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Barrett and Baxa
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Barrett & Baxa | 10 Minutes of Truth is where news meets nonsense. Veteran broadcasters and comedians Steve Barrett and Bob Baxa tear apart the headlines, mock media spin, and highlight the absurdity of our cultural circus. Each week they tackle everything from politics and pop culture to bloopers, pet peeves, and “news” stories you’ll never see on the networks. With a mix of sharp commentary, gallows humor, and ridiculous tangents, the show captures the slow, strange death of traditional media in real time. No topic is too serious (or too stupid) to roast. If you like your commentary unfiltered, irreverent, and occasionally unhinged, you’re a PWLTOP now (a Person Who Listens To Our Podcast). Subscribe today and join the chosen few who laugh at the collapse of legacy media.

  1. CBS REFUSED to Air This Interview—Why Jasmine Crockett’s SCARED

    2D AGO · VIDEO

    CBS REFUSED to Air This Interview—Why Jasmine Crockett’s SCARED

    If you’ve ever wondered how media censorship actually works, this episode breaks it down in a way that’s clearer—and funnier—than anything you’ve seen on cable news. Stephen Colbert’s controversial interview with Texas candidate James Talarico didn’t air on CBS, sparking outrage, conspiracy theories, and finger-pointing at Donald Trump, the FCC, and CBS executives. But the real reason might be far simpler—and far more revealing about how television networks protect themselves.   In this episode of Barrett & Baxa’s “10 Minutes of Truth,” Emmy-winning TV reporter Steve Barrett and Bob Baxa unpack the Stephen Colbert controversy, the FCC equal time rule, and how media networks navigate political coverage during election season. Was CBS censoring a political candidate? Or were they just avoiding federal election law requirements that would force them to platform rival candidates like Jasmine Crockett?   Along the way, Barrett and Baxa expose the hilarious contradictions, media spin, political strategy, and narrative warfare that define modern television news. If you want to understand how mainstream media, CBS, the FCC, and political campaigns really interact behind the scenes, this episode gives you the insider breakdown—with the sarcasm and clarity only two media veterans can deliver.   Ten Minutes of Truth | #98     Stephen Colbert, CBS controversy, FCC equal time rule, equal time law, Colbert interview controversy, Jasmine Crockett, James Talarico, CBS censorship, media censorship, political media bias, late night political interviews, FCC election law, political interview controversy, CBS late show controversy, media manipulation, election media coverage, mainstream media bias, political media strategy, Barrett and Baxa podcast, 10 Minutes of Truth podcast, political podcast, news analysis podcast, Stephen Colbert FCC, CBS equal time rule explained, FCC fairness doctrine, election coverage rules, political interview censorship   #StephenColbert #CBS #MediaBias #FCC #JasmineCrockett #PoliticalPodcast #MediaManipulation #Election2026 #NewsAnalysis #BarrettAndBaxa #PodcastClips #LateNightTV #MediaControversy #Censorship

    11 min

  2. 4D AGO · VIDEO

    You’ll Finally Understand AOC’s “Word Salad” After This Breakdown

    If you’ve ever watched a political speech and thought, “Did that actually mean anything?” — this episode is your survival guide.   In this Barrett & Baxa breakdown, Steve Barrett and Bob Baxa analyze a viral AOC conference moment that left audiences confused, silent, and possibly reaching for a dictionary and a therapist. By the end of this episode, you’ll understand exactly why political “word salad” has become one of the most talked-about phenomena in modern political communication.   This episode dives deep into AOC, Kamala Harris, the 2028 election cycle, Democrat primary speculation, and viral political speech moments that dominate YouTube, social media, and mainstream media coverage. Steve and Bob compare political messaging styles, examine awkward conference moments, and explain why certain viral clips explode online. With hilarious comparisons to classic comedy sketches and sharp media analysis, this episode exposes how political messaging, viral video clips, and public speaking impact voter perception and media narratives.   Whether you’re interested in AOC speeches, Kamala Harris comparisons, political analysis, viral conference moments, or media criticism, this episode delivers insights, laughs, and one unforgettable breakdown. You’ll never hear political speeches the same way again.   Barrett and Baxa | #97   #AOC #KamalaHarris #PoliticalAnalysis #WordSalad #ViralVideo #Election2028 #PoliticalCommentary #MediaAnalysis #PodcastClips #BarrettAndBaxa #PoliticalSpeech #ViralMoments #Politics   AOC speech, Alexandria Ocasio Cortez speech, AOC viral clip, AOC conference Germany, Kamala Harris word salad, political word salad, AOC awkward silence, AOC viral video, political speech analysis, Democrat primary 2028, Kamala Harris speech analysis, political communication analysis, viral political moments, political commentary podcast, Barrett and Baxa, media criticism podcast, political viral clips, political debate analysis, viral speech breakdown, AOC foreign policy speech, AOC embarrassing moment, political media analysis, Democrat candidates 2028, Gavin Newsom presidential run, Gretchen Whitmer presidential run, JB Pritzker presidential run, election 2028 analysis, modern political speeches, media narrative analysis, political humor podcast, political satire analysis

    10 min

  3. FEB 13 · VIDEO

    Pam Bondi’s Most Dramatic Hearing Moments — And Steve Barrett’s Courtroom Story

    If you want to understand why congressional hearings feel more like performance art than real investigations, this episode breaks it down with insider insight and brutal honesty. Steve Barrett and Bob Baxa analyze the most viral Pam Bondi congressional hearing moments, the Epstein files controversy, and why politicians from both parties turn hearings into theatrical spectacles designed for viral clips, not truth.   From Bondi’s fiery exchanges and “reclaiming my time” showdowns to the endless finger-pointing surrounding Jeffrey Epstein, this episode explores the political theater behind modern congressional hearings. Using real examples and viral moments, Barrett and Baxa explain how hearings become political auditions, media bait, and narrative battles — often leaving the public with more questions than answers.   But the most jaw-dropping moment comes when Steve Barrett shares his personal courtroom story involving Pam Bondi as a young prosecutor — when she accused him of misconduct, only for the actual murder suspect to defend Barrett in court. This behind-the-scenes story offers a rare glimpse into Bondi’s courtroom style and the aggressive tactics used in high-stakes legal battles.   If you're interested in Pam Bondi, congressional hearings, Epstein files, political controversy, courtroom drama, or behind-the-scenes media insight, this episode delivers analysis, humor, and firsthand experience you won’t hear anywhere else.

    12 min

  4. FEB 10 · VIDEO

    Six Seconds to Violence: Why Social Workers Can’t Replace Police

    If you think replacing police officers with social workers during mental health calls sounds compassionate, this episode will snap you back to reality in under six seconds. We break down newly released bodycam footage from a Queens incident that went from “non-violent” to life-threatening faster than any policy memo can keep up with.   Steve Barrett and Bob Baxa analyze the footage frame-by-frame, showing exactly how quickly officers were confronted by a man wielding a knife — and how restraint, retreat, and split-second decisions kept the situation from becoming even worse. Along the way, we examine the response and public statements from Zohran Mamdani, who has pushed for sending social workers instead of police to similar calls.   With real statistics, real video, and zero ideological fluff, this episode asks the question politicians avoid: what exactly is a social worker supposed to do in those six seconds? If you care about public safety, police reform, or just living in the real world, this is one episode you don’t want to miss.   Ten Minutes of Truth | #94   #PoliceBodycam #PublicSafety #CrimePolicy #MentalHealthCrisis #PoliceReform #NYPD #BodycamFootage #RealityCheck #LawEnforcement #PoliticsExplained   Zoran Mamdani, social workers instead of police, police bodycam footage, mental health crisis police response, knife attack bodycam, NYPD bodycam analysis, police use of force explained, domestic violence police calls, six second police response, social worker vs police debate, crime policy reality, NYC crime discussion, law enforcement analysis, public safety policy

    15 min

  5. FEB 7 · VIDEO

    How Activists Are Turning Churches Into Law-Enforcement Obstruction Centers

    If you want to understand why ICE protests are spiraling into vandalism, intimidation, and chaos, this episode connects the dots—and it starts in an unexpected place: churches.   Barrett and Baxa break down shocking footage showing activists being trained inside a church on how to surround, harass, and interfere with ICE agents, complete with role-playing and crowd tactics straight from the pulpit.   With their trademark blunt humor and decades of media experience, Steve and Bob dismantle the narrative that ICE is “kidnapping Americans” and explain what’s actually happening under immigration law. Along the way, they expose how activist misinformation fuels real-world consequences—SUVs smashed, soccer moms targeted, churches disrupted, and private property trashed across Minneapolis.   This is 10 Minutes of Truth at full throttle: media myths busted, laws explained, and the uncomfortable question asked out loud—when did houses of worship become activist training grounds, and who’s responsible for the fallout?   Ten Minutes of Truth | #91   #ICEProtests #ImmigrationLaw #ChurchAndPolitics #LawAndOrder #MediaBias #BarrettAndBaxa #10MinutesOfTruth #ICE #PoliticalActivism #FreeSpeech   ICE protests, ICE activists, church ICE protest training, immigration enforcement, anti ICE protests, Minneapolis ICE protests, church activism, interfere with ICE, immigration law enforcement, Barrett and Baxa, 10 Minutes of Truth, ICE vandalism, activist training, immigration debate, law and order, media bias immigration, ICE misinformation, Democrat immigration policy

    7 min

  6. FEB 5 · VIDEO

    Mayor Candidate Wants to Meet with Gang Leaders | AT CITY HALL!!! Why That's Terrifying

    Want to understand why the ICE debate has officially jumped the shark? In this episode of Barrett & Baxa, Steve and Bob break down ICE Derangement Syndrome, the strange new condition where politicians invite gang members to protest law enforcement, medical professionals fantasize about harming patients, and Democratic leaders casually flirt with violent rhetoric — all while the media yawns.   We start in California, where a mayoral candidate proudly calls on 55 gangs to “peacefully” oppose ICE (because nothing says calm like rival gang alliances). Then we move into the medical community, where nurses and doctors openly admit they can’t bring themselves to treat MAGA supporters — one even celebrating severe childbirth injuries on social media. Spoiler: filming yourself helps investigators find you faster.   Finally, we hit Washington, where coded language like “put them on ice permanently,” turns into real-world chaos. If you’re trying to make sense of why enforcing immigration law is suddenly treated like a war crime, this episode connects all the dots — with facts, sarcasm, and zero patience for nonsense.     Ten Minutes of Truth | #90   #ICEDerangementSyndrome #ICEProtests #ImmigrationLaw #DemocratHypocrisy #MedicalEthics #PoliticalViolence #HakeemJeffries #KristiNoem #GangViolence #MediaBias #BarrettAndBaxa #LawAndOrder #FreeSpeech .   ICE derangement syndrome, ICE protests, Democrats and ICE, gang leaders protest ICE, nurses refuse MAGA patients, Lexi Lawler nurse, medical ethics politics, Hakeem Jeffries put on ice, Kristi Noem threat, Tren de Aragua gangs, immigration enforcement debate, church training interfere ICE, Minneapolis ICE protests, political violence rhetoric, media hypocrisy immigration, Barrett and Baxa podcast, conservative commentary ICE, immigration law enforcement, anti ICE activism

    12 min

  7. JAN 29 · VIDEO

    Minnesota National Guard Handed Out Donuts - Instead Of Quelling Riots

    If you want to understand why Minneapolis feels lawless, this episode connects the dots in real time. After violence, vandalism, and attacks on federal law enforcement, Minnesota’s response wasn’t order—it was coffee and donuts. Yes, really.   The National Guard was deployed, not to protect ICE agents or businesses, but to play barista for protesters. You can’t make this stuff up—but we did watch it on video.   Steve Barrett and Bob Baxa break down how a tiny group of activists is allowed to terrorize downtown Minneapolis while leadership shrugs, distracts, and virtue-signals. From hotel break-ins and felony vandalism to ICE agents left alone with guns drawn, this episode exposes how selective enforcement, political cowardice, and media silence created the perfect storm.   If you’re tired of being gaslit about “mostly peaceful protests,” this episode lays out who’s responsible, what’s being ignored, and why it keeps happening—with enough sarcasm to keep you laughing while everything burns 🔥☕🍩   Ten Minutes of Truth | #89   #TimWalz #Minneapolis #NationalGuard #ICEProtests #MinnesotaRiots #LawAndOrder #MediaShmedia #BarrettAndBaxa #FederalLawEnforcement #MinneapolisChaos   Tim Walz, Minnesota National Guard, Minneapolis riots, ICE protests Minneapolis, National Guard donuts, Minnesota protests, Minneapolis vandalism, ICE agents attacked, federal law enforcement protests, Tim Walz leadership, Minneapolis chaos, Minnesota riots analysis, Signal chat protesters, coordinated protests Minnesota, Barrett and Baxa, Media Shmedia

    10 min

  8. JAN 28 · VIDEO

    Crime Scenes Destroyed: The Truth About the ICE Shootings

    If you’re wondering whether anyone can get a fair trial in Minnesota anymore, this episode gives you the uncomfortable answer. Steve Barrett and Bob Baxa break down the ICE and CBP shooting cases and explain why due process may already be dead—before a single juror is ever seated.   From protesters swarming and contaminating crime scenes, to politicians declaring “murder” within minutes, to activist reporters asking loaded questions, this episode exposes how media bias, political pressure, and protest chaos combine to destroy any chance of an honest investigation. Even if an officer did something wrong, the evidence may never survive long enough to prove it in court.   Along the way, Barrett & Baxa connect the dots to Derek Chauvin, Kyle Rittenhouse, selective outrage on the left, and the dangerous double standard around guns, protests, and law enforcement. It’s blunt, funny, uncomfortable—and exactly the conversation the mainstream media refuses to have.   Ten Minutes of Truth | #88   Minnesota ICE shooting, Minneapolis protests, fair trial Minnesota, ICE agents shooting analysis, crime scene contamination, media bias protests, Derek Chauvin comparison, Kyle Rittenhouse double standard, protest violence Minneapolis, political interference justice, due process failure, activist journalism, federal agents shooting, Minnesota riots, law enforcement protests   #ICE #Minnesota #Minneapolis #FairTrial #DueProcess #LawEnforcement #MediaBias #ProtestChaos #CrimeScene #PoliticalViolence #BarrettAndBaxa #IndependentMedia #FreeSpeech #JusticeSystem

    18 min
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Barrett & Baxa | 10 Minutes of Truth is where news meets nonsense. Veteran broadcasters and comedians Steve Barrett and Bob Baxa tear apart the headlines, mock media spin, and highlight the absurdity of our cultural circus. Each week they tackle everything from politics and pop culture to bloopers, pet peeves, and “news” stories you’ll never see on the networks. With a mix of sharp commentary, gallows humor, and ridiculous tangents, the show captures the slow, strange death of traditional media in real time. No topic is too serious (or too stupid) to roast. If you like your commentary unfiltered, irreverent, and occasionally unhinged, you’re a PWLTOP now (a Person Who Listens To Our Podcast). Subscribe today and join the chosen few who laugh at the collapse of legacy media.

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  • Creator
    Barrett and Baxa
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    64
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
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    Ten Minutes of Truth