Hard Pass

In this episode, the team discusses the ongoing federal government shutdown and analyzes media coverage of this story. Why are news media presenting the story as if it were a sporting event by talking about which side is "winning" the shutdown? We also talk about the administration's efforts to limit the information that media are getting. Is Mr. Trump actually not getting the full picture on certain events because of these government-imposed information strictures?

In this episode, the team discusses the ongoing federal government shutdown and analyzes media coverage of this story. Why are news media presenting the story as if it were a sporting event by talking about which side is "winning" the shutdown? We also talk about the administration's efforts to limit the information that media are getting. Is Mr. Trump actually not getting the full picture on certain events because of these government-imposed information strictures?

Language advisory – please be aware that there is language used in this episode that may be offensive to some listeners. In this episode, the team welcomes Dr. Jeff Tischauser to discuss the latest on the ground in Chicago regarding protests, the response to the protests and the deployment of troops. Jeff was with protesters outside of the Broadview ICE facility when he was shot at close range by a rubber bullet and teargassed. Jeff talks about being shot and how local and national media outlets are covering these events.

Language advisory – please be aware that there is language used in this episode that may be offensive to some listeners. In this episode, the team welcomes Dr. Jeff Tischauser to discuss the latest on the ground in Chicago regarding protests, the response to the protests and the deployment of troops. Jeff was with protesters outside of the Broadview ICE facility when he was shot at close range by a rubber bullet and teargassed. Jeff talks about being shot and how local and national media outlets are covering these events.

The team looks at media coverage of the indictment of James Comey and the rhetoric surrounding "war-ravaged" Portland, Oregon.

The team looks at media coverage of the indictment of James Comey and the rhetoric surrounding "war-ravaged" Portland, Oregon.

In this episode, the team looks at the controversy surrounding the suspension and then reinstatement of ABC's show, Jimmy Kimmel Live! Is this an issue of free speech? Is the administration, which has talked about the importance of free speech in the past, suppressing speech?

In this episode, the team looks at the controversy surrounding the suspension and then reinstatement of ABC's show, Jimmy Kimmel Live! Is this an issue of free speech? Is the administration, which has talked about the importance of free speech in the past, suppressing speech?

John Fugelsang, Sirius XM talk show host, comedian, and best-selling author, joins the team to discuss media and politics, as well as his newly released book, "Separation of Church and Hate."

John Fugelsang, Sirius XM talk show host, comedian, and best-selling author, joins the team to discuss media and politics, as well as his newly released book, "Separation of Church and Hate."