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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. Reacting to AOC's Staged Interview

    2D AGO · VIDEO

    Reacting to AOC's Staged Interview

    The AOC hallway “interview” might be the fakest political moment of the year — and we break down why.   If you’ve ever felt like politicians sound scripted even when they pretend to be spontaneous — you’re not crazy. In this episode of Barrett & Baxa, we break down the viral hallway interview featuring Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez that many viewers say looked completely staged. From the perfectly timed nod before the question… to the rehearsed delivery… to the language tricks embedded in the answer, Steve and Bob analyze the moment like two veteran newsroom skeptics who’ve seen every media stunt in the book.   But this episode goes deeper than just dunking on a viral clip. Steve explains the subtle persuasion techniques politicians use in speeches — including tag questions (“right?”) and presuppositions, rhetorical tricks that sneak opinions into conversation as if they’re already facts. Once you learn these techniques, you’ll start hearing them everywhere — from political speeches to cable news panels.   Along the way the guys compare the moment to other classic political PR blunders — like Chuck Schumer’s infamous raw-burger grill tweet — and discuss how modern political media increasingly blurs the line between journalism, activism, and staged messaging. It’s political theater, media psychology, and plenty of laughs… all in one episode.     Ten Minutes of Truth | #104   #AOC #PoliticalMedia #MediaManipulation #BarrettAndBaxa #MediaShmedia #PoliticalCommentary #PoliticalPsychology #NewsAnalysis #MediaSpin #PodcastClips   AOC interview, Alexandria Ocasio Cortez interview, fake interview analysis, political media manipulation, media spin tactics, AOC viral clip, political language tricks, tag question persuasion technique, presupposition rhetoric, media narrative analysis, political PR stunt, staged interview politics, Chuck Schumer grill tweet, Epstein files discussion, Clinton Epstein comments, Iran nuclear debate, political media commentary, Barrett and Baxa podcast, Media Shmedia podcast, political communication tricks

    11 min
  2. Reacting to Bill Clinton's Epstein Deposition

    6D AGO · VIDEO

    Reacting to Bill Clinton's Epstein Deposition

    If you watch this clip closely, you’ll see the exact moment the energy shifts. In this episode of 10 Minutes of Truth, we break down the most viral moment from Bill Clinton’s Epstein deposition — the now-famous “Is an intern young?” exchange — and why most major networks barely touched it. Bob Baxa and I bring 50 years of broadcast news experience to analyze not just what Clinton said, but how he reacted — the pauses, the parsing, the physical tells, the tension. We also examine how CNN, MSNBC, ABC, CBS, and even Fox handled (or buried) this clip, while social media platforms like X and TikTok made it explode. From Epstein island questions to the “Lolita Express” references, this deposition clip raises serious questions about media gatekeeping, narrative control, and why some moments trend online while disappearing on cable news. If you want to understand how viral political moments are framed — and sometimes buried — this breakdown is for you.   Barrett and Baxa | #103   #BillClinton #Epstein #ClintonDeposition #JeffreyEpstein #NancyMace #MediaBias #ViralClip #PoliticalNews #MainstreamMedia #10MinutesOfTruth Bill Clinton Epstein deposition, Clinton Epstein intern comment, Nancy Mace Clinton exchange, Epstein island testimony, Clinton Lolita reference, Epstein deposition highlights, Clinton reaction video, media burying story, CNN Epstein coverage, MSNBC deposition coverage, Clinton viral clip, Epstein oversight committee, social media vs mainstream media, Clinton testimony analysis, political media bias, Trump Epstein claims, deposition body language analysis, Clinton shaking video, Epstein ranch question, 10 Minutes of Truth podcast

    11 min
  3. Trump Critic’s Speech Turns Into Full Meltdown - The Joe Walsh Temper Tantrum

    6D AGO · VIDEO

    Trump Critic’s Speech Turns Into Full Meltdown - The Joe Walsh Temper Tantrum

    Want to understand modern political outrage in under 15 minutes? This episode breaks down the viral speech everyone’s arguing about — and why moments like this may actually explain today’s political divide.   In this episode of Barrett & Baxa, Steve and Bob react to a jaw-dropping political rally meltdown featuring former Republican-turned-Trump critic Joe Walsh, whose emotional anti-Trump speech quickly spirals from political argument into something closer to a full-blown temper tantrum. From shouting chants to crowd theatrics and protest symbolism, the guys dissect how political messaging increasingly looks more like performance than persuasion.   With humor, media insider analysis, and decades of broadcast experience, Barrett & Baxa explore Trump Derangement Syndrome, political polarization, protest culture, election fears, media amplification, and viral outrage politics — asking the bigger question: Is modern politics now driven more by emotion than reality?   If you’ve ever wondered why political discourse feels louder, angrier, and increasingly theatrical… this episode connects the dots.   #Trump #JoeWalsh #PoliticalMeltdown #TDS #BarrettAndBaxa #PoliticalCommentary #ViralSpeech #MediaAnalysis #Election2026 #PodcastClips #PoliticalReaction #NewsCommentary   Joe Walsh speech, Trump rally reaction, political meltdown, Trump derangement syndrome, anti Trump protest, political rant viral, political temper tantrum, Trump critics reaction, election fears debate, political outrage culture, Democrat rally speech, viral political speech reaction, Barrett and Baxa podcast, media bias analysis, political commentary podcast, protest culture analysis, midterms controversy, viral protest moment, political psychology discussion

    11 min
  4. Gavin Newsom Can't ESCAPE His Soft BIGOTRY - In SAT Comment Crisis

    MAR 2 · VIDEO

    Gavin Newsom Can't ESCAPE His Soft BIGOTRY - In SAT Comment Crisis

    Watch this and you’ll never hear a politician’s “accent shift” the same way again. We break down the viral Gavin Newsom clip — and then connect it to an Ivy League study that explains what’s really going on.   In this episode of Barrett & Baxa: Ten Minutes of Truth, Steve and Bob dive into Gavin Newsom’s viral speech moment and the controversy around what many call the “soft bigotry of low expectations.” Why do politicians suddenly change tone, cadence, and vocabulary depending on the audience? And is it empathy… or something far more insulting?   Then comes the twist: research out of Yale that examines how liberals and conservatives actually view minority competence. The results? Let’s just say the findings may not align with the narrative you’ve been fed.   This episode covers Gavin Newsom, Democrats, media hypocrisy, race politics, Kamala Harris comparisons, political speech patterns, Ivy League research, and the psychology behind “talking down.” If you want media analysis with receipts — and a few laughs along the way — this one’s for you.   Ten Minutes of Truth | #102   #GavinNewsom #SoftBigotry #MediaAnalysis #PoliticalCommentary #Democrats #RacePolitics #YaleStudy #HarvardStudy #BarrettAndBaxa #Newsom     Gavin Newsom, soft bigotry of low expectations, Yale study race, Harvard race study, Gavin Newsom speech controversy, Democrats racism debate, liberal racism study, conservative vs liberal race views, political speech patterns, Kamala Harris accent change, media hypocrisy, race politics analysis, Ivy League race study, Democrat primary 2028, Trump obsession Democrats, political psychology study, woke politics debate, identity politics breakdown

    11 min
  5. Did Obama Just Reveal the TRUTH About Aliens?

    FEB 24 · VIDEO

    Did Obama Just Reveal the TRUTH About Aliens?

    What if Barack Obama accidentally admitted aliens are real… and Donald Trump just confirmed it was classified? In this episode of Barrett & Baxa, we break down Obama’s viral alien comments, Trump’s accusation about classified UFO information, Pentagon disclosure promises, and what it could mean for the world.   We dive into Area 51, black ops secrecy, extraterrestrial life, religious implications, the USS Omaha UAP footage, and the possibility that the government knows far more than it admits. Is alien disclosure coming? Is this the biggest story in human history hiding in plain sight? And why are major newsrooms suddenly comfortable talking about UFOs and extraterrestrials?   Plus: Steve Barrett shares his own terrifying 1991 Wisconsin alien encounter involving a blimp-sized craft and mysterious semi trucks in the woods. If aliens are real — why haven’t they introduced themselves? Or are they already here? Watch this episode to understand the media framing, the political implications, and what disclosure could actually mean for humanity.   Ten Minutes of Truth | #100   #Obama #Trump #Aliens #UFO #Disclosure #Area51 #UAP #Extraterrestrials #Pentagon #BarrettAndBaxa #AncientAliens #GovernmentSecrets #AlienEncounter   Obama aliens, Trump UFO disclosure, alien files release, Pentagon extraterrestrial documents, Area 51 secrets, USS Omaha UFO, UAP footage Yemen, Obama classified information, Trump declassify aliens, government conspiracy UFO, extraterrestrial life evidence, alien encounter story, Wisconsin UFO sighting, black ops secrecy, ancient aliens theory, disclosure 2026, are aliens real

    15 min
  6. RFK Jr. & Kid Rock’s “Erotic” Workout? The Strangest Trump-Era Video Yet

    FEB 22 · VIDEO

    RFK Jr. & Kid Rock’s “Erotic” Workout? The Strangest Trump-Era Video Yet

    If you want to understand the wild new era of political messaging, watch this episode — because we break down the most bizarre viral video of the year so you don’t have to. RFK Jr., Kid Rock, whole milk, hot tubs, blue jeans in the gym… and somehow USA Today calls it “erotic.” Buckle up.   In this Barrett & Baxa episode, we react to the viral RFK Jr. workout video filmed at Kid Rock’s Nashville mansion, complete with shirtless lifting, cold plunges in denim, pickleball in jeans, and whole milk in a hot tub. We unpack why this Trump administration HHS video has the internet exploding, why media headlines framed it as “erotic,” and whether this is self-aware trolling or calculated political branding.   We also dive into JD Vance memes, political self-parody, Trump’s unfiltered persona vs traditional politicians, and why authenticity — even weird authenticity — might be the winning strategy in modern politics. It’s cultural commentary, media criticism, viral video analysis, and two guys wondering why anyone works out in blue jeans. You don’t want to miss this one.   Ten Minutes of Truth | #99   #RFKJr #KidRock #TrumpAdministration #ViralVideo #JDVance #PoliticalCommentary #MediaBias #BarrettAndBaxa #PodcastClips #CultureWars #HHS #PoliticalMemes #WorkoutVideo   RFK Jr workout video, RFK Jr jeans workout, Kid Rock workout, RFK Kid Rock hot tub, Trump administration viral video, USA Today erotic headline, JD Vance couch meme, Trump authenticity, political viral video reaction, RFK Jr health secretary, HHS workout video, Nashville mansion gym, Kid Rock house tour, political meme culture, Trump cabinet viral moments, Barrett and Baxa podcast, media bias analysis, whole milk hot tub video, political self parody, viral political gym video

    10 min
  7. What Happened to REAL Reporting? - Lloyd Sowers Talks Media TRUTH

    FEB 22 · VIDEO

    What Happened to REAL Reporting? - Lloyd Sowers Talks Media TRUTH

    Want a behind-the-scenes explainer for why TV news changed, why it feels cheaper, louder, and less trustworthy, and what comes next? Recently retired  Fox 13 (WTVT Tampa) legend Lloyd Sowers—nearly 40 years in local television news—walks Steve Barrett through the slow, weird death of the old newsroom model… and how cable news, social media, and streaming turned “reporting” into “retweeting.” He covered Florida Man, OJ, and hurricanes… and watched local news slowly get eaten by the internet.   Steve and Lloyd swap war stories from the glory days: the Fox affiliate switch, wall-to-wall OJ Simpson trial coverage, “one computer connected to the internet,” and the era when photographers, reporters, live trucks, and producers were basically a traveling circus with deadlines. Then it gets real: the modern reality of being live at 3/4/5/6/7, writing web scripts, feeding social, and still somehow expected to do enterprise reporting—while everyone else is doomscrolling.   They also tackle the big question: how does America regain trust in the media when AI deepfakes are coming for everyone’s eyeballs? Lloyd lays out why “straight-down-the-middle news” is harder than people think (because audiences want their flavor), why hyper-local journalism might be the future, and why the “million-channel universe” can feel like a 24/7 cacophony of noise. If you love media criticism, newsroom nostalgia, or you just want to understand why your parents watched the 6 o’clock news and your kids don’t even know what a newscast is—this one’s for you.   From live trucks to LiveU: the behind-the-scenes truth about how the business changed.   Media Schmedia | #98   #BarrettAndBaxa #MediaSchmedia #Journalism #LocalNews #TVNews #Fox13 #WTVT #TampaBay #MediaTrust #TrustInMedia #CableNews #SocialMedia #Streaming #Newsroom #FloridaMan #HurricaneAndrew #OJSimpson #MediaCriticism #Podcast #BehindTheScenes   Lloyd Sowers, Fox 13, WTVT, Tampa news, Tampa Bay television, local news, TV news, journalism, media trust, trust in media, decline of TV news, death of local news, cable news, talking heads, opinion news, Sean Hannity, Rachel Maddow, streaming news, social media news, internet and journalism, newsroom behind the scenes, TV reporter stories, news photographer, ENG live truck, LiveU, OJ Simpson trial coverage, Fox affiliation switch, Florida Man stories, hurricane coverage, Hurricane Andrew, journalism ethics, objective journalism, hyper local news, media criticism, Barrett and Baxa, Steve Barrett, podcast interview, newsroom culture, enterprise reporting, news sources, city hall reporting, courthouse reporting, AI deepfake news, future of journalism

    42 min
  8. CBS REFUSED to Air This Interview—Why Jasmine Crockett’s SCARED

    FEB 19 · 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
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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
    71
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Ten Minutes of Truth

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