Barrett and Baxa

Barrett and Baxa

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  • Kamala Schmamala: Fake Stories, Softballs & Media Malpractice | Ten Minutes of Truth EP 40

    Steve and Bob dive into Kamala Harris’s media blitz as she promotes her new book. From Good Morning America to The View and Rachel Maddow, the interviews are packed with recycled talking points, softball questions, and staged stories.


    Barrett & Baxa break down her awkward anecdotes—like Doug “praying in the shower” on election night—and point out her microphone blunders, weak metaphors, and evasive answers on Joe Biden’s health and Pete Buttigieg’s exclusion from the VP ticket. The hosts also expose the media’s unwillingness to press Harris on serious issues like the Charlie Kirk assassination or rising left-wing violence. It’s a sharp critique of the media malpractice that props up politicians with friendly coverage instead of accountability.



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    #BarrettAndBaxa #10MinutesOfTruth #KamalaHarris #MediaBias #FakeNews #PoliticalPodcast #MediaMalpractice #MainstreamMedia #DougEmhoff #PeteButtigieg #JoeBiden #CharlieKirk #ConservativeVoices #PodcastCommunity #SlowStrangeDeath

    12 min
  • Bombs, Bullets & Bias: Local TV Under Fire | Ten Minutes of Truth EP 39

    This episode of 10 Minutes of Truth with Barrett & Baxa dives into the alarming rise in violence against local TV affiliates. We cover two major incidents: a failed bombing attempt targeting a Fox affiliate in Salt Lake City and a shooting into ABC10’s Sacramento studios. 


    We break down how mainstream outlets—like NBC’s Today Show—chose to sanitize key details, leaving out context about suspects’ identities, potential motives, and connections to larger narratives. We also discuss how media bias shapes coverage of crime, why some stories get scrubbed, and how the preemption  of Jimmy Kimmel Live may have sparked dangerous misdirected anger toward ABC affiliates. Finally, we end with Rob Reiner’s doomsday CNN rant about “state-run media” and what it says about Hollywood’s political bubble.


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    Barrett and Baxa, 10 Minutes of Truth, media bias, Fox News van bombing, ABC10 Sacramento shooting, Salt Lake City bomb attempt, Charlie Kirk assassination, Jimmy Kimmel firing, Disney boycott, NBC Today Show coverage, Rob Reiner CNN rant, Tegna NextStar merger, state run media fears, media manipulation, press freedom, journalism integrity



    #BarrettAndBaxa #10MinutesOfTruth #MediaBias #FakeNewsExposed #DisneyBoycott #FoxNews #ABC10 #CharlieKirk #JimmyKimmel #RobReiner #SlowStrangeDeathOfTraditionalMedia #PodcastClips #IndependentMedia #TruthMatters

    11 min
  • Boycotts, Backlash & Broadcast Lies: The Jimmy Kimmel Fallout | Ten Minutes of Truth Ep 38

    🚨 As Jimmy Kimmel returns to the airwaves, we break down the two-sided controversy surrounding his roller-coaster ride. 


    Jimmy Kimmel just learned the hard way what “consequence culture” really means.


    From misleading syntax about Charlie Kirk’s killer to years of plummeting ratings, did ABC finally have enough? But is this about free speech, corporate pressure, or government interference?


    Barrett & Baxa break it all down in 20 Minutes of Truth.


    We cover the hypocrisy, the Roseanne comparison, Kimmel’s sinking ratings, and even a wild conspiracy theory about why he might want to be “canceled.”


    👉 Like, share, and tell us—was this cancellation or just consequences?



    Jimmy Kimmel, ABC, Disney boycott, consequence culture, cancel culture, free speech, Charlie Kirk, late night TV, media bias, Tucker Carlson, Roseanne Barr, ratings decline, MAGA gang, FCC interference, Brendan Carr, Sage Steele, mainstream media, Barrett and Baxa, Media Schmedia, 20 Minutes of Truth


    #JimmyKimmel #BarrettAndBaxa #20MinutesOfTruth #MediaSchmedia #ConsequenceCulture #DisneyBoycott #FreeSpeech #CancelCulture #MediaBias #LateNightTV #TuckerCarlson #RoseanneBarr #SageSteele #FCC #BrendanCarr #CharlieKirk

    19 min
  • Left, Right, and Wrong: Media Blunders Cross the Line | 10 Minutes of Truth EP 37

    Two major on-air blunders shook the news world this week.
    ABC’s Matt Gutman embarrassed himself with a bizarre take on the Charlie Kirk case, while Fox News host Brian Kilmeade sparked outrage with an off-the-cuff remark about homeless people. Both were forced into damage-control apologies — but are these just “slip-ups” or proof of the slow, strange death of traditional media?

    In this episode of 10 Minutes of Truth with Barrett & Baxa, we expose:

    • How Gutman’s “gushing” over text messages backfired.
    • Why Kilmeades’s “lethal injection” comment went viral.
    • The media spin, the apologies, and the fallout.
    • What it all means for trust in mainstream media.



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    Email: [email protected]


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    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/31003vWk3WIiLQY9hTg8e3?si=nTZEEEJoRimIEE33ENuR9Q


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    Our Kick Ass Music: https://www.ricomonaco.com


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    13 min
  • Dean Phillips: The Democrat the Left Forgot | 10 Minutes of Truth EP 36

    In this episode of 10 Minutes of Truth with Barrett & Baxa, we expose the double standard in political rhetoric. 


    For decades, Democrat leaders—from Nancy Pelosi to Joe Biden—have been caught on record calling for unrest, even violence. Yet when tragedy strikes, the left is quick to blame conservative voices.


    We contrast this history with a refreshing surprise: Dean Phillips, a Minnesota Democrat who flipped a Republican district and speaks with civility, reason, and respect—even when sitting down with Lara Trump. His call for debate over destruction, and dialogue over division, raises the question: Is he a Democrat the party should rally behind?



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    Email: [email protected]


    Web: BARRETTandBAXA.com


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    Facebook: facebook.com/@barrettandbaxa


    TikTok: tiktok.com/@barrettandbaxa


    YouTube: YouTube.com/@barrettandbaxa


    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/31003vWk3WIiLQY9hTg8e3?si=nTZEEEJoRimIEE33ENuR9Q


    Apple:

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    Our Kick Ass Music: https://www.ricomonaco.com


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    11 min
  • TMZ on the Rocks & Chicago on ICE | Ten Minutes of Truth EP 35

    In this episode of 10 Minutes of Truth with Barrett & Baxa, we dive into two explosive media stories:


    1. TMZ on the Rocks – Was TMZ caught cheering the death of Charlie Kirk? We break down the viral clip, the newsroom defense, and the citizen sleuth who exposed what was really going on.
    2. Chicago on ICE – Media outlets twist the story of an ICE agent dragged by a car in Chicago. We dissect the biased headlines and show how framing distorts the truth.


    With over 50 years in newsrooms, Steve and Bob expose how headlines shape public perception and why watchdog journalism now comes from outside traditional media.


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    Email: [email protected]


    Web: BARRETTandBAXA.com


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    Facebook: facebook.com/@barrettandbaxa


    TikTok: tiktok.com/@barrettandbaxa


    YouTube: YouTube.com/@barrettandbaxa


    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/31003vWk3WIiLQY9hTg8e3?si=nTZEEEJoRimIEE33ENuR9Q


    Apple:

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    Our Kick Ass Music: https://www.ricomonaco.com




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    15 min
  • You’re fired! Employers under pressure | Ten Minutes of Truth EP 35



    In this episode of 10 Minutes of Truth with Barrett and Baxa, the team digs into the wave of firings and corporate responses following the assassination of Charlie Kirk. From the Office Depot controversy in Michigan to backlash at the Minnesota restaurant CoV, the duo explores how companies are navigating politically charged incidents — and whether these dismissals amount to cancel culture or simple accountability. 


    They also highlight the growing tension between employers, employees, and customers caught in the middle of America’s culture wars. With sharp analysis, humor, and a few “FAFO” moments, Barrett and Baxa unpack what this cultural shift means for free expression, workplace policies, and the future of public discourse.

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    Email: [email protected]


    Web: BARRETTandBAXA.com


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    Facebook: facebook.com/@barrettandbaxa


    TikTok: tiktok.com/@barrettandbaxa


    YouTube: YouTube.com/@barrettandbaxa


    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/31003vWk3WIiLQY9hTg8e3?si=nTZEEEJoRimIEE33ENuR9Q


    Apple:

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    Our Kick Ass Music: https://www.ricomonaco.com



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    13 min
  • Charlie Kirk Assassination: Media Spin, Firings & Fallout | 10 Minutes of Truth EP 34

    Barrett & Baxa kick off their newly rebranded podcast, 10 Minutes of Truth, with one of the most shocking story of the year — the assassination of Charlie Kirk. 


    Steve and Bob bring their combined 50+ years of TV news experience to cut through the noise, exposing how media elites, pundits, and corporations reacted in real time. From MSNBC’s Matthew Dowd getting fired over his reckless comments, to Katy Tur doubling down with no consequences, to vigils across the nation in honor of Kirk’s legacy — this episode delivers unfiltered commentary, media accountability, and a passionate defense of free speech.


    Barrett & Baxa also unveil changes coming to the show: shorter, sharper episodes, more binge-worthy content, and subscriber-exclusive segments. With their trademark humor and hard-hitting analysis, Steve and Bob challenge listeners to see through the game mainstream media is playing.


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    👉 Join the conversation: What’s your reaction to the firings, the media spin, and Kirk’s legacy?

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    Email: [email protected]


    Web: BARRETTandBAXA.com


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    Facebook: facebook.com/@barrettandbaxa


    TikTok: tiktok.com/@barrettandbaxa


    YouTube: YouTube.com/@barrettandbaxa


    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/31003vWk3WIiLQY9hTg8e3?si=nTZEEEJoRimIEE33ENuR9Q


    Apple:

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    Our Kick Ass Music: https://www.ricomonaco.com


    #10MinutesOfTruth #BarrettAndBaxa #CharlieKirk #MediaBias #FreeSpeech #PodcastRebrand #TruthInMedia #MatthewDowd #NicoleWallace #TurningPointUSA #ChristianValues #MediaAccountability #PodcastCommunity


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    10 min
  • Murdering Free Speech: Charlie Kirk, Charlotte and the future | Media Schmedia EP 33

    A tragic day: we open with raw reactions to Charlie Kirk’s on-campus assassination in Utah—what happened, why words matter, and where the rhetoric goes next.

    Then we roll into our planned show: the Charlotte Blue Line stabbing and the fight over the withheld video, Trump/Chicago “surge” chatter, Don “Lamon” gets roasted, CBS’ policy move, Cuomo’s ratings slump… and a beekeeping urgent care run. First mid-week drop—looser, faster, spicier. (Content advisory: violent crime.)

     

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    #CharlieKirk #UVU #PoliticalViolence #Charlotte #BlueLine #MediaCoverage #Podcast #BarrettAndBaxa #MediaShmedia

     

    Charlie Kirk shooting; Utah Valley University; political violence; UVU investigation; Charlotte train stabbing; Scaleybark; video withheld; media coverage; Trump Chicago surge; Don Lemon street; CBS policy; Kristi Noem; Chris Cuomo ratings; voter fraud dog; Barrett & Baxa; Media Shmedia

    51 min
  • Mass Roundups, Mandates, and Media Mockery | Media Schmedia EP 32

    A cranky cold open turns into a real talk on growth, pace, and why we’re trimming episodes. Then: trucking = dating, immigration raid coverage then vs. now, the minimum wage debate, vaccine mandates vs. choice, and social platforms shadow-banning claims.

    We close with CNN’s firefighter/ICE confusion and a CBS/Kristi Noem edit dust-up—aka more Media Shmedia.

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    42 min

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