We are delighted to be joined by Andrew Sullivan of The Weekly Dish. He takes us on a journey through his upbringing in traditional media to his days blogging alongside Matt Drudge in the early 2000s and how he ended up on Substack. Andrew’s story teaches us about how journalists connect with audiences and how one finds their voice. Wretch on!

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The Interview: Andrew Sullivan

Eliana Johnson and Chris Stirewalt love the news business but they hate a lot of what’s happening to it these days. Using their decades of experience in print, digital and TV news they tell the story behind the stories, always on the lookout for bias, sloppy reporting and, well, just plain wretched journalism. Every week they help you to be a better, smarter news consumer.

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News Commentary

In today's episode, we delve into the latest stories, including Biden's decision to pause weapons sales to Israel, RFK Jr.'s brain worm, the intersection of climate change and its impact on the LGBTQ+ community, and Kristi Noem's unexpected pause on her book tour. Tune in!

Time Stamps:
1:13 Front Page
51:44 Obsessions
57:13 Reader Mail
59:30 Favorite Items


Reuters: Israel due to get billions of dollars more in US weapons despite Biden pause | Reuters
The Atlantic: Say Plainly What the Protesters Want 
The Guardian: ‘Like family’: three women – two Palestinian, one Jewish – find peace amid campus chaos | US campus protests
Harpers: The Race for Second Place
WSJ: Inside RFK Jr.’s Chaotic White House Bid
WSJ: Inside RFK Jr.’s Chaotic White House Bid 
NYT: Kristi Noem Calls Off Disastrous Book Tour, Canceling Hits on Fox News and CNN at Last Minute 
The Dispatch: The Pulitzer for Propaganda Goes to 
Politico: The Collapse of the News Industry Is Taking Its Soul Down With It
Semafor: Joe Kahn: 'The newsroom is not a safe space' 
Axios: ABC News president Kim Godwin steps down 
Axios: Exclusive poll: Most college students shrug at nationwide protests 
NYT: Are We Talking Too Much About Mental Health? 
WSJ: Desperate for Workers but Dead Set Against Migrant Labor: The West Virginia Dilemma
NYT: Honeybees Invaded My House, and No One Would Help 
WSJ: Inside Andy Cohen’s Reality 
Obsessions:
Tablet: The People Setting America on Fire
The Atlantic: No One Knows What Universities Are For 
Reader Mail: 
Context:  Why are LGBTQ+ people more at risk from climate change?
Kicker: Favorite Items of the Week:
WaPo: Senior homes refuse to pick up fallen residents, dial 911. 'Why are they calling us?' 
Eliana: ‘I’m Not Your Mom’: Tech Exec’s Videos Spark Clash Over China’s Work Culture

Worming Our Way In

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Standing up for the American Flag could reward you with a $300K party. That's what happened in the wake of one college protest this week. In addition to that, we're discussing Pelosi’s MSNBC meltdown, Biden’s new walking routine, and Hollywood’s failure to spread awareness about climate change. Wretch on!

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Time Stamps:
1:47 - Front Page 
42:01 - Facile File 
46:25 - Style Section 
48:57 - Obsessions 
56:42 - Reader Mail 
58:15 - Favorite Items

The Washington Post | Trump, GOP seize on campus protests to depict chaos under Biden
The Dispatch | A ‘Mostly’ Misleading Partisan Press
AP | College protesters want ‘amnesty.’ At stake: Tuition, legal charges, grades and graduation
The New York Times | Columbia Bars Student Protester Who Said ‘Zionists Don’t Deserve to Live’
The Atlantic | The Campus-Left Occupation That Broke Higher Education
The Dispatch | These Are the Kids They Wanted
NBC | Poll: Biden and Trump supporters sharply divided by the media they consume
The Hill | Pelosi accuses MSNBC host of being ‘apologist for Donald Trump’ 
The New York Times | Donald Trump Has Never Sounded Like This
Axios | Scoop: Biden changes walking routine to Marine One
Daily Mail | Gushing Drew Barrymore says Kamala Harris needs to be the 'Momala' of the U.S. in cringeworthy interview
Puck | Guess Who’s Coming to Elon’s Dinner
Ken Klippenstein | Why I'm Resigning From The Intercept The Dispatch | The Cass Review Won’t Fade Away
Indie Wire | Only 32 of the Top Movies in the Last Decade Say Climate Change Exists — Study
CNBC | Dave & Buster’s to allow customers to bet on arcade games
Twitter | Die Workwear
Star Tribune | Dan Rather documentary is second-rate journalism
The Daily Beast | Dan Rather to Make CBS News Return 18 Years After Controversial Exit
Asterisk Magazine | Debugging Tech Journalism
The Wall Street Journal | Billions in Dirty Money Flies Under the Radar at World’s Busiest Airports
The Washington Free Beacon | 7 Hilariously Sad Entries in the Lost and Found Chat at Columbia's Anti-Israel Protest Camp

Bros vs. Schmoes

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Did you hear? Kamala Harris has found her voice. At least that’s what CNN is saying for the 4th time of this administration. This week, we’re looking at coverage around Speaker Mike Johnson, the chaos on college campuses, and a disgruntled former CNN anchor. Wretch on!

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Time Stamps:
2:27 Front Page
40:17 - Obsessions
46:51 - Reader Mail
51:10 Favorite Items

NYT: Where Jurors in Trump Hush-Money Trial Say They Get Their News
Politico: The Petty Feud Between the NYT and the White House
CNBC: House Speaker Johnson drowned out by booing crowds at Columbia University speech on Gaza protests
The Atlantic: The Accidental Speaker
WSJ: They Entered College in Isolation and Leave in Protest: The Class That Missed Out on Fun
Vanity Fair: Leaving CNN Was How I Found My Voice
The American Prospect: My Dinner With Andreessen
Mediaite: The Gateway Pundit, Infamous Conspiracy Blog, Declares Bankruptcy After Suit From Election Workers
CNN: Kamala Finds Her Voice
The Free Press: Tucker Carlson’s Turn
Cleveland 19: Ohio company launches Thermonator, a flamethrowing robot dog
NYT: Beyoncé Showed Her Hair Being Washed. Here’s Why It Matters.

Take That, Hippies

The NPR rebellion continues this week on Ink Stained Wretches. We’re also covering infighting at The New York Times, Trump trial coverage and the emerging trend of sexless marriages. Wretch on!

2:29 Front Page
50:27 Obsessions
57:39 Reader Mail
4:34 Favorite Items

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Show Notes:
NPR: NPR editor Uri Berliner resigns with blast at new CEO
NYPost: NPR's new CEO Katherine Maher scrubs hyper-partisan posts: 'Trump is a racist'
NPR:  From NPR President and CEO Katherine Maher: Thoughts on our mission and our work
Politico: The Real Reason NPR Squashed Uri Berliner
I Might Be Wrong on Substack: GUEST COLUMN: Who the Fuck Did You THINK Ran NPR?
Slate: NPR: The public broadcaster’s problems are deeper than “wokeness.” 
WSJ: New York Times Bosses Seek to Quash Rebellion in the Newsroom
USA Today: Media is playing right into Trump's hands with jury selection as jurors become targets
NYTimes: Can a Sexless Marriage Be a Happy One?
NYTimes: One Thing Parents Can Control 
WSJ: She’s One of the Greatest Basketball Players Ever. She’s an Even Better Coach.
NYTimes: The Biden Guide to Dressing Younger 
Axios: Exclusive: Grindr plans to offer a pocket "gayborhood" 
ABC News: Red Lobster eyes bankruptcy option after $11M in losses from endless shrimp
WaPo: They criticized Israel. This Twitter account upended their lives.
Commentary Mag: Media Revive the Classic ‘Jewish Oppressor’ Stereotype 
The Atlantic: What the Upper-Middle-Class Left Doesn’t Get About Inflation
SNL: Beavis and Butthead
WSJ: A Day in the Life of a Walmart Manager Who Makes $240,000 a Year

Newsroom Rebellions

Watch this episode on YouTube. Welcome back, Wretchos! In this episode, we'll be covering a variety of topics this week, including whether Gen Z can handle criticism effectively, if the politics of Israel are changing, and whether a sleep divorce is a good idea. Don't miss out, and remember to catch us on YouTube for more engaging content. Wretch on!

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Time Stamps:
4:09 Front Page
50:13 Obsessions
1:01:23 Reader Mail
1:03:32 Favorite Items


Show Notes: 
NYT:Inflation Was Hotter Than Expected in March, Unwelcome News for the Fed
WSJ: Biden Is Spending $1 Trillion to Fight Climate Change. Voters Don’t Care.
TFP: I’ve Been at NPR for 25 Years. Here’s How We Lost America’s Trust. 
WSJ: We Aren’t Posting on Social Media as Much Anymore. Will We Ever?
Newsnation: Hundreds expected to tie the knot during solar eclipse 
The Guardian: ‘Mostly felt like a speed bump’: US man on getting vasectomy amid earthquake
Semafor: Border crisis might be boon for economy
Wapo: Which Trump lies stick? Republicans believe some falsehoods more than they did six years ago, our poll finds.
Wapo: Gen Z workers can take criticism. You're just phrasing it wrong.
Pagesix: Matt Lauer holds hands with girlfriend Shamin Abas at Don Lemon's wedding 
Dailymail: Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck's 15-year-old daughter, formerly Seraphina Rose, debuts new name Fin
WSJ: The Couples Trading Restless Nights for Separate Bedrooms
@dieworkwear on Twitter: "my man"
Obsessions:
Politico: Playbook: Could Bibi tank Ukraine aid?
Politico: The politics of Israel are changing
The Atlantic: 'White Rural Rage' Is an Utterly Misleading Book 
The Remnant Podcast: Hillbillies in the Mist
The Atlantic: Civil War Was Made in Anger
Reader Mail: 
The Daily Beast: The Instagram Stars Hiding Their Famous, Muslim-Hating Mom, Pamela Geller
Favorite Items:
NY Times: How a Vacant Lot Became Our Own Dirtbag Narnia
Jewish Insider: Several university leaders begin cracking down on anti-Israel disruptions on campus.

The Interview: Andrew Sullivan

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