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Eliana Johnson and Chris Stirewalt love the news business but they hate a lot of what’s happening to it these days. Using their decades of experience in print, digital and TV news they tell the story behind the stories, always on the lookout for bias, sloppy reporting and, well, just plain wretched journalism. Every week they help you to be a better, smarter news consumer.
From Ink Stained Wretches at 2025-04-25 09:45:00
The Interview: Lahav Harkov on News Coverage of the Israel-Gaza War (NEBM7975827669.mp3?updated=1745551811)
This week, Eliana flies solo and sits down with Jewish Insider’s Lahav Harkov for a conversation about her path through Israeli and American media — and what the press got wrong and (less often) right about the Israel-Gaza war. Wretch on! If you have a story you want to discuss with us, email us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts dot com. Show Notes: New York Magazine: Everything We Know About the Gaza City Hospital Blast The Washington Post: Israel’s war with Hamas separates Palestinian babies from their mothers Reuters: Gaza mother's hopes for return of long-jailed son dashed The Atlantic: The War That Would Not End 60 Minutes: Freed Israeli hostages Yarden Bibas, Keith Siegel, Tal Shoham describe horrors of being held captive by Hamas CNN: Hersh Goldberg-Polin: The ‘happy-go-lucky’ Israeli-American who became a symbol of Israel’s enduring hostage heartbreak The Atlantic: What the Media Gets Wrong About Israel Tablet: An Insider’s Guide to the Most Important Story on Earth
From Ink Stained Wretches at 2025-04-18 09:45:00
Legion of Wretches (NEBM8855851452.mp3?updated=1744934338)
This week, we dive into Trump’s showdown on two fronts: immigration and Ivy League endowments. Then we head to space to marvel at the bravery of Blue Origin. And finally, we unwrap the explosive piece on Elon Musk’s quest to spawn a generation of genetically gifted super-babies. Wretch on! If you have a story you want to discuss with us, email us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts dot com. Time Stamps: 1:57 - Front Page 51:48 - Obsessions 1:00:56 - Reader Mail 1:06:41 - Favorite Items Show Notes: Mediaite: Fox News Reporter Confronts Trump AG Bondi on ‘Gang Member’ Claims — Straight-Up Asks ‘Why Not Show the Evidence?’ The Washington Free Beacon: Harvard Rejects Deal With Trump Admin, Putting Billions in Federal Funding at Risk The Washington Post: Trump administration asks IRS to revoke Harvard’s tax-exempt status The Washington Post: Trump’s D.C. U.S. attorney pick appeared on Russian state media over 150 times Financial Times: CNN’s Mark Thompson: ‘Our entire industry is going through a revolution’ The Wall Street Journal: The Tactics Elon Musk Uses to Manage His ‘Legion’ of Babies—and Their Mothers Politico: GOP representative: ‘Left has to look in the mirror too’ after condemning Shapiro arson attack The New York Times: One Giant Stunt for Womankind The Washington Free Beacon: Holding Space: Women Rejoice as Bezos Gal Pal, Others Make History The New York Times: How Trump Might Unwittingly Cut Emissions From Online Shopping The Wall Street Journal: Porsche Heir’s Plan to Build a Private Tunnel Has His Alpine Neighbors Fuming NBC News: Government's case against Mahmoud Khalil is reliant on tabloid accounts, review of evidence shows Red State: Salem Media Group Strikes Deal With Donald Trump Jr. and Lara Trump Freddie deBoer: John Oliver is (Still) Part of the Problem The Wall Street Journal: Navy SEAL. Harvard Doctor. NASA Astronaut. Don’t Tell Mom About This Overachiever.
From Ink Stained Wretches at 2025-04-11 09:45:00
Just Joshing (NEBM5516060287.mp3?updated=1744342489)
Josh Kraushaar, editor-in-chief of Jewish Insider, fills in for Eliana to discuss the latest on tariffs, the White House press pool, and Stephen A. Smith flirting with a presidential run. Wretch on! If you have a story you want to discuss with us, email us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts dot com. Time Stamps: 3:27 - Front Page 58:20 - Obsessions 1:05:40 - Reader Mail 1:07:55 - Favorite Items Show Notes: The Wall Street Journal: The False Tariff Headline That Sent Stocks on a $2 Trillion Ride The Independent: Fox News pundit believes Trump tariffs will reverse ‘crisis in masculinity’ NBC News: A 'disaster': Gretchen Whitmer's talk on tariffs and meeting with Trump anger fellow Democrats CNN: Federal judge says White House’s punishment of Associated Press is unconstitutional Status: The Pool Filter NBC News: Supreme Court gives boost to Trump administration's deportation plans under Alien Enemies Act Jewish Insider: Netanyahu pushes back on anti-Israel trends in meeting with podcasters LA Times: Broadcast television is in trouble. Stations are asking Washington for help Barrett Media: Stephen A. Smith No Longer Ruling Out Possibility of Running for President in 2028 The Washington Post: Don’t damn the torpedo bats CBS News: Fossil fuel companies target America's love of college sports The New York Times: Bloomberg Has a Rocky Start With A.I. Summaries Mediaite: Trump Orders DOJ To Investigate Prominent Critic in Shocking Oval Office Remarks: ‘I Think He’s Guilty of Treason’ CBS News: Photojournalist witnesses Venezuelan migrants' arrival in El Salvador: "They had no idea what was coming" The Atlantic: I Should Have Seen This Coming
From Ink Stained Wretches at 2025-04-04 09:45:00
Take a Whiff of This Tariff (NEBM2842665931.mp3?updated=1743719034)
Do you smell that? It’s the McRib Shower Gel—available only in Germany. Aside from that, we’ve got Liberation Day, Cory Booker’s latest stunt, White House Correspondents’ Dinner drama, and more. Wretch on! If you have a story you want to discuss with us, email us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts dot com. Time Stamps: 2:02 - Front Page 1:00:12 - Obsessions 1:07:43 - Reader Mail 1:11:29 - Favorite Items Show Notes: The New York Times: How Are Trump’s Tariff Rates Calculated? Mediaite: Fox News Anchor: Trump Should Tell Americans Worried About Their 401(k)s to ‘Support’ It Like a ‘War Effort’ The Washington Post: Musk to keep spending on politics despite Wisconsin loss, GOP doubts AP News: Democrats demoralized by Trump get a boost from Wisconsin voters and Cory Booker’s speech Politico: The Mystery Buyer of That $23 Million DC Mansion? Mark Zuckerberg. New York Post: Joe Rogan calls the possibility of non-criminals being deported with violent gang members ‘horrific’ The Hill: Elon Musk says he sent MAGA influencer Ashley St. Clair $2.5 million, open to paternity test Fox News: Trump says he gave Tiger Woods blessing to date Vanessa Trump: 'Let them both be happy' The Washington Post: White House correspondents’ dinner scraps plan for comedian to host The Guardian: In a new book, top Biden aide describes ‘out of it’ president before Trump debate Mediaite: Trump-Backed Head of the FCC Threatens ABC’s Broadcast License In Fox News Interview Los Angeles Times: Steve Kornacki exits MSNBC for new deal with NBC News and NBC Sports The New York Times: The Big Fat Windsor Knot Takes Washington The New York Times: Steak Fries: Deservedly Reviled or Underappreciated Edible Spoons? The Free Press: The Double Standard in the Human-Rights World The Telegraph: Hamas ‘quietly drops’ thousands of deaths from casualty figures NBC News: Trump won’t rule out seeking a third term in the White House, tells NBC News ‘there are methods’ for doing so The Dispatch: Donald Trump, Franklin Roosevelt and the Allure of Permanent Power The Dallas Morning News: Reviewing The News' coverage of the Robert Morris scandal Nieman Lab: How to leak to a journalist The New York Times: How a Black Progressive Transformed Into a Conservative Star
From Ink Stained Wretches at 2025-03-29 08:45:00
Mixed Signal (NEBM9538039270.mp3?updated=1743193476)
In case you haven’t gotten enough of Signalgate, we’re here to help. We’re also diving into Columbia University, vibe shifts, and family outings at Hooters. Wretch on! If you have a story you want to discuss with us, email us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts dot com. Time Stamps: Front Page - 2:07 Obsessions - 1:00:43 Reader Mail - 1:09:49 Favorite Items - 1:11:27 Show Notes: The Atlantic: Here Are the Attack Plans That Trump’s Advisers Shared on Signal The Hill: Vance rips ‘hit piece’ in Jewish Insider Jewish Insider: Vance’s reluctance to support Houthi strikes concerns some leading GOP senators Mediaite: Karoline Leavitt Fires Shot at Fox News’ Andy McCarthy Over Deportation Case: Trying to ‘Defend These Terrorists’ The Washington Post: Pentagon spokesman sidelined after uproar over Jackie Robinson article The Wall Street Journal: Disabilities Act Becomes a License to Cheat National Review: NPR CEO Admits Outlet Was ‘Mistaken’ in Refusing to Cover Hunter Biden Laptop Story CNN: KFile: Gavin Newsom spent years fighting for progressive positions he now bashes on his new podcast NBC News: Supreme Court turns down Trump donor Steve Wynn's bid to overturn libel precedent The New York Times: We Were Badly Misled About the Event That Changed Our Lives The New York Times: I Was Diagnosed With Autism at 53. I Know Why Rates Are Rising. The New York Times: Why Dads Take Their Gay Sons to Hooters The Wall Street Journal: Are Americans really snacking less? The Atlantic: Sex Without Women The Free Press: Columbia President Says One Thing to Trump Admin—and Another in Private The Washington Free Beacon: What Columbia University President Katrina Armstrong Really Told Faculty Members About Changes the School Is Making The Wall Street Journal: Columbia’s President Faces Angry Faculty in Closed-Door Meetings Politico: AN ALT. WHCD? The New York Times: Graydon Carter’s Memoir Evokes the Golden Age of New York City Media The Wall Street Journal: The Last Decision by the World’s Leading Thinker on Decisions
From Ink Stained Wretches at 2025-03-13 08:45:00
Plutocrats & Populists (NEBM6326443290.mp3?updated=1741812496)
Happy Thursday! We’re coming to you a day early with MAGA infighting, a showdown at Columbia University, a media vibe shift, and the story behind the original Egg McMuffin. Wretch on! Time Stamps: 2:26 - Front Page 55:10 - Obsessions 1:04:39 - Reader Mail 1:08:51 - Favorite Items If you have a story you want to discuss with us, email us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts dot com. Show Notes: The New York Times: The Populist vs. the Billionaire: Bannon, Musk and the Battle Within MAGA The New Republic: Why Don’t Plutocrats Care That Trump Is Tanking the Economy? The Wall Street Journal: Capitol Hill’s Republican Sycophant Caucus National Review: Does Trump Know Why He Was Elected? Axios: Trump vows to "lead the charge" to unseat GOP Rep. Massie AP News: Trump warns that arrest of Palestinian activist at Columbia will be ‘first of many’ The Wall Street Journal: Faculty-on-Faculty War Erupts at Columbia as Trump Targets Elite School NPR: A top 'Washington Post' columnist resigns, accusing publisher of killing piece The New York Times: MeidasTouch Pops on Podcast Charts as Progressives Search for Answers The New York Times: Can the Media’s Right to Pursue the Powerful Survive Trump’s Second Term? The New York Times: The Future of News Looks Niche The Wrap: Wall Street Journal Cuts Tech Reporters and Editors in Media Reconfiguration of Coverage Sports Illustrated: Yankees’ Wives Carrying On Team’s Abandoned Battle Against Beards CNN: Trump official tasked with defending DOGE cuts posted fashion influencer videos from her office The Wall Street Journal: How Foundation and Eyeliner Became a Political Battleground WGN9: An early version of the Egg McMuffin included a surprising condiment Axios: MAGA's antisemitism divide BBC: Russian spy ring's plans to kill journalist 'beyond imagination' The Atlantic: Mitch McConnell and the President He Calls ‘Despicable’ The Wall Street Journal: The High-Pressure Tactics Attorney Gloria Allred Uses—On Her Own Clients
From Ink Stained Wretches at 2025-03-07 09:45:00
Actually, it’s a Digital Beanie Baby Reserve (NEBM2490344068.mp3?updated=1741298996)
Watch this episode on YouTube! The Wretches are back in the studio, and it feels so good. This week, we’re covering Trump’s joint address to Congress, tariffs, ‘based’ Newsom, and much more. Wretch on! 1:55 - Front Page 29:07 - Obsessions 37:24 - Reader mail 42:26 - Favorite Items Reuters: Storm clouds gather over US economy as Trump kicks off trade war CBS News: Poll on Trump's 2025 joint address to Congress finds large majority of viewers approve National Review: When the Left Is Too Smug Even for the New York Times The New York Times: During Trump’s Rowdy Speech to Congress, the Quiet Moments Said the Most The Wall Street Journal: The ‘Hustling Expert’ Behind Argentina’s $250 Million Crypto Scandal The Wall Street Journal: The Two-Headed Monster Stalking the Economy Has a Name: Stagflation Politico: Gavin Newsom breaks with Democrats on trans athletes in sports Deadline: Tom Llamas To Succeed Lester Holt As ‘NBC Nightly News’ Anchor Nieman Lab: FiveThirtyEight is shutting down as part of broader cuts at ABC and Disney Mediaite: Despite Bezos’ Efforts to Shove WaPo Opinion to the Right, Op-Eds Still Taking Defiantly Anti-Trump, Anti-Musk Tone Axios: Patch scales to 30,000 U.S. communities with AI newsletters The New York Times: She’s a Foot Soldier in America’s Losing War With Chronic Disease The New York Times: When This Professor Got Cancer, He Didn’t Quit. He Taught a Class About It.
From Ink Stained Wretches at 2025-03-01 09:45:00
Of Fools in Pools (NEBM3437071210.mp3?updated=1740776297)
Happy Saturday from your favorite band of Wretches! We’re diving deep into the latest from the White House Press Pool, Jake Tapper’s Biden book, shake-ups at MSNBC, and a true obsession with Gene Hackman. Wretch on! Time Stamps: 2:36 - Front Page 42:25 - Obsessions 55:09 - Reader Mail 57:37 - Favorite Items National Journal: White House wrests control of pool coverage away from reporters Axios: Judge upholds Trump's right to block AP for now Semafor: Reuters and Associated Press among outlets barred from Trump’s first cabinet meeting The Dispatch: Donald Trump, Woodrow Wilson, and the Problems of a Free Press Reason: Trump tries to carve out a First Amendment exception for 'fake news' The Washington Free Beacon: MNSBC's Newest Anchor Eugene Daniels Is a 'Kamala Harris Expert' and 'Walking Beyoncé Encyclopedia' Who Has Revolutionized the DC Fashion Scene The Hollywood Reporter: Trump Targets Comcast CEO Brian Roberts As MSNBC Plans New Lineup The New York Post: Jen Psaki comes out on top of MSNBC shakeup as network axes shows by 3 more lefty anchors, Joy Reid ouster The New York Post: MSNBC host Rachel Maddow rips own network for axing Joy Reid's show and other 'non-white' hosts' programs The New York Times: Lester Holt to Leave ‘NBC Nightly News’ Anchor Role Unherd: Jeff Bezos rebrands Washington Post as billionaire's think tank Good Morning America: How a community rallied for trans and nonbinary recovery homes following LA fires The New York Times: In an Age of Right-Wing Populism, Why Are Denmark’s Liberals Winning? The New York Times: Gene Hackman, Hollywood’s Consummate Everyman, Dies at 95 The Atlantic: How the Woke Right Replaced the Woke Left The Wall Street Journal: The Business Conference Where Dignity Goes to Die
From Ink Stained Wretches at 2025-02-22 09:45:00
Murdoch Outfoxed? (NEBM4250212684.mp3?updated=1740167123)
We’re kicking off with the biggest story in American news media: the Murdoch family. We’re also discussing Hamas, Ukraine, and Mayor Karen Bass’s masterclass in spin. Wretch on! Timestamps: 4:28 - Front Page 46:35 - Obsessions 55:55 - Reader Mail 57:21 - Favorite Items Show Notes: The Atlantic: Growing Up Murdoch The New York Times: ‘You’ve Blown a Hole in the Family’: Inside the Murdochs’ Succession Drama The New York Times: Hamas Releases What It Said Were the Bodies of 4 Israeli Hostages Free Beacon: WATCH: As Gazans Celebrate the Murder of Jewish Women and Children, NPR Calls the Scenes 'More Somber and Much Less Celebratory' Commentary Magazine: What Did Trump Just Say About Ukraine? WHAT??? The Wall Street Journal: How the Trumps Turned an Election Victory Into a Cash Bonanza The New York Times: How Trump’s Directives Echo Project 2025 The Hill: Washington Post backs out of ‘Fire Elon Musk’ ad order Jeremy Barr on X: NBCUniversal is settling a lawsuit filed by obstetrician gynecologist Mahendra Amin Collin Rug on X: NEW: LA Mayor Karen Bass says she’s investigating why she was allowed to go on a trip to Ghana days before the LA fires. The New York Times: As a White Man, Can I Date Women of Color to Advance My Antiracism? NPR: Performers protest Trump leadership at Kennedy Center with dance CBS News: Online searches for gambling addiction surge as sports betting expands, study finds The New York Times: What Should I Wear to Protest an Unspoken Dress Code? The Telegraph: Margaret Brennan's CBS humiliation exposed everything that's wrong with the Left-wing media The New York Post: CBS News exec Adrienne Roark, who reprimanded anchor over Israel interview, plans to exit network The Wall Street Journal: Inside Amazon’s Messy Push to Bring Everyone Back to the Office I Might Be Wrong on Substack: I’m Such a Hopeless Libtard That It Bothers Me When We Side With the Authoritarian Predator State The New York Times: Art Adviser. Friend. Thief.
From Ink Stained Wretches at 2025-02-14 09:45:00
Gulf of Sighs (NEBM1059705894.mp3?updated=1739502303)
Watch this episode on YouTube. We’re back in person, and it feels good. Today’s theme is “crisis”—or the lack thereof. Whether it’s a crisis in the White House press room, the FBI, the FCC, or a general “constitutional crisis,” we’ve got it covered. Plus, Chris gets nostalgic about Ajit Pai. Wretch on! Time Stamps: 2:06 - Front Page 43:05 - Obsessions 49:05 - Reader Mail 50:52 - Favorite Items Mediaite: White House Bans Associated Press Reporter From Trump and Musk Oval Office Event, Editor Says TIME: Calling 'Em Out: The White House Takes on the Press The New York Times: Trump’s Actions Have Created a Constitutional Crisis, Scholars Say The New York Times: High School Trans Athletes Challenge Trump’s Executive Order in New Hampshire The New York Times: CPI Report: Inflation Rose Unexpectedly in January The Washington Post: Sinkhole of bureaucracy Semafor: ‘Almost like surrender’: Steve Bannon on the media in Trump’s ‘Days of Thunder’ The Washington Post: Hegseth’s visit to U.S. base in Germany met with student walkout The Washington Post: U.S. intelligence, law enforcement candidates face Trump loyalty test The New York Times: Serena Williams’ Super Bowl appearance with Kendrick Lamar ends a Drake tennis culture feud The Daily Beast: MAGA Melts Down Over Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Performance Jewish Insider: CNN inks deal with Qatar to launch network hub in Doha Semafor: Fake, viral conspiracies on X stump politicians, media The Times: Was I enraged by America’s controversial commentator on race? No, I was bored The Washington Free Beacon: Toobin's New Beat: Renowned Masturbator Joins New York Times The Washington Free Beacon: The Historical Case for Trump’s Riviera
From Ink Stained Wretches at 2025-02-08 09:45:00
The One Where Eliana Has Laryngitis (NEBM4977219480.mp3?updated=1738960401)
Chris takes the lead this week as Eliana rests her vocal cords. This week, we are covering everything from the FCC to the trans sports ban out of the White House, as well as a few items on the Super Bowl and the latest shake from McDonald’s. Wretch on! Time Stamps: 2:04 - Front Page 52:01 - Obsessions 55:56 - Reader Mail 57:48 - Favorite Items Show Notes: The Wall Street Journal: More Than 40,000 Federal Workers Have Resigned So Far, Short of Target The Washington Post: Republican ire at USAID finds an unusual target: Politico The Hill: Politico publishes note ‘to set the record straight’ on government subscription outrage Axios: Scoop: Trump orders key government agency to cancel all media contracts Fortune: Member of Elon Musk’s DOGE resigns after being linked to a social media account that shared racist posts NPR: Why CBS stands at the epicenter of Trump's assault on the media CJR: A Plea for Institutional Modesty AEI: When Anti-Press Ascendancy Meets FCC Public Interest Regulation The Wrap: Meta Hires Chief Correspondent From Tucker Carlson-Founded Daily Caller Mediaite: ‘Mass Murderer in Waiting’: Writer Accuses LA Times of Editing His Anti-RFK Op-Ed to Support Conspiracy Theorist Semafor: Inside Tom Cotton’s unconventional push for Tulsi Gabbard The Washington Post: The couple who want to make America procreate again The New York Times: As Trump Attacks Diversity, a Racist Undercurrent Surfaces AP News: Winging it for the Super Bowl? Broccoli might be a cheaper party snack this year Poynter: Donald Trump brings back the tradition of the Super Bowl interview USA Today: Travis Kelce: Trump attending Super Bowl 'cool.' The president said 'I hate Taylor Swift.' The Hill: Whole Hog Politics: An inflection point for the transgender movement The Wall Street Journal: Americans Don’t Eat Enough Bacon. The Pork King Has a Plan.
From Ink Stained Wretches at 2025-01-31 09:45:00
Rescission: Impossible (NEBM6717058576.mp3?updated=1738286885)
The theme (so far) of Trump’s second administration has been shock and awe. This week, Chris and Eliana explain why you can’t shock yourself in the process. Aside from the White House, they discuss Jim Acosta, The New York Times’ audience, and dress shoe styles. Wretch on! Time Stamps: Front Page - 3:17 Obsessions - 42:43 Reader Mail - 52:01 Favorite Items - 54:45 Show Notes: CNBC: White House says Trump funding freeze remains in effect despite rescinding OMB memo The Atlantic: The Memo That Shocked the White House The New York Times: Justice Dept. Fires Prosecutors Who Worked on Trump Investigations AP News: Trump uses mass firing to remove independent inspectors general at a series of agencies CNN: Trump DOJ appointee in DC lashes out after flurry of ‘personally insulting’ leaks in his first week CBS News: Transcript: Vice President JD Vance on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 26, 2025 The Atlantic: America Is Divided. It Makes for Tremendous Content. Status News: Acosta La Vista The Washington Free Beacon: EXCLUSIVE: Read Jim Acosta's Resignation Letter to CNN Axios: Trump's Colombia tariff threat raises fears on coffee prices The Washington Post: Transgender soldiers date to the Civil War The New York Times: Is There Still a Rule Against Wearing Brown Shoes With Blue Pants? The New York Times: The Pure Liberation of a Personal Urination Device - The New York Times The Wall Street Journal: As a Rising Political Star, Gabbard Paid to Mask Her Sect’s Ties to Alleged Scheme @PleaseDontDestroy on Instagram: The New York Times coming up with emails to send you Forbes: This Former Billionaire, And New U.S. Senator, Is Now Broke The New York Times: The Return of the Lumbersexual
From Ink Stained Wretches at 2025-01-24 09:45:00
$WRETCHCOIN (NEBM6549783488.mp3?updated=1737696304)
This is not a crypto scam—it’s an opportunity. As for the news about the news, we’re diving deep into the inauguration, Trump’s administration, Prince Harry, and much more. Wretch on! Time Stamps: 4:05 - Front page 59:54 - Obsessions 1:09:55 - Reader Mail 1:15:30 - Favorites The Washington Post: Trump inauguration puts the fashion in old-fashioned The New York Times: The Bishop Who Pleaded With Trump: ‘Was Anyone Going to Say Anything?’ MSNBC: Black America in a 'state of emergency': Civil rights leaders brace for Trump's return Fox News: Trump reflects on return to White House after 4 years of Biden's agenda: 'Got there just in the nick of time' The Hill: Stirewalt: Will Trump invest his political capital or spend it? The Washington Post: Neither euphoric nor despairing be. Trump too shall pass. Bloomberg: The Second Trump Presidency, Brought to You by YouTubers Deadline: New FCC Chair Revives Complaints About ABC, CBS And NBC Content That His Predecessor Rejected As “At Odds With The First Amendment” The New York Times: Labeling Mexican Cartels ‘Terrorists’ Could Expose U.S. Companies to Sanctions The New York Times: Biden commutes prison sentence of Leonard Peltier, an Indigenous rights activist convicted in F.B.I. killings. Mediaite: CNN Reportedly Set To Lay Off Hundreds of Employees as Trump-Era Restructuring Begins New York Post: CNN CEO tells on-air talent not to express outrage during Trump inaugural coverage The Washington Post: Prince Harry settles with Murdoch’s U.K. tabloids, gets long-sought apology NBC News: Senators receive affidavit containing new allegations against Pete Hegseth, who denies the claims The Wall Street Journal: The Best and Worst Airlines of 2024 @100YearsAgoLive on X: Coolidge Forbids Big Inauguration The New York Post: Megyn Kelly rips Lauren Sánchez for wearing bra at Trump inaugural
From Ink Stained Wretches at 2025-01-17 09:45:00
A Farewell That Harms (NEBM3735578529.mp3?updated=1737065397)
Today, we bid bon voyage to the Biden administration by reflecting on President Biden’s farewell address, Jill Biden’s exit interview with The Washington Post, and KJP’s final appearance in the White House Press Room. We’re also diving into media coverage of the L.A. wildfires, drama at The Washington Post, and an Obama lawyer’s $20 million mansion fiasco. Wretch on! TIME STAMPS 2:03 - Front Page 54:54 - Obsessions 1:06:01 - Reader Mail 1:08:26 - Favorites Salon: "It threatens our entire democracy”: Biden takes aim at tech oligarchs like Musk in farewell address The Wall Street Journal: Biden’s Claim He Would Have Beaten Trump Opens Rift With Harris The Washington Post: Jill Biden still hopes for a good ending Deadline: White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre Holds Final Briefing, Says “Give And Take” With Reporters “Is Part Of Our Democracy” The Hill: Biden on if Trump will get credit over him for ceasefire deal: ‘Is that a joke?’ National Review: 60 Minutes Humiliates Itself on Israel The New York Times: A Euphoric Tech Industry Is Ready to Celebrate Trump and Itself The New York Times: Joni Ernst Says She Will Vote to Confirm Pete Hegseth The New York Times: ‘Will Pay Any Amount’: Private Firefighters Are in Demand in L.A. The New York Times: Before Taking Office, L.A.’s Mayor Said She Would Not Go Abroad The New York TImes: Black Women Defend Mayor Karen Bass Amid Criticism of Wildfire Response The Daily Beast: Star Washington Post Columnist Torches Bezos on Her Way Out the Door Variety: Rashida Jones to Exit MSNBC; Rebecca Kutler Named Interim President NPR: Will Lewis' first year at 'Washington Post': Cancellations, red ink and an exodus The New York Times: How to Fix America’s Two-Party Problem Gallup: U.S. Political Parties Historically Polarized Ideologically The Wall Street Journal: Fighting Fires—and the Rumor Mill—as L.A. Burns The Wall Street Journal: The Extraordinary Defense of the Getty Museum Against the L.A. Fires The Washington Free Beacon: American Tragedy: Obama Terror Lawyer Clashed With Aspen Bureaucrats Over $20 Million Home Expansion
From Ink Stained Wretches at 2025-01-10 09:45:00
Fact Checkers Go Up in A Blaze (NEBM3771425200.mp3?updated=1736472030)
Wretches, we’re back! This week, we’re diving deep into the state of fact-checking. We also discuss Susie Wiles, Justin Trudeau, and the ongoing turmoil at The Washington Post. Wretch on! Time Stamps: 06:27 Front Page 52:46 Obsessions 1:00:01 Reader Mail 1:02:01 Favorite Items Show Notes: The Daily Beast: L.A. Mayor Suffers Brutal On-Air Moment as Wildfires Rage The New York Times: Meta to End Fact-Checking Program in Shift Ahead of Trump Term The Verge: Threads and Instagram are for politics now, says Adam Mosseri The New York Times: As Trump Praises Meta Decision, Tech Watchdogs Warn of Surge in Disinformation The Silver Bulletin: The rise and fall of "fact-checking" The Free Beacon: RIP, Meta Fact-Checkers. Don’t Let the Door Hit You on the Way Out. Axios: Axios interview: Trump chief of staff Susie Wiles vows to block West Wing troublemakers CNN Business: Trump camp was fed questions for Fox News town hall in advance from person inside network, new book says The Daily Beast: Trump Privately Complains About Clingy Elon Musk: NYT Reporter The New York Times: Trudeau’s Canada, Again The New York Times: Washington Post Lays Off 4% of Its Work Force The New York Times: Washington Post Cartoonist Quits After Jeff Bezos Cartoon Is Killed The New York Post: Walmart's $78 Hermès Birkin dupe is the fashion world's hottest new handbag — and luxury lovers are fuming The New York Times: How Will We Eat in 2025? 9 Predictions to Chew On. The Free Beacon: CNN's High-Profile Defamation Trial Is Underway—and Jurors Appear Open to 10-Figure Payout The Free Beacon: Navy Vet Suing CNN Warned He Would ‘Seek Legal Damages’ if It Ran Report Full of ‘Libel’ TV Technology: Hub: Streaming Viewers More Accepting of TV Ads The Wall Street Journal: The Misunderstood Consequences of Jimmy Carter’s Presidency
From Ink Stained Wretches at 2024-12-27 09:45:00
The Best of 2024 (NEBM2400153805.mp3?updated=1735263415)
This week, we are looking back on 2024 to see how we got here. We’re revisiting the rise of Trump 2.0, the decline of mainstream outlets like MSNBC, and the other biggest moments in American news media this year. Wretch on, and we’ll see you in the new year. Show Notes: The New York Times: 5 Takeaways From the Haley-DeSantis Debate and Trump’s Town Hall The New York Times: This Again? In Frozen Iowa, the Press Corps Ponders a Slog of a Campaign. The Atlantic: Why Attacks on Trump’s Mental Acuity Don’t Land 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 top Republican The New York Times: Fast Food Forever: How McHaters Lost the Culture War The Washington Post: Why scientists fear a second Trump term, and what they are doing about it The New York Times: Ibram X. Kendi Faces a Reckoning of His Own The Wall Street Journal: Biden’s Frailty Isn’t Breaking News The New York Post: Obama doesn’t believe Kamala Harris can beat Trump, which is why he hasn’t endorsed her: sources The New York Times: The Endless Downfall of a Crypto Power Couple
From Ink Stained Wretches at 2024-12-20 09:45:00
Tripping on Narcissism (NEBM1381683553.mp3?updated=1734705714)
Watch this episode on YouTube! Bad news: Eliana is out this week. Good news: The Washington Post’s Megan McCardle is stepping in. We cover everything from The Wall Street Journal’s victory lap on Biden coverage to the drama at BlueSky and the rising role of health in politics. Wretch on! Time Stamps: 5:04 - Front Page 1:20:29 - Obsessions 1:28:41 - Reader Mail 1:32:19 - Favorite Items Show Notes: The Wall Street Journal: How the White House Functioned With a Diminished Biden in Charge Semafor: Kamala Harris’ digital chief on Democrats ‘losing hold of culture’ The Atlantic: The Wellness Women Are on the March The Dispatch: Trump and the Mainstream Media Resume a Toxic Love Affair The Hill: ABC settles Trump’s defamation suit for $15M Mediaite: EXCLUSIVE: Neil Cavuto Leaving Fox News The Wall Street Journal: MSNBC and CNN Fight to Dig Out of a Postelection Ratings Hole The Times: Australia to charge big tech companies that don’t pay for news Honest Broker: Mainstream Is Now Fringe, and Fringe Is Mainstream The Washington Post: Brian Thompson warned of UnitedHealth’s negative image before shooting The Free Press: The Year of McDonald’s - by Chris Arnade Semafor: Cloudy skies at Bluesky The Atlantic: The Luxury Makeover of the Worst Pastry on Earth I Might Be Wrong on Substack: "Baby It's Cold Outside" is Good, So Bite Me and Happy Holidays The New York Times: The C.E.O.s Are Tripping. Can Psychedelics Help the C-Suite? Compact Magazine: The Cross and the Vine of Death The Atlantic: A Mysterious Health Wave Is Breaking Out Across the U.S. The Wall Street Journal: Not Falling for the Old McRib Ruse? Then Why Are There 12 in Your Freezer? The Hustle: How the weirdest store at the mall survived the retail apocalypse UPI: Detroit-area library rejects return of book overdue 50 years
From Ink Stained Wretches at 2024-12-12 09:45:00
A Thorn in The Desert (NEBM8642021313.mp3?updated=1733953391)
Before diving into U.S. politics, we’re starting with Vogue’s poorly aged profile of Bashar al-Assad’s wife and the flurry of reports on the CEO assassin. Stick around for the latest coverage on the Trump world, the fashion-fueled conflict in the upcoming Administration, and group text dynamics. Wretch on! Time Stamps: 1:09 Front Page 37:42 Obsessions 45:00 Reader Mail 48:52 Favorite Items Show Notes: The Atlantic: The Only Remaining Online Copy of Vogue's Asma al-Assad Profile The Wall Street Journal: Inside Assad’s Ransacked Palace: Anxiety Pills, Graffiti and Shredded Posters Daily Mail: It may seem bizarre, but many women (including me) are captivated by the 'hot assassin', writes CLARA GASPAR The Washington Post: Luigi Mangione ‘had so much to offer’ — now, he is a murder suspect The New York Times: The Prominent Maryland Family of the Suspect in the C.E.O. Killing NBC News: Read the full transcript: President-elect Donald Trump interviewed by "Meet the Press" moderator Kristen Welker CNN: Trump’s DOJ secretly obtained records of his FBI pick Kash Patel, lawmakers, staffers and media in leak investigations The Hill: Melania Trump sells Christmas ornaments during Fox News appearance USA Today: Donald Trump picks former Fox News host Kimberly Guilfoyle as ambassador to Greece Mediaite: Matt Gaetz Expected To Become Anchor on Pro-Trump Network Following Short-Lived Attorney General Nomination The New York Times: Matea Gold Named Washington Editor of The New York Times Status: The Krugman-Kingsbury Kerfuffle AP News: Judge rejects sale of Alex Jones' Infowars to The Onion in dispute over bankruptcy auction The Washington Post: Opinion | The secret lives of group chats The New York Times: The Winter Arc Asks You to Lock In for 3 Months. Some Take It to an Extreme. The Atlantic: The Business-School Scandal That Just Keeps Getting Bigger The Washington Post: What’s America’s largest ethnic group, and why did we get it wrong for so long? The New York Times: Shuntaro Tanikawa, Popular Poet and Translator of ‘Peanuts,’ Dies at 92 The New York Times:Shalom Nagar Dies; Reluctant Executioner of Adolf Eichmann
From Ink Stained Wretches at 2024-12-06 09:45:00
Justice for Hunter deButts (NEBM5126248358.mp3?updated=1733455293)
Watch this episode on YouTube. Before diving into politics, we’re breaking down the media’s coverage of the UnitedHealthcare CEO assassination and how it became political. Stick around for the press’s role in Hunter Biden’s pardon, Trump’s cabinet, and the future of CBS. Wretch on! Time Stamps: 5:02 Front Page 44:10 Obsessions 52:22 Reader Mail 56:06 Favorite Items
From Ink Stained Wretches at 2024-11-27 09:45:00
Gravy Emergency (NEBM3741268999.mp3?updated=1732661964)
Welcome to an early episode this week! Before diving into our Thanksgiving takes, we’re discussing the “normalcy” of Trump’s win, the last cable news star, and a Cormac McCarthy scoop that went viral for all the wrong reasons. Wretch on, and Happy Thanksgiving from your favorite Wretches! Time Stamps: 2:00 Front page 35:50 Obsessions 43:22 Reader Mail 45:03 Favorite Items Show Notes: The New York Times: Opinion | The Bizarro Normalcy of the Public Reaction to Trump’s Win The New York Times: Election Forecasts Try to Go Beyond the Polls. Are They Helping? The Ankler: MSNBC Mayhem: Rachel Maddow Pay Cut, Brutal Lineup Shakeup Coming Semafor: Kaitlan Collins’ star rises at CNN Slate: An Interview With the Vanity Fair Writer Whose Cormac McCarthy Scoop Went Viral for All the Wrong Reasons The Wall Street Journal: A $12,000 Surgery to Change Eye Color Is Surging in Popularity NBC News: Thanksgiving dinner is historically affordable this year Axios: Why "fart walks" after meals are good for you, experts say The New York Times: How Thanksgiving Lasagna Became an American Staple The Washington Free Beacon: MSNBC Says It Was 'Unaware' of Harris Campaign Contributions to Al Sharpton Nonprofit—But Won't Say Whether It's Taking Action The Wall Street Journal: The Case for Being Ungrateful The New York Times: A Real Estate Queen and the Secret She Couldn’t Keep Hidden The New York Times: At 17, She Just Passed the State Bar of California
From Ink Stained Wretches at 2024-11-22 09:45:00
McRibbing The Libs (NEBM8872306839.mp3?updated=1732260700)
Watch the video episode on YouTube. The media business of yesteryear is gone, folks. This week, we’re breaking down MSNBC’s brutal week, Trump’s cabinet chaos, and the ongoing postmortem for the Democrats. Be sure to send us your favorite Thanksgiving traditions, and as always, Wretch on. Time Stamps: 01:11 Front Page 48:26 Obsessions 51:45 Reader Mail 53:55 Favorite Items Show Notes: Mediaite: Joe and Mika’s ‘Fears of Retribution’ As Motivation for Trump Meeting Feels a Lot Like Clean Up on Aisle Mar-a-Lago New York Times: Viewers Flee MSNBC, and Flock to Fox News, in Wake of Election Wall Street Journal: Comcast Greenlights $7 Billion Spinoff of NBCUniversal Cable Channels AP News: Pete Hegseth had been flagged by service member as possible 'Insider Threat' The Washington Post: Trump picks fracking CEO Chris Wright to be energy secretary Times of Israel: Muslims who voted for Trump upset by his pro-Israel cabinet picks The Washington Post: Opinion | Democrats thumb their nose at the rule of law in Pennsylvania The Washington Post: Two Republicans who lost Senate races refuse to concede The New York Times: Opinion | When Will Democrats Learn to Say No? Apple: Apple shares the most popular podcasts of 2024 The Washington Post: The Onion wins auction to take control of Alex Jones’s Infowars The New York Times: Women Get Less Exercise Than Men. It’s a Problem. The New York Times: Some Black Women Are Choosing Rest Over Politics The Wall Street Journal: Want to Network in Silicon Valley? Bring a Bathing Suit Food and Wine: Want More Sauce on That McRib? McDonald’s Has You Covered With Its All-New Jug of McRib Sauce The New York Times: Trump Has Put an End to an Era. The Future Is Up for Grabs. American Enterprise Institute: The Supreme Court Misses a Chance to Clarify Press Freedom for Gathering News via New Technologies | American Enterprise Institute The Washington Post: The mysterious Virginia mansion allegedly bought with stolen Nigerian money The New York Times: How to Cook the Best Thanksgiving Turkey
From Ink Stained Wretches at 2024-11-14 09:45:00
Dems In The Doge House (NEBM9488203013.mp3?updated=1731537772)
Much has happened since our last episode—or so we’ve heard. Get ready as we dive into it all: Trump’s ‘landslide’ victory, key takeaways for Democrats, Trump Administration 2.0, Elon Musk, and, of course, the American news media’s reaction to the election results. Wretch on! Time Stamps: 1:19 - Front Page 49:25 - Obsessions 54:10 - Reader Mail 56:33 - Favorite Items Show Notes: Daily Mail: Election results breakdown reveals how Trump won by a landslide - taking both the popular vote and the crucial electoral vote Politico: Trump Has Humiliated His Foes Axios: Elon Musk becomes the most powerful (unelected) man ever Politico: ‘Who the f--k is this guy?’: Defense world reacts to Trump’s surprise Pentagon pick Axios: Scoop: Trump expected to shake up White House briefing room Abc News: Trump and Biden both call for smooth transition in historic Oval Office meeting New York Times: Democrats Ignored Gaza and Brought Down Their Party Washington Post: Pro-Hamas messages intensify on college campuses Slate: The One Thing Democrats Need to Embrace to Survive Semafor: A tale of two jets: The old media grapples with its new limits Reuters: New York Times Tech Guild to return to work, negotiations will go on The Washington Free Beacon: Fighters, Failures, and Freaks: The Definitive List of Winners and Losers of the 2024 Election BBC: Monkeys will never type Shakespeare, study finds The Wall Street Journal: Pro Take: Less Jobs Data Is Going Into the Jobs Report The Wall Street Journal: Voters Reject the Party of Scold Tom Elliot on X: “If Jonestown had recorded a final video”
From Ink Stained Wretches at 2024-11-02 08:45:00
Garbage In, Garbage Out (NEBM9735484220.mp3?updated=1730493206)
It’s the final countdown, folks. We’ll see you on the other side. But what does that mean, exactly? We’re breaking down what next week could look like, as well as Garbage Gate, the meltdown at The Washington Post, and Nerds Gummy Clusters. Wretch on! Time Stamps: 9:00 Front Page 54:44 Obsessions 59:44 Favorite Items Show Notes: The Washington Post: Will TV viewers trust network election calls? Chris Stirewalt hopes so. The Washington Post: Did Biden call Trump supporters ‘garbage’? It comes down to an apostrophe. AP News: AP sources: White House altered record of Biden’s ‘garbage’ remarks despite stenographer concerns Fox News: Trump sues CBS News for $10 billion alleging 'deceptive doctoring' of Harris' '60 Minutes' interview The New York Times: Why the Right Thinks Trump Is Running Away With the Race The Washington Post: ‘Like it or not’: In one quote, Trump distills the 2024 gender gap The Washington Post: Opinion | Jeff Bezos: The hard truth: Americans don’t trust the news media Semafor: Bezos celebrated in Europe with Katy Perry as Post crisis began Semafor: Washington Post pays to boost stories critical of Trump as subscribers flee The Free Beacon: EXCLUSIVE: WaPo Opinion Editor David Shipley Blames Bezos for Endorsement Drama, Tells Staff They Can Quit as Distraught Journalists Slam Bezos for 'Conflict of Interest' and 'Thumb on the Scale' The Wall Street Journal: America’s Newest Hit Candy Is Gummy, Crunchy and Printing Money The New York Times: This $350 Oura Ring 4 Tracks Your Sleep. Is It Worth the Splurge? New York Post: Facebook execs suppressed Hunter Biden laptop scandal to curry favor with Biden-Harris admin: bombshell report Slate: Election 2024 polls: Could Jill Stein tip the election to Trump? It’s complicated. The New York Times: Opinion | Donald Trump Is Bored The Wall Street Journal: From Internet Sensation to Overexposed Child Star? Moo Deng Fans Can’t Get Enough
From Ink Stained Wretches at 2024-10-25 09:45:00
Birtherism, meet Burgerism (NEBM6223965922.mp3?updated=1729808675)
Christine Rosen is back in the saddle as Chris braves air travel this week on Ink Stained Wretches. Welcome in as we discuss Kamala’s performance on CNN’s Town Hall, The Atlantic’s story on “Generals” and of course, Trump’s stop at McDonalds. Wretch on! Time Stamps: Front Page - 1:08 Reader Mail - 53:46 Favorites 54:41 Show Notes: The New York Times: Kamala Harris and McDonald’s: A College Job, and a Trump Attack The Atlantic: Trump: ‘I Need the Kind of Generals That Hitler Had’ The New York Times: As Election Nears, Kelly Warns Trump Would Rule Like a Dictator CBS News: A statement from 60 Minutes The New York Times: U.S. Study on Puberty Blockers Goes Unpublished Because of Politics, Doctor Says
From Ink Stained Wretches at 2024-10-17 09:45:00
Campaign Economics For Dummies (NEBM1631542849.mp3?updated=1729120782)
Even if neither presidential candidate is economically literate, the great media blitz of 2024 rolls on. This week on Ink Stained Wretches, we break down the friendly interviews, the cautious ones, and the controversies behind them (ahem, CBS). Wretch on! Time Stamps: 2:10 Front Page 40:14 Obsessions 49:51 Reader Mail 54:16 Favorite Items Show Notes: AP News: Kamala Harris will sit down with Bret Baier for her first Fox News interview The New York Times: Harris Slams Trump in Interview With Charlamagne Tha God: 5 Takeaways Fox News: JD Vance clashes with ABC News host over migrant gang presence in Colorado: 'Do you hear yourself?' CNN Business: Trump backs out of CNBC interview, his second about-face with mainstream press this month Mediaite: Sean Hannity Gushes Over Trump After Chaotic Interview With Bloomberg Editor: ‘Absolutely Schooled!’ Axios: Harris responds to Trump's town hall-turned "music fest": "Hope he's okay" The Free Press: ‘60 Minutes’: Release the Unedited Kamala Harris Transcript Fox News: Speaker Johnson accuses CBS of 'selectively editing' interview on heels of VP Harris '60 Minutes' controversy Speaker Mike Johnson on X: "I recently traveled to NC and victims of Hurricane Helene told me nearly two weeks after landfall, the Biden-Harris Administration had STILL not provided them with all the resources they desperately needed. But CBS selectively edited OUT ENTIRELY this first-hand perspective. https://t.co/ZjO5LWdtsM" / X Wall Street Journal: CBS News Chief Tested by Internal Crises and an Agitated Owner The New York Times: Washington Post C.E.O. Elevates Deal-Making to a Top Priority Nieman Lab: Midwestern news nonprofit The Beacon shuts down its Wichita newsroom The New York Times: The Downfall of FTX’s Ryan Salame and Crypto Advocate Michelle Bond Chris Rufo on X: EXCLUSIVE: Kamala Harris plagiarized at least a dozen sections of her criminal-justice book, Smart on Crime, according to a new investigation. The current vice president even lifted material from Wikipedia The New York Times: Conservative Activist Seizes on Passages From Harris Book The New York Times: The University of Michigan Doubled Down on D.E.I. What Went Wrong? Semafor: No matter who wins, the US is moving to the right The Dispatch: Tippecanoe and Harris Too Wall Street Journal: ‘Impactful’ Leaves This Wordsmith Reeling WV News: Everything's fair game at the Roadkill Cook-Off in Marlinton, West Virginia The New Yorker: A Husband in the Aftermath of His Wife’s Unfathomable Act The New York Times: Chestnut Championship in England Is Roiled by Accusation of Cheating
From Ink Stained Wretches at 2024-10-11 09:45:00
CBS Mournings (NEBM3635869795.mp3?updated=1728588750)
If you’re not caught up on the CBS controversy, we’ve got you covered in today’s episode. We break down the interview with Ta-Nehisi Coates and its aftermath. We also discuss the 2024 media blitz, Trump’s decision to decline a Fox debate, and climate change. Wretch on! Time Stamps: 2:04 Front Page 44:29 Obsessions 52:14 Reader Mail 55:20 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://wretches.substack.com Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretches Show Notes: Puck News: The Tony–Ta-Nehisi Affair The Free Press: How Is CBS Marking October 7? By Admonishing Tony Dokoupil The Wall Street Journal: CBS Interview on Israel Triggers Fight at Network; Shari Redstone Weighs In The New York Times: CBS Rebukes Anchor Over Tense Interview With Ta-Nehisi Coates The New York Times: Inside the Turmoil at CBS News After a Tense Ta-Nehisi Coates Interview The Free Press: Does CBS News Know Where Jerusalem Is? Reuters: Trump rejects Fox News invite to debate Harris in late October Mediaite: James Carville ‘Scared To Death’ About Election Day: Kamala Harris Needs To Get ‘Aggressive’ Wired: Tim Walz Rally Goes Live on World of Warcraft Twitch Stream The Daily Beast: Host Laughs in Trump’s Face After He Calls Himself ‘Basically a Truthful Person’ Axios: Potential Trump loss threatens destruction of modern GOP Yahoo News: New York Sun owner Dovid Efune nearing deal to buy the Telegraph The New York Times: Introducing the Dachshund Bag The Honest Broker on Substack: Weather Attribution Alchemy Slow Boring on Substack: Media organizations are blowing their endorsements The Washington Post: Mossad’s pager operation: Inside Israel’s penetration of Hezbollah
From Ink Stained Wretches at 2024-10-05 09:45:00
Apolitical Campaigning (NEBM5672888624.mp3?updated=1728097692)
How has Hurricane Helene impacted the election? Will the VP debate sway voters? Why did Melania release a pro-abortion memoir and request $250,000 from CNN? All of this and more will be discussed on today’s episode. Wretch on! Time Stamps: 4:06 Front Page 56:29 Obsessions 1:03:09 Reader Mail 1:07:16 Favorite Items Show Notes: Politico: Trump and Kemp to appear together for first time since 2020 Politico: Harris consoles those devastated by Helene in Georgia — a contrast with Trump's visit Wall Street Journal: The Profane 78-Year-Old Leading the Dockworkers Strike The Washington Post: Vance peddles Trump agenda in softer tones, misleading ways during debate The Wall Street Journal: JD Vance’s Version of Trump Is Better Than the Real Thing Politico: 8 Body Language Tells From the Vice Presidential Debate Reason: Tim Walz's Very Bad Answer on Social Media Censorship The Atlantic: Tim Walz Is Too Good at This The Guardian: Melania Trump passionately defends abortion rights in upcoming memoir CNN: CNN requested an interview with Melania Trump. Her book publisher asked for $250,000 in exchange The New York Times: Photos Show Rep. Mike Lawler in Blackface as Michael Jackson CNN: Olivia Nuzzi accuses ex-fiance of orchestrating blackmail campaign amid RFK relationship Hollywood Reporter: Taylor Lorenz Exits Washington Post to Launch ‘User Mag’ on Substack (Exclusive) The Washington Post: No one loved baseball, or damaged it, as much as Pete Rose The Wall Street Journal: Too Timid to Tell the Boss You’re Quitting? There’s a Service for That. The New York Times: How Chicken Tenders Conquered America CNN: McDonald’s is finally selling the Chicken Big Mac in the US The Washington Post: How a 14-year-old became the alleged school shooter at Georgia’s Apalachee High The Federalist: Trump: Liz Cheney Is A Stupid Warhawk Politico: Trump and Kemp to appear together for first time since 2020 The Financial Times: We may have passed peak obesity The New York Times: Whole Foods Tried to Change the Berry Chantilly Cake Recipe. Customers Lost It.
From Ink Stained Wretches at 2024-09-28 09:45:00
Kamala’s Holistic Interview (NEBM3310537196.mp3?updated=1727487285)
Today we are discussing Kamala Harris’s holistic approach to interviews, her contested time as a Mcdonald’s employee and the indictment of NYC mayor Eric Adams. Tune in! Time Stamps: 3:06 Front Page 52:36 Obsessions 59:50 Reader Mail 1:03:40 Favorite Items Show Notes: Free Beacon: Word Salad Sandwich: Harris Dodges Softballs in Friendly Chat With MSNBC's Stephanie Ruhle The New York Times: 3 Takeaways From Kamala Harris’s Interview on MSNBC The New York Times: Harris Has a Lot of Strengths. Giving Interviews Isn’t One of Them. The New York Times: Behind Harris’s Rise: Laurene Powell Jobs, Silicon Valley’s Wealthiest Woman The New York Times: The Long, Strange Saga of Kamala Harris and Kimberly Guilfoyle AP News: Iranian operatives charged in the US with hacking Donald Trump's presidential campaign Semafor: Trump hack continued into last week Politico: Trump calls DOJ ‘dirty players’ over Adams indictment New York Magazine: The Return of Ta-Nehisi Coates Jewish Insider: Paul Coates, father of journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates, republishing antisemitic screed 'The Jewish Onslaught' The Dispatch: The Junket Intellectual The Atlantic: Legalizing Sports Gambling Was a Huge Mistake The New York Times: How Does a Baseball Team Lose 120 Games? Every Way You Can Think Of. Obsessions: AP News: Their churches no longer feel safe. Now Nicaraguans are taking their worship Favorite Items The New York Times: Israel’s New Campaign Against Hezbollah Started With Raid in Syria
From Ink Stained Wretches at 2024-09-21 09:45:00
Meatfluencers Draw the Line at Pets (NEBM9298083747.mp3?updated=1726871593)
From Israel’s pager attacks on Hezbollah terrorists to the cost of your favorite steak, we’ve got it all in today’s episode. Oh, and did we mention the second assassination attempt on Donald Trump? Buckle up—it’s a wild one. Wretch on! Time Stamps: 02:17 Front Page 55:07 Obsessions 1:00:06 Reader Mail 1:04:47 Favorite Items Show Notes: New York Times: How Israel Built a Modern-Day Trojan Horse: Exploding Pagers Politico: Republicans outraged over possible assassination attempt: ‘They are going to keep trying to kill Trump’ NBC News: Man in custody after Trump golf club incident was once convicted of possessing a machine gun Commentary: UPDATED: The Assassination Wish Fulfillment Wall Street Journal: How the Trump Campaign Ran With Rumors About Pet-Eating Migrants—After Being Told They Weren’t True Wall Street Journal: How the Trump Campaign Ran With Rumors About Pet-Eating Migrants—After Being Told They Weren’t True Scientific American: Vote for Kamala Harris to Support Science, Health and the Environment The New York Times: Former N.Y.C. Covid Czar Partied While Preaching Social Distancing New York Post: Star political reporter Olivia Nuzzi on leave from New York magazine over alleged 'sexting' relationship with RFK Jr. New York Times: These American Voters Are Leaving the Country Because of U.S. New York Times: Politics The Hidden Environmental Costs of Food New York Times: Inside the Funeral Home for New York’s Elite Bloomberg News: Has It Gotten Too Hard to Buy a Birkin or Kelly? Washingtonian: Meet the Cast of “Love Is Blind DC” @KthomasDC on X: White House: First Lady Jill Biden will host an event Friday at the White House to mark the 25th anniversary of the television series "The West Wing." Washington Post: A 12-year-old girl was hit by a car. It had $19,770 in unpaid tickets Wall Street Journal: The Kids Who Didn’t Know Their Parents Were Russian Spies
From Ink Stained Wretches at 2024-09-13 09:45:00
The A-B-C’s of Losing a Debate (NEBM9812541922.mp3?updated=1726186212)
Watch this episode on YouTube. From missed opportunities to lack of preparation, we break down this week’s debate in today’s episode. We also delve into a new profile of Senator Mike Lee, Prince's lost documentary, and explore the stoicism of George W. Bush. Wretch on! Time Stamps: 01:38 Front Page 46:00 Obsessions 53:33 Reader Mail 1:01:00 Favorite Items Show Notes: New York Times: 67.1 Million People Watched Harris and Trump, Outdrawing Last Debate The Daily Beast: Trump Demands ABC Be Shut Down for Daring to Fact Check Debate The Wall Street Journal: Trump Debate Performance Frustrates Republicans The Columbus Dispatch: Columbus man regrets taking goose photo he says is being weaponized against immigrants Semafor: Q&A: David Rubenstein on the presidents, and George W. Bush’s theory of populism The Atlantic: Why Mike Lee Folded The Free Press: Matti Friedman: When We Started to Lie The New York Times: Hamas Documents Reveal Tunnel Battle Strategy The New York Times: N.Y.P.D. Ousts 2 Reporters From Headquarters in Escalation of Tensions The Atlantic: How Snacks Took Over American Life The New Yorker: The Longest Yard Sale The New York Times: The Prince We Never Knew Fox News: Polling guru Nate Silver predicts Trump has 64% chance of winning the Electoral College in latest forecast AP News: New Hampshire governor helps save man choking on lobster roll at eating contest The Wall Street Journal: The 35-Year-Old CEO Plotting Red Lobster’s Comeback
From Ink Stained Wretches at 2024-09-06 09:45:00
Mandatory Joy (NEBM8989247950.mp3?updated=1725594615)
If you work at NPR, be ready to spread joy as far as possible. And if you work at another news outlet, don’t be too objective, or Morning Joe will come after you. This week, we’re covering the best, worst, and weirdest happenings in the news media with our friend Christine Rosen, who has a new book coming out called The Extinction of Experience: Being Human in a Disembodied World. You can find it on Amazon. And as always, Wretch on! Time Stamps: 7:00 Front Page 1:08:17 Obsessions 1:18:26 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://wretches.substack.com Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretches Show Notes: Christine Rosen: The Extinction of Experience: Being Human in a Disembodied World NBC News: Trump and Harris campaigns agree to rules for ABC debate New York Times: Trump Campaign Uses Statements From Gold Star Families to Attack Harris Politico: ‘Next Question’: Harris evades questions about her identity The Nation: The Dark Side of the Democratic Party’s Embrace of Football The New York Times: The Political Rage of Left-Behind Regions National Review: People Who Care About Winning Don't Shoot the Messenger Mediaite: Morning Joe Crew Accuses Media of Pro-Trump Bias: 'So Concerned With Being Objective' They Give Trump an 'Advantage' Bloomberg: National Public Radio Confronts Election Season With a ‘Joy Czar’ The New York Times: U.S. Announces Plan to Counter Russian Influence Ahead of 2024 Election CNN: Reliable Sources Commentary Magazine: Helter Stelter The New York Times: I Swore Off Air-Conditioning, and You Can, Too The Washington Post: The Marshmallow Test and other predictors of success have bias built in, researchers say The Washington Post: These are the asteroids that scare scientists. Are we prepared for them? Obsessions: The Free Press: Pseudo-Scholars and the Rise of the Barbarian Right The Dispatch: A Nonbinary Choice Kicker: Favorite Items of the Week: The New York Times: The Best Books About Politics The Wall Street Journal: The Soap Bubble of Kamala Harris’s Campaign
From Ink Stained Wretches at 2024-08-28 09:45:00
Fact Check: Hypocrisy is Good (NEBM4219776015.mp3?updated=1724816029)
Is fact-checking the key to a healthy democracy? Probably not. This week, we’re coming to you early with David Drucker of The Dispatch filling in for Eliana. We cover the latest controversies from the Presidential debate, RFK Jr.’s endorsement, and Vice President Harris’s cold shoulder to the press. 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://wretches.substack.com Time Stamps: 03:19 Front Page 1:06:00 Obsessions 1:13:43 Reader Mail 1:17:46 Favorite Items Show Notes: Politico: Playbook: Scoop: The secret debate about the Trump-Harris debate Yahoo: Trump threatens to pull out of Harris debate, hot mics an issue Poynter: The wild and wacky media reaction to RFK Jr.’s endorsement of Donald Trump The New York Times: H.R. McMaster Doesn’t Think Donald Trump Is Very Good at Making Deals Mediaite: Morning Joe 'Stunned' By HR McMaster's 'Tightrope' Framing Of Trump – Despite 'Frightening' Scenes In New Book The New York Times: The Morning: 21 Questions for Harris AP News: Walz's exit from Minnesota National Guard left openings for critics to pounce on his military record Axios: Harris flip-flops on building the border wall Press Watch: 'Fact-checking' does a (hopefully fatal) face plant Washington Post: Opinion | Kamala Harris’s price gouging proposal is a terrible idea The Verge: Gannett is shuttering site accused of publishing AI product reviews The Wall Street Journal: Gen Z-ers Are Computer Whizzes. Just Don’t Ask Them to Type. NBC News: The Democratic convention's surprise guest: Covid Obsessions: Semafor: New model army The Dispatch: The Imaginary Undecided Voter News Junkies Favorite Items: The Dispatch: Josh Shapiro Plots a Course for His Political Future LA Times: 'It's like you're starting from scratch': Hollywood's below-the-line artists pivot to other gigs
From Ink Stained Wretches at 2024-08-23 09:45:00
The Lee Greenwood Democrats (NEBM7774543752.mp3?updated=1724367529)
Do you feel it? A sudden sense of patriotism? If the answer is yes, you may be a Democrat attending the DNC this week in Chicago. If the answer is no, Chris and Eliana are here to break down the first three nights, RFK’s potential next move, and sneaker stilettos. 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://wretches.substack.com Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretches Time Stamps: 01:26 Front Page 1:01:25 Obsessions 1:09:25 Reader Mail 1:11:50 Favorite Items Show Notes: Politico: The Obamas brought the crowd to new heights Politico: Hillary Clinton gets her Trump revenge moment Mediaite: ‘F**k You!’: Morning Joe’s Mike Barnicle Shouts Down Ex-Obama Aide Criticizing Biden, Per Axios Report The Washington Post: At convention, Democrats claim patriotism, American flag as their own NPR: Parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin call for Oct. 7 hostages to return home in remarks at the DNC Axios: Netanyahu’s office denies call with Trump about the Gaza hostage-ceasefire deal. Politico: PBS’ Judy Woodruff apologizes for remark about Trump and peace talks in Israel The Hill: Trump jabs 'highly overrated Jewish Governor' Josh Shapiro The Hill: Trump hits back at Obamas: 'Do I still have to stick to policy?' ABC News: RFK Jr. expected to drop out of race by end of week, plans to endorse Trump: Sources Star Telegram: Did Democrats register immigrants to vote in Weatherford TX? The New York Times: U.S. Investigating Americans Who Worked With Russian State Television Politico: Google agrees to America’s first newsroom funding deal. It’s already unpopular. NPR: ‘Washington Post’ reviews Taylor Lorenz's 'war criminal' jab at Biden : NPR Deadline: Chick-Fil-A Hatches Plans For Streaming Service As Reality TV Comes Home To Roost CBS News: Spanx founder unveils new line of stiletto-heeled sneakers called Sneex AP News: Tim Walz has described his family's IVF experience. But they used a different procedure CNN: Gwen Walz reveals she underwent a different treatment, not IVF, in new details about fertility struggles New York Times: Walz Family Fertility Journey Ran Not Through I.V.F. but Another Common Treatment The Daily Beast: Inside Story of Missing Billionaire Whose Luck Ran Out on Superyacht The Wall Street Journal: Lawyer in Yacht Tragedy Built Star Career With Unassuming Style New York Post: 'Pommel Horse Guy' Stephen Nedoroscik joins 'DWTS' Season 33 after Paris Olympics KTLA: Southern California woman sends herself Apple AirTag to catch mail thieves
From Ink Stained Wretches at 2024-08-15 09:45:00
Sparking Joy (NEBM7689274836.mp3?updated=1723676579)
If you haven’t heard, Kamala has officially brought joy back to politics—though we never asked for it in the first place. Meanwhile, unlike with Russiagate, the media has missed Iran’s actual meddling in this year’s election. We discuss all this and more with Matthew Continetti of the Commentary Magazine Podcast, who steps in for Chris this week. Wretch on! Time Stamps: 01:15 Front Page 44:12 Obsessions Show Notes: The Washington Beacon: Speaking Truth to Vibes: Inside the Mainstream Media Echo Chamber on 'Joyful Warrior' Kamala Harris The New York Times: Harris Used to Worry About Laughing. Now Joy Is Fueling Her Campaign. The Washington Post: Harris and Walz seize on joyful message in contrast to darker Trump themes AP News: Harris is pushing joy. Trump paints a darker picture. Will mismatched moods matter? NPR: Harris and Walz reintroduce joy to Democrats their first week on the campaign trail TIME: The Reintroduction of Kamala Harris The New York Times: Gwen Walz, the Coolheaded, Ultracompetent Political Spouse AP News: News outlets were leaked insider material from the Trump campaign. They chose not to print it The New York Times: Pete Wells Reviewed Restaurants for 12 Years. How Have They Changed? The Wall Street Journal: Yes, Guys, You Can Look Polished in Sweatpants. Here’s How. The New York Times: How an Instagram-Perfect Life in the Hamptons Ended in Tragedy The New Yorker: The Biggest Ponzi Scheme in Hollywood History
From Ink Stained Wretches at 2024-08-09 09:45:00
Kamala's Vow of Silence (NEBM8303931859.mp3?updated=1723170194)
Watch this episode on YouTube! Will Kamala Harris wait until after the convention for an interview with the press? Is Tim Walz “folksy”? We answer all of this and more on today’s episode. Join us to hear about Politico’s Hamas update, embargo trouble and more. Wretch on! Time Stamps: 1:48 Front Page 47:05 Obsessions 59:26 Reader Mail 1:02:23 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 Politico: Why Harris isn’t taking questions NY Post: JD Vance approaches Air Force Two after Kamala Harris, Walz land in Wisconsin — says it will be 'my plane' soon Finding Gravity: BREAKING: The New York Times helps JD Vance Swiftboat Tim Walz Wall Street Journal: Tim Walz Brings Folksy Demeanor, Liberal Record to Harris VP Shortlist The New Yorker: Nancy Pelosi’s Art of Power WaPo: Pelosi on Biden: ‘We did not have a campaign that was on the path to victory’ USA Today: 'If you want Donald Trump to win, then say that': Harris fires back at Gaza protesters at rally Semafor: Journal still can't confirm January story about UN agency for Palestinians WSJ: Nine U.N. Workers Fired After Investigation Found Possible Involvement in Oct. 7 Attack on Israel NYT: Bloomberg Disciplines Journalists Over Russia Prisoner Swap Article NYT: CNN's Media Chronicler Strikes Out on His Own Vox: Discrimination against trans Olympians has roots in Nazi Germany Revisionist History: Hitler’s Olympics Part 1: The Blue-Eyed Tornado WSJ: Luxury Brands Are Betting on Ties (Again). Here’s Why Neckwear Means Money. NYT: Trump Campaign Criticizes Walz for State Law Providing Tampons in Schools NYT: Doug Emhoff, Husband of Kamala Harris, Acknowledges Long-Ago Affair Axios: Exclusive: AI startup raises $25M, inks deals with major media companies Kicker: Favorite Items of the Week: NYTimes: Golf Cart Politics: Florida Retirees Flaunt Loyalties to Trump and Harris Jewish Chronicle: The full inside story of how Israel assassinated Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran – minute by minute
From Ink Stained Wretches at 2024-08-02 09:45:00
The Raw Talent of a Once-in-a-Generation Cackle (NEBM2757407296.mp3?updated=1722552840)
Are Republicans actually weird? Is it sexist to highlight Harris’s laugh? Is Willie Brown the funniest politician alive? All of that and more will be answered in today’s episode as we dive into the American news media’s latest on 2024, Hamas, and Venezuela. Wretch on! Time Stamps: 03:47 Front Page 51:15 Obsessions 55:19 Reader Mail 58:07 Favorite Items Show Notes: Bloomberg: US Reporter Evan Gershkovich To Be Released By Russia in Major Prisoner Swap NPR:Trump's planned address to Black journalists convention sparks backlash NYTimes: Why the Kamala Harris of Four Years Ago Could Haunt Her in 2024 NBC News: Trump's campaign works to convince voters that Harris is 'crazy' because of her laugh WaPo: What’s in Kamala Harris’s laugh? NYPost: Obama doesn't believe Kamala Harris can beat Trump: sources Commentary Podcast: The ‘Weird’ Attack The Verge: The Associated Press removes a fact-check claiming JD Vance has not had sex with a couch WSJ: Strike in Iran Kills Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas’s Chief Negotiator Fox News: Reuters changes headline describing slain Hamas leader Haniyeh as 'moderate' amid backlash: 'Depraved' NYT: Hourslong Lines as Voters Surge to Polls in Venezuela’s Pivotal Election Puck News: Norah the Explorer WaPo: Washington Post CEO accused in court of deceiving police about U.K. hacking scandal NYT: What Does It Mean to ‘Dress Your Age’? WSJ: The British Olympic Team Has Picked a Food Fight With France Obsessions: POLITICO: Kamala Harris Collapsed in 2020. Here’s How to Avoid a Repeat. Engadget: Senators introduce bill to protect individuals against AI-generated deepfakes Kicker: Favorite Items of the Week: Politico: Willie Brown on Kamala Harris: ‘She’ll Deport My Ass’ NYT: Katharine Graham’s Fabled Washington Home Is Kept Empty by a 22-Year Battle
From Ink Stained Wretches at 2024-07-26 09:45:00
Don’t Say Czar (NEBM3311673144.mp3?updated=1721991615)
Watch this episode on YouTube! We are doing our best to not take the bait on BRAT as opposed to the rest of the news media. However, we will be talking about the Democrat’s new presumptive nominee, Biden’s Oval Office address to the nation, Netanyahu’s visit and much more. Wretch on! Audio Time Stamps: 53:37 Obsessions 1:01:10 Reader Mail 1:01:40 Favorite Items @Andy Kaczynski on X: Incredible community note on here in which Axios use the term “border czar” repeatedly previously for Harris. Washington Free Beacon: Kamala Was Biden's 'Point Person on Immigration'—Until She Became the Presumptive Nominee TFP: Gaslighting the Public on Kamala Harris as ‘Border Czar’ @Drew Holden on X: The media are already hard at work to mislead about VP Kamala Harris. The latest is an effort to memoryhole Harris’s role leading Biden’s disastrous immigration policy as “border czar.”Who’s up for some side-by-sides, lest we forget? @JayCaruso on X: The print edition of today’s Post features ten different articles about Harris. Not one is critical of her or her record. The style section has three. @Eugene Daniels on X: I spoke to Fox News about this and plan on speaking to Brian when he is off air. They've made clear to me that he used college, not colored. The audio is garbled but I am going to take Brian and his team at their word. Mediate: Prominent Liberals Push False Claim Fox News Host Brian Kilmeade Dismissed 'Colored Sororities' on Air I Might Be Wrong on Substack: “Brat” Explained by a Veteran Journalist Who Has to Accept Whatever Assignment We Give Him Politico: Feds discover transcripts of Biden chats with biographer AP News: Hunter Biden drops lawsuit against Fox News over explicit images featured in streaming series The Atlantic: The MAGA Playbook Against Kamala Harris Is Already Clear Axios: Behind the Curtain: "Getting shot in the face changes a man" USAToday: 'I'm not going to be nice:' Donald Trump launches all-out attack on Kamala Harris The Atlantic: J. D. Vance’s Insult to America AP News: Thousands fill Washington's streets to protest Israel's war in Gaza during Netanyahu visit Poltico: Republicans condemn Netanyahu protesters for burning US flags — and waving Hamas ones instead APNews: How the departure of one prominent restaurant critic revealed the potential hazards of the job NYT: The Murdoch Family Is Battling Over the Future of the Fox Empire The Dispatch: The Media Are Not Instruments of the Parties The Dispatch: The Media Does to Biden What It Couldn’t Do to Trump Roll Call: : A bike, a suit and a dream: How I lost a race for Congress 50 years ago WSJ: How the Bet on an 81-Year-Old Joe Biden Turned Into an Epic Miscalculation
From Ink Stained Wretches at 2024-07-19 09:45:00
Hillbilly Entropy (NEBM9207626909.mp3?updated=1721344789)
If you're assuming we will be covering the media's response to the attempted assassination, Biden's re-election bid, and the RNC, you'd be correct. However, if you're considering plastic surgery or $1000 sneakers, we have you completely covered this week. We have much to catch up on, wretches. Join us. Time Stamps: 3:15 Front Page 57:01 Style Section 1:04:33 Obsessions 1:11:24 Reader Mail 1:12:46 Favorite Items The Atlantic: Evan Vucci's Trump Image Is a Legendary American Photograph WaPo: Trump allies immediately blame Biden, Democrats for spurring rally shooting Real Clear Markets: Is It Beyond the Pale To Ask If the Trump Shooter Was Simply Crazy? Semafor: Top Democratic strategist pushed reporters to consider 'staged' shooting Mediaite: Joe Scarborough Addresses Morning Joe Getting Pulled Off MSNBC: 'We Were Very Surprised. We Were Very Disappointed' Mediaite: Joe Scarborough Goes OFF on NBC Colleague Lester Holt's Biden Interview: 'Talk About Phony Moral Relativism!' Mediaite: Oliver Darcy Calls Out CNN For Airing 'Lie-Filled' RNC Speeches With 'Little-To-No' Push Back The Atlantic: Trump Is Planning for a Landslide Win NYT: Usha Vance and the Iconography of the Trump Women Puck News: Biden’s Saturday Zoom Call With House Dems Goes Off the Rails Semafor: Donors’ cash is drying up, Jeffrey Katzenberg warns Biden in private meeting NYT: Biden Called ‘More Receptive’ to Hearing Pleas to Step Aside NYT: How Hamas Is Fighting in Gaza: Tunnels, Traps and Ambushes NYT: Rescued Hostage Describes Months of Uncertainty and Terror in Gaza Wall Street: Wall Street Journal fires Hong Kong reporter who headed embattled press club WSJ: Is This $1,100 Shoe the Next Men’s Status Sneaker? Obsessions: NYT: How Yale Propelled J.D. Vance’s Career The Dispatch: ‘Ordinary Americans’ Can Be Wrong, Too Reader Mail: WaPo: The short answer on office shorts: No Favorite Items: Poynter: Technology has fundamentally changed how reporters cover political conventions — for the better The Daily Beast: Ex-CIA Analyst Worked for South Korea in Exchange for Louis Vuitton Handbag: Prosecutors
From Ink Stained Wretches at 2024-07-12 09:45:00
The Post-Debate Dance (NEBM9952912182.mp3?updated=1720751182)
Watch this episode on YouTube. There’s only one story this week: the debate aftermath. We are dissecting the media’s willful ignorance, the White House’s course correction, and other Democratic circles. Also, we are lucky to have Christine Rosen stepping in for Chris this week. 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: 1:42 - Front Page 40:58 - Favorites 46:24 - Reader Mail Show Notes: CNN: Biden’s mental fitness could have been better covered leading up to the debate, some White House reporters acknowledge NYT: Biden’s Lapses Are Said to Be Increasingly Common and Worrisome NYT: Biden Battles Age Doubts and a Trail of Misleading Videos WSJ: Biden’s Frailty Isn’t Breaking News Axios: Behind the Curtain: Biden's credibility crisis NYT: Biden Aides Provided Questions in Advance for His Radio Interviews NYT: Parkinson’s Expert Visited the White House Eight Times in Eight Months Dan Diamond on substack: Quick thoughts on the latest Biden health reports WaPo: Opinion | Here’s the real reason why the frenzy over Biden’s age is so unsettling
From Ink Stained Wretches at 2024-07-05 09:45:00
Food Journalism in America (NEBM7365993079.mp3?updated=1720133594)
If you're recovering from a food coma or preparing for one, tune in this week to learn about the news about the food news. Our guest, Vic Matus, joins us to explore the history of food journalism in America, the impact of Anthony Bourdain, and the evolving influence of social media on the culinary scene. Wretch on and have a Happy Fourth! Time Stamps: 7:22 Front Page 14:33 Obsessions 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: Vic Matus: Vodka: How a Colorless, Odorless, Flavorless Spirit Conquered America: New Yorker: “Don’t Eat Before Reading This,” by Anthony Bourdain Medium: All You Can Hold for Five Bucks A.J Leibling: Between Meals: An Appetite for Paris Joseph Wechsberg: Dining at the Pavillon New York Times: Ruth Reichel on Le Cirque (1993) NYTimes: What Is the Best Way to Cut an Onion? NYT: Restaurant Review: Guy’s American Kitchen & Bar in Times Square WaPo: D.C.-area restaurants and chefs nab 3 James Beard Awards WaPo: To David Chang, the ‘ethnic’ food aisle is racist. Others say it’s convenient. Grub Street: How Food Media Fails BIPOC WaPo: Stop calling food ‘exotic’ Fodors: The 12 Best Fast Food Joints in America
From Ink Stained Wretches at 2024-06-28 18:34:00
Debate Doozy (NEBM6808039888.mp3?updated=1719598340)
Pardon the delay, but we wanted to bring you a fresh analysis after last night's doozy. Not only are we breaking down the debate, but also examining the role of the institutions surrounding President Biden. Stick around for the latest on the Washington Post drama, the shakeup at Politico, and Dorito face masks. Wretch on! Time Stamps: 1:35 Front Page 25:31 Obsessions 38:36 Business News 48:55 Reader Mail 53:37 Favorite Items Show Notes: NYT: After That Debate, the Risk of Biden Is Clear WaPo: Opinion | Did CNN bungle the Biden-Trump debate? Politico: Democrats Face the Hard Truth: It Might Be Time to Talk About Biden’s Retirement USA Today: Activists protest outside CNN anchor Jake Tapper's home, hit his coverage of Israel-Hamas war The Atlantic: The Real Story of the Crisis at The Washington Post WSJ: Behind Closed Doors, Biden Shows Signs of Slipping Deadline: White House And 'Morning Joe' Blast Wall Street Journal Report That Joe Biden "Shows Signs Of Slipping" NYT: Biden Battles Age Doubts and a Trail of Misleading Videos Dispatch: It Is Time for Radical Candor - Kevin D. Williamson WaPo: Post publisher’s role in hacking response comes into sharper focus Puck: Inside the Coup at The Washington Post Semafor: Top reporters leave Politico NYPost: Genovese mobster 'Tony Cakes' ID'd as NYC pedestrian, 86, decapitated by DOT truck The New Yorker: John Fetterman’s War
From Ink Stained Wretches at 2024-06-21 09:45:00
Hot Mic Summer (NEBM9210254629.mp3?updated=1718938451)
Watch this episode on YouTube. When Chet Hanks declared 2024 as the second 'White Boy Summer,' he should have known it would be hijacked by the political media. We’re breaking down this travesty along with the upcoming CNN Presidential Debate, 'cheap fakes,' and the latest uproar at The Washington Post. Wretch on! Time Stamps: 3:25 Front Page 28:50 Style Section 38:22 Obsessions 47:04 Reader mail 49:58 Favorites Show Notes: CNN: Biden and Trump campaigns agreed to mic muting, podiums among rules for upcoming CNN debate NYTimes: Kennedy Fails to Qualify for CNN Debate NYT: Will Lewis Is Said to Have Used Stolen Records as Editor in U.K. WaPo: Incoming Post editor tied to self-described ‘thief’ who claimed role in his reporting The Guardian: Washington Post publisher alleged to have advised Boris Johnson to ‘clean up’ phone during Partygate Covid scandal WaPo: Bezos reassures Post editors in first outreach since Buzbee exit WSJ: Say Hello to the ‘Good Boy’ Shirt—You Probably Already Own It NYT: A Sock War Is Afoot Between Millennials and Gen Z Obsessions: WSJ: The Hostages Next Door: Inside a Notable Gaza Family’s Dark Secret NYTimes: What Have We Liberals Done to the West Coast? The Dispatch: A Pox Upon Portland Favorite Items: WSJ: Do You Have What It Takes to Be a ‘Personality Hire’? Pessimists Archive: When the Surgeon General Warned About Pac-Man WSJ: A Killer Golf Swing Is a Hot Job Skill Now
From Ink Stained Wretches at 2024-06-14 09:45:00
Rodent Boys, Panda Meat and Wild Bulls (NEBM8458082274.mp3?updated=1718334269)
Watch this episode on YouTube. Are there any “hot rodent men” in your life? If you don’t know what that means, NBC News has an important breakdown for you on today’s episode. We are also covering Justice Alito’s “hot mic,” turmoil at The Washington Post, and the British invasion of American newsrooms. Wretch on! Time Stamps: 2:03 Front Page 50:50 Obsessions 58:49 Reader Mail 1:02:19 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: NYTimes: In Secret Recordings, Alito Endorses Nation of 'Godliness.' Roberts Talks of Pluralism. Poynter: Was it unethical to secretly record Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito? NYT: Washington Post’s CEO Promised Interview for Squashing Story, NPR Reporter Says WaPo: The Post at a crossroads: Existential questions in a dire season for news Axios: Scoop: New Brit regime atop Washington Post aims to boost local coverage NYT: The British Aren’t Coming. They’re Here. WaPo: More than 200 Palestinians Killed in Israeli hostage Raid in Gaza BBC News: Jonathan Conricus on Israeli hostage rescue WSJ: Gaza Chief’s Brutal Calculation: Civilian Bloodshed Will Help Hamas USA Today: Why was Trump talking about sharks at a campaign event? WaPo: Why scientists fear a second Trump term, and what they are doing about it WaPo: Hunter Biden’s trial pulled back curtain on family’s dark moments NYT: Biden Loves to Tell Tall Tales. We Cut Them Down to Size. NYPost: CNN staffers fear layoffs as network inks deal with the Associated Press WaPo: Opinion How one delightful channel soothed my election-year angst NBC News: Where did the hype over 'hot rodent men' come from? Obsessions: NYT: Ibram X. Kendi Faces a Reckoning of His Own The Ringer: Jerry West and the Burden of Being the Logo Favorite Items: NYT: Howard Fineman, Veteran Political Journalist and TV Pundit, Dies at 75 Free Beacon: Columbia Administrators Fire Off Hostile and Dismissive Text Messages, Vomit Emojis During Alumni Reunion Panel on Jewish Life
From Ink Stained Wretches at 2024-06-07 09:45:00
Biden: Also Old In Front of Closed Doors (NEBM2011934037.mp3?updated=1717722930)
We’re playing catch-up this week after missing Trump’s verdict in New York and more facileness around Alito’s flag. On top of that, we’re discussing two major stories spotlighting Biden’s age, significant changes at The Washington Post, and naturally, queer food. Wretch on! Time Stamps: 1:49 Front Page 50:54 Obsessions 59:46 Reader Mail 1:03:23 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: TIME: President Joe Biden 2024 TIME Interview Transcript: Read WSJ: Behind Closed Doors, Biden Shows Signs of Slipping WaPo: For Hunter Biden, a dramatic day with his brother's widow led to charges WSJ: How a Mysterious Tip Led to Trump Conviction WaPo: The last thing Trump will do is rebuild trust in institutions WaPo: Sally Buzbee steps down as Executive Editor of The Washington Post. Matt Murray and Robert Winnett take editorial leadership roles in new newsroom structure. NYT: Clash Over Phone Hacking Article Preceded Exit of Washington Post Editor Politico: Playbook PM: Inside WaPo’s Monday morning maelstrom NYT: The Conservative Christian Network That Took Down Roe v. Wade NYT: What Is ‘Queer Food’? A Conference Explores (and Tastes) Some Answers. WaPo: Morgan Spurlock, ‘Super Size Me’ documentary filmmaker, dies at 53 Obsessions: WaPo: Alito's account of the upside-down flag doesn't fully add up. Here's why. NYT: The Alitos, the Neighborhood Clash and the Upside-Down Flag WaPo: Wife of Justice Alito called upside-down flag 'signal of distress' Semafor: In a pre-Dobbs world, the Washington Post deferred to a Supreme Court justice BBC: What world made of Trump guilty verdict Favorite Item: NYT: Meet the Man Everyone Trusts on U.K. Election Nights: John Curtice Bethenny Frankel on Instagram: Chanel Immediately Said No
From Ink Stained Wretches at 2024-05-31 09:45:00
The Interview: Jonah Goldberg (NEBM4057869780.mp3?updated=1717113617)
Watch this episode on YouTube. Today, we are joined by Jonah Goldberg, Co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Dispatch, New York Times bestselling author, CNN contributor, and most importantly, our friend. We discuss his entry into blogging, the state of conservative media, and why he started The Dispatch. Wretch on! If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at [wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com](mailto: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 2024-05-24 09:45:00
So I Married a Flag Flyer (NEBM1449399618.mp3?updated=1716512563)
Watch this episode on YouTube. Before you enjoy your holiday weekend, hear about how the media isn’t allowing Justice Alito enjoy his. On top of that, we’re talking veepstakes, NYT’s in-house hammer, WaPo’s $70 million loss, and a not-so-facile piece on Red Lobster. Wretch on! Time Stamps: 01:15 Front Page 43:02 Obsessions 52:11 Reader Mail 55:59 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: NYTimes: Supreme Court Justice Alito’s House Displayed a ‘Stop the Steal’ Flag After Jan. 6 NYT: Supreme Court Justice Alito’s Beach House Displayed ‘Appeal to Heaven’ Flag The Atlantic: The UN's Gaza Statistics Make No Sense WaPo: The problem with diversity statements — and what to do about them Vanity Fair: Meet “the Inspector General” of the New York Times Newsroom CNN: The Postman's Plan WSJ: OpenAI, WSJ Owner News Corp Strike Content Deal Valued at Over $250 Million FastCompany: The new CEO of 'The Onion' is bringing back 'the good internet.' Here's how NYPost: Sports Illustrated fails to deliver May issue after breakup with publisher: sources Indiewire: 'Queer Planet' Trailer: Andrew Rannells Narrates LGBTQ+ Nature Doc Latimes: Column: News business needs help in California. Is government the answer? NYPost: Larry David tells CNN's Chris Wallace 'none of your f–king business' when asked about net worth Obsessions: WaPo: Business titans privately urged NYC mayor to use police on Columbia protesters, chats show Pew Research: More Americans want the journalists they get news from to share their politics than any other personal trait Fav Items: Yahoo: Opinion | Why Red Lobster’s downfall hits differently for Black communities FreeBeacon: 'A Failed Medical School': How Racial Preferences, Supposedly Outlawed in California, Have Persisted at UCLA
From Ink Stained Wretches at 2024-05-17 09:45:00
McInformation (NEBM9270335004.mp3?updated=1715907325)
Watch this episode on YouTube. McHaters are in the building, and we’re glad to say they were wrong. Before we get into America’s favorite value menu, we dive into the upcoming presidential debate, the Westminster Dog Show, and more newsroom revolts. Wretch on! Time Stamps: 1:20 Front Page 43:57 Obsessions 50:30 Reader Mail 53:14 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: Why Biden Wanted to Debate Trump Early, and Why Trump Said Yes AP News: Biden's special counsel interview audio release blocked by White House WaPo: Biden’s false claim that inflation was 9 percent when he took office Axios: Psaki's new book falsely recounts Biden's watch check in troop ceremony Semafor: New York Times staff complain of ‘unwillingness to tolerate dissent’ NYT: How MSNBC’s Leftward Tilt Delivers Ratings, and Complications WSJ: The Smartest People in the Room Are All Listening to the Same Podcast NPR: U.S. maternal deaths keep rising. Here's who is most at risk NYT: ‘The Bachelor’ Promises True Love. So Why Does It Rarely Work Out? FT: Could ketamine be the next fix for workplace depression? NYT: Do Pimple Patches Work? NYT: How do Westminster Dog Show Participants Travel to New York? With Planning and Plenty of Treats. Obsessions: WaPo: Interior Dept staffer becomes first Jewish Biden appointee to publicly resign over war in Gaza The Times of Israel: Jewish teen trains peers as feminist advocates Pew Research: Americans' Changing Relationship With Local News Fav Items: NYT: Fast Food Forever: How McHaters Lost the Culture War Semafor: How Princeton got burned by its outreach to Iran
From Ink Stained Wretches at 2024-05-11 09:45:00
Worming Our Way In (NEBM7552784903.mp3?updated=1715371877)
In today's episode, we delve into the latest stories, including Biden's decision to pause weapons sales to Israel, RFK Jr.'s brain worm, the intersection of climate change and its impact on the LGBTQ+ community, and Kristi Noem's unexpected pause on her book tour. Tune in! Time Stamps: 1:13 Front Page 51:44 Obsessions 57:13 Reader Mail 59:30 Favorite Items Reuters: Israel due to get billions of dollars more in US weapons despite Biden pause | Reuters The Atlantic: Say Plainly What the Protesters Want The Guardian: ‘Like family’: three women – two Palestinian, one Jewish – find peace amid campus chaos | US campus protests Harpers: The Race for Second Place WSJ: Inside RFK Jr.’s Chaotic White House Bid WSJ: Inside RFK Jr.’s Chaotic White House Bid NYT: Kristi Noem Calls Off Disastrous Book Tour, Canceling Hits on Fox News and CNN at Last Minute The Dispatch: The Pulitzer for Propaganda Goes to Politico: The Collapse of the News Industry Is Taking Its Soul Down With It Semafor: Joe Kahn: 'The newsroom is not a safe space' Axios: ABC News president Kim Godwin steps down Axios: Exclusive poll: Most college students shrug at nationwide protests NYT: Are We Talking Too Much About Mental Health? WSJ: Desperate for Workers but Dead Set Against Migrant Labor: The West Virginia Dilemma NYT: Honeybees Invaded My House, and No One Would Help WSJ: Inside Andy Cohen’s Reality Obsessions: Tablet: The People Setting America on Fire The Atlantic: No One Knows What Universities Are For Reader Mail: Context: Why are LGBTQ+ people more at risk from climate change? Kicker: Favorite Items of the Week: WaPo: Senior homes refuse to pick up fallen residents, dial 911. 'Why are they calling us?' Eliana: ‘I’m Not Your Mom’: Tech Exec’s Videos Spark Clash Over China’s Work Culture
From Ink Stained Wretches at 2024-05-03 09:45:00
Bros vs. Schmoes (NEBM6019824786.mp3?updated=1714709453)
Watch this episode on YouTube. Standing up for the American Flag could reward you with a $300K party. That's what happened in the wake of one college protest this week. In addition to that, we're discussing Pelosi’s MSNBC meltdown, Biden’s new walking routine, and Hollywood’s failure to spread awareness about climate change. 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: 1:47 - Front Page 42:01 - Facile File 46:25 - Style Section 48:57 - Obsessions 56:42 - Reader Mail 58:15 - Favorite Items The Washington Post | Trump, GOP seize on campus protests to depict chaos under Biden The Dispatch | A ‘Mostly’ Misleading Partisan Press AP | College protesters want ‘amnesty.’ At stake: Tuition, legal charges, grades and graduation The New York Times | Columbia Bars Student Protester Who Said ‘Zionists Don’t Deserve to Live’ The Atlantic | The Campus-Left Occupation That Broke Higher Education The Dispatch | These Are the Kids They Wanted NBC | Poll: Biden and Trump supporters sharply divided by the media they consume The Hill | Pelosi accuses MSNBC host of being ‘apologist for Donald Trump’ The New York Times | Donald Trump Has Never Sounded Like This Axios | Scoop: Biden changes walking routine to Marine One Daily Mail | Gushing Drew Barrymore says Kamala Harris needs to be the 'Momala' of the U.S. in cringeworthy interview Puck | Guess Who’s Coming to Elon’s Dinner Ken Klippenstein | Why I'm Resigning From The Intercept The Dispatch | The Cass Review Won’t Fade Away Indie Wire | Only 32 of the Top Movies in the Last Decade Say Climate Change Exists — Study CNBC | Dave & Buster’s to allow customers to bet on arcade games Twitter | Die Workwear Star Tribune | Dan Rather documentary is second-rate journalism The Daily Beast | Dan Rather to Make CBS News Return 18 Years After Controversial Exit Asterisk Magazine | Debugging Tech Journalism The Wall Street Journal | Billions in Dirty Money Flies Under the Radar at World’s Busiest Airports The Washington Free Beacon | 7 Hilariously Sad Entries in the Lost and Found Chat at Columbia's Anti-Israel Protest Camp
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=1708184126)
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=1696687618)
What day is it? Who is 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