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Eliana Johnson and Chris Stirewalt love the news business but they hate a lot of what’s happening to it these days. Using their decades of experience in print, digital and TV news they tell the story behind the stories, always on the lookout for bias, sloppy reporting and, well, just plain wretched journalism. Every week they help you to be a better, smarter news consumer.
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Hot Mic Summer
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 -
Rodent Boys, Panda Meat and Wild Bulls
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
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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 -
Biden: Also Old In Front of Closed Doors
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
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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 -
The Interview: Jonah Goldberg
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!
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So I Married a Flag Flyer
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
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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 -
McInformation
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
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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