Chris and Eliana are back, starting with Trump’s 100-day media blitz, Tim Walz’s code-switching, the private group chats shaping American politics, and—most importantly—the origin of Jo Jo potatoes. Wretch on!

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Front Page: 1:29

Obsessions: 1:03:31

Reader Mail: 1:11:31

Favorite Items: 1:18:36

Show Notes:

The Atlantic: Read The Atlantic’s Interview With Donald Trump

Time: Read the Full Transcript of Donald Trump’s ‘100 Days’ Interview With TIME

Axios: Scoop: White House launches Drudge-style website to promote Trump

The Atlantic: The War That Would Not End

Semafor: The group chats that changed America

The New York Times: A Progressive Mind in a Body Made for the ‘Manosphere’

The Wall Street Journal: Questioning Biden’s Capacities Was Taboo a Year Ago. Now It’s Everywhere.

The New York Times: The Dispatch Buys SCOTUSblog, a Supreme Court Mainstay 

The New York Times: A Hot Accessory, at the Intersection of Faith and Culture 

The New York Times: Vietnam on The Move

Awful Announcing: Bill Belichick issues statement defending Jordon Hudson’s actions during CBS interview 

ESPN: Son of Falcons coordinator Ulbrich admits to Sanders prank 

The New York Times: How Ozempic Is Shaping Weddings 

The New York Times: ‘60 Minutes’ Chief Resigns in Emotional Meeting: ‘The Company Is Done With Me’ 

The New York Times: Paramount Board Clears Possible Path for Settling Trump’s ‘60 Minutes’ Lawsuit

The Washington Post: She tried to expose Russia’s brutal detention system — and ended up dead

The Washington Post: Streaming services should step up to make C-SPAN great again 

The New York Times: The Unabomber’s Brother Turned Him In. Then Spent 27 Years Trying to Win Him Back.

This week, Eliana flies solo and sits down with Jewish Insider’s Lahav Harkov for a conversation about her path through Israeli and American media — and what the press got wrong and (less often) right about the Israel-Gaza war. Wretch on!

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Show Notes:

New York Magazine: Everything We Know About the Gaza City Hospital Blast 

The Washington Post: Israel’s war with Hamas separates Palestinian babies from their mothers 

Reuters: Gaza mother's hopes for return of long-jailed son dashed

The Atlantic: The War That Would Not End 

60 Minutes: Freed Israeli hostages Yarden Bibas, Keith Siegel, Tal Shoham describe horrors of being held captive by Hamas 

CNN: Hersh Goldberg-Polin: The ‘happy-go-lucky’ Israeli-American who became a symbol of Israel’s enduring hostage heartbreak 

The Atlantic: What the Media Gets Wrong About Israel 

Tablet: An Insider’s Guide to the Most Important Story on Earth 

This week, we dive into Trump’s showdown on two fronts: immigration and Ivy League endowments. Then we head to space to marvel at the bravery of Blue Origin. And finally, we unwrap the explosive piece on Elon Musk’s quest to spawn a generation of genetically gifted super-babies. Wretch on!

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1:57 - Front Page

51:48 - Obsessions

1:00:56 - Reader Mail

1:06:41 - Favorite Items

Show Notes:

Mediaite: Fox News Reporter Confronts Trump AG Bondi on ‘Gang Member’ Claims — Straight-Up Asks ‘Why Not Show the Evidence?’ 

The Washington Free Beacon: Harvard Rejects Deal With Trump Admin, Putting Billions in Federal Funding at Risk 

The Washington Post: Trump administration asks IRS to revoke Harvard’s tax-exempt status

The Washington Post: Trump’s D.C. U.S. attorney pick appeared on Russian state media over 150 times 

Financial Times: CNN’s Mark Thompson: ‘Our entire industry is going through a revolution’ 

The Wall Street Journal: The Tactics Elon Musk Uses to Manage His ‘Legion’ of Babies—and Their Mothers 

Politico: GOP representative: ‘Left has to look in the mirror too’ after condemning Shapiro arson attack 

The New York Times: One Giant Stunt for Womankind 

The Washington Free Beacon: Holding Space: Women Rejoice as Bezos Gal Pal, Others Make History

The New York Times: How Trump Might Unwittingly Cut Emissions From Online Shopping

The Wall Street Journal: Porsche Heir’s Plan to Build a Private Tunnel Has His Alpine Neighbors Fuming

NBC News: Government's case against Mahmoud Khalil is reliant on tabloid accounts, review of evidence shows 

Red State: Salem Media Group Strikes Deal With Donald Trump Jr. and Lara Trump

Freddie deBoer: John Oliver is (Still) Part of the Problem 

The Wall Street Journal: Navy SEAL. Harvard Doctor. NASA Astronaut. Don’t Tell Mom About This Overachiever.

Josh Kraushaar, editor-in-chief of Jewish Insider, fills in for Eliana to discuss the latest on tariffs, the White House press pool, and Stephen A. Smith flirting with a presidential run. Wretch on!

If you have a story you want to discuss with us, email us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts dot com.

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3:27 - Front Page

58:20 - Obsessions

1:05:40 - Reader Mail

1:07:55 - Favorite Items

Show Notes:

The Wall Street Journal: The False Tariff Headline That Sent Stocks on a $2 Trillion Ride 

The Independent: Fox News pundit believes Trump tariffs will reverse ‘crisis in masculinity’ 

NBC News: A 'disaster': Gretchen Whitmer's talk on tariffs and meeting with Trump anger fellow Democrats

CNN: Federal judge says White House’s punishment of Associated Press is unconstitutional 

Status: The Pool Filter 

NBC News: Supreme Court gives boost to Trump administration's deportation plans under Alien Enemies Act 

Jewish Insider: Netanyahu pushes back on anti-Israel trends in meeting with podcasters 

LA Times: Broadcast television is in trouble. Stations are asking Washington for help 

Barrett Media: Stephen A. Smith No Longer Ruling Out Possibility of Running for President in 2028

The Washington Post: Don’t damn the torpedo bats

CBS News: Fossil fuel companies target America's love of college sports

The New York Times: Bloomberg Has a Rocky Start With A.I. Summaries 

Mediaite: Trump Orders DOJ To Investigate Prominent Critic in Shocking Oval Office Remarks: ‘I Think He’s Guilty of Treason’

CBS News: Photojournalist witnesses Venezuelan migrants' arrival in El Salvador: "They had no idea what was coming" 

The Atlantic: I Should Have Seen This Coming

Do you smell that? It’s the McRib Shower Gel—available only in Germany. Aside from that, we’ve got Liberation Day, Cory Booker’s latest stunt, White House Correspondents’ Dinner drama, and more. Wretch on!

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Time Stamps:

2:02 - Front Page

1:00:12 - Obsessions

1:07:43 - Reader Mail

1:11:29 - Favorite Items

Show Notes:

The New York Times: How Are Trump’s Tariff Rates Calculated? 

Mediaite: Fox News Anchor: Trump Should Tell Americans Worried About Their 401(k)s to ‘Support’ It Like a ‘War Effort’ 

The Washington Post: Musk to keep spending on politics despite Wisconsin loss, GOP doubts

AP News: Democrats demoralized by Trump get a boost from Wisconsin voters and Cory Booker’s speech 

Politico: The Mystery Buyer of That $23 Million DC Mansion? Mark Zuckerberg. 

New York Post: Joe Rogan calls the possibility of non-criminals being deported with violent gang members ‘horrific’ 

The Hill: Elon Musk says he sent MAGA influencer Ashley St. Clair $2.5 million, open to paternity test 

Fox News: Trump says he gave Tiger Woods blessing to date Vanessa Trump: 'Let them both be happy' 

The Washington Post: White House correspondents’ dinner scraps plan for comedian to host

The Guardian: In a new book, top Biden aide describes ‘out of it’ president before Trump debate

Mediaite: Trump-Backed Head of the FCC Threatens ABC’s Broadcast License In Fox News Interview

Los Angeles Times: Steve Kornacki exits MSNBC for new deal with NBC News and NBC Sports

The New York Times: The Big Fat Windsor Knot Takes Washington

The New York Times: Steak Fries: Deservedly Reviled or Underappreciated Edible Spoons?

The Free Press: The Double Standard in the Human-Rights World 

The Telegraph: Hamas ‘quietly drops’ thousands of deaths from casualty figures

NBC News: Trump won’t rule out seeking a third term in the White House, tells NBC News ‘there are methods’ for doing so

The Dispatch: Donald Trump, Franklin Roosevelt and the Allure of Permanent Power

The Dallas Morning News: Reviewing The News' coverage of the Robert Morris scandal

Nieman Lab: How to leak to a journalist 

The New York Times: How a Black Progressive Transformed Into a Conservative Star

In case you haven’t gotten enough of Signalgate, we’re here to help. We’re also diving into Columbia University, vibe shifts, and family outings at Hooters. Wretch on!

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Front Page - 2:07

Obsessions - 1:00:43

Reader Mail - 1:09:49

Favorite Items - 1:11:27

Show Notes:

The Atlantic: Here Are the Attack Plans That Trump’s Advisers Shared on Signal 

The Hill: Vance rips ‘hit piece’ in Jewish Insider 

Jewish Insider: Vance’s reluctance to support Houthi strikes concerns some leading GOP senators

Mediaite: Karoline Leavitt Fires Shot at Fox News’ Andy McCarthy Over Deportation Case: Trying to ‘Defend These Terrorists’

The Washington Post: Pentagon spokesman sidelined after uproar over Jackie Robinson article 

The Wall Street Journal: Disabilities Act Becomes a License to Cheat 

National Review: NPR CEO Admits Outlet Was ‘Mistaken’ in Refusing to Cover Hunter Biden Laptop Story 

CNN: KFile: Gavin Newsom spent years fighting for progressive positions he now bashes on his new podcast 

NBC News: Supreme Court turns down Trump donor Steve Wynn's bid to overturn libel precedent 

The New York Times: We Were Badly Misled About the Event That Changed Our Lives

The New York Times: I Was Diagnosed With Autism at 53. I Know Why Rates Are Rising.

The New York Times: Why Dads Take Their Gay Sons to Hooters

The Wall Street Journal: Are Americans really snacking less?

The Atlantic: Sex Without Women

The Free Press: Columbia President Says One Thing to Trump Admin—and Another in Private 

The Washington Free Beacon: What Columbia University President Katrina Armstrong Really Told Faculty Members About Changes the School Is Making

The Wall Street Journal: Columbia’s President Faces Angry Faculty in Closed-Door Meetings

Politico: AN ALT. WHCD?

The New York Times: Graydon Carter’s Memoir Evokes the Golden Age of New York City Media 

The Wall Street Journal: The Last Decision by the World’s Leading Thinker on Decisions

Happy Thursday! We’re coming to you a day early with MAGA infighting, a showdown at Columbia University, a media vibe shift, and the story behind the original Egg McMuffin. Wretch on!

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2:26 - Front Page

55:10 - Obsessions

1:04:39 - Reader Mail

1:08:51 - Favorite Items

If you have a story you want to discuss with us, email us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts dot com.

Show Notes:

The New York Times: The Populist vs. the Billionaire: Bannon, Musk and the Battle Within MAGA

The New Republic: Why Don’t Plutocrats Care That Trump Is Tanking the Economy?

The Wall Street Journal: Capitol Hill’s Republican Sycophant Caucus

National Review: Does Trump Know Why He Was Elected?

Axios: Trump vows to "lead the charge" to unseat GOP Rep. Massie

AP News: Trump warns that arrest of Palestinian activist at Columbia will be ‘first of many’

The Wall Street Journal: Faculty-on-Faculty War Erupts at Columbia as Trump Targets Elite School

NPR: A top 'Washington Post' columnist resigns, accusing publisher of killing piece

The New York Times: MeidasTouch Pops on Podcast Charts as Progressives Search for Answers

The New York Times: Can the Media’s Right to Pursue the Powerful Survive Trump’s Second Term?

The New York Times: The Future of News Looks Niche

The Wrap: Wall Street Journal Cuts Tech Reporters and Editors in Media Reconfiguration of Coverage

Sports Illustrated: Yankees’ Wives Carrying On Team’s Abandoned Battle Against Beards

CNN: Trump official tasked with defending DOGE cuts posted fashion influencer videos from her office

The Wall Street Journal: How Foundation and Eyeliner Became a Political Battleground

WGN9: An early version of the Egg McMuffin included a surprising condiment

Axios: MAGA's antisemitism divide

BBC: Russian spy ring's plans to kill journalist 'beyond imagination'

The Atlantic: Mitch McConnell and the President He Calls ‘Despicable’

The Wall Street Journal: The High-Pressure Tactics Attorney Gloria Allred Uses—On Her Own Clients

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The Wretches are back in the studio, and it feels so good. This week, we’re covering Trump’s joint address to Congress, tariffs, ‘based’ Newsom, and much more. Wretch on!

1:55 - Front Page

29:07 - Obsessions

37:24 - Reader mail

42:26 - Favorite Items

Reuters: Storm clouds gather over US economy as Trump kicks off trade war 

CBS News: Poll on Trump's 2025 joint address to Congress finds large majority of viewers approve 

National Review: When the Left Is Too Smug Even for the New York Times

The New York Times: During Trump’s Rowdy Speech to Congress, the Quiet Moments Said the Most

The Wall Street Journal: The ‘Hustling Expert’ Behind Argentina’s $250 Million Crypto Scandal 

The Wall Street Journal: The Two-Headed Monster Stalking the Economy Has a Name: Stagflation 

Politico: Gavin Newsom breaks with Democrats on trans athletes in sports 

Deadline: Tom Llamas To Succeed Lester Holt As ‘NBC Nightly News’ Anchor 

Nieman Lab: FiveThirtyEight is shutting down as part of broader cuts at ABC and Disney 

Mediaite: Despite Bezos’ Efforts to Shove WaPo Opinion to the Right, Op-Eds Still Taking Defiantly Anti-Trump, Anti-Musk Tone 

Axios: Patch scales to 30,000 U.S. communities with AI newsletters

The New York Times: She’s a Foot Soldier in America’s Losing War With Chronic Disease 

The New York Times: When This Professor Got Cancer, He Didn’t Quit. He Taught a Class About It.

Happy Saturday from your favorite band of Wretches! We’re diving deep into the latest from the White House Press Pool, Jake Tapper’s Biden book, shake-ups at MSNBC, and a true obsession with Gene Hackman. Wretch on!

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2:36 - Front Page

42:25 - Obsessions

55:09 - Reader Mail

57:37 - Favorite Items

National Journal: White House wrests control of pool coverage away from reporters 

Axios: Judge upholds Trump's right to block AP for now 

Semafor: Reuters and Associated Press among outlets barred from Trump’s first cabinet meeting 

The Dispatch: Donald Trump, Woodrow Wilson, and the Problems of a Free Press 

Reason: Trump tries to carve out a First Amendment exception for 'fake news' 

The Washington Free Beacon: MNSBC's Newest Anchor Eugene Daniels Is a 'Kamala Harris Expert' and 'Walking Beyoncé Encyclopedia' Who Has Revolutionized the DC Fashion Scene 

The Hollywood Reporter: Trump Targets Comcast CEO Brian Roberts As MSNBC Plans New Lineup 

The New York Post: Jen Psaki comes out on top of MSNBC shakeup as network axes shows by 3 more lefty anchors, Joy Reid ouster 

The New York Post: MSNBC host Rachel Maddow rips own network for axing Joy Reid's show and other 'non-white' hosts' programs 

The New York Times: Lester Holt to Leave ‘NBC Nightly News’ Anchor Role 

Unherd: Jeff Bezos rebrands Washington Post as billionaire's think tank  

Good Morning America: How a community rallied for trans and nonbinary recovery homes following LA fires 

The New York Times: In an Age of Right-Wing Populism, Why Are Denmark’s Liberals Winning? 

The New York Times: Gene Hackman, Hollywood’s Consummate Everyman, Dies at 95  

The Atlantic: How the Woke Right Replaced the Woke Left 

The Wall Street Journal: The Business Conference Where Dignity Goes to Die

We’re kicking off with the biggest story in American news media: the Murdoch family. We’re also discussing Hamas, Ukraine, and Mayor Karen Bass’s masterclass in spin. Wretch on!

Timestamps: 

4:28 - Front Page

46:35 - Obsessions

55:55 - Reader Mail

57:21 - Favorite Items

Show Notes: 

The Atlantic: Growing Up Murdoch

The New York Times: ‘You’ve Blown a Hole in the Family’: Inside the Murdochs’ Succession Drama 

The New York Times: Hamas Releases What It Said Were the Bodies of 4 Israeli Hostages

Free Beacon: WATCH: As Gazans Celebrate the Murder of Jewish Women and Children, NPR Calls the Scenes 'More Somber and Much Less Celebratory' 

Commentary Magazine: What Did Trump Just Say About Ukraine? WHAT??? 

The Wall Street Journal: How the Trumps Turned an Election Victory Into a Cash Bonanza 

The New York Times: How Trump’s Directives Echo Project 2025

The Hill: Washington Post backs out of ‘Fire Elon Musk’ ad order

Jeremy Barr on X: NBCUniversal is settling a lawsuit filed by obstetrician gynecologist Mahendra Amin

Collin Rug on X: NEW: LA Mayor Karen Bass says she’s investigating why she was allowed to go on a trip to Ghana days before the LA fires.

The New York Times: As a White Man, Can I Date Women of Color to Advance My Antiracism?

NPR: Performers protest Trump leadership at Kennedy Center with dance 

CBS News: Online searches for gambling addiction surge as sports betting expands, study finds

The New York Times: What Should I Wear to Protest an Unspoken Dress Code? 

The Telegraph: Margaret Brennan's CBS humiliation exposed everything that's wrong with the Left-wing media 

The New York Post: CBS News exec Adrienne Roark, who reprimanded anchor over Israel interview, plans to exit network 

The Wall Street Journal: Inside Amazon’s Messy Push to Bring Everyone Back to the Office 

I Might Be Wrong on Substack: I’m Such a Hopeless Libtard That It Bothers Me When We Side With the Authoritarian Predator State 

The New York Times: Art Adviser. Friend. Thief.