Eliana Johnson and Chris Stirewalt love the news business but they hate a lot of whatâs 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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If you work at NPR, be ready to spread joy as far as possible. And if you work at another news outlet, donât be too objective, or Morning Joe will come after you. This week, weâre 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:Â
7:00 Front Page
1:08:17 Obsessions
1:18:26 Favorite Items
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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 debateÂ
New York Times: Trump Campaign Uses Statements From Gold Star Families to Attack HarrisÂ
Politico: Â âNext Questionâ: Harris evades questions about her identityÂ
The Nation: The Dark Side of the Democratic Partyâs Embrace of Football Â
The New York Times: The Political Rage of Left-Behind RegionsÂ
National Review: People Who Care About Winning Don't Shoot the MessengerÂ
Mediaite: Morning Joe Crew Accuses Media of Pro-Trump Bias: 'So Concerned With Being Objective' They Give Trump an 'Advantage'Â
Bloomberg: National Public Radio Confronts Election Season With a âJoy Czarâ
The New York Times: U.S. Announces Plan to Counter Russian Influence Ahead of 2024 Election
CNN: Reliable SourcesÂ
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 sayÂ
The Washington Post: These are the asteroids that scare scientists. Are we prepared for them?Â
Obsessions:Â
The Free Press: Pseudo-Scholars and the Rise of the Barbarian RightÂ
The Dispatch: A Nonbinary ChoiceÂ
Kicker: Favorite Items of the Week:
The New York Times: The Best Books About Politics
The Wall Street Journal: The Soap Bubble of Kamala Harrisâs Campaign
Fact Check: Hypocrisy is Good
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 ⢠Duration 01:23:53
Is fact-checking the key to a healthy democracy? Probably not. This week, weâre 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.âs endorsement, and Vice President Harrisâs cold shoulder to the press. Wretch on!
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Time Stamps:
03:19 Front Page
1:06:00 Obsessions
1:13:43 Reader MailÂ
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 issueÂ
Poynter: The wild and wacky media reaction to RFK Jr.âs endorsement of Donald Trump
The New York Times: H.R. McMaster Doesnât Think Donald Trump Is Very Good at Making Deals
Mediaite: Morning Joe 'Stunned' By HR McMaster's 'Tightrope' Framing Of Trump â Despite 'Frightening' Scenes In New BookÂ
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 recordÂ
Axios: Harris flip-flops on building the border wallÂ
Press Watch: 'Fact-checking' does a (hopefully fatal) face plantÂ
Washington Post: Opinion | Kamala Harrisâs price gouging proposal is a terrible idea
The Verge: Gannett is shuttering site accused of publishing AI product reviewsÂ
The Wall Street Journal: Gen Z-ers Are Computer Whizzes. Just Donât Ask Them to Type.
NBC News: The Democratic convention's surprise guest: Covid
Obsessions:Â
Semafor: Â New model army Â
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 gigsÂ
Debate Doozy
Friday, June 28, 2024 ⢠Duration 57:53
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 MailÂ
53:37 Favorite ItemsÂ
Show Notes:
NYT: After That Debate, the Risk of Biden Is ClearÂ
WaPo: Opinion | Did CNN bungle the Biden-Trump debate?
Politico: Democrats Face the Hard Truth: It Might Be Time to Talk About Bidenâs Retirement Â
USA Today: Activists protest outside CNN anchor Jake Tapper's home, hit his coverage of Israel-Hamas warÂ
The Atlantic: The Real Story of the Crisis at The Washington PostÂ
WSJ:Â 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 VideosÂ
Dispatch: It Is Time for Radical Candor - Kevin D. Williamson Â
WaPo: Post publisherâs role in hacking response comes into sharper focusÂ
Puck: Inside the Coup at The Washington Post Â
Semafor: Top reporters leave Politico Â
NYPost: Genovese mobster 'Tony Cakes' ID'd as NYC pedestrian, 86, decapitated by DOT truckÂ
The New Yorker: John Fettermanâs War Â
How to Win Friends and Influence Coverage
Saturday, September 24, 2022 ⢠Duration 53:23
This week weâre diving deep into the relationships between journalists and politicians. Plus Don Lemon gets a history lesson, and more drama in the world chess.
Time Stamps:Â
00:23 Introduction
03: 22 Front Page
33:14 Obsessions
40:24 Reader Mail
47:37 Favorite Item of the Week
Show Notes:
60 Minutes: President Joe Biden: The 2022Â
Politico: Nina Totenberg Had a Beautiful Friendship With RBG. Her Book About It Is an Embarrassment.
Daily Beast: Bret Baier Wanted Fox to Rescind Arizona Call, 'Put It Back' in Trump's 'Column'
Puck: The WaPoâs Post-Trump Blues Continue
WaPo: Youngkinâs meeting with Va. delegation gets heated over trans policy
Christiane Amanpour on Twitter
CNN: Don Lemon on Reparations video
NYT: How Russian Trolls Helped Keep the Womenâs March Out of Lock StepÂ
Tablet Mag: Is the Women's March Melting Down?
WSJ: The Question Behind the Magnus Carlsen-Hans Niemann Drama: How to Cheat at Chess?
Washingtonian: Confirmed: Maryland Drivers Are Worse Than Virginia Drivers
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Media Flunks Econ 101
Saturday, September 17, 2022 ⢠Duration 01:00:27
Weâre back, folks! Journos do their best to report on the economy, CNN assembles a new morning crew, Brian Stelter lands a new gig and The Washington Post is looking for a new âSocial Media Coachâ.
Time Stamps:
00:23 Introduction
03:29 Front Page
32:11 Obsessions
48:02 Reader Mail
56:32 Favorite Item of the Week
Show Notes:Â
Free Beacon: WATCH: Journalists Tout âGood Newsâ of 8.3% Inflation as Stock Market Plummets
Axios: Brian Stelter heads to Harvard while he figures out next gig
WaPo: Social Media Coach
CBS News: Queen Elizabeth's beloved corgis are getting a new home after her death â with Prince Andrew
CNN: Queen Elizabeth's beloved corgis are getting a new home after her death â with Prince Andrew
NPR: BYU bans a fan who yelled a racist slur at a Black volleyball player on Duke's team
WaPo: BYU bans fan, relocates volleyball match after racist slurs, threats
NyTimes: B.Y.U. Says It Found No Evidence of Racial Slurs at Volleyball Match
Common Sense: How the Media Fell for A Racism Sham
Techdirt: Legacy News Orgsâ Hatred Of Google Runs So Deep Theyâre Willing To Give Up Fair Use To Punish Google
WSJ: Latino Voters, Once Solidly Democratic, Split Along Economic Lines
WSJ: Chess Is in Chaos Over Suspicion That a Player Cheated Against Magnus Carlsen
Reductress: Cute! Queen Elizabethâs Corgis Prepare to Be Buried Alive With Her
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Beat the Press
Friday, September 2, 2022 ⢠Duration 55:46
NBC reshuffles plans for Meet The Press, Washington Post is turning out to have a rough year and Steve Doocy changes his tone on Trump.
Time Stamps:
00:23 Introduction
3:45 Front Page
36:48 Obsessions
44:37 Reader Mail
51:04 Favorite Item of the Week
Show Notes:
MSN:NBCâs âMeet the Pressâ Shakeup Puts Chuck Todd in Jeopardy
NYT:Â Frustrations Mount at Washington Post as Its Business Struggles
Mediaite:Â Steve Doocy Flatly Asks Why Classified Documents Were in Trump's Desk: 'These Are the Biggest Secrets in the World!'
CJR:Â Jared Kushner bubbles up again
NYT:Â Opinion | Harry Styles Walks a Fine Line
NYT:Â Death in Navy SEAL Training Exposes a Culture of Brutality, Cheating and Drugs
WSJ:Â Do You Need an Interior Designer or a Marriage Counselor?
The Cut:Â Meghan Markle on Her New Life in California
If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com
In the Presence of a Published Author: The Stirewalt Book Episode
Friday, August 26, 2022 ⢠Duration 01:09:01
Chris is in the spotlight this week as we discuss the release of his new book, âBroken Newsâ. We also catch up on Brian Stelterâs departure from CNN and a surfing donkey.
Show Notes:
The Daily Beast:Â CNN Staff Fears Right-Wing Billionaire John Malone Will Turn It Into a Dumpster Fire
NYT: Brian Stelter Leaving CNN After Network Cancels âReliable Sourcesâ - The New York Times NYT: Nelsonâs Long Encore
Axios:Â Democrats' stunning turnaround
AP News:Â Cheney ponders 2024 bid after losing Wyoming GOP primary
WaPo:Â Trumpâs dominance in GOP comes into focus, worrying some in the party
Gutsy â Official Trailer | Apple TV+
Broken News is available now for purchase on Amazon.
If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com
Mar-a-Lago: Stupid Takes And Asininities
Friday, August 19, 2022 ⢠Duration 01:21:27
Too much to catch up on this week, with the FBI raising Mar-a-Lago, Axios hitting payday, and CNN saying hasta la vista to Jeffrey Toobin.
Time Stamps:
00:23 Introduction
03:26 Front Page
1:01:08 Obsessions
1:08:38 Reader Mail
1:15:01 Favorite Item of the week
Show Notes:
Mediaite:Â Did the 'FBI Planted Evidence' Theory Come From Trump?
NYT: Defamation Suit About Election Falsehoods Puts Fox on Its Heels The Hill: Bream selected as Fox Sunday host; Wallace gets CNN show
Axios:Â Cox Enterprises Acquires Axios Media Inc.
Washington Post:Â Opinion | Study: CNN, MSNBC took sharp left turns during Trump's presidency
Jeffery Toobin on Twitter
Reuters:Â Washington DC lightning strike that killed three offers climate warning
Washington Post:Â How a four-day workweek could be better for the climate
NYT:Â Aspenâs Tangled Summer Saga: The Rich Developer vs. the Local Paper
Reuters:Â Fact Check- Fabricated Op-Ed in The Washington Post on âcanceling the midtermsâ created as satire
Mississippi Free Press:Â UM Graduate Suspected of Killing Jay Lee in Oxford Appears in Court, Still No Details
New York Post:Â Ontario Premier Doug Ford swallows bee during live news conference
The Dishcast Podcast:Â Dexter Filkins On DeSantis And Trump
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The Interview: Matthew Continetti
Friday, August 12, 2022 ⢠Duration 49:04
Founding Editor of the Washington Free Beacon and AEI Senior Fellow Matthew Continetti joins Eliana and Chris to discuss the relationship between the right and the media, as detailed in his new book, The Right.
The Right: The Hundred-Year War for American Conservatism by Matthew Continetti
Primary Schooled
Friday, August 5, 2022 ⢠Duration 01:05:15
CNN goes on an apology tour while profits drop, the media embraces for a blue wave and we kindly ask audiences to stop giving into performative outrage.
Time Stamps:
0:24 - Introduction
5:08 - Front Page
45:15 - Obsessions
58:57 - Reader Mail
1:01:27 - Favorite Item of the Week
Show Notes:
CNN:Â Harris' remark sparks right-wing media outrage. Hear what happened in the room
Fox News:Â Twitter blows up over Kamala Harris introducing herself with 'she/her' pronouns, description of her clothing
@unionmarketdc on Instagram
Washingtonian:Â Union Marketâs Edens Apologizes for Anti-Asian Email After Chef-Led Petition
Lexington Herald Leader:Â Some suggest flood victims 'got what they voted for.' Kentuckians aren't having any of that.
Washington Post:Â Several election deniers backed by Trump prevail in hotly contested primaries
Washington Beacon:Â CNN Chiefâs Republican Apology Tour
New York Times:Â CNN Profits Are Down as Ratings Plummet
NYMag:Â Why Republicans Stopped Talking to the Press
The New York Times:Â The Morning Aug, 4, 2022
The Washington Post:Â A TikTok rival promised millions to Black creators. Now some are deep in debt.
New York Times:Â How Did a Two-Time Killer Get Out to Be Charged Again at Age 83?
The Washington Post:Â Opinion | Trans people shouldnât have to hide to help Democrats win
Inquirer:Â Pa. Senate: John Fetterman's comfortable upbringing undercuts image, Republicans say
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