How facile did the news media of america get this week? You’ll have to listen to hear the wild, wild coverage from our national press. Aside from their snide remarks about Nikki Haley’s super Tuesday, we explore the use of the word “Genocide” and how every rising Republican is Trump reimagined in the press’s eyes.

Time Stamps:
4:30 Front Page
53:00 Obsessions
59:59 Reader Mail
1:02:20 Favorite Items

Show Notes:
Politico: The most important governor’s race of 2024 is about to have its own version of Trump
WaPo: Writer for conservative media outlet surrenders to face Capitol riot charges 
The Atlantic: Stop Glorifying Self-Immolation
The Dispatch: The Many Problems With Accusing Israel of ‘Genocide’ in Gaza
The Daily Beast: AOC Slams Protesters Demanding She Call Gaza War a 'Genocide' 
AEI: OpenAI Strikes Back at New York Times in Copyright Spat, Deepening the Philosophical Dispute 
Wapo: Opinion|Settlement in Japanese court ends embarrassing episode for the Atlantic 
Wapo: The zombie CVS, a late-capitalism horror story
NYPost: Long COVID could be the reason for your bad hangovers: research 
Politico: The Right Way to Cover the Intersection of Religion and Politics
WaPo: Opinion Women are divorcing — and finally finding happiness 
WSJ: Men’s Style: What’s Sexy, What’s Not? Our Poll Results May Surprise You
OBSESSIONS:
NYPost: CNN's Mark Thompson tries to ease fears after slashing bonuses 
NYT: Shafiqah Hudson, Who Fought Trolls on Social Media, Dies at 46
Favorite: 
The Atlantic: The Houthis Are Very, Very Pleased
NYT: Opinion | The Babe Paley in ‘Feud’ Is Not the Woman I Knew

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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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Watch this episode on YouTube. McHaters are in the building, and we’re glad to say they were wrong. Before we get into America’s favorite value menu, we dive into the upcoming presidential debate, the Westminster Dog Show, and more newsroom revolts. Wretch on!

Time Stamps:
1:20 Front Page
43:57 Obsessions
50:30 Reader Mail
53:14 Favorite Items
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Show Notes:
NYT: Why Biden Wanted to Debate Trump Early, and Why Trump Said Yes
AP News: Biden's special counsel interview audio release blocked by White House
WaPo: Biden’s false claim that inflation was 9 percent when he took office
Axios: Psaki's new book falsely recounts Biden's watch check in troop ceremony 
Semafor: New York Times staff complain of ‘unwillingness to tolerate dissent’
NYT: How MSNBC’s Leftward Tilt Delivers Ratings, and Complications
WSJ: The Smartest People in the Room Are All Listening to the Same Podcast
NPR: U.S. maternal deaths keep rising. Here's who is most at risk 
NYT: ‘The Bachelor’ Promises True Love. So Why Does It Rarely Work Out?
FT: Could ketamine be the next fix for workplace depression? 
NYT: Do Pimple Patches Work?
NYT: How do Westminster Dog Show Participants Travel to New York? With Planning and Plenty of Treats. 
Obsessions:
WaPo: Interior Dept staffer becomes first Jewish Biden appointee to publicly resign over war in Gaza
The Times of Israel: Jewish teen trains peers as feminist advocates
Pew Research: Americans' Changing Relationship With Local News
Fav Items:
NYT: Fast Food Forever: How McHaters Lost the Culture War 
Semafor: How Princeton got burned by its outreach to Iran

McInformation

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

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