Hard Pass

Trump and the Republicans seem to have revealed their new strategy for the upcoming midterm elections - and, everything old is new again. In this episode we’ll be looking at corporate news media coverage of Mr. Trump and the republicans who are labeling Democrats as communists. We will also be discussing the unfounded social media rumors that Senator Mitch McConnell has died.

Trump and the Republicans seem to have revealed their new strategy for the upcoming midterm elections - and, everything old is new again. In this episode we’ll be looking at corporate news media coverage of Mr. Trump and the republicans who are labeling Democrats as communists. We will also be discussing the unfounded social media rumors that Senator Mitch McConnell has died.

A group of protesters at a Texas ICE facility were charged, convicted and now sentenced for some of the actions at that protest. Many in media are noting the seemingly harsh nature of the punishments. Also, the national state fair is struggling with attendance as we approach the 250th birthday of this nation. We discuss how corporate media are covering all of this and more on this edition of Hard Pass!

A group of protesters at a Texas ICE facility were charged, convicted and now sentenced for some of the actions at that protest. Many in media are noting the seemingly harsh nature of the punishments. Also, the national state fair is struggling with attendance as we approach the 250th birthday of this nation. We discuss how corporate media are covering all of this and more on this edition of Hard Pass!

On this episode we'll be looking at two big stories from the week! First, the potential deal to end the war with Iran has hit a snag which has led to, once again, the closing of the Strait of Hormuz (maybe?). Next, it's become the subject of a million memes - the state of the president's ordered repairs to the reflecting pool. Is this REALLY a story worthy of our attention? Find out on episode 25 of season two of Hard Pass!

On this episode we'll be looking at two big stories from the week! First, the potential deal to end the war with Iran has hit a snag which has led to, once again, the closing of the Strait of Hormuz (maybe?). Next, it's become the subject of a million memes - the state of the President's ordered repairs to the reflecting pool. Is this REALLY a story worthy of our attention? Find out on episode 25 of season two of Hard Pass!

The President announced that he and Iran have come to an agreement on a plan for peace. The question is, without Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu on board, what are the chances that this agreement will stick? The team will talk about corporate media coverage of the deal as well as the crowning of the first trillionaire in world history. Join us for this latest episode of Hard Pass!

The President announced that he and Iran have come to an agreement on a plan for peace. The question is, without Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu on board, what are the chances that this agreement will stick? The team will talk about corporate media coverage of the deal as well as the crowning of the first trillionaire in world history. Join us for this latest episode of Hard Pass!

On this episode we talk about corporate news media’s coverage of the President’s pick to temporarily fill the role of director of national intelligence, Bill Pulte, who has no experience working in intelligence. We will also be talking about the sweeping changes that took place in the CBS News division's flagship show, 60 Minutes. Join us for season two, episode 23 of Hard Pass.

On this episode we talk about corporate news media’s coverage of the President’s pick to temporarily fill the role of director of national intelligence, Bill Pulte, who has no experience working in intelligence. We will also be talking about the sweeping changes that took place in the CBS News division's flagship show, 60 Minutes. Join us for season two, episode 23 of Hard Pass.