Gulf of Sighs

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