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This week, we say hello to a new pope and goodbye to Nate Moore—Chris’s AEI research assistant, but more importantly, a fellow wretch who’s been a big part of the podcast. We also talk about the Pulitzer winners and the media’s coverage of the declining health of John Fetterman and Joe Biden. Wretch on! Time Stamps: Front Page:  02:22Obsessions:  27:43Reader Mail:  36:10Favorite Items: 38:53 Show Notes: New York Magazine: The Hidden Struggle of John Fetterman AP News: Sen. John Fetterman raises alarms with outburst at meeting with union officials, AP sources say BBC: Five takeaways from Biden’s BBC interview The Pulitzer Prizes: 2025 Pulitzer Priz Herald Leader: The favorite didn’t win the KY Derby again. Here’s what happened behind Sovereignty The Washington Free Beacon: Exclusive Analysis: Kamala’s Stepdaughter, ‘Textile Artist’ Ella Emhoff, Skips Leg Day as Often as She Shaves Her Armpits (Never) Politico: Biden enlists veteran Democratic operative to help defend his reputation (edited)

Transcribed - Published: 9 May 2025

Chris and Eliana are back, starting with Trump’s 100-day media blitz, Tim Walz’s code-switching, the private group chats shaping American politics, and—most importantly—the origin of Jo Jo potatoes. Wretch on! Time Stamps: Front Page: 1:29 Obsessions: 1:03:31 Reader Mail: 1:11:31 Favorite Items: 1:18:36 Show Notes: The Atlantic: Read The Atlantic’s Interview With Donald Trump Time: Read the Full Transcript of Donald Trump’s ‘100 Days’ Interview With TIME Axios: Scoop: White House launches Drudge-style website to promote Trump The Atlantic: The War That Would Not End Semafor: The group chats that changed America The New York Times: A Progressive Mind in a Body Made for the ‘Manosphere’ The Wall Street Journal: Questioning Biden’s Capacities Was Taboo a Year Ago. Now It’s Everywhere. The New York Times: The Dispatch Buys SCOTUSblog, a Supreme Court Mainstay  The New York Times: A Hot Accessory, at the Intersection of Faith and Culture  The New York Times: Vietnam on The Move Awful Announcing: Bill Belichick issues statement defending Jordon Hudson’s actions during CBS interview  ESPN: Son of Falcons coordinator Ulbrich admits to Sanders prank  The New York Times: How Ozempic Is Shaping Weddings  The New York Times: ‘60 Minutes’ Chief Resigns in Emotional Meeting: ‘The Company Is Done With Me’  The New York Times: Paramount Board Clears Possible Path for Settling Trump’s ‘60 Minutes’ Lawsuit The Washington Post: She tried to expose Russia’s brutal detention system — and ended up dead The Washington Post: Streaming services should step up to make C-SPAN great again  The New York Times: The Unabomber’s Brother Turned Him In. Then Spent 27 Years Trying to Win Him Back.

Transcribed - Published: 2 May 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 25 April 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 18 April 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 11 April 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 4 April 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 29 March 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 7 March 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 1 March 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 22 February 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 14 February 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 8 February 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 31 January 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 24 January 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 17 January 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 10 January 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 27 December 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 20 December 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 6 December 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 27 November 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 22 November 2024

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”

Transcribed - Published: 14 November 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 2 November 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 25 October 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 17 October 2024

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 [email protected]. 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

Transcribed - Published: 11 October 2024

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.

Transcribed - Published: 5 October 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 28 September 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 21 September 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 13 September 2024

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 [email protected]. 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

Transcribed - Published: 6 September 2024

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 [email protected]. 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

Transcribed - Published: 28 August 2024

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 [email protected]. 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

Transcribed - Published: 23 August 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 15 August 2024

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 [email protected]. 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

Transcribed - Published: 9 August 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 2 August 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 26 July 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 19 July 2024

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 [email protected]. 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

Transcribed - Published: 12 July 2024

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 [email protected]. 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

Transcribed - Published: 5 July 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 28 June 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 21 June 2024

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 [email protected]. 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

Transcribed - Published: 14 June 2024

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 [email protected]. 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

Transcribed - Published: 7 June 2024

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 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]). Sign Up for the Newsletter: https://nebulouspodcasts.com/shows/ink-stained-wretches Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretches

Transcribed - Published: 31 May 2024

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 [email protected]. 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

Transcribed - Published: 24 May 2024

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 [email protected]. 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

Transcribed - Published: 17 May 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 11 May 2024