 39:27 Obsessions 47:33 Reader Mail 49:41 Favorite Item Show Notes: @VivekWarRoom on Twitter: BREAKING: @GovChristie caught on a HOT MIC prior to his announcement that he’s withdrawing from the race taking swipes at HALEY & DESANTIS — NYT: 5 Takeaways From the Haley-DeSantis Debate and Trump’s Town Hall @BidenHQ on Twitter: Trump brags about overturning Roe v. Wade: I did it. I’m proud to have done it. It was a miracle Politico: Pentagon didn't inform Biden, White House for days about Austin’s hospitalization Axios: Republicans erupt over secrecy in Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization NBC News: Black women at Harvard say Claudine Gay’s ouster reflects a system that wasn’t built for them WaPo: Axel Springer to review Business Insider story on Neri Oxman @XBusiness on twitter: We’re delighted to announce a new content partnership with @DonLemon for his new project, The Don Lemon Show. Daily Mail: Israeli news anchor carries a gun while live on air in the studio in latest sign of how civilians still do not feel safe since Hamas attack NYT: Cookeez Makery May be The Strangest Toy This Christmas Obsessions: WaPo: A former congresswoman posted food pics online. 'Grubgate' ensued. NYT: The Misguided War on the SAT Favorite Item: NYT: Don’t Flee the American Southwest Just Yet NyPost: Foodies lose it over Australian McDonald's burger set to launch in US: 'Obscene'

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2024-01-05 09:45:00

Gay Old Time (NEBM3220406384.mp3?updated=1704420439)

It's all in the title, folks! This week, we're discussing President Gay's resignation from Harvard, Nikki Haley's Civil War gaffe, the Epstein documents, and a unique technique employed by the winner of a chess tournament. Welcome to 2024! Time Stamps: 03:35 Front Page 42:24 Obsessions 50:48 Reader Mail 53:16 Favorite Items If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Sign Up for the Newsletter: https://nebulouspodcasts.com/shows/ink-stained-wretches Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretches Show Notes: NYT: Claudine Gay: What Just Happened at Harvard Is Bigger Than Me WFB: Harvard's Plagiarizing President Resigns. Media Say Racism Made Her Do It. AP News: Harvard president quits: Claudine Gay resignation highlights new conservative weapon The Crimson: I Vote on Plagiarism Cases at Harvard College. Gay’s Getting off Easy. WaPo: Led by Trump, GOP candidates take polarizing stances on race and history The Dispatch: Putting Nikki Haley in Focus Politico: John Fetterman isn’t the politician you thought he’d be — and he doesn’t care Axios: What to know about the unsealed Jeffrey Epstein documents The Atlantic: The Real Reason for Marriage Polarization The Messenger: Chess Tournament Winner Defecated in Bathtub, May Have Used Anal Massage Device to Cheat, Officials Say Obsessions: Mediaite: Study Finds That Just 3.4% of American Journalists Are Republicans National Review: Was the Panic over 'Income Inequality' All Based on a Mistake? Favorite Item of the Week: The Athletic: Ever wonder what NFL travel is like? Take a peek behind the scenes with the N.Y. Giants NYT: Boy, 13, Is Believed to Be the First to ‘Beat’ Tetris

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2023-12-22 09:45:00

Consider the Source (NEBM9663678097.mp3?updated=1703209101)

Tune in this week to hear the latest on the plagiarism accusations against Claudine Gay. We’re also unpacking the Senate sex tape, Colorado’s Supreme Court ruling against Trump, and enjoying a fun new musical. Wretch on! Time Stamps: 1:47 Front Page 47:05 Obsessions 59:47 Reader Mail 1:03:35 Favorite Item If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Sign Up for the Newsletter: https://nebulouspodcasts.com/shows/ink-stained-wretches Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretches Show Notes: NYT: Harvard Finds More Instances of ‘Duplicative Language’ in Claudine Gay’s Work CNN Business: Harvard president’s corrections do not address her clearest instances of plagiarism, including as a student in the 1990s WFB: Fresh Allegations of Plagiarism Unearthed in Official Academic Complaint Against Claudine Gay NBC News: Senate staffer alleged by conservative outlets to have had sex in a hearing room is no longer employed Washingtonian: Horny on the Hill: Staffers React to the Sex Tape The Hill: Cardin ‘angry,’ ‘disappointed’ with ex-staffer after sex tape reveal Semafor: U.S. House quietly investigated separate sex tape scandal WaPo: James Biden’s dealmaking caught on FBI tapes in unrelated Mississippi bribery probe NYT: Trump, Attacked for Echoing Hitler, Says He Never Read ‘Mein Kampf’ ABC: Speaker Mike Johnson and daughter were profiled attending 'purity ball' in 2015 German TV news segment Rollingstone: ‘Gwyneth Goes Skiing’: Gwyneth Paltrow’s Ski Trial as a Gonzo Musical Obsessions: AP News: 'Fat Leonard,' a fugitive now returning to the US, was behind one of the military's biggest scandals WaPo: Opinion | The Supreme Court should toss the Colorado case Reader Mail: WaPo: Opinion | Was the Boston Tea Party an act of terrorism? It depends. Favorite Items: WSJ: Swimming Pools and Granite Countertops: How College Dorms Got So Expensive YouGov on Twitter: "Father Christmas" is being replaced in British English by "Santa Claus". % who use [x] more...

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2023-12-15 09:45:00

Posting Losses (NEBM4238051214.mp3?updated=1702602812)

This week, Chris and Eliana discuss the latest regarding the 2024 election and upcoming debates. We’re also discussing the Wizards and Capitals move to northern Virginia, and a strange new toy. Tune in! 2:06 Front Page 48:13 Obsessions 54:56 Reader Mail 58:02 Favorite Items If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Sign Up for the Newsletter: https://nebulouspodcasts.com/shows/ink-stained-wretches Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretches Show Notes Axios: CNN's GOP debate in Iowa in peril with Nikki Haley noncommittal Mediaite: Ron DeSantis Asks Sean Hannity to Arrange a Debate Between Him and Trump Politico: Behind Hunter Biden's unexpected appearance: A surprising ally and a heads-up to his dad NYTimes: 'Buying Quiet': Inside the Israeli Plan That Propped Up Hamas NYTimes: As Fury Erupts Over Campus Antisemitism, Conservatives Seize the Moment NYT: Bill Ackman’s Campaign Against Harvard Followed Years of Resentment Puck: The Tucker Rule Awful Announcing: Charles Barkley addresses CNN ratings flop: 'F*** those Nielsen people.' Puck News: Licht of Arabia WSJ: Shohei Ohtani Signed a $700 Million Contract. He’s Only Getting Paid $2 Million a Year WaPo: Monumental, Youngkin announce deal to move Caps, Wizards to Virginia Slow Boring on Substack: Another brutal year for the media industry NYT: Hair-Loss TikTok Offers Community, and Dubious Recommendations NYT: The Strangest Toy on Wish Lists This Year Obsessions: NYPost: Harvard's secret plagiarism probe into president Claudine Gay Daily Mail: 'Utterly terrifying': Shock as news channel announces it'll become first to use AI ANCHORS from next year Favorite Item: The Atlantic: Bus Rides Feel Different When You're a New Mother The Spectator: The Politico story covering for Susanna Gibson is more embarrassing than anything she ever did

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2023-12-07 22:55:40

Debate Aftermath (NEBM3581636824.mp3?updated=1701990304)

Didn't catch this week's GOP Debate? No problem, we've got you covered in today's episode. Join us as we break down the key moments from the debate. Additionally, we delve into the overhaul of McDonald's burgers and uncover the truth about Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner. Tune in! Time Stamps: 2:30 Front Page 39:39 Obsessions 47:53 Reader Mail 53:40 Favorite Item If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Sign Up for the Newsletter Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretches Show Notes: NYT: Five Takeaways From the Republican Debate NBC News: Trump says he won't be a dictator if elected, 'except for Day One' The Atlantic: Trump Will Follow Through on His Threats Politico: Gavin Newsom’s Smile and Ron DeSantis’ Chin Tell You Everything You Need to Know Semafor: MSNBC cancels Mehdi Hasan's show Fox News: Notorious mobster stunned by latest Hunter Biden allegations: ‘Mind-blowing’ The Atlantic: War in the Congo Has Kept the Planet Cooler WSJ: No More Dry Burgers: McDonald’s Overhauls Its Biggest Item KOIN 6: VIDEO: Giant, inflatable Whopper goes rogue, rolls through Newberg WaPo: In the world of sexual fetishes, crossing the political aisle is a kink NYT: College Presidents Under Fire After Dodging Questions About Antisemitism NYT: In Florida's Hot Political Climate, Some Faculty Have Had Enough Ben Sasse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BenSa sse/status/1731492900582600915 The Guardian: BBC presenter apologises after giving middle finger at start of live broadcast Hollywood Reporter: Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner’s Secret Ex-Girlfriend Speaks Out

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2023-11-30 09:45:00

A Feast of Facile (NEBM7587901464.mp3?updated=1701300232)

We took a break from debate prep to bring you the most facile content the American News Media has to offer this week. From racist plagues to self-inflicted Revenge Porn, its a “Harumph” heavy episode. Dont worry, there are a few positive pieces and praise for Cheesecake Factory. Wretch on! Time Stamps: 4:49 Front Page 44:36 Obsessions 52:02 Reader Mail 54:00 Favorite Items If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretches Show Notes: WaPo: Is Biden Too Old to Run Again? We Asked People Born on His Exact Birthday WaPo: Univision anchor Jorge Ramos rebukes network for not challenging Trump Popular Information: Kushner's Mexican connection - by Judd Legum Wapo: Bidens travel to Georgia to celebrate the life of Rosalynn Carter Business Insider: Washington's secret weapon is a beloved Gen Z energy drink with more caffeine than God Semafor: WSJ, Times journalists pull union away from Gaza statement https://twitter.com/honestreporting/status/1728680174252691814?s=10&t=cVRrOEC7HqoeeefgDh4iIA NYTimes: Israel-Hamas War: Second Hostage-Prisoner Exchange Is Completed After a Delay NY Times:Gaza Civilians, Under Israeli Barrage, Killed at Historic Pace AP News: Defeated Virginia candidate Susanna Gibson may not be done with politics WaPo:After affirmative action, a Black and White teen rethink Ivy League schools https://twitter.com/BBCNews/status/1726850958427091054 They Fled Climate Chaos. Asylum Law Made Decades Ago Might Not Help Why Warblers Flock to Tonier Neighborhoods To Shrink Learning Gap, This District Offers Classes Separated by Race Malls with a Cheesecake Factory do better than those without https://twitter.com/corbinkbarthold/status/1729252331315982372 How One Stupid Tweet Blew Up Justine Sacco’s Life WSJ: Held Hostage by Hamas: How Two Girls Survived Captivity in Gaza Slate: What Sam Altman can get away with at OpenAI now. @JessicaPMelugin on X “It’s important to remember that traditional media often dislikes social media generally because it ate their lunch on advertising and decentralized their control of information dissemination. That bias explains A LOT of reporting on social media matters. Futurism:Sports Illustrated Published Articles by Fake, AI-Generated Writers NYT: Nom Nom Nom. What’s the Deal With Cookie Monster’s Cookies? NYT: When Ruthless Cultural Elitism Is Exactly the Job

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2023-11-24 09:45:00

Favorite Stories of 2023 (NEBM5063770643.mp3?updated=1700648101)

Please enjoy your travels back home with some of our favorite wretches moments of 2023. Do we have some insightful segments? Yes, but more importantly we are brining some big laughs and tastier finds (best hotdogs across the country). If you’re at home, check out our episode on YouTube! Wretch on, turkeys! Show Notes: Judd Apatow, Gabrielle Union, Tommy Dorfman Accuse The New York Times of "Dangerous Inaccuracies" in Coverage of Trans People Interested in Polyamory? Check Out These Places Prince Harry, Meghan, the Paparazzi and a Chaotic Night in Manhattan Biden warns top aides against offering him political advice about Hunter The Real Lesson From the Hunter Biden Saga Revealed: Politico’s banned words The Lost Titanic Sub Didn't Even Have a Basic Safety Beacon OceanGate CEO Missing in Titanic Sub Had History of Donating to GOP Candidates Meet the ‘elite’ couples breeding to save mankind Tax season is getting longer. Blame climate change. Don’t want a baby because of climate fears? You’re not alone. The Elite Circle Clarence Thomas Entered That Led to the Supreme Court The Elite Circle Clarence Thomas Entered That Led to the Supreme Court Lawyers with supreme court business paid Clarence Thomas aide via Venmo Tracy Chapman, Luke Combs and the complicated response to ‘Fast Car’ Joy Reid Says She Wouldn't Go Out on July 4 'Because America is Awash With Guns' How the American Left Sees the War in Israel 15 Regional Hot Dog Styles in America

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2023-11-17 09:45:00

Vibe Check in the Quiet Car (NEBM3976214091.mp3?updated=1700187944)

Before reading this, please wish Chris a Happy Birthday! And say good luck to his family as he subjects them to birthday McRibs. As for the show, we’re breaking down the drama at Daily Wire, Nikki Haley “scandals” and fashion trends emerging from the Israel-Hamas War. Time Stamps: 4:21 Front Page 1:02:17 Obsessions 1:08:12 Reader Mail 1:11:11 Favorite Items Show Notes: Curtis Houck on Twitter: WATCH: CBS's Gayle King LECTURES the father of a eight-year-old Israeli girl being held hostage by Hamas that "innocent children in Pales --Palestinians...are dying" too just as "innocent Israeli children" and, b/c of "politics," "no one seems to be able to say enough, stop" Powerline: The AP at work today AP News: Medics and patients, including babies, stranded as battles rage around Gaza hospitals WFB: BEASTMODE: Gaza Hospital Patient Says Hamas Should 'Go To Hell and Hide There' Instead of 'Hiding Among the People' WFB: WaPo's Shipley Hand-Selected Hamas Cartoon He Pulled Amid Woke Blowback, Cartoonist Ramirez Says The Wrap: Ben Shapiro Dares Candace Owens to Quit After War of Words About Israel Mediaite: 'I'm Gonna Have You Thrown Off This Train!' Senate Democrat Battles a Far-Left Blogger on Amtrak Ride Politico: Firm powering Haley’s presidential bid hit with harassment lawsuit AP News: Nikki Haley walks back her demand that social media ban anonymous posters after facing GOP backlash WaPo: Fani Willis: Georgia trial involving Trump might not conclude until early 2025 Variety: Univision Anchor Leon Krauze Exits in Wake of Network's Controversial Trump Interview NYMag: Selling Bidenomics Is Biden’s Only Chance to Beat Trump Axios: Speaker Mike Johnson calls separation of church and state a "misnomer" New Republic: Why Is Mike Johnson Flying a Christian Nationalist Flag Outside His Office? | The New Republic NPR: Speaker Johnson's close ties to Christian right — both mainstream and fringe WaPo:Florida’s laws, book bans drove this librarian to quit - Washington Post WaPo: A boom of ballot initiatives is reshaping this state’s democracy NYT: More Americans Say They’re in a Brain Fog. Long Covid Is a Factor. NYT: Kaffiyeh: The Symbolism and History of a Checkered Scarf NYT:McDonald’s Growing Appetite for Fashion: Crocs, Moschino and More National Review: The BBC Humiliates Itself — Again Amichai Stein on Twitter: "Targeting medical staff"??? The daily @BBCNews Blood libel Ofer Gendelman on Twitter: Hamas has hidden these weapons in the MRI unit of the #Shifa_Hospital and in its clinics. The Guardian: ‘It never ends’: the book club that spent 28 years reading Finnegans Wake | James Joyce Kotaku: YouTubers Put Anal Bead Chess Conspiracy To The Test Kicker: Favorite Items of the Week: Poynter: Instead of Taylor Swift beat reporters, we need Nextdoor beat reporters - Poynter WFB: Yale Law Students for Hamas

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2023-11-11 09:45:00

McCarthyites, Amirite? (NEBM3875811686.mp3?updated=1699661195)

We are lucky to have Christine Rosen, of Commentary Magazine and AEI, return as a guest host this week. She helps Chris break down this week’s GOP debate, Tuesday’s election results and a new era at the Washington Post. Wretch on! 3:57 Front Page 57:42 Obsessions 1:03:01 Reader Mail 1:05:15 Favorite Items Show Notes: WaPo: RNC shifts away from establishment media for the fourth GOP debate NBC News: Key takeaways from the 2023 elections: Democrats show strength beyond Biden The Atlantic: Donald Trump’s Gift to Adam Schiff WaPo: In Israeli-Palestinian battle to sway Congress, only one side wins NYT: Jewish Viewers Find a Refuge in Fox News WaPo: Washington Post deletes editorial cartoon criticized as racist NYT: Will Lewis Named C.E.O. of The Washington Post Gothamist: In Greenpoint, a man with severe mental illness is harming neighbors. No one knows what to do. WaPo: Dink, dink, ka-ching: The pickleball industry fights to cash in Obsessions: AEI: Of Drones and Journalists: Balancing Personal Privacy with Press Freedom While Juggling Federal and State Regulations | American Enterprise Institute Reader mail: WSJ: The Michigan Superfan Who Became a Michigan Coach—and the Center of a Michigan Scandal Favorite Item: NYT: The War Stories Their Families Never Forgot WSJ: His Job Was to Make Instagram Safe for Teens. His 14-Year-Old Showed Him What the App Was Really Like.

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2023-11-04 08:45:00

True False Equivalence (NEBM4200826234.mp3?updated=1699067088)

This week, Eliana and Chris talk about a family member jumping into the political spotlight and no, its not Mike Johnson. We’re looking at the latest narratives to come from the Israel-Hamas conflict, 2024, a celebrity’s attempted cancellation and our hosts have a healthy debate around the Speaker’s developing strategy. Time Stamps: 3:38 Front Page 50:32 Obsessions 56:45 Reader Mail 58:29 Favorite Items Show Notes: Wapo: Biden’s dismissal of the reported Palestinian death toll National Review: New York Times: Will Iran Ever Get Around to Killing the Jews Like They Say They Will? NYT: Penn Donors Are Revolting Over Israel-Hamas, DEI, Trans Rights and Other Issues The Atlantic: The Decolonization Narrative Is Dangerous and False Power Line: My cousin Dean WaPo: Opinion | Dean Phillips, who’s challenging Biden, answers our top 5 questions NYT: Trump’s Verbal Slips Could Weaken His Attacks on Biden’s Age WSJ: Why Trump’s Drastic Plan to Slash the Government Could Succeed Politico: ‘He Seems to Be Saying His Commitment Is to Minority Rule’ Politico: Speaker Johnson taps veteran GOP operative as chief spokesperson Free Beacon: How New Speaker Mike Johnson Can Silence Liberal Critics and Win Back the Mainstream Media WaPo: Years into a climate disaster, these people are eating the unthinkable WSJ: ‘Sorry’ for Being So Blunt WFB: Big Yikes, Fam: Taylor Lorenz's New Influencer Book Is Mid. It's Giving Cringe, Does Not Slap, on God. Obsessions: Free Beacon: I Said Hamas Raped and Beheaded. The Yale Daily News Issued a Correction. The Dispatch: Pence Runs Away From the Circus - Chris Stirewalt Favorite Item: Tablet: The George Kennan Who Wasn’t WSJ: The Astrophysicist Who Has a Better Way to Board Airplanes

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2023-10-26 09:45:00

Speaker Who? (NEBM9061295463.mp3?updated=1698289334)

Tune in this week to hear our live reaction to the newest speaker of the house, Rep. Mike Johnson (no relation to Eliana). We’re continuing to breakdown the latest coverage of the conflict between Israel and Hamas, Biden, and the Beckham series on Netflix Time Stamps: 2:45 Front Page 49:31 Obsessions 53:56 Reader Mail 56:25 Favorite Items Show Notes: The Atlantic: A Record of Pure, Predatory Sadism NYT: Editors’ Note: Gaza Hospital Coverage Vanity Fair: Inside the ‘New York Times’ Debate Over Its Gaza Hospital Bombing Coverage WSJ: Hamas Fighters Trained in Iran Before Oct. 7 Attacks CNN Business: Harvard and UPenn donor revolt raises concerns about big money on campuses The Nation: The Fight Over MSNBC’s Cave-in to Islamophobia NYT: How the Israel-Hamas War Imperils Action Against Global Warming CNN Business: Alsu Kurmasheva: Russian court extends detention of US journalist NBC News: GOP speaker nominee Mike Johnson played a key role in efforts to overturn the 2020 election NYT: Supreme Court Lifts Limits for Now on Biden Officials' Contacts With Tech Platforms ANC News: Ex-Chief of Staff Mark Meadows granted immunity, tells special counsel he warned Trump about 2020 claims: Sources WSJ: DeSantis Isn’t at Home Abroad Daily Beast: The Messenger Is ‘Out of Money,’ Obsessions: CPJ: Journalist casualties in the Israel-Gaza conflict Medium: How might we build trust in an untrusting world? | by Richard Gingras Favorite Item: The Free Press: On Double Standards and Deafening Silence The Age: Straight bat outta Compton: Why LA gang members are embracing the gentleman's game

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2023-10-21 09:45:00

Treating Israel and Hamas as Equals (NEBM8405024757.mp3?updated=1697842242)

We’re coming to you a day late this week, but we’re covering lots of ground. The media had a tumultuous few days covering the conflict between Israel and Hamas. We’re also looking at the odd choices for interviews by The White House, hot mics at Fox News, and controversy around Lunchables. Time Stamps: 1:25 Front Page 46:05 Obsessions 56:42 Reader Mail 1:00:01 Favorite Items of the Week If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretches Show Notes: Clarity with Michael Oren on Substack: Media FAQs about Gaza: Part II New York Times: After Gaza Hospital Blast, News Headlines Shift With Changing Claims National Review: Gaza Hospital Strike: The Blame-Israel-First Crowd Blames Israel First New York Times: Powerful Donors Push Universities to Condemn Criticism of Israel The Atlantic: Students for Pogroms in Israel Washington Post: Biden gives fewer press interviews. But he woos more influencers. Newsweek: Sean Hannity Email to Jim Jordan Opponents Raises Questions Mediaite: Brian Kilmeade Caught on Hot Mic calling Rep. Don Bacon 'Dumbass' for Voting Against Jordan WaPo: How Sean Hannity and Steve Bannon helped to fuel the GOP speaker chaos CNN: Reliable Sources Newsletter October 16, 2023 WaPo: The make-believe Republican primary Meidas Touch Network: NBC Files Motion to Televise Trump's J6 Trial WaPo: Weak rules allow ultra-processed foods like Lunchables on school menus Mediaite: Jada Pinkett’s Strategic Oversharing Has the Media Promoting Her Memoir WaPo: It’s becoming impossible to report from Gaza NYT: A Palestinian Restaurant Perseveres in War’s Shadow Huff Post: ‘On Thin Ice’: Some Biden Administration Staffers Feel Stifled Discussing Horrors In Gaza BBC News: Explaining the 'how' - the launch of BBC Verify The Guardian: Ian McEwan criticises hiring of ‘sensitivity readers’ looking for offensive material in manuscripts The Messenger: German Couple Gets Hitched at McDonald’s Because They Wanted ‘The Ultimate United States Wedding’ Free Beacon: I'm an American—And I'm Staying in Israel With My Young Family

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2023-10-12 09:45:00

War Brings Clarity (Mostly) (NEBM6129685562.mp3?updated=1697079176)

Today’s episode will focus on the excellent reporting on Hamas’ attack on Israel as well as subpar coverage. We’re also talking buyouts at the Washington Post, the next Speaker of the House and College in the United States. Time Stamps: 1:57 Front Page 51:58 Reader Mail 54:57 Obsessions 1:01:13 Favorite Items If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretches Show Notes: Eyewitness Accounts of the Israeli Music Festival Massacre - Tablet Magazine How Hamas duped Israel as it planned devastating attack | Reuters Israel Was Prepared for a Different War - WSJ Israel’s Intelligence Failure - Tablet Magazine Iran Helped Plot Attack on Israel Over Several Weeks - WSJ Early Intelligence Shows Hamas Attack Surprised Iranian Leaders, U.S. Says - The New York Times ADL Director Jonathan Greenblatt Tears Into MSNBC on Morning Joe: 'Who's Writing the Scripts? Hamas?' How the American Left Sees the War in Israel - POLITICO https://imightbewrong.substack.com/p/how-to-use-the-massacre-in-israel?r=2k455&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email Tim Scott, please drop out, urge others to follow and unite behind Haley - The Washington Post Best Foodie Cities in America (2023) Nothing Defines America’s Social Divide Like a College Education - The Atlantic Opinion | Without a College Degree, Life in America Is Staggeringly Shorter - The New York Times Slow Boring on Substack: The "Deaths of Despair" narrative is wrong What You Get Out of College Is Who You Put Into It - Chris Stirewalt - The Dispatch Who Runs the Best U.S. Schools? It May Be the Defense Department. - The New York Times Yuki Tsunoda: The Potty-Mouthed Japanese F1 Racer Who Became a Cult Star - The New York Times

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2023-10-07 09:45:00

Washington Goes to the Dogs (NEBM4708162138.mp3?updated=1696637272)

What day is it? Whose in charge? Eliana and her cohost, AKA Chris, try to make sense of the busy week in Washington as they breakdown the mess in the House, Biden’s “rabid” dogs, Michael Wolff’s surprise NYT bestseller, SBF’s style and the demand for political disinformation. Wretch on! Time Stamp: 1:29 Front Page 37:21 Obsessions 44:02 Reader Mail 50:38 Favorite Item If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretches Show Notes: Politico: Playbook: Inside Trump's surprise endorsement NYT:Can We Talk About Joe Biden? Wapo:Commander is second Biden dog removed from White House after biting Daily Beast: Michael Wolff’s New Book Is a NYT Bestseller—With Just Over 3,000 Copies Sold NBC News:Second Republican primary debate had the lowest TV viewership since 2015 WSJ: Sam Bankman-Fried’s Courtroom Look Spells a Personal Vibe Shift NYTimes: Gerry Turner Is the First ‘Golden Bachelor.’ Just Don’t Call Him a Silver Fox. WSJ: After Shunning Scientist, University of Pennsylvania Celebrates Her Nobel Prize WaPo:Americans don't hate living near solar and wind farms as much as you might think The Demand for Political Misinformation is a Bigger Danger than the Supply Hans Niemann pooh-poohs a chess cheating theory that's based on vibrating beads

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2023-09-29 09:45:00

Debate or Detroit (NEBM2788655360.mp3?updated=1695945897)

Did you watch this week’s GOP Debate? If not, we have you covered on today’s episode. We’re also breaking down the latest 2024 polls, Bidenomics, AOC’s non-union vehicle and multple items on Taylor Swift. Wretch on! 1:50 Front Page 42:20 Obsessions 47:18 Reader Mail 51:00 Favorite Item If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretches NY Post: Republican debate features attacks on Biden, absent 'Donald Duck' Trump Detroit News: Donald Trump: UAW negotiations 'don't mean as much as you think' Mediaite: Trump Calls on RNC to Cancel All Future Primary Debates 'So We Can Train Our Fire' on Biden NPR: Commander bites again: Biden's dog has nipped another Secret Service officer WaPo: Post-ABC poll: Biden faces criticism on economy, immigration and age Axios: Scoop: Biden team's don't-let-him-trip mission National Review: Americans Don’t ‘Believe’ Biden’s Economy Is Good Because That Is a Lie Puck News: Mark Thompson’s Message & MTP Overheating The Atlantic: Pangea Ultima Is a Bleak Vision of Earth’s Future Medias Touch: Restaurant Responds to David Brooks: Bar Tab Was 80% of Bill Raw Story: Taylor Swift squeeze Travis Kelce helped fund Mitch McConnell and Lindsey Graham campaigns AP News: Largest US newspaper chain is hiring Taylor Swift and Beyoncé reporters WaPo: The new phone call etiquette: Text first and never leave a voice mail WaPo: Dave Portnoy’s pizza festival brings buzz and backlash for pizzerias Obsessions: NYT: State Department Spent $52,701 on Curtains for Residence of U.N. Envoy American Habits: Media obsession over Washington bad for federalism Favorite Item: Mediaite: Michael Wolff Reveals Tucker Carlson Was Source of DeSantis Dog-Kick Story He Publicly Denied WaPo: Opinion Women's bodies should not be a matter of public interest

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2023-09-22 09:45:00

Eat My Shorts . . . and My Hoodie (NEBM3516051088.mp3?updated=1695346567)

If you’re reading this on a plane, please do your best to mind your own business (you’ll understand why 15 seconds into today’s episode). After our etiquette lesson, we jump into our front page including Rupert Murdoch’s breaking news, the Shutdown the dress code followed by a full Facile File and much more. Wretch on! Time Stamps: 02:56 Front Page 54:31 Obsessions 1:01:05 Reader Mail 1:04:45 Favorite Item If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretches Time Stamps: NYT: Rupert Murdoch to Retire From Fox and News Corporation Boards Daily Beast: Murdoch Called Hannity ‘Retarded’ and DeSantis ‘Kicked’ Tucker’s Dog, Wild New Book Claims Politico: Republicans resigned to being the villains in the inevitable government shutdown NYT: Lawmakers Give New Senate Dress Code a Dressing Down WSJ: The Billionaire Keeping TikTok on Phones in the U.S. WaPo: The food industry pays ‘influencer’ dietitians to shape your eating habits CNN: US gas prices are unusually high. Here's why you shouldn't worry Kite and Key Media: The Relationship Between Extreme Weather and Climate Change WaPo: Her students reported her for a lesson on race. Can she trust them again? NatGeo: Salted? Alkaline? Here’s what you actually need to hydrate. NYT: Jann Wenner’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Reign Ended in 20 Minutes @ChrisVannini on Twitter: “Nick Saban's radio show is the purest thing left in college football. Makes $11 million annually, greatest coach of all time, and he comes here every Thursday to take offensive line criticism from a man named Peewee.” @overhearddistrict on Instagram: “Spotted at the DMV” TMZ: Sexy Woman in Bodysuit Kicked Off Plane, Claims She's IG Famous NYT: She Pioneered Internet Fame, He Helped Draft a Constitution. Now They're in Love. Obsessions: WaPo: U.S. and Iran trade prisoners, signaling partial thaw in relations Slate: An Unexpected Scandal Could Lose Democrats the Virginia Legislature Favorite: The Atlantic: I Never Called Her Momma The Atlantic: Nixon Between the Lines

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2023-09-15 09:45:00

Hanoi Joe (NEBM2156539692.mp3?updated=1694736692)

Do you ever feel attacked? Tune in and hear how the White House deals with this feeling when their media allies start to turn their backs. We’re also diving into Walter Isaacson’s latest book, new plans to “Revitalize Local News” and the best hot dogs across our great nation. Time Stamps: 3:01 Front Page 50:46 Obsessions 59:59 Reader Mail 1:06:38 Favorite Item Watch this episode on YouTube If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretches WaPo: Opinion | President Biden should not run for reelection in 2024 Cnn politics: Biden campaign plots long-game strategy as Democrats' fears of a Trump win spike NYT: Biden’s News Conference in Vietnam Ignites His Opponents Semafor: In books, Biden is an energetic leader. Too bad nobody reads them. WaPo: Why do we care whether Republican candidate Tim Scott has a girlfriend? NYMag: What Does Walter Isaacson Know About Elon Musk? Semafor: Twitter appears to throttle New York Times MacArthur Foundation: Press Forward Will Award More Than $500 Million to Revitalize Local News - MacArthur Foundation NYTimes: Fox Sued by New York City Pension Funds Over Election Falsehoods WIRED: Preferring Biological Children Is Immoral NYT: 15 Regional Hot Dog Styles in America Denver Post: Lauren Boebert escorted out of “Beetlejuice” musical in Denver after “causing a disturbance” Business Insider: 'Corporate goths' are wearing their fishnets and eyeliner to work — and they're not apologizing for expressing themselves Obsessions: CBS: Virginia election candidate responds after leak of tapes showing her performing sex acts with husband: "It won't silence me" MinnPost: MinnPost will no longer publish comments on stories. Here’s why Fav Items: NYT: Opinion | The One Privilege Liberals Ignore NYT: D.E.I. Statements Stir Debate on College Campuses

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2023-09-08 09:45:00

When Libs Own Libs (NEBM5462261296.mp3?updated=1694132207)

Do you think Trump’s trial should be televised? Do you enjoy Imagine Dragons? If either of those questions pique your interest than we have the perfect podcast for you! Welcome to Wretch Nation where we're breaking down the latest in 2024 coverage, migrants in NYC and troubles at Spotify. Wretch on! Time Stamps: 1:54 Front Page 1:02:00 Obsessions 1:09:42 Reader Mail 1:11:43 Favorite Item of the Week If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretches Show Notes: WSJ: Biden’s Age, Economic Worries Endanger Re-Election in 2024, WSJ Poll Finds THE HILL: The Trump trials should grant America a lens into the federal courts Politico: DeSantis’ super PAC chief: We're spreading dirt on Ramaswamy Mediaite: Rolling Stone Reports That Neo-Nazi Marchers Declared They Were 'All DeSantis Supporters,' Leaves Out Important Follow-Up Politico: We Asked the 2024 Candidates to Pick the Songs That Stir Their Souls CNN: Opinion: How Covid-19 is resurfacing after months of calm CNN: Dr. Fauci responds to study that says masks didn't work CBS: Mayor Eric Adams says asylum seeker crisis "will destroy New York City" NYT: Opinion | Kia and Hyundai Helped Enable a Crime Wave. They Should Pay for It. NYT: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on How She’s Changed Mediaite: Stranded Fox News Reporter Hails This Year's Burning Man as 'One of the Best' WSJ: Spotify’s $1 Billion Podcast Bet Turns Into a Serial Drama Bethenny Frankel on Instagram: When Sofia Richie had her lavish wedding France, it changed the way people look at luxury. WaPo: Look up the best regional pizza in your state NYP: Just 12% of Americans — mostly men — are eating half of our beef supply: new research NYT: Have You Seen Paul McCartney’s Lost Bass Guitar? Tips Welcome. Obsessions: Forbes: Elon Musk Promotes Campaign To Ban ADL While Agreeing With ‘Raging Anti-Semite’ Daily Mail: Does Elon regret giving Tucker free rein? Musk throws shade on Carlson's sit down with fraudster who says he had sex with Barack Obama - calling for 'objective evidence' and not claims from 'someone with a dubious history' US News: Switzerland Is No. 1 in 2023 US News Best Countries Rankings Favorite Item: WSJ: They’ve Been Friends for 60 Years. Lew and Bobby Have Figured Out What Most Men Don’t. FreeBeacon: Memoirs of a Closet Conservative

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2023-09-01 09:45:00

Unblemished Record of Heterosexuality (NEBM9802688670.mp3?updated=1693535004)

Chris is out, and Eli is in. That’s right—Eli Lake, from The Re-Education, is stepping in for Chris this week. We’re taking a look at the new captain of CNN, reviewing corrections at Fox News that’ll make you say “yikes,” and ending with some Futbol talk. Enjoy your Labor Day weekend! If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretches Time Stamps: 1:43 Front Page 28:26 Obsessions 43:08 Reader Mail 47:12 Favorite Item Show Notes: WSJ: Mark Thompson Helped Revive the New York Times. CNN Is His Next Test. APNEWS: Biden is widely seen as too old for office, an AP-NORC poll finds. Trump has problems of his own The Messenger: ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ Singer Oliver Anthony Slams Use of Song at Republican Debate: ‘I Wrote That Song About Those People’ Military.com: Inside the Marine Corps' Fight with Fox News over a False Gold Star Family Story CNN: Fox News apologizes to Gold Star family after facing backlash over false story CNN: How conservatives use ‘verbal jiu-jitsu’ to turn liberals’ language against them Bethanny Frankel on Instagram: The Manolo × Fauxnolo Comfort Test - lets go WSJ: Who Needs an Entree? Diners Order Salad and Fries and Call It a Meal NYT: Yale Students Got a Terrifying Message. From the Campus Police WaPo: Boston University hires Harvard disinformation scholar Joan Donovan MSNBC: Harvard expert reveals how she predicted Covid disinformation KCAL News: Eminem asks GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to stop using his music Tablet: Qatar’s World Cup FIFA Bribe Documents Exposed

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2023-08-25 09:45:00

Meat Bag Flow (NEBM4313371817.mp3?updated=1692925026)

We’re reporting from the dairy state on today’s episode. Even if Chris is physically back in D.C., his spirit is with Eliana back in Milaukwee. You already know we’re diving deep into the first GOP debate of the 2024 presidential election. On top of that, we’re checking in with Don Lemon, Justin Trudeau, Brittney Spears and one of the great inventors of our time. Wretch on! Time Stamps: 2:01 Front Page 48:28 Obsessions 56:15 Reader Mail 1:00:34 Favorite Item If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretches Show Notes: NYT: How Ron DeSantis Joined the ‘Ruling Class’ — and Turned Against It Business Insider: A fellow Yale secret society member said Ron DeSantis rolled his eyes when she talked about her upbringing as a Hispanic girl in Texas: 'It was like I wasn't worth listening to' Mediaite: 'Says It All': Don Lemon Claims Vindication After CNN Fired Chris Licht — Who Fired Him Fortune: Elon Musk to remove headlines from news articles shared on X Reuters: Meta putting profit ahead of safety by blocking wildfire news, says Trudeau Axios: Newsrooms grapple with rules for AI WSJ: America’s Fight Over Tipping at Restaurants Comes to Its Biggest Battleground Yet WaPo: A sex educator in Michigan refused to be shamed. Then came the backlash. WSJ: The Inventor Whose Life Work Is Perfecting the Writing Pen TMZ: Britney Spears Paying $10K a Month for Sam Asghari's New Apartment New Yorker: Britney Spears’s Conservatorship Nightmare The Dispatch: Crowd Madness Intensifies Obsessions: Free Beacon: Democratic Opposition Researcher, a Former '60 Minutes' Producer, Masquerades as Journalist While Digging Dirt on Pennsylvania's David McCormick WaPo: West Virginia University plans to cut foreign languages and other programs Favorite Item Kansas Reflector: 'You're an ***hole, police chief': Kansas newspaper owner defiant in video of home invasion NYPost: Why Sam Bankman-Fried likely won't get Adderall while locked up in Brooklyn jail

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2023-08-18 09:45:00

RICO Suave (NEBM1507168380.mp3?updated=1692322733)

Eliana is out this week, but we have the great Kevin Williamson stepping in for her. We’re jumping into indictment coverage from the Washington Post and then moving onto Fox News woes, local news “solutions” and closing out the front page with BBLs (Brazilian butt lifts). Wretch on! Time Stamps: 09:16 Front Page 1:13:13 Obsessions 1:21:24 Reader Mail 1:27:27 Favorite Item of the Week If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretches Show Notes: WaPo: Trump insults D.C. to get his trial moved. The city rolls its eyes. Hollywood Reporter: CNN Overhauls Lineup: Abby Phillip Takes 10 p.m., Laura Coates to Host 11 p.m., New Morning Show Hosts and Weekend Programs NYT: Fox’s Top Lawyer, Viet Dinh, Will Depart Yahoo: 'A dangerous decision': Canadian news is disappearing from Instagram, Facebook The Atlantic: The Local-News Crisis Is Weirdly Easy to Solve Kansas Reflector: Police stage 'chilling' raid on Marion County newspaper, seizing computers, records and cellphones The Dispatch: The Perils of Activist Journalism Cincinnati Enquirer: Retired Reds beat writer John Fay's life story is a love story Axios: As BBLs grow more popular, deaths rise in South Florida APNews: Armed Utah man shot by FBI last week carried AR-15 in 2018 police encounter, records show The Fire: Don’t tread on my editorial independence NYTimes: The Frothy Saga of the Jacuzzi Family The Spectator: Wolves and the Greens: why Germans are flocking to the AfD

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2023-08-10 09:45:00

The Fate of The Debate (NEBM6914952586.mp3?updated=1691626559)

Will Trump join the debate later this month? Does he have a good reason to sit the first one out? If you are asking these questions, then join us for an early episode this week. We’re cooking up a forecast on first GOP Presidential debate, coverage John Fetterman, STEM in journalism and a serving a robust Facile File. Wretch on! Time Stamps: 1:38 Front Page 46:01 Obsessions 54:50 Reader Mail 1:00:32 Favorite Item of the Weeks If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretches Show Notes: Mediaite: Fox & Friends Implores Trump Not to Snub Republican Debate NYTimes: DeSantis Upends Campaign Leadership as Trump Looms and Urgency Grows AP News:DeSantis is defending new slavery teachings. Civil rights leaders see a pattern of 'policy violence' People: President Biden Speaks Out on Hunter's Daughter, 4, with Ark. Woman: 'Jill and I Only Want What's Best' (Exclusive) Politico: Who at 1600 Penn is making bank? Free Beacon: Biden Monkeypox Adviser Says White House Supports ‘Joy’ of ‘Risky’ Sex Free Beacon: WATCH: Biden Monkeypox Adviser Makes Taxpayer-Funded Appearance in BDSM Harness NYTimes: John Fetterman, Hoodie and All, Is Adjusting to Life in the Senate - The New York Times WSJ: New York Times Earnings: Publisher Adds 180,000 Digital Subscribers AP News: Residents are at a loss after newspaper that bound community together shuts in declining coal county Poynter: A technical question: Should journalism be designated STEM? The Guardian: Racism at heart of US failure to tackle deadly heatwaves, expert warns LA Times: Remote work gave them a reprieve from racism. They don't want to go back The Daily Beast: Lizzo Was Never as Progressive as We Wanted Her to Be The Athletic: Ghiroli: Orioles’ unforced error with announcer Kevin Brown dims team’s shine at wrong time Bethenny Frankel on Instagram: “I spend money so you don’t have to” Free Beacon: How MIT Helped Develop Tech for a Chinese Company That Surveils Uyghurs NYT: How a U.S. Tech Mogul Used Nonprofits to Sow Chinese Propaganda Reason: Studies Keep Finding That Social Media Algorithms Don't Increase Polarization. Why Is the Press So Skeptical? WSJ: A Nevada Town Where the West Is Still Wild NYTimes: The Secret Hand Behind the Women Who Stood by Cuomo? His Sister.

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2023-08-04 09:45:00

Our Favorite Books and Films About Journalism (NEBM6267450841.mp3?updated=1691099224)

It’s in the title, folks! We are joined by our friend and Nebulous colleague, Eli Lake, to discuss our favorite books and films in the genre of journalism. We have comedies, we have dramedies and we have some picks that are as dramatic as they get. We hope you are able to add a few movies and books to your queue! Books: Personal History, by Katherine Graham What it Takes, by Richard Ben Cramer All the King’s Men by Robert Penn Warren Scoop, by Evelyn Waugh Movies: The Paper All The President’s Men Broadcast News Shattered Glass Call Northside 777

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2023-07-27 09:45:00

Media Bites Back at Biden (NEBM5100945809.mp3?updated=1690427995)

We’re early this week! And in case you haven’t heard, DeSantis is cooked . . . or at least that’s the latest take from the media. We’re breaking down the latest 2024 news, controversial curriculum in Florida, Hunter Biden, and stick around for great moments in fact-checking. Time Stamps: 41:03 - Style Section 47:36 - Obsessions 53:30 - Reader Mail 54:59 - Favorite Items Show Notes: NBC: Note cards and shorter stairs: How Biden's campaign is addressing his age NYPost: Biden’s dog Commander sent Secret Service officer to hospital, bit 6 others after replacing first pooch Major CNN: DeSantis cuts additional campaign staff in effort to ‘streamline operations’ Politico: New Florida teaching standards say African Americans received some ‘personal benefit’ from slavery Washington Examiner: Truth is the first casualty of liberal media’s war on DeSantis Politico: Political consultant backing Tim Scott spewed the N-word during card game Washington Post: Tuberville’s tales about his father in World War II have false elements New York Times: Study of Elite College Admissions Data Suggests Being Very Rich Is Its Own Qualification New York Times: In Florida, Swimmers Brave an Ocean That Feels Like Steamy Syrup Washington Post: Five ways to sleep better during a heat wave without blasting the AC New York Times: Would You Drink Wastewater? What if It Was Beer? Washington Post: Interior Secretary Deb Haaland’s charged mission of healing Variety: Inside the Battle for CNN: Jeff Zucker, David Zaslav, Chris Licht and 18 Months of Crazy Backstabbing Washington Post: Black Lives Matter images deleted from Jason Aldean’s ‘Small Town’ video Washington Post: Tracy Chapman, Luke Combs and the complicated response to ‘Fast Car’ The Atlantic: What’s the Matter With Barbie? New York Times: I Saw ‘Barbie’ With Susan Faludi, and She Has a Theory About It Wall Street Journal: How Allbirds Lost Its Way New York Times: Is the Cure to Male Loneliness Out on the Pickleball Court? Business Insider: Exclusive: Hunter Biden's gallery sold his art to a Democratic donor 'friend' whom Joe Biden named to a prestigious commission AP News: ‘Mama bears’ may be the 2024 race’s soccer moms. But where the GOP seeks votes, some see extremism Chalkbeat: Politicians and pundits say parents are furious with schools. Polls say otherwise NYPost: Gen Z cries ‘time blindness’: Is being late a real medical condition? The Stanford Daily: Stanford president resigns over manipulated research, will retract at least three papers Wall Street Journal: Deadly School Fire Casts Light on Sexual Exploitation in Guyana Mining Town

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2023-07-21 09:45:00

The Interview: Andrew Sullivan (NEBM1795131498.mp3?updated=1689916779)

We are delighted to be joined by Andrew Sullivan of The Weekly Dish. He takes us on a journey through his upbringing in traditional media to his days blogging alongside Matt Drudge in the early 2000s and how he ended up on Substack. Andrew’s story teaches us about how journalists connect with audiences and how one finds their voice. Wretch on! If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretches

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2023-07-14 09:45:00

Biden Blow-Back (NEBM4803223012.mp3?updated=1689298321)

No small talk this week, we’re diving straight into the front page and it’s packed. We’re looking at all things Biden, Clarence Thomas, the fall of The New York Times Sports section and the state of men. Wretch on! Watch this episode on YouTube If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretches Time Stamps: 1:27 Front Page 56:37 Obsessions 1:01:30 Reader Mail 1:05:40 Favorite Item of the Week Show Notes: The Hill: Secret Service ends probe of White House cocaine discovery with no suspect NYT: Opinion | It’s Seven Grandkids, Mr. President The New Republic: What Do Bidenomics and the President’s Grandchild Have to Do with Each Other? Everything. NYT: DeSantis Confronts a Murdoch Empire No Longer Quite So Supportive RealClearPolitics: California Gov. Newsom: FOX News "Contributes To The Mental Health Crisis" But I Can't Stop Watching It | Video Newsweek: How's Twitter Working Out for Tucker Carlson? NYT: The Case That Could Be Fox’s Next Dominion Politico: The testosterone primary of 2024 is ‘getting out of hand’ WaPo: Opinion | How today’s Twitter has made conservative boycotts more successful NYT: The Elite Circle Clarence Thomas Entered That Led to the Supreme Court The Guardian: Lawyers with supreme court business paid Clarence Thomas aide via Venmo National Review: Rand’s Latin American Campaign Stop NYT: Transgender Care Bans Leave Families and Doctors Scrambling Mediaite: CNN Apologizes After Getting Slammed for Misgendering Dylan Mulvaney In Bud Light Segment NBCNews: Kidney stones are rising among children and teens, especially girls, research shows NYT: Climate Disasters Daily? Welcome to the ‘New Normal.’ WaPo: A dip in the ocean this summer? No thanks. NYT: The New York Times to Disband Its Sports Department Poynter: We should’ve seen it coming: The New York Times dismantles its sports department Awfulannouncing:Northwestern’s student newspaper lauded for breaking football program hazing story Bethenny Frankel on Instagram: I love SPECIAL pieces. Do you like? Variety:'Dark Side of the 2000s' Premiere Date, Trailer From Vice TV Huffpost: I Started A Nudist Magazine. I Didn't Expect How Badly I'd Be Treated Because Of It. Obsessions: NYPost: Jake Tapper defends CNN over Trump town hall: 'We can't ignore him' AEI: Could News Bloom in News Deserts? Favorite Item: WaPo: Opinion | Christine Emba: Men are lost. Here’s a map out of the wilderness. WSJ: How to Make Money by Losing $300,000 a Year on Slot Machines

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2023-07-07 09:45:00

Go Injunct Yourself (NEBM5089245131.mp3?updated=1688692319)

What does the word “Patriot” mean to you? Did you go outside to celebrate our nation’s Birthday? Well, the American news media believes these are questions worth debating. Join us on Ink Stained Wretches where we go deep on these topics and other malarky the press had for us this week. Watch this episode on YouTube If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretches Time Stamps: 2:37 Front Page 35:58 Obsessions 42:35 Reader Mail 49:52 Favorite Item of the Week Show Notes: Bloomberg: Biden Appeal Opens a New Front in Battle Over Internet Speech NYT: Ruling Puts Social Media at Crossroads of Disinformation and Free Speech NYT: A ‘Cage Match’ Between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg May Be No Joke Wapo: Secret Service investigating suspected cocaine found in White House Politco: White House cocaine culprit unlikely to be found: Law enforcement official Mediaite: Joy Reid Says She Wouldn't Go Out on July 4 'Because America is Awash With Guns' NPR: Heat is making squirrels 'sploot' — a goofy act that signals something serious Wapo: How hot dog contestants went from eating 10 to 76 hot dogs in 10 minutes Hollywood reporter: ESPN Cutting On-Air Talent as It Seeks Additional Cost Savings WSJ: Food Is Meh, Décor Is Bland, Parking Nonexistent: Must Be D.C.’s Most-Exclusive Restaurant The Atlantic: The Harry and Meghan Podcasts We’ll Never Get to Hear Obsessions: NYT: Ms. Rachel the YouTube Star Wants to Sing With Her Littles Wapo: An unlikely provocateur, Miss Texas, takes on the state's GOP leaders Favorite Items: CTV News:Unexploded bombs among dangers for nude trespassers, Calgary First Nation says NYT: Hunter Biden’s Daughter and a Tale of Two Families

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2023-06-30 09:44:00

Microdosing Lazy Reporting (NEBM1686525103.mp3?updated=1688094667)

We’re shaking things up and starting the show with praise this week regarding Hunter Biden coverage. After that, we break down the aftermath of Trump’s Fox Interview, RFK Jr., and the benefits of micro dosing. Watch this episode on YouTube If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretches Time Stamps: 3:26 Front Page 45:46 Obsessions 52:30 Reader Mail 58:34 Favorite Items Show Notes: NBC: Biden warns top aides against offering him political advice about Hunter NYT: Opinion | The Meaning of Hunter Biden Politico: Playbook: Mike Pence’s plan to go further on abortion The Hill: Trump rips ‘nasty’ Bret Baier after Fox News interview Vanity Fair: Fox News Is Scrambling to Get Donald Trump on the Debate Stage: “He Despises the Murdochs” WaPo:Jesse Watters gets Tucker Carlson’s 8 p.m. slot in Fox News shake-up The Atlantic: Inside the Mind of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. NYT: - Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Wants to Be President. Cheryl Hines Is Along for the Ride. WSJ: Canada Passes Law Forcing Facebook, Google to Pay Media for Links AP News: Smoke from Canada wildfires is increasing health risks in Black and poorer US communities Scientific American: Climate-Friendly Cocktail Recipes Go Light on Ice The Atlantic: The Comic Strip That Explains the Evolution of American Parenting Reuters: More Than 100 U.S. Political Elites Have Family Links to Slavery Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President by Candace Millard NYT: How Migrants Flown to Martha’s Vineyard Came to Call It Home NYT: ‘Hava Nagila,’ the Jewish Folk Song, is a Hit at Clubs, Bars and Even Mets Games Obsessions: NYT: Why Did Jenna Lyons Join the Rebooted RHONY? WSJ: Magic Mushrooms. LSD. Ketamine. The Drugs That Power Silicon Valley. Favorite Item: WSJ: This Small Oil Town Has an Extravagant Obsession: Million-Dollar Home Renovations Yahoo Sports: US judge throws out high-profile chess cheating lawsuit

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2023-06-23 09:45:00

A Nugget of Truth (NEBM2312234853.mp3?updated=1687490823)

We’re going big for Grimace’s birthday today on Ink Stained Wretches. We’re sipping on some purple shakes while breaking down the Hunter Biden coverage, Brett Baeir’s interview with Trump, Robert Kennedy and much more. Watch this episode on YouTube If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretches Time Stamps: 3:37 Front Page 1:08:12 Obsessions 1:13:10 Reader Mail 1:14:47 Favorite Items Show Notes: National Review: The Intentionally Provocative Hunter Biden Plea Deal The Dispatch: Night of the Hunter Mediaite: Bret Baier Earns Bipartisan Praise for Grilling Trump on Classified Docs: 'An Extraordinary Interview' Chicago Tribune: Victor Shi: Cameras must be allowed during Donald Trump’s trial Mediaite: Jake Tapper Says CNN Won't Cover 'Potentially Dangerous' Trump Speech — One Month After Network Held Town Hall for Him The Wrap: Gavin Newsom Tells Sean Hannity He Was Blasted by Left for ‘Incredible Relationship’ With Trump During COVID (Video) Commentary Magazine: The End of Cable News? - Christine Rosen WaPo: The life and power of Casey DeSantis WaPo: Gov. Ron DeSantis used secretive panel to flip state Supreme Court News Nation: Joe Rogan challenges vaccine expert to debate anti-vaxxer National Review: The Real Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Daily Beast: The Lost Titanic Sub Didn't Even Have a Basic Safety Beacon New Republic: OceanGate CEO Missing in Titanic Sub Had History of Donating to GOP Candidates | The New Republic WaPo: Fred Ryan to leave Washington Post after nine years as publisher WaPo: Tesla 'Autopilot' crashes and fatalities surge, despite Musk's claims WaPo: Inside a conservative confab for young women, where feminism is a lie TIME: Tequila Is Eclipsing Vodka as U.S.'s Most Popular Spirit Michigan Daily: The whiteness of green spaces: The cyclical nature of exclusion in environmental professions Mens Health: Are You Gynosexual? Here's What It Means, According to Experts NYT: Lionel Messi, Saudi Arabia and the Deal That Paid Off for Both Sides NYT: Why Do Team Owners Raise the Championship Trophy First? Mediaite: Andy Reid Raves About Food At Chiefs' White House Visit WSJ: Prince Harry and Meghan, Spotify End Podcasting Deal Variety: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Labeled 'F—ing Grifters' by Spotify Exec Bill Simmons After Deal Ends NYT: A Flight Attendant’s 12 Etiquette Rules for Summer Travel Obsessions: Public on Substack: First People Sickened By COVID-19 Were Chinese Scientists At Wuhan Institute Of Virology, Say US Government Sources WSJ: U.S.-Funded Scientist Among Three Chinese Researchers Who Fell Ill Amid Early Covid-19 Outbreak National Review: When the Scandal of the Century Has No Consequences The Atlantic: Lara Logan’s Break With Reality The Dispatch: When Public Opinion Is Irrelevant NYT: Tracking Major Supreme Court Cases in 2023: Affirmative Action, Elections and More Favorite Items: Inquirer: Two Rhode Island officials visited Philly. They were so rude their state launched two separate investigations. Sports Illustrated: Stephen F. Austin Bowling Coach Quits After Affair With Player Is Revealed

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2023-06-16 09:45:00

The Interview: Jon Ward (NEBM8478810740.mp3?updated=1686886676)

Today we are joined by Yahoo News’s Jon Ward. Chris dives deep into Jon’s new book, Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation. Outside of the book, Chris and Jon also open up about their beginnings in journalism and the rise of digital media. Wretch on! If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretches

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2023-06-09 09:45:00

Goodbye, Other Chris (NEBM7147372602.mp3?updated=1686277123)

Strap in, Wretches. We’re going deep into the firing of CNN Chief, Chris Licht. We also breakdown Chuck Todd’s exit, Tucker’s full Twitter debut and the origins of McDonald’s Grimace. Time Stamps: 2:00 Front Page 56:37 Obsessions 1:00:50 Reader Mail 1:03:56 Favorite Item If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Sign up for our Newsletter Watch the full episode here Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretches Show Notes: The Atlantic: Inside the Meltdown at CNN NYT: Could Jeff Zucker Fix CNN? He Seems to Think So. Semafor: CNN lost trust over COVID coverage, internal report found Politico: The Real Reason Chris Licht Got Fired From CNN The Information: The Real CNN Drama is Cable News' Growing Irrelevance NYT: Chuck Todd to Leave ‘Meet the Press’ National Review: NYT: GOP’s Diverse Field Just a Sign of GOP Racism The New Republic: The Arrogance of Already Crowning Trump the Republican Nominee The Daily Beast: Casey DeSantis Is the Walmart Melania Trump WaPo: Let Ron DeSantis identify however he wants Mediaite: Jen Psaki, James Comey Envision Trump in an Ankle Bracelet Deadline: Tucker Carlson Debuts Twitter Show To Big Numbers, Threatens To Leave Elon Musk-Owned Platform If Anyone Calls Him Out Semafor: Inside the high-stakes clash for control of Ukraine’s story NYT: Nazi Symbols on Ukraine’s Front Lines Highlight Thorny Issues of History Mediaite: Is Anyone Going to Retract Their Baseless Claims That Fox News Leaked the Tucker Tapes? APNews: As conservatives target schools, LGBTQ+ kids and students of color feel less safe NYT: Pat Robertson, Who Gave Christian Conservatives Clout, Is Dead at 93 Daily Mail: Mark Zuckerberg denies that he was choked out during Jiu-Jitsu tournament NYT: With Hannah Gadsby’s ‘It’s Pablo-matic,’ the Joke’s on the Brooklyn Museum VinePair: Behold the Nostalgic, Purple Silliness That Is McDonald's Grimace Shake Obsessions: NYT: The Complicated Reality of Joe Biden, America’s Oldest President The Guardian: Amazon and Google fund anti-abortion lawmakers through complex shell game Favorite Items: WaPo: The fugitive heiress next door: Why Brazil is fascinated by Margarida Bonetti Semafor: Did Washington underestimate Kevin McCarthy?

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2023-06-02 09:45:00

Let The Pride Wars Begin (NEBM2625952639.mp3?updated=1685669760)

Gather round, wretchos, and listen to the tales from the pride wars. Stick around to hear more on the debt ceiling, the pronunciation of Desantis and a detailed profile on the next Lululemon. If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Watch this Episode on YouTube Follow us on Instagram Sign up for our Newsletter Time Stamps: 5:40 Front Page 51:01 Obsessions 1:00:20 Reader Mail 1:04:21 Favorite Item Show Notes: Samafor: Pride Month is a war. Brands are the battlefield. Fox Business: Chick-fil-A gets heat from Twitter users over DEI Axios: "Anti-woke" movement finds itself an investment vehicle Free Beacon: Kevin McCarthy Just Notched a Victory. His Speakership is Perpetually on the Brink, According to the Press. NYT: DeSantis, Wading Into Debt-Ceiling Fight, Puts Pressure on Trump Axios: Dee-Santis or Deh-Santis? His team won't say Rolling Stone: DeSantis Is Scheming to Steal the Right-Wing Influencer Vote From Trump NYT: Tara Reade, Who Accused Biden of Assault, Says She Has Moved to Russia Wapo: Burning trash for the planet? Climate cash sets off branding frenzy. The Atlantic: Latinos Can Be White Supremacists Yahoo: Rock singer curses out DeSantis supporters during show: 'You're f---ing dead to me' WSJ: Alo Yoga Is Beating Lululemon at Its Own Game WaPo: For mega-rich heirs, the anxieties that drive 'Succession' are all too real Puck: Tim Scott’s Audience of One CJR: Journalism’s Essential Value NYT: It’s Millionaire vs. Billionaire in the Battle of the SoHo Pergola

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2023-05-26 09:45:00

Media Dunks on DeSantis (NEBM1056534235.mp3?updated=1685059626)

We’re kicking off with Meatball Ron and how the media meanies are dogpiling on his botch launch. We also breakdown recent coverage around Tim Scott, the Debt Ceiling and Fox New’s “woke” employee handbook. Wretch on this MDW! Time Stamps: 02:44 Front Page 46:22 Obsessions 53:48 Reader Mail 55:42 Favorite Item of the Week If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Sign up to receive show notes directly in your inbox Show Notes: Semafor: Ron DeSantis shut out the media. That's changing. Puck News: Ronny on the Run NBC: Read the full transcript of NBC News' exclusive interview with Sen. Tim Scott WaPo: In debt ceiling talks, House Dems worry over Biden’s approach with GOP Daily Signal: EXCLUSIVE: Leaked Policy Exposes Fox News Stances on Woke Ideology Mediaite: Fox News Show Outnumbered Finally Issues Brief Correction to 'Migrants Booting Veterans' Story NYT: Tensions Flare Inside The Messenger, a Fledgling News Site AP News: Black children are more likely to have asthma. A lot comes down to where they live KFF: Poverty Rate by Race/Ethnicity The Desk: NBC fires Glen Kuiper after on-air slur during Oakland A's game NYT: I’m a Couples Therapist. Something New Is Happening in Relationships. Obsessions: Politico: The Casey DeSantis Problem: ‘His Greatest Asset and His Greatest Liability’ Nature: Users choose to engage with more partisan news than they are exposed to on Google Search The Hill: ‘Am I gay?’-related Google searches soar 1,300 percent in 19 years: analysis Politico: The return of the Lady Macbeth trope Favorite Items: @Emmerpope on Instagram: “Catching Up on the News” Video WaPo: Think you can land a plane? We put average people to the test.

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2023-05-19 09:45:00

The Veganism of Sexual Practices (NEBM3084683888.mp3?updated=1684464900)

Wretch nation. We are looking deep into the permission structure of the American news Media this week. This includes prime-time shakeups across cable news, crime coverage, and polyamory. If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Sign up to receive show notes directly in your inbox Time Stamps: 04:10 Front Page 58:53 Obsessions 1:10:00 Reader Mail 1:14:00 Favorite Item of the Week Show Notes: WSJ: CNN Promotes Kaitlan Collins to Prime Time Slot Following Trump Town Hall WaPo: Anderson Cooper scolds critics of CNN's town hall with Trump NYT: Opinion | We’re Asking the Wrong Questions About the Trump Town Hall Variety: Fox News Mulling Primetime Changes After Tucker Carlson Exit Daily Beast: ‘Karma Is a Bitch’: Roger Ailes’ Widow Goes Off on Fox News Woes Washington Examiner: Subway death coverage confirms that in the liberal bubble, only conservatives are political WaPo: Daniel Penny becomes ‘hero’ for conservatives, DeSantis after killing Jordan Neely on subway NYT: A Refugee From Another Time Gets an Eviction Notice NYT: How a Few Stories of Regret Fuel the Push to Restrict Gender Transition Care Wapo: Elon Musk compares George Soros to Jewish supervillain Magneto NYT: The Greatest Wealth Transfer in History Is Here, With Familiar (Rich) Winners AP News: How the American Dream convinces people loneliness is normal NYT: Why Some Companies Are Saying ‘Diversity and Belonging’ Instead of ‘Diversity and Inclusion’ WSJ: Vol. 36, No. 5: Honorifics Neiman Lab: No need to shoot The Messenger: Its muddled ideas are doing the job NYT: Why Americans Are Smuggling Fruit Roll-Ups Into Israel JSOnline: The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile's name has changed. Here's what to know. Daily Mail: I wear tight 'booty shorts' to the gym but I don't want male attention NYT: Prince Harry and Meghan Say They Were Chased by Paparazzi in New York NYT: Interested in Polyamory? Check Out These Cities. WaPo: Durham’s probe of Russia investigation has cost taxpayers at least $6.5 million NYT: Supreme Court Blocks Release of Full Mueller Report for Now (Published 2020) WaPo: The Mueller Report Illustrated: The Obstruction Investigation WaPo: End of a love affair: AM radio is being removed from many cars Favorite Item: Reason: I Worked for Hodding Carter III at a Small-Town Mississippi Newspaper Wired: Pete Buttigieg Loves God, Beer, and His Electric Mustang

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2023-05-12 09:45:00

A Troubled Town Hall (NEBM5354949883.mp3?updated=1683863752)

Donald Trump returned to CNN this week and, as expected, the media has strong feelings about the results. We break down their reactions as well as other stories like Joe Biden’s diet, Tucker’s next move, and Eliana’s favorite self-tanner. Wretch on! If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Sign up to receive show notes directly in your inbox Time Stamps: 2:34 Front Page 53:38 Obsessions 1:02:41 Reader Mail 1:04:29 Favorite Items Show Notes: NPR: CNN's town hall with Donald Trump takes on added stakes after verdict in Carroll case Puck News: The Kaitlan Era Begins Tonight CNN: Trump and the Town Hall Tucker Carlson on Twitter: We’re Back Dylan Byers on Twitter: NEWS: Tucker Carlson will relaunch his show *on Twitter* with help from former Fox News staff. He will forgo at least $25 million owed to him by Fox Corp. in order to break non-compete clause. Axios: The food fight in the White House: Biden's diet WaPo: Opinion | President Biden should hold more solo press conferences - The Washington Post NYPost: White House bans New York Post from Biden event as Hunter indictment looms The Dispatch: The Content Trap Bill Nichols on Twitter: I'm biased and congrats to all the #Pulitzer winners. But does anyone think that if the Washington Post or NY Times had gotten an early draft of the most important SCOTUS opinion in a generation, they would NOT have won? @politico and @joshgerstein and team deserved better Ap: AP wins public service, photo Pulitzers for Ukraine coverage YouGov: Trust in Media 2023: What news outlets do Americans trust most for information? WaPo: Most Americans support anti-trans policies favored by GOP, poll shows WaPo:Inflation eased again in April, but prices are still rising fast National Review: Cream and Sugar with Your Cup of Personal Moral Defect? Variety: MTV News Shuts Down, Paramount Lays Off 25% of Networks, Studios Group - Variety NYT: Elizabeth Holmes Opens Up About Her Theranos Trial and What Comes Next WaPo: The rich don't dress like you think they do Obsessions: NYT: The Smooth-Talking Republican Who Would Rule by Fiat NYT: Opinion | American Road Deaths Show an Alarming Racial Gap Wall Street Journal: Vice Media Nears Deal for $400 Million Sale Out of Bankruptcy NYT: Father-Son Duo in Alabama Wins Pulitzer, Bucking Headwinds in Local News NYT: Inside the Delirious Rise of ‘Superfake’ Handbags

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2023-05-05 09:45:00

Trump and CNN, Frenemies Again (NEBM5198763208.mp3?updated=1683256690)

The presidential debates are starting to take shape and we’re here to give you a preview of how it could go down. Also, we’re reflecting on the White House Correspondents Dinner as well as updates on Tucker and Clarence Thomas. Wretch on! If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Sign up to receive show notes directly in your inbox Watch this episode on YouTube Time Stamps: 3:12 Front Page 41:35 Obsessions 49:35 Reader Mail 52:04 Favorite Item Show Notes: CNN:Trump to appear at CNN town hall in New Hampshire | CNN Politics NYT: Trump Likely to Sit Out One or Both of First Two G.O.P. Debates WaPo: There remains little value in broadcasting Trump’s comments live Semafor: Take Donald Trump seriously, not literally, on “fake news.” WaPo: Republicans aim to disrupt 2024 general election debates amid Trump complaints Mediaite: 'You Brought This Up!' Trump Scolds Nigel Farage For Suggesting He Stop Talking About 2020 Election NYT: Tucker Carlson’s Text That Alarmed Fox: ‘It’s Not How White Men Fight’ NYT: How Scalia Law School Became a Key Friend of the Supreme Court AP News: Americans fault news media for dividing nation: AP-NORC poll Semafor: Politico's founder is spending $20 million to train aspiring journalists NYT: Vice Is Said to Be Headed for Bankruptcy The Dispatch: The Flooded Zone Propublica: Clarence Thomas Had a Child in Private School. Harlan Crow Paid the Tuition. Politico: My Descent Into TikTok News Hell Mediaite: Jeffrey Toobin Recalls Departure from CNN and Infamous Zoom Call: 'I'd Rather Not Go Into the Grisly Details' SLToday: ‘Rudderless ship of chaos’: St. Louis judge advances Kim Gardner contempt case

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2023-04-29 09:45:00

Tuckered Out (NEBM8717882565.mp3?updated=1682732069)

Wretch Nation! We’re late, but we are here. It’s a big week in news media and we waste no time geting into stories circling Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon. There are plenty of theories, anonymous tips and hot takes this week so tune in to hear us make sense of the madness. If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Show Notes: Daily Beast: The Inside Story of Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon’s Monday Media Massacre NY Mag: Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon’s Same-Day Demise Politico: Tucker Carlson’s Exit Shows Who’s the Real Star at Fox Politico: Don’t Believe Everything You Read About Tucker Carlson I Might Be Wrong Substack: The Tucker Carlson Role Just Opened Up FiveThirtyEight: The Fox News Defamation Trial Hurt Trust Among Some Viewers NYTimes: Newsmax Ratings Climb After Tucker Carlson’s Exit at Fox Don Lemon on Twitter: I was informed this morning by my agent that I have been terminated from CNN. CNN Communications on Twitter: Don Lemon’s statement about this morning’s events is inaccurate. He was offered an opportunity to meet with management but instead released a statement on Twitter. Variety: Gayle King, Charles Barkley Confirm Weekly CNN Show NY Times: Signed Letters, Mar-a-Lago Dinners: Trump's Personal Touch in Fighting DeSantis WaPo: Trump touts authoritarian vision for second term: ‘I am your justice’ The Hill: Trump questions why he should participate in GOP primary debates Politico: GOP tries to paint Biden’s labor nominee as radical, hoping to turn Dem votes against her Politico: Judge tosses Devin Nunes suit over Esquire article NYT: Neil Gorsuch Sold Property to Head of a Major Law Firm WaPo:BRENNAN DISCLOSES GIFTS FROM LOCAL DEVELOPER NYT: BuzzFeed News, Which Dragged Media Into the Digital Age, Shuts Down Semafor: Semafor Newsletter @NateSilver538 on Twitter: Disney layoffs have substantially impacted FiveThirtyEight. I am sad and disappointed to a degree that’s kind of hard to express right now. We’ve been at Disney almost 10 years. My contract is up soon and I expect that I’ll be leaving at the end of it. Propublica: In Secret Recording, a Top City Library Official Calls Alaska Natives “Woke” and “Racists” NYPost: New York Post reporter Conor Skelding loses battle with cancer Tucker Carlson: Quarter Zip Pullover The Atlantic: You Will Miss Bed Bath & Beyond Politico: POLITICO's awards for D.C.'s 10 biggest attention-seekers: The Thirsties Washington Examiner: Your reminder that the Left started the culture wars over transgenderism Vanity Fair: Tucker Carlson’s Prayer Talk May Have Led to Fox News Ouster: “That Stuff Freaks Rupert Out” New York Times: Tucker Carlson Texts Set Off Crisis Atop Fox on Eve of Trial

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2023-04-21 09:45:00

The High Price of Low Standards (NEBM9844647467.mp3?updated=1682037553)

We have a big episode this week, folks. Starting off with the Fox News and Dominion settlement, jumping over to 2024 coverage and taking a moment to examine the future of humankind. Tune in! Time Stamps: 3:00 Front Page 47:56 Obsessions 54:30 Reader Mail 57:36 Favorite Item of the Week If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Sign up to receive show notes directly in your inbox Show Notes: Fox News: FOX News Media, Dominion Voting Systems reach agreement over defamation lawsuit Reuters: Exclusive: Fox investors seek records in possible step toward suing directors NYT: Opinion | What Protects Fox News In the Dominion Trial Also Protects Our Democracy WaPo: After high-flying start, DeSantis hits stumbling blocks on road to 2024 The American Conservative: Learning From Vlad the Impaler News Nation: Musk, media reach boiling point over Twitter changes WSJ: Harlan Crow Is ‘Collateral Damage’ of a Smear Campaign Against Clarence Thomas Politico: Playbook: No GOP favors for Feinstein Yahoo News: Meet the ‘elite’ couples breeding to save mankind WaPo: Choosing not to have a kid out of climate fears? You're not alone. - The Washington Post WaPo: Tax season is getting longer. Blame climate change. MarketWatch: Oklahoma sheriff’s office says recording by McCurtain Gazette-News of talk about killing journalists was illegal WSJ: Prayers, a Glitchy App and a Five-Minute Race for Migrants at Border to Win Entry to U.S. NYTimes:As Migrant Children Were Put to Work, U.S. Ignored Warnings WSJ: Can I Wear Jeans and a White T-Shirt to Work? Plus 8 More Burning Questions On the Classic Men’s Outfit Obsessions: NYT: How a Campaign Against Transgender Rights Mobilized Conservatives WaPo: Boston is a bucket-list marathon. Now nonbinary runners can compete, too. WSJ: A Tense Wait for an Imprisoned Son WSJ: Evan Gershkovich Is Not a Spy Favorite Items: WaPo: Teachers nationwide are flummoxed by students' new chess obsession 104.5 WOKV: Mets broadcasters hilariously explain possum still at large in Athletics' television booth

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2023-04-14 09:45:00

Leaker, Not Whistleblower (NEBM6497879066.mp3?updated=1681436021)

This week we are lucky to be joined by Karol Markowicz while Chris is on Spring Break. We’ll be breaking down the coverage of the leaked classified documents, Clarence Thomas, The Tennessee Three and much more. Time Stamps: 14:54 Front Page 38:11 Reader Mail 39:52 Favorite Item of the Week If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Sign up to our newsletter to receive show notes directly in your inbox Show Notes: WaPo: Discord member details how documents leaked from closed chat group Washingtonian: Clarence Thomas’s Billionaire Benefactor Collects Hitler Artifacts The Daily Beast: ‘Misunderstanding’ Led to Good Morning America’s Blur of Trump’s Campaign Podium Bloomberg: Murdoch to Testify at Fox-Dominion Trial as Soon as Monday Yahoo News: How Tennessee Republicans turned gun control lawmakers into Democratic heroes Vanity Fair: Between the Tennessee Three, Abortion, and Trump, the GOP Just Loves Losing Politico: Sorry, Jon Stewart — America Needs Crossfire Again AP News: Climate change adding 50 homers a year in MLB, study says Jezebel: Rupert Murdoch, Jerry Hall's Divorce Agreement Bars Her From Giving Story Ideas to 'Succession' Mediaite: SNL Parodies Trump Hating Liberals With 'CNZen' Commercial NY Post: CNN boss Chris Licht admits Don Lemon is a 'lightning rod' after sexist rant, misogyny history NYT: These Couples Got Married During Trump’s Indictment YouTube: 'You Just Lied': Elon Musk Slaughters BBC Reporter In Live Interview

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2023-04-07 09:45:00

2015 All Over Again (NEBM5855470536.mp3?updated=1680816011)

It’s another historic week by the media’s standards as they try to chase ratings with Trump’s arraignment. The press was also busy reacting to 60 Minute’s newest special and reacting to Women’s NCAA White House plans. All of this and more on this week’s episode. Tune in! If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Sign up to our newsletter to receive show notes directly in your inbox Time Stamps: 03:05 Front Page 30:07 Obsessions 37:57 Reader Mail 39:53 Favorite Items of the Week Show Notes: Free Beacon: Chase Those Ratings: Watch the Media's Obsessive Coverage of Trump's Arraignment Journey WaPo: On ‘historic’ Trump indictment day, media scrambled to show us something NYT: Trump will be arraigned today. Clinton will be honored. Washington Examiner: The Washington Post's gross partisan practice when reporting on alleged sex crimes WaPo:Opinion | Fox News's Dominion 'cherry-picking' defense is rotten - The Washington Post Semafor: Fake news’ no more: Marjorie Taylor Greene’s journey to 60 Minutes WSJ: Evan Gershkovich — Reporter at The Wall Street Journal The Spectator: The Wall Street Journal’s curious DEI hire NYT: For Lower-Income Students, Big Tech Internships Can Be Hard to Get The Atlantic: Angel Reese Meets the Same Old Stereotypes TMZ: Elon Musk's Twitter Strips New York Times of Verified Checkmark NYPost: Meet the Whittakers: Inside 'America's most inbred family' that speaks in grunts NYT: When Climate Change Melts Your Relationship National Day Calendar: NATIONAL HUG A NEWSPERSON DAY - April 4 Obsessions: Politico: How to tell what's real online WaPo:ChatGPT invented a sexual harassment scandal and named a real law prof as the accused Favorite item: NYT: ‘Hot Ones’ Was a Slow Burn All Along Variety: Don Lemon's Misogyny at CNN, Exposed: Malicious Texts, Mocking Female Co-Workers and 'Diva-Like Behavior'

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2023-03-31 09:45:00

The Beige Lady (NEBM2538435059.mp3?updated=1680223737)

Good news: the gang is back together in the studio. From their guild to housing crisis reporting, we have lots to catch up on with the New York Times. We’re also checking in on CNN’s latest play, reading between the lines in Marty Baron’s op-ed, and learning it's okay to sleep with stuffed animals. If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Sign up to our newsletter to receive show notes directly in your inbox Time Stamps: 2:57 Front Page 51:42 Obsessions 57:13 Reader Mail 58:04 Favorite Item of the Week Show Notes: WSJ: White House Condemns Russia's Detention of Wall Street Journal Reporter WSJ: CNN Finalizing Deal to Add Gayle King as It Hits Lowest Ratings in Decades @Mosheh on Instagram: A CNN crew was robbed in San Francisco while reporting on the rampant crime that has plagued the city. @NYTimesGuild on Twitter: After 3 years of thriving with hybrid work, we cannot in good faith agree to a contract that would give @nytimes the unilateral right to call us into the office 5 days a week — the company’s current position. 865 @NYTimesGuild members delivered this petition to management today. Commentary Magazine: The New York Trans - Christine Rosen The Dispatch: What New York Housing Shortage? WaPo:Opinion We want objective judges and doctors. Why not journalists too? CJR: Has the press learned to cover Trump better? The past week suggests not. Dan Nguyen on Twitter: My “I didn’t eat pudding with 3 fingers” Fox News chyron has people asking a lot of questions already answered by my chyron The Atlantic: Nobody Likes Mike Pence NPR: The FBI raided a notable journalist's home. Rolling Stone didn't tell readers why NYT The Morning: Good morning. Americans use Fahrenheit, but many climate reports exclusively use Celsius. WaPo: Opinion | Covid gave America a surprise baby boom WaPo: What does an AR-15 do to a human body? A visual examination of the deadly damage. Freddie deBoer on Substack: Of Course You Know What "Woke" Means Ars Technica: How The New York Times managed to avoid ruining Wordle Los Angeles Times: The California newspaper that has no reporters left WSJ: The Most Polarizing Men’s Dress Shoe Is Back. Buckle Up. AP News: Review: Lana Del Rey's 'Ocean Blvd' is an intimate epic NYT: sleep with stuffed animals WSJ: America Pulls Back From Values That Once Defined It, WSJ-NORC Poll Finds Semafor: How to spend 3 months vacationing in Florida like Jair Bolsonaro New Yorker: The Secret Joke at the Heart of the Harvard Affirmative-Action Case

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2023-03-24 08:45:00

The Interview: Shawn McCreesh (NEBM5328517122.mp3?updated=1679631114)

Today we are joined by New York Magazine’s Shawn McCreesh. We talk to Shawn about the art of a good profile, his days at New York Times, and his connection to previous ISW interviewees. If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Sign up to our newsletter to receive show notes directly in your inbox Show Notes New York Magazine: Axel Springer CEO Mathias Döpfner’s Politico Ambitions New York Magazine: How SBF Sweet-Talked the Media NYTimes: Opinion | In My Hometown, Opioids Are Still Stealing Lives New York Magazine: Get Me Risa Heller! Mediate: ‘I Was So F*cking Freaked Out’: Ex-NYT Staffer Describes ‘Crying’ and ‘Bloodthirsty’ Colleagues Seeking Vengeance for Cotton Op-Ed Guest Recommendations: New York Magazine: Pete Hamill on the Revolt of the White Lower Middle Class NY Times: Jamie Tarses' Fall, as Scheduled GQ: Ted Kennedy on the Rocks | GQ The New Yorker: Ted Turner, the Lost Tycoon Vanity Fair: OVITZ AGONISTES NY Times: Woman of Mass Destruction New York Magazine: The Death of (the Idea of) the Upper East Side

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2023-03-17 08:45:00

Ocean's 2 (NEBM9550288496.mp3?updated=1679003195)

John Podhoertz, editor of Commentary Magazine, sits in for Eliana today. We’re diving deep into the media’s 2024 coverage and then jumping into a full business section with news from Buzzfeed, Politico, and more. Time stamps: 6:40 Front Page 1:16:26 Obsessions 1:22:58 Reader Mail 1:28:37 Favorite Item of the Week If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Sign up to receive show notes directly in your inbox Show Notes: The Dispatch: Who Needs the MSM? Politico: Trump prepares an extensive opposition file on ‘Ron DeSanctimonious’ WaPo: On the trail, freewheeling Donald Trump counters scripted Ron DeSantis WaPo: Much of the 2024 GOP field focuses on dark, apocalyptic themes Mediaite: Al Sharpton Floats His New Nickname For Anti-Woke Republicans: 'Well What's The Opposite?' Vanity Fair: How Rod Dreher’s Blog Got a Little “Too Weird” for The American Conservative | Vanity Fair Politico: How Biden saved Silicon Valley startups: Inside the 72 hours that transformed U.S. banking WSJ: Barney Frank Pushed to Ease Financial Regulations After Joining Signature Bank Board WaPo: A lot of people heard what Barney Frank said about the new banking law. Few knew he works for a bank. WaPo: Dafna Linzer abruptly steps down as Politico’s executive editor Puck: Dafna Punk WSJ: BuzzFeed Encourages Reporters to Write More Stories in Attempt to Turn Profit Nieman Journalism Lab: The scale of local news destruction in Gannett’s markets is astonishing Page Six: Gwyneth Paltrow dragged on TikTok over wellness tips Slate: Why Are All Action Heroes Named Jack, James, or John? MSNBC: Oscars 2023: Best picture nom ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ is slick, but sick Deadline White House on Twiter: "If Stormy is someone they are going to look as a substantial witness for this case, I am certain that she will do a fantastic job... the facts will prevail and the facts do not benefit the former president" - @MichaelCohen212 w/ @NicolleDWallace MSNBC: Why Michael Cohen wouldn't be as bad a prosecution witness as some may think LA Times: How white and affluent drivers are polluting the air breathed by LA's people of color WaPo: Opinion | Gavin Newsom unfairly punishes Walgreens for its abortion pill policy CBS New York: City of Newark falls for Sister City scam: "Whose job was it to do a simple Google search?"

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2023-03-10 09:45:00

Womyn in the Nyews (NEBM1842874640.mp3?updated=1678405180)

We’re celebrating Herstory this week! Listen in to hear stories from AND about Semafor, updates on Fox News, and Eliana has insights into Politico’s new style. Time Stamps: 3:31 Front Page 50:06 Obsessions 1:00:30 Reader Mail 1:03:31 Favorite Item of the Week If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Sign up to receive show notes directly in your inbox Show Notes: NYT: Inside the Panic at Fox News After the 2020 Election Dispatch: Bill Sammon, the Deer Hunter Mediaite: Bret Baier Airs Report Questioning Tucker Carlson's Jan. 6 Coverage, Features McConnell Saying Fox News Made 'A Mistake' Semafor: Conflict of Interest at the Post Axios: Semafor partners with Chinese Communist Party-linked think tank Mediaite: 'Not a Concept I Support': DeSantis Calls Out Media Using His Picture for 'More Clicks' on Blogger Registration Bill He Doesn't Advocate WaPo: Baseball can no longer ignore Ron DeSantis's culture wars Politifact: What does it mean to be ‘woke’? CBS: 2 women leading the sports and business sides of the Miami Marlins are making history NYT: For Women in Afghanistan, the War’s Terror Gives Way to New Fears NYT: The Dirty Little Secret of Credit Card Rewards Programs WaPo: Nearly everyone is exposed to unhealthy levels of tiny air pollutants, study says DailyMail: Democrat FTC boss turns screws on Elon Musk by demanding he hand over information on layoffs Neil Chilson on Twitter: I've looked at (and revised, even) dozens of consent orders. Douglas provides a standard description of why the FTC has consent orders and how enforces them through demand letters. JoshKraushaar on Twitter: Some personal news: Excited to announce that I will be the new editor-in-chief for @J_Insider starting at the end of the month. I’m thrilled to be working with @melissaeweiss in her new role as JI executive editor. I Might Be Wrong Substack: Announcing the "Wrongthink" Podcast! Featuring Me and a Far-Better-Known Dude! Obsessions: The Spectator: Revealed: Politico’s banned words NYPost: I pretended to be a 14-year-old boy on TikTok — what I saw terrified me Kicker: WSJ: How Sexual Assault Allegations Against a U.S. Chess Grandmaster Went Unaddressed for Years AP: Video captures dramatic moment SUV slams into Houston cafe

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2023-03-04 09:45:00

Fox’s Bruh Moment (NEBM4210321124.mp3?updated=1677908472)

Today, we’re going deep into Fox’s horrible, bad, no-good week. We’re also looking at the Wuhan Lab leak coverage, The View (unfortunately), and the AP’s constipation clarification. Hit it, baby! 02:37 Front Page 40:27 Obsessions 46:43 Reader Mail 48:21 Favorite Item of the Week If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Sign up to receive show notes directly in your inbox: https://nebulouspodcasts.com/shows/in... Show Notes: NYT: Murdoch Acknowledges Fox News Hosts Endorsed Election Fraud Falsehoods Puck: Will Rupert Make a “Blood Sacrifice”? WaPo: Opinion | Democrats finally seem ready to wage war on Fox News Semafor: 'Non-Person' Donald Trump faces 'soft ban' at Fox Reason: Global Disinformation Index, Inform Thyself Slow Boring Substack: Misinformation isn’t just on the right HuffPost: 'The View' Host Joy Behar Scorches Trump On East Palestine Train Derailment Deadline: ‘Dilbert’ Cartoon Dropped From Many News Outlets Over Creator Scott Adams Racial Remarks Vanity Fair: How Newsmax’s Cable-Fee Fight Spiraled Into the Right’s Latest “Censorship” Crusade Puck News: Zaz’s “Equity Story” & Credit Suisse’s Demise AP: Constipation does not kill more people than rifles in the US D Magazine: Dallas Morning News Fires Reporter for Calling Mayor 'Bruh' on Twitter Axios: Scoop: Jonathan Capehart quits WaPo editorial board, leaving no people of color TV Tech: FCC Asks Administrative Law Judge to Rule on Aspects of Tegna Deal WSJ: Upward Mobility Is Alive and Well in America Favorite Items of the Week: NYT: Jaromir Jagr, The 51-Year-Old Hockey Star Who Won’t Quit NL Times: Amsterdam murder suspect caught with bag of meat at Lisbon Airport, fueling cannibal rumor The Fifth Column: Ep #396 w/ Chris Stirewalt "Fired by Fox, Fixing the News, Eating a McRib” Check out exclusive nebulous media content: Website - http://bit.ly/3UzEGRT Instagram - http://bit.ly/3O3kLIT Twitter - http://bit.ly/3ttBStP YouTube - https://youtu.be/kmgZeXXWi1s

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2023-02-24 09:45:00

At Fox and CNN, Talent Runs Amok (NEBM9377565904.mp3?updated=1677206361)

Cable news currently has its hands full with Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon. Tune in to get the latest on the New York Times outrage, Ron Desantis and this week’s George Santos. If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Receive show notes directly in your inbox, subscribe to the newsletter here. Watch this episode on YouTube Time Stamps: 2:42 Front Page 47:27 Obsessions 55:18 Reader Mail 57:36 Favorite Items Show Notes: NYT: Uproar Hits CNN as Don Lemon Is Rebuked for Comments About Women Daily Mail: EXCLUSIVE: 'If Don doesn't go, we will!': Angry female staffers at CNN issue ultimatum over Lemon's sexist Nikki Haley comments and threaten to quit if he stays on-air WaPo: Opinion | Does Don Lemon's punishment at CNN fit the crime? Axios: Exclusive: Kevin McCarthy gives Tucker Carlson access to massive trove of Jan. 6 riot tape News Channel 5: Businessman, economist, cop, international sex crimes expert? The stories of Congressman Andy Ogles Vanity Fair: Ron DeSantis Shouldn’t Be Covered Like Just Another Republican The Dispatch: DeSantis Is (Almost) Right About Libel Law WaPo: Republicans use ‘wokeism’ to attack left — but struggle to define it NewsMax: Sen. Tuberville: Newsmax Targeted to Silence Conservatives NYT: ‘Chernobyl 2.0’? Ohio Train Derailment Spurs Wild Speculation. NBC News: Supreme Court rejects Ohio man’s bid to sue police over arrest for Facebook parody NYT: James O’Keefe Leaves His Post as the Leader of Project Veritas Mediaite: Upcoming Oscars Ceremony Will Be Equipped With 'Crisis Team' in the Event of Another Will Smith-Style Stunt Obsessions: Mediaite: ‘I Was So F*cking Freaked Out’: Ex-NYT Staffer Describes ‘Crying’ and ‘Bloodthirsty’ Colleagues Seeking Vengeance for Cotton Op-Ed NYPost: Censorship of Roald Dahl is more akin to China's cultural revolution than supposed democracies Favorite Items of the Week: The Athletic: Rosenthal: Remembering Tim McCarver, the ideal teammate in broadcasting and baseball NYT: In a First, a Woman Issues a Thunderstorm Watch, Officials Say

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2023-02-17 09:45:00

Polly Want A Crisis? (NEBM8229323663.mp3?updated=1676594827)

Rough week for NYT while the attempt to course correct on multiple fronts. We’re also looking at how the inflation is being interpreted amongst various publications and WaPo’s attempt at creating the next George Santos. If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Receive show notes directly in your inbox, subscribe to the newsletter here. Watch this episode on YouTube Time Stamps: 2:08 Front Page 50:15 Obsessions 1:00:30 Reader Mail 1:06:56 Favorite Item of the Week Show Notes: Mediaite: NYT Edits Article Calling John Fetterman Health Needs ‘Special' Hollywood Reporter: Judd Apatow, Gabrielle Union, Tommy Dorfman Accuse The New York Times of “Dangerous Inaccuracies” in Coverage of Trans People John Hirschauer on Twitter: “The New York Times is bending over backwards to avoid saying the word “Chiefs.” Mediaite: WATCH: ESPN’s Chris Berman Ties ‘Abe Lincoln’s Birthday’ to the Historic Two Black QBs Who Started in the Super Bowl Reuters: Fox News must face Smartmatic's lawsuit over election-rigging claims The Hill: GOP senators push back at Biden’s FCC nominee during third hearing CNBC: Inflation rose 0.5% in January, more than expected and up 6.4% from a year ago WaPo: US inflation slows to 6.4%, but price pressures re-emerge WSJ: To Save Money, Maybe You Should Skip Breakfast WaPo: California fires widen the gap between rich and poor Vox: Russia, climate, inflation: Are we headed toward a “polycrisis”? The buzzword at Davos, explained. WaPo: These women journalists were doing their jobs. That made them targets. WaPo: The Hunter Biden laptop and claims of ‘Russian disinfo’ Washington Examiner: Disinformation Inc: State Department bankrolls group secretly blacklisting conservative media NyMag: The Only Success Story in Right-Wing Social Media NyMag: Trump Insult ‘Meatball Ron’ Is Better Than ‘DeSanctimonious’ The Onion: Adam Schiff Seeks Diane Feinstein’s Endorsement By Playing Into Delusion He’s High School Sweetheart Who Died In WWII DW: German director suspended after critic smeared with dog poo Wapo: Anna Paulina Luna rose to Congress on a compelling life story. It surprised some who knew her. National Review: What’s going on with the Ohio train crash A Newspaper Taught Hemingway to Write Puck: Licht’s Rebound Play

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2023-02-10 09:45:00

Sour (Don) Lemon (NEBM3097861396.mp3?updated=1675988736)

We’re celebrating Valentine’s day a little early with some fancy cookies this week. Aside from the reluctant review of SOTU, we’re kicking off this week with some inside scoops on the media’s biggest personalities. Stay tuned for updates on WaPo parenting advice and the Dallas Zoo. Time Stamps: 02:14 Front Page 45:03 Obsessions 51:12 Reader Mail 53:41 Favorite Item of the Week If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Receive show notes directly in your inbox, subscribe to the newsletter here. Show Notes: Free Beacon: WATCH: Media Salivate Over Biden's State of the Union Speech, Mock GOP Rebuttal Mediaite: WATCH: Don Lemon Calls Off Commercial Break to Go Off on Kaitlan Collins Interview With James Comer NY Post: Don Lemon 'screamed' at 'CNN This Morning' co-host, left crew 'rattled': sources Page Six: Matt Lauer considering a media comeback attempt: sources Time: The Chinese Balloon Looks Nothing Like a Weather Balloon, Experts Say Byline Times: Russia and the US Press: The Article the CJR Didn’t Publish Business Insider: An 'anti-capitalist' financial planner explains how to make ethically sound investments WaPo: House GOP embraces mainstream media after years of bashing ‘fake news’ WaPo: Slow? Koala? Crunchy? Your guide to the wild world of parenting styles Chronicle: Fear of a Black-Studies Planet NYT:The Blurred Lines Between Goldman C.E.O.’s Day Job and His D.J. Gig NYT: The 6 Best Boxed Chocolates of 2023 Politico: Reporter arrested during news event on Ohio train derailment NYPost: AOC serves up disinformation about Hunter Biden — and us ABC27: ‘I was framed:’ Las Vegas politician accused of killing journalist speaks from jail Courthouse News Service: Judge declines newspaper’s request for sanctions against police in reporter’s murder probe NYTimes: ‘One Gut Punch After Another’: The Case of the Missing Dallas Zoo Animals

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2023-02-03 09:45:00

Trying to Check the Box (NEBM1960335279.mp3?updated=1675381505)

Chris Licht (Chris #2) is doing the interview rounds again as rumors fly about CNN’s interest in adding some comedy flavor to its programming. WaPo’s Fred Ryan is facing some heat as business continues to stumble and scientists are eating legos to see . . what comes out the other end. Tune in for more “other end” conversations! If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Receive show notes directly in your inbox, subscribe to the newsletter here. Time Stamps: 02:31 Front Page 51:26 Obsessions 1:00:29 Reader Mail 1:09:49 Favorite Item of the Week Show Notes: LA Times: CNN boss Chris Licht on restoring trust and why he deleted his Twitter account Washington Examiner: CNN to begin airing Bill Maher's Overtime amid reports of a comedy venture Puck News: Will Gayle King Bite on CNN? New Yorker: What Happened to the Washington Post? Philadelphia Inquirer: The NYT should tell readers whether it helped crooked FBI agents get Trump elected in 2016 WaPo: GOP report shows plan to ramp up focus on disproven election fraud claims WaPo: 'Environmental racism' and the mysterious cars rusting in D.C. woods WaPo: Hunter Biden’s lawyers, in new aggressive strategy, target his critics Matt Feeney on Twitter: https://twitter.com/m_feeney/status/1621087095577272321 Wapo: Opinion | Britain’s proposed online safety rules defy common sense NPR: 6 doctors swallowed Lego heads for science. Here's what came out Free Beacon: The Political Targeting of George Santos Is Inextricable From His Sexual Orientation and Latinx Heritage Politico: 16 Hours With George Santos: Dunkin’ Donuts, 27,000 Steps and a Scolding NYT: Bobby Hull, Hockey Hall of Famer, Is Dead at 84 NYT: Bobby Hull’s Golden Hockey Career Diminished by His Troubling Dark Side NYT: How Parenting Today Is Different, and Harder The Verge: Lauren Sánchez will lead an all-woman crew to space on Blue Origin NYT: In the Fight Over Gas Stoves, Meet the Industry’s Go-To Scientist Andrew Sullivan on Substack: Rod Dreher On His Crises Of Faith And Family WTAE: Groundhog Day 2023: Punxsutawney Phil makes his prediction WSJ: Missing Dallas Zoo Monkeys Found in Closet of Abandoned Home

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2023-01-27 09:45:00

Quarter Zip, Full Freakout: Press nuts for Santos (NEBM6917366237.mp3?updated=1674852091)

We’ve got a BIG front page this week. From $50 million contract disputes to shrinking news rooms, media companies are feeling the heat this week. We also want to give a major shoutout to all of those who sent us their media swag. Keep it coming! If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Watch this episode on YouTube. Receive show notes directly in your inbox, subscribe to the newsletter here. Time Stamps: 02:19 Front Page 50:19 Obsessions 55:44 Reader Mail 1:00:47 Favorite Item of the Week Show Notes: NYT: Jeff Bezos Visits The Washington Post as Layoffs Loom NYT: Washington Post Lays Off 20 Journalists WaPo:Opinion section at The Washington Post expands its roster with seven new contributors NYT: Media Start-Up Semafor Plans to Buy Out Sam Bankman-Fried’s Investment NYT: Rupert Murdoch Backtracks on Plan to Merge Fox and News Corp Daily Beast: Nate Silver and FiveThirtyEight Are on ABC’s Chopping Block Mediaite: Steven Crowder Daily Wire Rant Epitomizes Conservative Betrayal Complex American Firebrand on Twitter: “Tucker's full monologue exposing the deep state's control over the government: "Permanent Washington is in charge” WaPo: Opinion | Tucker Carlson's messages with Alex Jones are revealed: 3 takeaways CBS News: M&M's puts spokescandies on "indefinite pause" in wake of uproar over changes to green M&M NYT: Good morning. “The 1619 Project” continues to provoke national debate about race and history. WaPo: Doomsday Clock hits 90 seconds to midnight, its most dire prediction eve Newsweek: I'm Gay. Leave Ivan Provorov Alone | Opinion WSJ: The Chess World’s New Villain: A Cat Named Mittens NYT: Opinion | Nancy Pelosi, Liberated and Loving It NBC News: Highlights from the Ticketmaster hearing: Senators criticize 'monopoly' over Taylor Swift fiasco Fox News: Longtime Fox News Channel executive Alan Komissaroff dead at 47 Free Beacon: Al Sharpton, Lionized

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2023-01-19 09:45:00

Getting “Fake” Tough on Biden (NEBM3897478351.mp3?updated=1674096300)

The classified documents saga continues this week on Ink Stained Wretches. We’re also looking into CNN’s comedy exploration, NYT’s slip up and how Daily Wire is doing at the box office. Watch this episode on YouTube If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Receive show notes directly in your inbox, subscribe to the newsletter here. Time Stamps: 05:15 Front Page 43:11 Obsessions 53:07 Reader Mail 57:40 Favorite Item of the Week Show Notes: WaPo: The Biden documents scandal is a test for the media — and an opportunity Semafor: CNN is serious about getting into comedy WaPo: Climate change puts more women at risk for domestic violence Vice: Blockbuster NYTimes Story Accidentally Leaked Phone Numbers of Russian Soldiers Criticizing War Free Beacon on Twitter: Andrea Mitchell chides a reporter for using the term "pro-life" WaPo: Opinion | D.C.'s crime bill could make the city more dangerous WaPo: D.C. Council overrides Bowser veto of crime overhaul bill The Dispatch: The Strangeness of Psychotic Jew-Hatred The Atlantic: Take Detransitioners Seriously National Review: The Second Annual Best Coffee Cup in Conservatism Contest Alex Thompson on Twitter: Personal news: I'm joining the amazing team at @axios The Free Beacon: The UAE Has Donated Millions to the Atlantic Council. They Just Got a Glowing Op-Ed From the Think Tank's Chief. AVClub: Gina Carano and Ben Shapiro's filmmaking relationship is going about as well as you'd expect Indie Wire: Gina Carano's New Ben Shapiro-Produced Movie Is Somehow Still Too Woke for Some Right-Wingers CNBC: Op-ed: Making the case for oil CEO Sultan Al Jaber to lead the UN climate conference this year Ellen Fleming on Twitter: Sometimes that Boston accent slips out when you least expect it Financial Times: Tyler Cowen: ‘Economists can’t predict the effects of new technologies. Surely that should humble us a bit?’

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2023-01-13 09:45:00

Documents for Me, But Not for Thee (NEBM4339817495.mp3?updated=1673578173)

We’re ranting about everything from classified documents to fine dining. We’ve also got more on CNN, Ron Destantis coverage and following up on congressional housing. Welcome in! Watch this episode on YouTube If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Receive show notes directly in your inbox, subscribe to the newsletter here. Time Stamps: 02:24 Front Page 46:00 Obsessions 56:07 Reader Mail 1:00:26 Favorite Item of the Week Show Notes: WaPo: Justice Dept. reviewing classified documents found in Biden's post CNN Politics on Twitter: There are clear distinctions between the two classified documents cases involving President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump Mediaite: Contributor Ben Domenech as a 'Moron' and a 'Buffoon' for His Speakership Take NYT: Can Ron DeSantis Avoid Meeting the Press? NYT: Opinion | The Party’s Over for Us. Where Do We Go Now? Wapo: Environmentalists have a blind spot in the debate over gas stoves ABC 6 News: 'Kraken' strain causes new COVID concerns Wapo: New survey finds antisemitic views are widespread in America NYT: Blake Hounshell, ‘On Politics’ Editor at The Times, Dies at 44 NYT: Noma, Rated the World’s Best Restaurant, Is Closing Its Doors NYT: Opinion | Noma and the Fizzle of Too-Fine Dining The Daily Caller on Twitter: CNN’s Jim Sciutto: "Is election denialism a new U.S. export?" CBS Sunday Morning: Extended interview: Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda and more Noah Smith on Substack: Why Paul Ehrlich got everything wrong NYT: Another Big Boomer Effect NYT: A Hamline Adjunct Showed a Painting of the Prophet Muhammad. She Lost Her Job

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2023-01-06 09:45:00

Wretches, Lies, and the Videotape (NEBM6250222122.mp3?updated=1672975382)

New Year. Same Us. We’re getting the Speaker news cycle out of the way first so we can jump into some of our favorite stories like homophobic telescopes and white supremacist exercise. Watch this episode on YouTube. If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Receive show notes directly in your inbox, subscribe to the newsletter here. Time Stamps: 03:30 Front Page 43:24 Obsessions 49:03 Reader Mail 53:48 Favorite Item of the Week Show Notes: NYT: How Naming the James Webb Telescope Turned Into a Fight Over Homophobia NYT: How a Dog’s Killing Turned Brooklyn Progressives Against One Another New York Times on Twitter: In the Bahamas, a Lingering Sympathy for Sam Bankman-Fried The Cut: Representative Delia Ramirez Knows the Housing Struggle AEI: WaPo’s Apologia for School Library Porn TIME: The White Supremacist Origins of Exercise, and 6 Other Surprising Facts About the History of U.S. Physical Fitness NY Post: How ESPN handled broadcast during horrifying Damar Hamlin injury NYtimes: There Has Never Been a Better Time to Be Short WaPo: Art at Capitol honors 141 enslavers and 13 Confederates. Who are they? The Princetonian: 3 Princeton DEI staff members resign, alleging lack of support WSJ: When Mary Met the Angel The Wrap: Semafor to 'Redeem' Sam Bankman-Fried Investment - In Other Words, Return It (Exclusive)

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2022-12-30 09:45:00

The Interview: Chris Cuomo (NEBM7298565476.mp3?updated=1672374138)

Chris’s NewsNation colleague, Chris Cuomo, joins him and Eliana this week for a special interview episode. We jump in to Chris’s early days at Fox News, what he learned at ABC as well as CNN. We’re closing out 2022 with Chris x2! Talk to you all in 2023! If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Receive show notes directly in your inbox, subscribe to the newsletter here.

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2022-12-23 09:45:00

Media Grinches Steal Christmas (NEBM6623926422.mp3?updated=1671762277)

With layoffs at Wapo, Tucker attacking Zelenskyy, and an ABC producer going rogue, the holiday season is less than jolly for the media. Tune in to also catch up on Disney drama and the menopause gold rush. If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Receive show notes directly in your inbox, subscribe to the newsletter here. Time Stamps: 2:12 - Front Page 34:52 - Obsessions 42:08 - Reader Mail 44:50 - Favorite Items of the Week Show Notes: Politico: Playbook PM: WaPo braces for more layoffs Puck: Post-Apocalyptic WaPo: Your 2022 News Print NYT: In Testimony, Hannity and Other Fox Employees Said They Doubted Trump’s Fraud Claims WSJ: Bob Iger vs. Bob Chapek: Inside the Disney Coup Hollywood Reporter: Disney Analyst: Spinning Off ESPN, ABC Is “Best Path Forward” NPR: She was an ABC News producer. She also was a corporate operative Slate: I Think I Found Kyrsten Sinema’s Side Hustle WSJ: The Stanford Guide to Acceptable Words Yahoo: 'Disgusting!': 'New York Times' slammed after crossword puzzle resembles swastika NYT: Welcome to the Menopause Gold Rush Coindesk: Divisions in Sam Bankman-Fried’s Crypto Empire Blur on His Trading Titan Alameda’s Balance Sheet The Economist: Crypto’s last man standing WSJ: The 30-Year-Old Spending $1 Billion to Save Crypto Bloomberg: This Crypto CEO Says He Made $20 Billion Just to Give it All Away WSJ: Tech Live summit: What’s Next for Crypto Dispatch: Life Is Too Short For Hating Harry & Meghan New York Magazine: Fall of the Progressive Boy King NY Post: Man with WWI explosive lodged in his rectum sparks bomb scare, hospital evacuation

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2022-12-16 09:45:00

Failing Upwards (NEBM1188277870.mp3?updated=1671142384)

We are finally getting to the Twitter Files and Brittney Griner coverage this week. On top of those items, we’re checking in on ex-CNN President Jeff Zucker, updates from the NYT walkout and EOY media lists. If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Receive show notes directly in your inbox, subscribe to the newsletter here. Time Stamps: 2:33 Front Page 49:14 Obsessions 56:00 Reader Mail 58:13 Favorite Item of the Week Show Notes: Axios: Exclusive: Bari Weiss reveals business plan for buzzy new media startup WSJ: Jeff Zucker, Former CNN President, to Lead Sports-and-Media Investment Firm RedBird IMI Mediaite: Mediaite’s Most Influential in News Media 2022 Semafor: New York Times DC Reporters are skipping the walkout NYT: With End of Griner’s Detention, a New Wave of WNBA Activism Begins WaPo: From Mexican cartel labs to U.S. streets, a deadly fentanyl pipeline Puck News: The Obamas’ Hollywood Education NYT: The 93 Most Stylish ‘People’ of 2022 WSJ: Sam Bankman-Fried’s Crypto Crash WSJ: Sam Bankman-Fried’s Parents Were There for FTX’s Rise, and Now Its Fall The Onion: Nation Forgives Harvey Weinstein After He Gets Really Good At Football Commentary: How Disinformation Journalists Practice Disinformation

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2022-12-09 09:45:00

Problematic Sharks (NEBM1378537918.mp3?updated=1670537208)

This week we’re saying “Welcome in” to all new and returning listeners. NYT faces a strike, Facebook may be facing congress and CNN says goodbye to staffers and contributors. Most importantly, we’re sharing our new favorite story from The Washington Post. If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Receive show notes directly in your inbox, subscribe to the newsletter here. Time Stamps: 03:09 Front Page 40:03 Obsessions 49:13 Reader Mail 55:00 Favorite Item of the Week Show Notes: NYT: New York Times Union Holds One-Day Strike WSJ: Facebook Threatens to Pull News From Platform if Congress Passes Bill Helping Publishers Truth on the Market: Imposed Final Offer Arbitration: Price Regulation by Any Other Name NYT: Defamation Suit Against Fox Grows More Contentious Twitter: Taylor Lorenz on China Lockdown Twitter: Taylor Lorenz reacting to WaPo article DOJ: Lawyer Michael Avenatti Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison for Stealing Millions of Dollars from Clients and Tax Fraud Free Beacon: Fashback: The Media Was Obsessed with Michael Avenatti WaPo: Calling out of the blue: Why would you do this to someone you love? WaPo: Discovery’s Shark Week needs diversity, more positive science, study says NYT: 12 Dinner Parties Around the World, From Tokyo to Paris Twitter: Bill Spindle leaves Semafor Fox News: James Woods fires back at Twitter, vows to sue over censorship on 'Tucker Carlson Tonight' The Spectator World: Kirstie Alley, the woman left out in the cold Smith Mountain Eagle: Gary's Corner: Soul Mate NYT: Hans Niemann Is the Bad Boy of Chess. But Did He Cheat?

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2022-12-02 09:45:00

The Media’s Musky Odor (NEBM9653486757.mp3?updated=1669996351)

Filling in for Eliana this week is Christine Rosen, Chris’s colleague from AEI. We have lots to catch up on this week from Kanye West’s Mar-a-Lago dinner to the media’s treatment of SBF. If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Receive show notes directly in your inbox, subscribe to the newsletter here. Time Stamps: 03:19 Front Page 1:02:00 Obsessions 1:05:36 Reader Mail 1:11:18 Favorite Item of the Week Show Notes: Fox News: Rep. Boebert’s apparent midterm victory makes liberal pundits eat their words The Atlantic: Just Wait Until You Get to Know Ron DeSantis Reuters: Trump ally Devin Nunes can sue NBCUniversal for defamation - judge WaPo: Elon Musk and the hardcore cult of Diet Coke WaPo: Musk's Twitter no longer bans covid misinformation Fox News: Taylor Lorenz rips Elon Musk on BBC: He has made Twitter a 'disaster' Good Morning America: George Stephanopoulos sits down with FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried NYT: Sam Bankman-Fried Blames ‘Huge Management Failures’ for FTX Collapse Axios: Sam Bankman-Fried's "underdressed genius” look The Atlantic: The Black Investors Who Were Burned by Bitcoin Bloomberg: NPR Hiring Freeze, CNN Cuts Are Latest Signs of Media Crunch Axios: CNN Layoffs Begin The Daily Beast: AP Fires Reporter Behind Retracted ‘Russian Missiles’ Story NYT: President Biden Is Turning 80. Experts Say Age Is More Than a Number. WaPo: Rise in Iranian assassination, kidnapping plots alarms Western officials DailyMail: EXCLUSIVE: From co-stars to lovers: GMA anchors Amy Robach, 49, and T.J. Holmes's, 45, romance is revealed The Guardian: Delaware man sentenced for joining US Capitol riots while on Tinder date WaPo: She has 13 cats in a two-bedroom condo. Here's her litter-box advice. Quartz: Apple hobbled a crucial tool of dissent in China weeks before widespread protests broke out Politico:‘No path’ forward: Biden calls on Congress to avert rail strike WaPo: Union Station has fallen on hard times. Can it be saved? NYT: San Francisco Considers Allowing Use of Deadly Robots by Police

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2022-11-25 09:45:00

Favorite Stories from 2022 (NEBM3605015645.mp3?updated=1669310778)

Please enjoy a compilation of a few of our favorite stories from this past year while you’re doom scrolling on your couch in a pool of leftovers. We will be back next week! If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Receive show notes directly in your inbox, subscribe to the newsletter here. Show Notes: Free Beacon: How the Left Learned To Stop Worrying and Love Domestic Terrorism CNN: Washington Post's Dave Weigel suspended for retweeting sexist remark Mediaite: Did the 'FBI Planted Evidence' Theory Come From Trump? The Daily Beast: NBC’s ‘Meet the Press’ Shakeup Puts Chuck Todd in Jeopardy New York Times: Washington Post’s Business Struggles as Frustrations Mount

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2022-11-18 09:45:00

Will the Trump Rerun Rate? (NEBM2265388300.mp3?updated=1668727956)

Happy (now belated) birthday to our very own Chris Stirewalt! How else would we celebrate but check in with Trump’s third presidential bid, midterm aftermath and the media’s reaction to the FTX drama. Time Stamps: 03:37 Front Page 33:48 Obsessions 42:14 Reader Mail 49:23 Favorite Item of the Week Receive show notes directly in your inbox, subscribe to the newsletter here. If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com Show Notes: The Guardian: Murdoch tells Trump he will not back fresh White House bid – report CNN: The New York Post just brutally trolled Donald Trump WSJ: Donald Trump’s Presidential Rerun Washington Post: Trump’s early 2024 presidential campaign launch fails to rally GOP NYT: Jonathan Swan Joins The New York Times WaPo: Accused U-Va. gunman was scrutinized by threat assessment team for weapon NYT: China and Iran Use Private Detectives to Reach Dissidents in America NYT: Elon Musk Fires Twitter Employees Who Criticized Him NPR: Elon Musk gives Twitter employees an ultimatum: Stay or go by tomorrow CNN: CNN Plans to Sober Up Boozy New Year’s Eve Coverage NYT: How Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX Crypto Empire Collapsed Vox: Interview: Fallen crypto CEO Sam Bankman-Fried opens up about FTX, Alameda Research, and his regrets News.com.au FTX coach says executives were ‘undersexed’, denies rampant amphetamine use Shakespeare Theatre: Much Ado About Nothing Commentary Magazine: O Ye of Little Faith: The Anti-Semitism of Kanye West

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2022-11-11 09:45:00

Media's Midterm Misses (NEBM4097318697.mp3?updated=1668182436)

Welcome to the otherside of the midterms! Eliana opens with her soliloquy on the election before we jump into events that unfolded Tuesday night. We’re also checking on twitter and DeSantis’s past. Receive show notes directly in your inbox, subscribe to the newsletter here. If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com Time Stamps: 5:05 Front Page 35:49 Obsessions 45:43 Reader Mail 51:38 Favorite Item of the Week Show Notes: Popular Information: Political media is broken New York Times: 5 Ways To Soothe Election Stress New York Times: A rare win for MSNBC over CNN in the election night ratings battle. CNN: Fact check: Biden's midterms message includes false and misleading claims New York Post: Here’s how Donald Trump sabotaged the Republican midterms WSJ: Trump Is the Republican Party’s Biggest Loser WSJ: The GOP’s Midterm Failure WSJ: Mike Pence: My Last Days With Donald Trump The New York Times: Resistance to Misinformation Is Weakening on Twitter, a Report Found The New York Times: How Molly Jong-Fast Tweeted Her Way to Liberal Media Stardom The Washington Post: NBC retracts erroneous Paul Pelosi story that fueled conspiracy theories The Dispatch: Radical Kooks Axios: The new seaplane between D.C. and New York is a blast Washington Post: Ron DeSantis, who denounced Disney, actually got married there The New York Times: Pranks, Parties and Politics: Ron DeSantis’s Year as a Schoolteacher Wall Street Journal: How 2022 Midterm Polls Performed in Senate Races New York Times: 40 Chickens in 40 Days: How a Philadelphia Man Cheered His City WSJ: FTX Tapped Into Customer Accounts to Fund Risky Bets, Setting Up Its Downfall Bloomberg Law: Matt Levine’s Money Stuff: FTX Had a Death Spiral CNBC: Crypto billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried blames himself for FTX's collapse, admits he 'f---ed up'

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2022-11-04 08:45:00

Paul Pelosi and Unlimited Outrage (NEBM4146036895.mp3?updated=1667587223)

The attack on Paul Pelosi polarizes the press, CNN debuts their new morning show and Chris Hayes is absolutely exhausted of predicting the future. Receive show notes directly in your inbox, subscribe to the newsletter here. If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com Time Stamps: Front Page: 02:53 Obsessions 37:29 Reader Mail 45:12 Favorite Item of the week 50:55 Show Notes: The Spectator World: We should be better than Paul Pelosi conspiracy theories Forbes: Debut Of ‘CNN This Morning’ Draws Just 387,000 Viewers, Down From The Show It Replaced, ‘CNN New Day’ NY Times: Biden Verbally Fumbles, Twice, During Campaign Trip in Florida WaPo: Opinion | Blame NYT Tom Cotton op-ed scandal on A.G. Sulzberger, not James Bennet WaPo: Elon Musk Twitter deal closes, CEO fired The Daily Beast: Chris Hayes Is Tired of Predicting the Future NBC: No U.S.-born Black players expected on World Series rosters Politico: Ads targeting transgender kids flood swing states Wall Street Journal: Jony Ive on Life After Apple

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2022-10-28 09:45:00

Ableists on the Attack (NEBM3437452702.mp3?updated=1666911016)

This week we’re recapping coverage of the Pennsylvania Senate debate, diving into new developments at CNN and breaking down why Ted Cruz appeared on The View. Receive show notes directly in your inbox, subscribe to the newsletter here. If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com Time Stamps: 02:48 Front Page 38:20 Obsessions 49:39 Reader Mail 55:53 Favorite Item of the Week Show Notes: The Atlantic: The Fetterman-Oz Debate Was a Rorschach Test The Independent: Kara Swisher shuts down ‘nonsense’ claims that John Fetterman couldn’t follow conversation CNBC: CNN chief Chris Licht has big ideas, but employees are nervous, and more job cuts are coming Axios: Scoop: Tucker Carlson lashes out at GOP campaign chief in irate private call The Daily Beast: Newsmax Bans Lara Logan After She Goes Full QAnon, Spews Blood Libel on Network Seattle Times: Seattle Councilmember Sawant says her property is being vandalized, criticizes police investigation The Hill: Nearly 60 percent see mainstream media as a threat to democracy: poll https://thehill.com/homenews/3695872-nearly-60-percent-see-mainstream-media-as-a-threat-to-democracy-poll/ Semafor: Jimmy Finkelstein raises $40 million to launch Daily Mail, Washington Post hybrid WaPo: America has a Black sperm donor shortage. Black women are paying the price. NY Times: With Ads, Imagery and Words, Republicans Inject Race Into Campaigns NYPost: Hecklers interrupt 'The View' taping to shout down Ted Cruz WaPo: Congress and divorce: The curse of the Oregon 5th District NYTimes: Blunder in Affirmative Action Case May Cost Harvard $15 Million

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2022-10-21 09:45:00

Democracy Doomsayers (NEBM3736274311.mp3?updated=1666311261)

The media gets anxious about the midterms, former execs pass the buck on missing Hunter Biden coverage and the use of the word “illegal” starts to lose its meaning. Time Stamps: 03:53 Front Page 46:54 Obsessions 54:37 Reader Mail 59:43 Favorite Item of the Week Show Notes: Variety: Election Threats Spur CBS News to Test New Coverage for Midterms NYT: Poll Shows Voters See Democracy in Peril, but Saving It Isn’t a Priority WaPo: The potential sleeper races of 2022, from Utah to Oregon Mediaite: Ex-MSNBC Boss Phil Griffin and Ex-CNN Chief Jeff Zucker Defend Their Non-Coverage of Hunter Biden: ‘He Was Never Arrested!’ NYT: Bernard McGuirk, Famous and Infamous as Foil of Imus, Dies at 64 Reuters: Former WSJ reporter says law firm used Indian hackers to sabotage his career WaPo: Death of Lola, 12, found in box in Paris sparks shock in France CNBC: Putin introduces martial law in illegally annexed Ukrainian regions WaPo: UAE relied on expertise of retired U.S. troops to beef up its military New York Times: Suzanne Scott’s Vision for Fox News Gets Tested in Court The Atlantic: Kevin Durant purchases Major League Pickleball expansion team Politico: Charlie Kirk Needed a Friend NYT: Fencing Can Be Six-Figure Expensive, but It Wins in College Admissions NYT: It’s Never Too Late to Pivot From N.F.L. Safety to Neurosurgeon Sky Full of Bacon Blog If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2022-10-14 09:45:00

Jews in the News (NEBM5461740551.mp3?updated=1665713448)

Jake Tapper sits down with President Biden as Tucker sits down with Kanye West. Also, we play catch-up on Politico's reaction to their new boss's leaked messages. Time Stamps: 01:32 Front Page 35:30 Obsessions 41:00 Reader Mail 43:49 Favorite Item of the week Show Notes: NewsWeek:Hannity Airs Joe Biden's Private Voicemail to Hunter Biden Daily Mail: Kanye West claims 'fake children were planted in his home to sexualise his kids' Indy Star: Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita under fire after defending Kanye West The Washington Post: Mathias Dopfner has a 'contrarian' plan for Politico and global media I Might Be Wrong Substack: Did We Learn a Single Fucking Thing From Covid? The Washington Post: Places in America with the most chain restaurants New York Times: Biden, Storyteller in Chief, Spins Yarns That Often Unravel MKHammer Substack: In the Age of Quiet Quitting, I Was Quiet Suspended, And I Can't Shut Up About It Flawater Free Press: Six Nebraska towns are trying to ban abortion. Will it change anything? The North Platte Bulletin: Gray Television fires KNOP news director The Atlantic: The Most Important Amicus Brief in the History of the World The Wall Street Journal: Chess Investigation Finds That U.S. Grandmaster ‘Likely Cheated’ More Than 100 Times Independent: Irish dancing rocked by major allegations of competition fixing involving dance teachers and judges If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2022-09-30 09:45:00

Practice Safe News (NEBM9516783994.mp3?updated=1664490343)

We’re back with our regular schedule this week. Biden’s Press Secretary tries to spin his gaffes while the media spins Hurricane Ian coverage into climate change awareness. Plus, the Washington Post encourages readers to embrace the recession. Time Stamps: 00:26 Introduction 4:17 Front Page 27:09 Obsessions 42:54 Reader Mail 48:47 Favorite Item of the Week Show Notes: Greg Price on Twitter Free Beacon: WATCH: As Hurricane Ian Reaches Florida, Media Fixate on Climate Change CNN video on Twitter WaPo: Recessions have a silver lining Puck: Murdoch’s World: Thiel vs. McConnell TMZ: NBC Hurricane Reporter Using Condoms to Protect Microphone Bloomberg: CNN Lays Off Podcast Employees in Latest Round of Cuts St. Louis Cardinals on Twitter NYT: Sundance Liked Her Documentary, ‘Jihad Rehab,’ Until Muslim Critics Didn’t If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2022-09-24 09:45:00

How to Win Friends and Influence Coverage (NEBM2211638963.mp3?updated=1663964076)

This week we’re diving deep into the relationships between journalists and politicians. Plus Don Lemon gets a history lesson, and more drama in the world chess. Time Stamps: 00:23 Introduction 03: 22 Front Page 33:14 Obsessions 40:24 Reader Mail 47:37 Favorite Item of the Week Show Notes: 60 Minutes: President Joe Biden: The 2022 Politico: Nina Totenberg Had a Beautiful Friendship With RBG. Her Book About It Is an Embarrassment. Daily Beast: Bret Baier Wanted Fox to Rescind Arizona Call, 'Put It Back' in Trump's 'Column' Puck: The WaPo’s Post-Trump Blues Continue WaPo: Youngkin’s meeting with Va. delegation gets heated over trans policy Christiane Amanpour on Twitter CNN: Don Lemon on Reparations video NYT: How Russian Trolls Helped Keep the Women’s March Out of Lock Step Tablet Mag: Is the Women's March Melting Down? WSJ: The Question Behind the Magnus Carlsen-Hans Niemann Drama: How to Cheat at Chess? Washingtonian: Confirmed: Maryland Drivers Are Worse Than Virginia Drivers If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2022-09-17 09:45:00

Media Flunks Econ 101 (NEBM4632755028.mp3?updated=1663362264)

We’re back, folks! Journos do their best to report on the economy, CNN assembles a new morning crew, Brian Stelter lands a new gig and The Washington Post is looking for a new “Social Media Coach”. Time Stamps: 00:23 Introduction 03:29 Front Page 32:11 Obsessions 48:02 Reader Mail 56:32 Favorite Item of the Week Show Notes: Free Beacon: WATCH: Journalists Tout ‘Good News’ of 8.3% Inflation as Stock Market Plummets Axios: Brian Stelter heads to Harvard while he figures out next gig WaPo: Social Media Coach CBS News: Queen Elizabeth's beloved corgis are getting a new home after her death — with Prince Andrew CNN: Queen Elizabeth's beloved corgis are getting a new home after her death — with Prince Andrew NPR: BYU bans a fan who yelled a racist slur at a Black volleyball player on Duke's team WaPo: BYU bans fan, relocates volleyball match after racist slurs, threats NyTimes: B.Y.U. Says It Found No Evidence of Racial Slurs at Volleyball Match Common Sense: How the Media Fell for A Racism Sham Techdirt: Legacy News Orgs’ Hatred Of Google Runs So Deep They’re Willing To Give Up Fair Use To Punish Google WSJ: Latino Voters, Once Solidly Democratic, Split Along Economic Lines WSJ: Chess Is in Chaos Over Suspicion That a Player Cheated Against Magnus Carlsen Reductress: Cute! Queen Elizabeth’s Corgis Prepare to Be Buried Alive With Her If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2022-09-02 09:45:00

Beat the Press (NEBM1617530939.mp3?updated=1662080539)

NBC reshuffles plans for Meet The Press, Washington Post is turning out to have a rough year and Steve Doocy changes his tone on Trump. Time Stamps: 00:23 Introduction 3:45 Front Page 36:48 Obsessions 44:37 Reader Mail 51:04 Favorite Item of the Week Show Notes: MSN:NBC’s ‘Meet the Press’ Shakeup Puts Chuck Todd in Jeopardy NYT: Frustrations Mount at Washington Post as Its Business Struggles Mediaite: Steve Doocy Flatly Asks Why Classified Documents Were in Trump's Desk: 'These Are the Biggest Secrets in the World!' CJR: Jared Kushner bubbles up again NYT: Opinion | Harry Styles Walks a Fine Line NYT: Death in Navy SEAL Training Exposes a Culture of Brutality, Cheating and Drugs WSJ: Do You Need an Interior Designer or a Marriage Counselor? The Cut: Meghan Markle on Her New Life in California If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2022-08-26 09:45:00

In the Presence of a Published Author: The Stirewalt Book Episode (NEBM3463370279.mp3?updated=1661477307)

Chris is in the spotlight this week as we discuss the release of his new book, ‘Broken News’. We also catch up on Brian Stelter’s departure from CNN and a surfing donkey. Show Notes: The Daily Beast: CNN Staff Fears Right-Wing Billionaire John Malone Will Turn It Into a Dumpster Fire NYT: Brian Stelter Leaving CNN After Network Cancels ‘Reliable Sources’ - The New York Times NYT: Nelson’s Long Encore Axios: Democrats' stunning turnaround AP News: Cheney ponders 2024 bid after losing Wyoming GOP primary WaPo: Trump’s dominance in GOP comes into focus, worrying some in the party Gutsy — Official Trailer | Apple TV+ Broken News is available now for purchase on Amazon. If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2022-08-19 09:45:00

Mar-a-Lago: Stupid Takes And Asininities (NEBM7052689194.mp3?updated=1660869402)

Too much to catch up on this week, with the FBI raising Mar-a-Lago, Axios hitting payday, and CNN saying hasta la vista to Jeffrey Toobin. Time Stamps: 00:23 Introduction 03:26 Front Page 1:01:08 Obsessions 1:08:38 Reader Mail 1:15:01 Favorite Item of the week Show Notes: Mediaite: Did the 'FBI Planted Evidence' Theory Come From Trump? NYT: Defamation Suit About Election Falsehoods Puts Fox on Its Heels The Hill: Bream selected as Fox Sunday host; Wallace gets CNN show Axios: Cox Enterprises Acquires Axios Media Inc. Washington Post: Opinion | Study: CNN, MSNBC took sharp left turns during Trump's presidency Jeffery Toobin on Twitter Reuters: Washington DC lightning strike that killed three offers climate warning Washington Post: How a four-day workweek could be better for the climate NYT: Aspen’s Tangled Summer Saga: The Rich Developer vs. the Local Paper Reuters: Fact Check- Fabricated Op-Ed in The Washington Post on ‘canceling the midterms’ created as satire Mississippi Free Press: UM Graduate Suspected of Killing Jay Lee in Oxford Appears in Court, Still No Details New York Post: Ontario Premier Doug Ford swallows bee during live news conference The Dishcast Podcast: Dexter Filkins On DeSantis And Trump If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2022-08-12 09:45:00

The Interview: Matthew Continetti (NEBM2223383811.mp3?updated=1660252585)

Founding Editor of the Washington Free Beacon and AEI Senior Fellow Matthew Continetti joins Eliana and Chris to discuss the relationship between the right and the media, as detailed in his new book, The Right. The Right: The Hundred-Year War for American Conservatism by Matthew Continetti

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2022-08-05 09:45:00

Primary Schooled (NEBM3435821842.mp3?updated=1659672181)

CNN goes on an apology tour while profits drop, the media embraces for a blue wave and we kindly ask audiences to stop giving into performative outrage. Time Stamps: 0:24 - Introduction 5:08 - Front Page 45:15 - Obsessions 58:57 - Reader Mail 1:01:27 - Favorite Item of the Week Show Notes: CNN: Harris' remark sparks right-wing media outrage. Hear what happened in the room Fox News: Twitter blows up over Kamala Harris introducing herself with 'she/her' pronouns, description of her clothing @unionmarketdc on Instagram Washingtonian: Union Market’s Edens Apologizes for Anti-Asian Email After Chef-Led Petition Lexington Herald Leader: Some suggest flood victims 'got what they voted for.' Kentuckians aren't having any of that. Washington Post: Several election deniers backed by Trump prevail in hotly contested primaries Washington Beacon: CNN Chief’s Republican Apology Tour New York Times: CNN Profits Are Down as Ratings Plummet NYMag: Why Republicans Stopped Talking to the Press The New York Times: The Morning Aug, 4, 2022 The Washington Post: A TikTok rival promised millions to Black creators. Now some are deep in debt. New York Times: How Did a Two-Time Killer Get Out to Be Charged Again at Age 83? The Washington Post: Opinion | Trans people shouldn’t have to hide to help Democrats win Inquirer: Pa. Senate: John Fetterman's comfortable upbringing undercuts image, Republicans say If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2022-07-29 09:45:00

The Interview: Walter Russell Mead (NEBM9288637852.mp3?updated=1659101119)

Wall Street Journal Global View columnist and author Walter Russell Mead talks to Eliana about what reporters get wrong about Israel, what makes a great columnist, his new book, and more. The Arc of the Covenant by Walter Russell Mead

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2022-07-22 09:45:00

Performative Politics (NEBM3151254557.mp3?updated=1658458580)

AOC’s fake cuffs, the New Yorker gets its own Feliciz Sonmez, and it turns out many Americans are consuming no news. Time Stamps: 00:24 - Introduction 02:43 - Front Page 32:00 - Obsessions 45:06 - Reader Mail 51:21 - Favorite Item of the Week If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com Show Notes: The Washington Post: Opinion | How media coverage drove Biden’s political plunge CJR: ‘Blowtorch Britain’ captures global attention New York Times: CNN Chairman Chris Licht Picks Leadership Team for Post-Zucker Era CNN: “Boxing” video Erin Overbey’s Twitter thread New York Times: Wake Up, Billionaires: The Occupiers Are Coming for the Hamptons AOC’s Tweet Fox News: Tucker: This is a book-length suck-up to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Reuters Institute: Overview and key findings of the 2022 Digital News Report WMC-TV: Rep. Bennie Thompson tests positive for COVID-19, White House hearing continues in his absence The Guardian: Mortgage strikes threaten China’s economic and political stability The New York Times: Opinion | What It Means to See America in Person

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2022-07-15 09:45:00

The Uvalde Tapes (NEBM4775530928.mp3?updated=1657837411)

Austin-American Statesman releases footage of the shooting, abortion fact checks go awry, and Chris and Eliana explain former Rep. Katie Hill’s public-interest nudes. Plus, the great breakfast taco debate. Time Stamps: 0:24 - Introduction 05:26 - Front Page 56:07 - Obsessions 1:03:47 - Reader Mail 1:13:46 - Favorite Item of the Week Show Notes: The Washington Post: A one-source story about a 10-year-old and an abortion goes viral Jessie Watters Primetime Clip The Columbus Dispatch: Arrest made in rape of Ohio girl that led to Indiana abortion drawing international attention Politifact: Anti-abortion group exaggerates how states regulate late-term abortions Austin American-Statesman: Watch Uvalde school shooting video obtained by Statesman showing police response Austin American-Statesman: Why the Austin American-Statesman chose to publish video from inside Robb Elementary Free Beacon: The Legal Precedents That Haunt Uvalde The New York Times: How Elon Musk Damaged Twitter and Left It Worse Off The Wall Street Journal: Twitter Didn't Seek a Sale. Now Elon Musk Doesn't Want to Buy. Cue Strange Legal Drama. Politico: Opinion | If Tucker Runs in 2024, Here's Who the Democrats Need The Daily Beast: Tucker Carlson 'Steamrolls' Ben Smith During Awkward Semafor Rollout Interview Columbia Journalism Review: The Biden administration's weasel words on press freedom Mediaite: 'A Judge Ruled That My Naked Body Was in the Public Interest': Former Rep. Katie Hill Bankrupt After Revenge Porn Suit The Washington Post: • Uber leveraged violent attacks against its drivers to pressure politicians CNN: Jill Biden apologizes after citing 'bodegas' and 'breakfast tacos' to praise Hispanic diversity The Daily Caller: Cassidy Hutchinson Begged Senior Trump Officials For 'Financial Assistance' After Being Subpoenaed By J6 Committee The Atlantic: The Most Pathetic Men in America CBS News: Meet the dog who learned to walk like a human The New York Times: Columbia Loses Its No. 2 Spot in the US News Rankings If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2022-07-08 09:45:00

Biden Replacement Theory (NEBM3926401021.mp3?updated=1657254333)

Press searches for Biden 2024 alternatives, CNN says it ain’t paying attention to the ratings as it pivots away from partisanship, and “Sir, this is a Denny’s” Time Stamps: 00:24 - Introduction 05:28 - Front Page 41:44 - Obsessions 49:57 - Reader Mail 57:59 - Favorite Item of the Week Show Notes: CNN: After string of Supreme Court setbacks, Democrats wonder whether Biden White House is capable of urgency moment demands The New York Times: Biden Promised to Stay Above the Fray, but Democrats Want a Fighter The New York Times: Ken Auletta Finally Wrote the Harvey Weinstein Story He Wanted to Tell - The New York Times POLITICO: Shadow 2024 race: Newsom vs. DeSantis POLITICO: Gun safety group announces $10M for battleground state races Variety: David Zaslav Sees ‘Opportunity’ Amid Industry Turmoil as Moguls Convene in Sun Valley The Washington Post: As some Democrats grow impatient with Biden, alternative voices emerge The Washington Post: Maybe the Democrats aren’t doomed in November The Washington Post: As some Democrats grow impatient with Biden, alternative voices emerge WGCL-TV: Denny’s Employees attack a news crew Tweet from @bobhardt If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2022-07-01 09:45:00

The Media Does Roe (NEBM3388524951.mp3?updated=1656640385)

As Roe v Wade gets wall-to-wall coverage, Eliana and Chris break down the Jan. 6 hearing, including former ABC News president James Goldston’s role and what his 2003 Michael Jackson documentary tells us about how to understand things. Plus, Bret Baier takes the heat from Trump-backed candidate for governor in AZ. Time Stamps: 00:23 - Introduction 01:44 - Front Page 48:26 - Obsessions 1:02:19 - Reader Mail 1:08:21 - Favorite Item of the Week Show Notes: Honesty with Bari Weiss Podcast NPR: The end of Roe v. Wade Has Huge Economic Implications For Male Partners, Too NYT: New Guidelines Encourage Breastfeeding Longer, but Call for More Parental Support CJR: Punchbowl and Power in Washington, DC WaPo: 6 Takeaways From Illinois, Colorado, Oklahoma and Other States WaPo: Election Deniers in Colo. Rejected in Favor of More Moderate Republicans Vanity Fair: “Our Metric Isn't Rachel's Numbers or Bust”: Can Alex Wagner Keep The Maddow Faithful Tuned In? Forbes: With Rachel Maddow On Leave, Ratings Drop 26% For MSNBC’s ‘The Rachel Maddow Show’ NYT: How the House Jan. 6 Panel Has Redefined the Congressional Hearing Poynter: It's Possible to be a Journalist and a Human

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2022-06-24 09:45:00

For the Media, It’s 2024 Already (NEBM7077290652.mp3?updated=1656029906)

The media primary is underway as candidate profiles pop up everywhere, the NYT does a climate change doozy, and the wretches are flooded with Burger King mail. Time Stamps 00:25 - Introduction 02:29 - Front Page 34:02 - Obsessions 45:18 - Reader Mail 56:33 - Favorite Items of the Week Show Notes: Limited Liability Podcast NYT: Infighting Overshadow's Big Plans at The Washington Post Politico: Fifty Years After Watergate, A Generation of Frightened Editors WaPo: Floridians Give Desantis Points For His Covid Stance. Will it Hold? New Yorker: Can Ron DeSantis Displace Donald Trump as the G.O.P.’s Combatant-in-Chief? WaPo: USA Today Removes 23 Articles, Says Reporter Fabricated Sources Vice: White Nationalists Want to Reclaim Nature as a Safe Space for Racists NYT: Republicans Drive to Tilt Courts Against Climate Action Reaches a Crucial Moment Reason: Are a Majority of D.C. Circuit Judges Republican Appointees? NYT Thinks So The Hostile Media Phenomenon: Biased Perception and Perceptions of Media Bias in Coverage of the Beirut Massacre WSJ: One Grocer Wanted to Give Up Plastic. It Got Rotting Bananas Instead. Poynter: Pairing College Journalism Students With News Outlets May Be Key to Solving the Local News Crisis, Researchers Suspect

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2022-06-17 09:45:00

Woke Whoppers (NEBM3588289054.mp3?updated=1655430208)

Stirewalt squirms under Johnson’s questioning about his testimony, woke wars tear the Left apart, and why journos should not write about economics. Time Stamps: 0:17 - Introduction 9:38 - The Front Page 43:05 - Obsessions 52:53 - Reader Mail 59:19 - Favorite Items Show Notes: Washington Post: Chris Stirewalt lost his job at Fox News. But he knows he was right. NYT: A Vanishing Word in Abortion Debate: "Women" The Intercept: Elephant in the Zoom Vanity Fair: "We Have To Be Ready". Steady and Calm Joe Kahn Takes Charge of the Turbulent Times NYT: Democrats' Risky Bet: Aid GOP Extremists in Spring, Hoping to Beat Them in Fall WSJ: On Inflation, Economics Has Some Explaining to Do Popville: A Photo Farewell to The Big Hunt NYT: What Makes a Bathing Suit So Expensive? If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2022-06-08 20:59:19

KinderCare at The Washington Post (NEBM7466512372.mp3?updated=1654718738)

Democracy dies in twitter fights, Phil Mickelson learns a lesson about ‘off the record' and the undercovered case of the anti-police fire bomber. Time Stamps 0:24 - Introduction 2:13 - Front Page 43:07 - Obsessions 57:04 - Reader Mail 1:01:51 - Favorite Items Show Notes CNN: Dave Wiegel Suspended Washington Post: Black Voters' Support of Biden Has Cooled, Poll Finds SI: Phil Mickelson Claims Some Saudi-Related Comments Off The Record NYT: The Bachelorette Party Comes for Scottsdale WSJ: Read This Before You Rage-Tweet at Your Airline Free Beacon: How the Left Learned To Stop Worrying and Love Domestic Terrorism If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2022-06-03 09:45:00

Little Miss Sunshine (NEBM2844921293.mp3?updated=1654217113)

In an off-brand moment for ISW, Eliana is full of praise this week for fact-checkers. We also have journalists down in Uvalde trying to figure out the play-by-play of the horrific shooting, and CNN is hoping to exercise some restraint with the ‘ole breaking news chyron. Show Notes: NYT: Uvalde Teacher Spoke With Husband, a Police Officer, Before She Died WaPo: Biden’s fantastical claim of $500 in annual utility savings Fortune: EXCLUSIVE: Sheryl Sandberg, prompted by Roe v Wade, says why she decided to step down from Facebook after historic tenure Rolling Stone: ‘Men Always Win’: Survivors ‘Sickened’ by the Amber Heard Verdict NYPost: Repairman who revealed Hunter Biden laptop sues Schiff, CNN, Politico and the Daily Beast WSJ: Expatriate Executives Flee Saudia Arabia’s Bad Bosses Caitlin Flanagan: I’m a Coastal Grandmother. Stop Appropriating Our Culture Time Stamps: 0:23 - Introduction 4:12 - Front Page 34:29 - Obsessions 43:15 - Reader Mail 44:30 - Favorite Items of the Week If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2022-05-27 09:45:00

The Media and Mass Shootings (NEBM2808873347.mp3?updated=1653618787)

We break down media coverage of the Texas shooting, ‘Jim Crow 2.0’ goes poof, and NPR creates a snitch line. Show Notes: LA Times on Chris's big news Ronald Brownstein on Filibuster WaPo on Stefanik WaPo on Monkeypox CJR on Political Writing Smithsonian on Small Town papers WaPo Op-Ed on Trump 2024 WSJ on Depp v Herd Trial trends NYT on John Fetterman's style Timestamps: 5:22 - Coverage of Texas Shooting 9:41 - Filibuster 14:40 - NRA mentioned in Media 19:17 - Trump Primary Coverage 29:39 - Stu Varney 32:15 - Sussman Trial 35:00 - Monkeypox 40:04 - NPR Mask Policy 44:00 - Obsessions 44:14 - WaPo on Elise Stefanik 50:40 - CJR on Political Writing 54:39 - Reader Mail 1:00:56 - Smithsonian on small-town paper 1:02:15 - Trends from Depp v Herd trial 1:04:31 - NYT on John Fetterman's style If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2022-05-20 09:45:00

Replacement Blame Game (NEBM4751977237.mp3?updated=1653013174)

Media makes a hash of the Buffalo shooting, the Biden administration pulls the plug on the Biden administration’s “disinformation” board, and a birder is back. Show Notes: WaPo on Stefanik and Buffalo NYT on Paul Krugman Malcon Gladwell on Tucker WaPo's Climate Change Stats Axios Chart on Depp v Heard Case WaPo on Disinformation Board NYT on a birder Politico on Steve Schmidt NPR on Pulitzer Debate Time Stamps 3:50 - Front Page 4:11 - WaPo and Stefanik 13:02 - Paul Krugman and NYT 14:30 - Tucker on Buffalo Shooting 17:45 - "Eye Patch McCain" 20:01 - Gladwell on Tucker 22:01 - Lawerence O'Donnell's crazy cakes 24:05 - CNN+ 27:49 - WaPo Rant 32:11 - Amber (Ya) Heard 37:01 - Disinformationn Board Disamebled 40:23 - A Birder is Back 42:55 - Holy Schmidt 48:33 - Kathy Barnette 54:00 - Reader Mail 55:59 - Pultizer Debate 57:30 - Clarence Thomas If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2022-05-13 09:45:00

Be Smart: Reap the Whirlwind (NEBM8548192676.mp3?updated=1652410843)

Axios gets its comeuppance for allowing reporters to join political protests, Chris has some issues with primary coverage, and the AP misses the real story on corporate silence on Roe decision Time Stamps: 2:01 - Front Page 2:15 - Axios Employee Policy 8:25 - Roe Effect on Media 11:54 - Mississippi Governor v CNN 16:01 - Politico Doubles Down 23:11 - Fan Mail on AP Article 30:23 - Ugh, Pulitzers 33:37 - Renaming GWU 38:25 - OANN PSA 39:22 - Big (or small?) Moves for Chuck Todd 44:30 - Tom Brady's Big Contract 48:02 - Obsessions 48:20 - New Press Secretary 52:20 - Primary Coverage 59:20 - Reader Mail 1:03:29 - Favorite Items If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com

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