There have been several high-profile attempts by the current administration to curtail news and entertainment media over the last several months. In this episode the team talk about the FBI raid on a reporter's home, a threat of a lawsuit from the White House over editing an interview with the president and threats from DHS and ICE agents about recording them with phones. Why is the administration trying to hide from coverage? This is season 2, episode 3 of Hard Pass.

There have been several high-profile attempts by the current administration to curtail news and entertainment media over the last several months. In this episode the team talk about the FBI raid on a reporter's home, a threat of a lawsuit from the White House over editing an interview with the president and threats from DHS and ICE agents about recording them with phones. Why is the administration trying to hide from coverage? This is season 2, episode 3 of Hard Pass.

In this episode we take a deep look into corporate media coverage of the killing of Renee Good by ICE in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In addition to the main coverage, we look at the media's decision to broadcast multiple video angles of the event. Dr. Mirer also talks about the psychology theory that may account for the fact that people with differing political views seemed to view the events in the videos completely differently.

In this episode we take a deep look into corporate media coverage of the killing of Renee Good by ICE in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In addition to the main coverage, we look at the media's decision to broadcast multiple video angles of the event. Dr. Mirer also talks about the psychology theory (also used in media research) that may account for the fact that people with differing political views seemed to view the events in the videos completely differently.

This episode marks the start of season two of Hard Pass. In this episode we talk to Clayton Weimers, the North American executive director of Reporters Without Borders (RSF). RSF is a non-profit dedicated to the freedom and security of reporters around the globe. 2025 was a deadly year for journalists, particularly in Gaza.

This episode marks the start of season two of Hard Pass. In this episode we talk to Clayton Weimers, the North American executive director of Reporters Without Borders (RSF). RSF is a non-profit dedicated to the freedom and security of reporters around the globe. 2025 was a deadly year for journalists, particularly in Gaza.

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

In this episode of Hard Pass, the team analyzes press coverage of the national polls that are indicating Trump's approval ratings are dropping. Also, how the near miss of a Jet Blue passenger jet and a U.S. military plane over Venezuela is being seen in the bigger picture of what is happening in that country.

In this episode of Hard Pass, the team analyzes press coverage of the national polls that are indicating Trump's approval ratings are dropping. Also, how the near miss of a Jet Blue passenger jet and a U.S. military plane over Venezuela is being seen in the bigger picture of what is happening in that country.