The theme (so far) of Trump’s second administration has been shock and awe. This week, Chris and Eliana explain why you can’t shock yourself in the process. Aside from the White House, they discuss Jim Acosta, The New York Times’ audience, and dress shoe styles. Wretch on!

Time Stamps:

Front Page - 3:17

Obsessions - 42:43

Reader Mail - 52:01

Favorite Items - 54:45

Show Notes: 

CNBC: White House says Trump funding freeze remains in effect despite rescinding OMB memo 

The Atlantic: The Memo That Shocked the White House

The New York Times: Justice Dept. Fires Prosecutors Who Worked on Trump Investigations

AP News: Trump uses mass firing to remove independent inspectors general at a series of agencies 

CNN: Trump DOJ appointee in DC lashes out after flurry of ‘personally insulting’ leaks in his first week  

CBS News: Transcript: Vice President JD Vance on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 26, 2025 

The Atlantic: America Is Divided. It Makes for Tremendous Content. 

Status News: Acosta La Vista 

The Washington Free Beacon: EXCLUSIVE: Read Jim Acosta's Resignation Letter to CNN

Axios: Trump's Colombia tariff threat raises fears on coffee prices 

The Washington Post: Transgender soldiers date to the Civil War 

The New York Times: Is There Still a Rule Against Wearing Brown Shoes With Blue Pants?

The New York Times: The Pure Liberation of a Personal Urination Device - The New York Times 

The Wall Street Journal: As a Rising Political Star, Gabbard Paid to Mask Her Sect’s Ties to Alleged Scheme 

@PleaseDontDestroy on Instagram: The New York Times coming up with emails to send you

Forbes: This Former Billionaire, And New U.S. Senator, Is Now Broke

The New York Times: The Return of the Lumbersexual