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On this powerful episode of "The Watchdog," Lowkey sits down with Ahmed Alnaouq, a Palestinian writer, journalist, and co-founder of We Are Not Numbers—a collective that amplifies Palestinian voices through storytelling. Alnaouq joins from the U.K. to talk about his best-selling new book, "We Are Not Numbers," a humanizing collection of 74 stories written by 59 Palestinians, two of whom have since been killed during Israel's ongoing war on Gaza.Alnaouq speaks with urgency about the genocide unfolding in Gaza, the silencing of Palestinian voices, and why it is imperative to talk openly about Zionism—not as abstract theory, but as a lived reality. As he explains:“We Palestinians are the best equipped to talk about Zionism, because Zionism is a practice on us... We must talk about it!”The episode also revisits Alnaouq's viral confrontation with Piers Morgan, during which he dismantled the media narrative that framed the conflict as a religious war. Instead, Alnaouq sets the record straight:“This is not a religious war. It is a war between colonizers and colonized, between occupiers and occupied… It's not with the Jews.”With over 55,000 Palestinians—mostly women and children—killed in Gaza, and the United Nations warning of starvation and collapse, Alnaouq urges the world to act, speak out, and bear witness.We Are Not Numbers is available now and has already been translated into multiple languages.Watch the full interview on MintPress News and subscribe to The Watchdog for more conversations that challenge censorship, expose propaganda, and speak truth to power.Support the showThe Watchdog is 100% independent and listener-supported. We don't take corporate ad money. We don't have billionaire backers. Episodes like this are only possible because of you. If you value fearless journalism and critical conversations, please consider joining our community of supporters:

Dearest Wretches, we're stepping away from the mic. But before we go, Chris and Eliana dig into Trump's legal battles with CBS and the Pulitzer board, Elon Musk's Washington exit, Democrats' hunt for lost masculinity, and the waning influence of BLM. We'll miss the community that's grown with us over the years—thanks for wretching with us. Time Stamps: 1:55 - Front Page 37:50 - Obsessions 46:51 - Reader Mail 52:24 - Favorite Items Show Notes: The Wall Street Journal: Paramount Has Offered $15 Million to Settle CBS Lawsuit. Trump Wants More. New York Post: Shari Redstone in ‘tough spot' as Paramount board fears settling with Trump will open Pandora's box on bribery lawsuits: sources The New York Times: A Disillusioned Musk, Distanced From Trump, Says He's Exiting Washington CBS News: Elon Musk says he's "disappointed" by Trump's "big, beautiful bill" and what it means for DOGE The New York Times: Trump Pardoned Tax Cheat After Mother Attended $1 Million Dinner The New York Times: Six Months Later, Democrats Are Still Searching for the Path Forward The Washington Free Beacon: EXCLUSIVE: Inside the Democratic Party's Strategic Efforts To Enhance Receptivity in Masculine-Coded Heteronormative Cohorts Through Data-Driven Holistic Outreach Vulture: Fame and Frustration On the New Media Circuit Fox News: Washington Post announces another buyout program targeting veteran staffers, other departments The Washington Post: Struggling to declutter? Try the ‘poop rule.' The New York Times: 5 Years After George Floyd's Murder, the Backlash Takes Hold The Wall Street Journal: Six Friends Tried to Plan a Girls' Trip in a Group Chat. Things Went Sideways. Law360: Pulitzer Board Can't Pause Trump Defamation Suit In Florida Semafor: Inside the identity crisis in anti-woke media The Weekly Dish: Claire Lehmann On Staying Independent Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY: In Memoriam: Tom Robbins (1949-2025) The Wall Street Journal: How a Lawyer in the Hamptons Became the King of DWI Cases

In this powerful episode of "The Watchdog," host Lowkey speaks with Palestinian-American author and activist Susan Abulhawa about her firsthand experiences inside Gaza during the ongoing Israeli assault. As one of the few Western-based voices to enter the besieged enclave during the genocide, Abulhawa shares her deeply personal account of life under bombardment, the psychological toll of witnessing mass devastation, and the political cost of speaking uncomfortable truths in Western institutions.Abulhawa reflects on the eerie stillness of Gaza's ruins, the erasure of daily life, and the overwhelming sense of loss she encountered, both human and environmental. She also opens up about the backlash she faced upon returning to the West, including de-platforming, public smears, and institutional silencing, such as censorship from major academic venues like Oxford.This episode intersects witness, memory, and resistance, and why narratives like Abulhawa's are crucial to breaking the wall of manufactured silence surrounding Israel's actions in Gaza.Support the showThe Watchdog is 100% independent and listener-supported. We don't take corporate ad money. We don't have billionaire backers. Episodes like this are only possible because of you. If you value fearless journalism and critical conversations, please consider joining our community of supporters:

This week, we're unpacking the rollout of Original Sin, the irony of the left's search for their very own Joe Rogan, the CBS newsroom shakeup, and stick around for Eliana's experience serving on the Pulitzer jury. Wretch on! If you have a story you want to discuss with us, email us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts dot com. Time Stamps: 4:10 - Front Page 1:06:38 - Obsessions 1:19:04 - Reader Mail 1:20:57 - Favorite Items Show Notes: Jewish Insider: Two Israeli embassy employees killed in shooting outside D.C. Jewish Museum The Guardian: Jon Stewart on CNN's Biden book: ‘Selling you a book about news they should have told you' The Washington Post: Biden diagnosis draws well-wishes, questions and conspiracy theories Mediaite: Taylor Lorenz Openly Celebrates Joe Biden's Cancer Diagnosis: ‘Hopefully He Rots in Hell and Rests in Piss' The New York Times: Democrats Throw Money at a Problem: Countering G.O.P. Clout Online The Hill: Trump hits South African president with video ‘genocide' claims: 5 takeaways NBC News: White House purges transcripts of Trump's remarks from its website Mediaite: ‘What Changed Patel and Bongino's Minds?' Glenn Beck Calls Out Trump's FBI Brass Rejecting Epstein Conspiracy The Wall Street Journal: Elon Musk to Cut Back Political Spending The Daily Beast: Musk Insults Interviewer for Daring to Ask About His Big DOGE Promise The New York Times: Head of CBS News Is Forced Out Amid Tensions With Trump The New York Times: Can C-SPAN Pull Off ‘Crossfire,' but With Civility? Semafor: Shapiro solicits backers — or buyers — for a built-out Daily Wire The Hollywood Reporter: ‘Sesame Street' Saved, Inks New Streaming Deal With Netflix NBC 4: Kermit comes home: UMD commencement and NBC4 history The Washington Free Beacon: ANALYSIS: Jordon Hudson Outshined and Outclassed by Historic Transgender Contestant at So-Called Beauty Pageant The Washington Free Beacon: ‘We Occasionally Misjudge': Pulitzer Board Told Me I Was out of Line When I Asked Why the Organization Gave an Award to Palestinian ‘Poet' Who Made Hateful Comments About Israeli Hostages Politico: Two House Republicans missed the big vote Chicago Tribune: Chicago Sun-Times Sunday insert contains 10 AI-generated fake books in summer reading list

Watch This Episode on YouTube! It's oh so good to be back in the studio. We're kicking off with Trump's Gulf tour, the scoops about the scoops on the Biden books, “Mar-a-Lago face,” and much more. Wretch on! If you have a story you want to discuss with us, email us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts dot com. Time Stamps: 2:00 - Front Page 50:29 - Obsessions  57:28 - Reader Mail 1:00:12 - Favorite Items Show Notes: Mediaite: WHCA Rages as Trump Excludes Major News Wire Services From Middle East Trip I Might Be Wrong: The Qatari Plane Scandal is Different Because Morons Understand It Newsweek: Saudi Arabia Rolls Out Custom Mobile McDonald's for Trump Visit The Daily Beast: Biden Aides Had a Secret Plan to Get the President a Wheelchair, New Book Claims Axios: Exclusive: Biden aides discussed wheelchair use if he were re-elected, new book says CNN: First on CNN: New book reveals how Biden's inner circle kept Cabinet from him in final two years of presidency The Dispatch: The Temptation and the Fall of the Media The New Yorker: Is Jeff Bezos Selling Out the Washington Post? The Washington Post: Bill Belichick, Jordon Hudson and the making of a PR disaster The Washington Post: MLB reinstates Pete Rose and others, paving way for Hall of Fame consideration The New York Times: Can I Wear a Sheath Dress Without Looking Like a MAGA Woman?The Free Press: How Qatar Bought America The Dispatch: Feelings, Facts, and Our Crisis of Truth Teen Vogue: News Influencers Are Reaching Young People, and the Media Is Trying to Keep Up Politico: The First Thing George Santos Should Do in Prison The Washington Free Beacon: The Surprising Ways That Siblings Shape Our Lives

In this week's Unfiltered episode, we kick things off by reacting to the foolish viral “hundred men vs gorilla” conversation—could it be a distraction from something bigger going on behind the scenes?In the second part of the show, we react to Wretch 32's comments and the resurfaced issues surrounding him and Scorcher, after the situation was brought back into the spotlight following Wretch's appearance on the Zeze Millz show.Finally, we discuss the backlash Central Cee is currently facing, with many saying he shouldn't be the face of the culture and accusing him of using a Black child as a prop at the Met Gala.Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ_CNKqpdv2h0zd_chBuM2g/joinTo Support our channel join us on Patreon now starting from £1.00 per month for exclusive content every week plus loads of behind the scenes contenthttps://www.patreon.com/TheexpresstruthshowCall in number: 0121 318 2640Instagram: @expresstruthshowMark Hamilton Instagram: @Seamoorecake87Steven Brown Instagram: @Supermn91Theme Song video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WL5FYsZRgTimestamps:00:00 – Intro04:40 – 100 Men vs Gorilla Debate08:20 – Why the Clip Really Went Viral12:25 – Wretch 32/Scorcher 26:00 – Madonna & the Double Standards27:20 – Central Cee Backlash01:01:00 – Outro

This episode is packed with trending stories and heated debates! We dive into the Central C controversy: Is he guilty of blackfishing, and how does his Met Gala appearance fuel the fire?We also dissect the shocking Shiloh Hendrix racism incident and the GoFundMe that sparked outrage. Beyond the headlines, we tackle complex issues like colorism in dating, and even revisit the messy Wretch 32/Scorcher situation. Plus, we share our unfiltered thoughts on Natalie Nunn's "Baddies" coming to London and the bizarre racism in kids' TV adverts. It's a wild ride!"* Wretch 32 and Scorcher's situation (relationship with Sadie Ama) * Dating friends/exes * Colourism (specifically, a situation on the "Pop the Balloon" dating show) * Shiloh Hendrix racism incident * Natalie Nunn and the "Baddies" show * Sexy Red and Central Cee's comments on twerking * Central Cee at the Met Gala (including blackfishing accusations and the Rosa Parks outfit controversy)

This week, we say hello to a new pope and goodbye to Nate Moore—Chris's AEI research assistant, but more importantly, a fellow wretch who's been a big part of the podcast. We also talk about the Pulitzer winners and the media's coverage of the declining health of John Fetterman and Joe Biden. Wretch on! Time Stamps: Front Page:  02:22Obsessions:  27:43Reader Mail:  36:10Favorite Items: 38:53 Show Notes: New York Magazine: The Hidden Struggle of John Fetterman AP News: Sen. John Fetterman raises alarms with outburst at meeting with union officials, AP sources say BBC: Five takeaways from Biden's BBC interview The Pulitzer Prizes: 2025 Pulitzer Priz Herald Leader: The favorite didn't win the KY Derby again. Here's what happened behind Sovereignty The Washington Free Beacon: Exclusive Analysis: Kamala's Stepdaughter, ‘Textile Artist' Ella Emhoff, Skips Leg Day as Often as She Shaves Her Armpits (Never) Politico: Biden enlists veteran Democratic operative to help defend his reputation (edited) 

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The fellas kicked off the podcast talking about Nic's recent trip to NYC. Craig break's down his experience attending the Central Cee and Sexy Redd video shoot before they discuss the Drake v Kendrick Lamar battle a year later. They also talk about the Chris Eubank Jr. vs Conor Benn fight, Shannon Sharpe's SA lawsuit, Wretch 32's new album plus more...

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

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

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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! Time Stamps: 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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Watch this episode on YouTube! 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! Time Stamps: 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

Pastor James Walden continues our series in Romans with a sermon on Romans 7:1-25.

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.

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Watch this episode on YouTube. We're back in person, and it feels good. Today's theme is “crisis”—or the lack thereof. Whether it's a crisis in the White House press room, the FBI, the FCC, or a general “constitutional crisis,” we've got it covered. Plus, Chris gets nostalgic about Ajit Pai. Wretch on! Time Stamps: 2:06 - Front Page 43:05 - Obsessions 49:05 - Reader Mail 50:52 - Favorite Items Mediaite: White House Bans Associated Press Reporter From Trump and Musk Oval Office Event, Editor Says  TIME: Calling 'Em Out: The White House Takes on the Press  The New York Times: Trump's Actions Have Created a Constitutional Crisis, Scholars Say The New York Times: High School Trans Athletes Challenge Trump's Executive Order in New Hampshire  The New York Times: CPI Report: Inflation Rose Unexpectedly in January  The Washington Post: Sinkhole of bureaucracy  Semafor: ‘Almost like surrender': Steve Bannon on the media in Trump's ‘Days of Thunder'  The Washington Post: Hegseth's visit to U.S. base in Germany met with student walkout The Washington Post: U.S. intelligence, law enforcement candidates face Trump loyalty test The New York Times: Serena Williams' Super Bowl appearance with Kendrick Lamar ends a Drake tennis culture feud The Daily Beast: MAGA Melts Down Over Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Performance  Jewish Insider: CNN inks deal with Qatar to launch network hub in Doha  Semafor: Fake, viral conspiracies on X stump politicians, media  The Times: Was I enraged by America's controversial commentator on race? No, I was bored  The Washington Free Beacon: Toobin's New Beat: Renowned Masturbator Joins New York Times  The Washington Free Beacon: The Historical Case for Trump's Riviera

Chris takes the lead this week as Eliana rests her vocal cords. This week, we are covering everything from the FCC to the trans sports ban out of the White House, as well as a few items on the Super Bowl and the latest shake from McDonald's. Wretch on! Time Stamps:  2:04 - Front Page 52:01 - Obsessions 55:56 - Reader Mail 57:48 - Favorite Items Show Notes: The Wall Street Journal: More Than 40,000 Federal Workers Have Resigned So Far, Short of Target   The Washington Post: Republican ire at USAID finds an unusual target: Politico  The Hill: Politico publishes note ‘to set the record straight' on government subscription outrage  Axios: Scoop: Trump orders key government agency to cancel all media contracts  Fortune: Member of Elon Musk's DOGE resigns after being linked to a social media account that shared racist posts   NPR: Why CBS stands at the epicenter of Trump's assault on the media  CJR: A Plea for Institutional Modesty AEI: When Anti-Press Ascendancy Meets FCC Public Interest Regulation  The Wrap: Meta Hires Chief Correspondent From Tucker Carlson-Founded Daily Caller  Mediaite: ‘Mass Murderer in Waiting': Writer Accuses LA Times of Editing His Anti-RFK Op-Ed to Support Conspiracy Theorist  Semafor: Inside Tom Cotton's unconventional push for Tulsi Gabbard  The Washington Post: The couple who want to make America procreate again The New York Times: As Trump Attacks Diversity, a Racist Undercurrent Surfaces  AP News: Winging it for the Super Bowl? Broccoli might be a cheaper party snack this year  Poynter: Donald Trump brings back the tradition of the Super Bowl interview  USA Today: Travis Kelce: Trump attending Super Bowl 'cool.' The president said 'I hate Taylor Swift.'  The Hill: Whole Hog Politics: An inflection point for the transgender movement  The Wall Street Journal: Americans Don't Eat Enough Bacon. The Pork King Has a Plan.

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

This is not a crypto scam—it's an opportunity. As for the news about the news, we're diving deep into the inauguration, Trump's administration, Prince Harry, and much more. Wretch on! Time Stamps:  4:05 - Front page 59:54 - Obsessions 1:09:55 - Reader Mail  1:15:30 - Favorites The Washington Post: Trump inauguration puts the fashion in old-fashioned  The New York Times: The Bishop Who Pleaded With Trump: ‘Was Anyone Going to Say Anything?' MSNBC: Black America in a 'state of emergency': Civil rights leaders brace for Trump's return  Fox News: Trump reflects on return to White House after 4 years of Biden's agenda: 'Got there just in the nick of time' The Hill: Stirewalt: Will Trump invest his political capital or spend it? The Washington Post: Neither euphoric nor despairing be. Trump too shall pass.  Bloomberg: The Second Trump Presidency, Brought to You by YouTubers Deadline: New FCC Chair Revives Complaints About ABC, CBS And NBC Content That His Predecessor Rejected As “At Odds With The First Amendment”  The New York Times: Labeling Mexican Cartels ‘Terrorists' Could Expose U.S. Companies to Sanctions The New York Times: Biden commutes prison sentence of Leonard Peltier, an Indigenous rights activist convicted in F.B.I. killings.  Mediaite: CNN Reportedly Set To Lay Off Hundreds of Employees as Trump-Era Restructuring Begins  New York Post: CNN CEO tells on-air talent not to express outrage during Trump inaugural coverage  The Washington Post: Prince Harry settles with Murdoch's U.K. tabloids, gets long-sought apology  NBC News: Senators receive affidavit containing new allegations against Pete Hegseth, who denies the claims  The Wall Street Journal: The Best and Worst Airlines of 2024  @100YearsAgoLive on X: Coolidge Forbids Big Inauguration The New York Post: Megyn Kelly rips Lauren Sánchez for wearing bra at Trump inaugural 

This week's topics: • Debrief on last episode • Gospel music / rap • Wretch 32 / Scorcher sharing a woman situation • Is it ok to date a friends ex • Gunna court case and reaction to potential cooperating • Could we like one of our friend's spouses • Are people generally positive or negative • Trump squashing the Tik Tok ban • Crying over losing a social media app • How important social media is to the modern person • Is it fair for the USA to ban Tik Tok for not selling • Potential Palestine / Israel ceasefire • Trump's inauguration • Biden pardoning Marcus Garvey's 'crimes' • 1981 Southall riots • Not understanding important factors from other cultures • Pop The Balloon dating game show • Questions you'd ask or answer on a Pop The Balloon dating show • Classic relationship dilemmas • Am I The Asshole for leaving a date to pay for the meal without telling them • #StavrosSays : Simple Simon's 2025 movie list Connect with us at & send your questions & comments to: #ESNpod so we can find your comments www.esnpodcast.com www.facebook.com/ESNpodcasts www.twitter.com/ESNpodcast www.instagram.com/ESNpodcast @esnpodcast on all other social media esnpodcast@gmail.com It's important to subscribe, rate and review us on your apple products. You can do that here... www.bit.ly/esnitunes

Today, we bid bon voyage to the Biden administration by reflecting on President Biden's farewell address, Jill Biden's exit interview with The Washington Post, and KJP's final appearance in the White House Press Room. We're also diving into media coverage of the L.A. wildfires, drama at The Washington Post, and an Obama lawyer's $20 million mansion fiasco. Wretch on! TIME STAMPS 2:03 - Front Page 54:54 - Obsessions 1:06:01 - Reader Mail 1:08:26 - Favorites Salon: "It threatens our entire democracy”: Biden takes aim at tech oligarchs like Musk in farewell address   The Wall Street Journal: Biden's Claim He Would Have Beaten Trump Opens Rift With Harris  The Washington Post: Jill Biden still hopes for a good ending  Deadline: White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre Holds Final Briefing, Says “Give And Take” With Reporters “Is Part Of Our Democracy”  The Hill: Biden on if Trump will get credit over him for ceasefire deal: ‘Is that a joke?'  National Review: 60 Minutes Humiliates Itself on Israel   The New York Times: A Euphoric Tech Industry Is Ready to Celebrate Trump and Itself The New York Times: Joni Ernst Says She Will Vote to Confirm Pete Hegseth The New York Times: ‘Will Pay Any Amount': Private Firefighters Are in Demand in L.A.  The New York Times: Before Taking Office, L.A.'s Mayor Said She Would Not Go Abroad The New York TImes: Black Women Defend Mayor Karen Bass Amid Criticism of Wildfire Response  The Daily Beast: Star Washington Post Columnist Torches Bezos on Her Way Out the Door  Variety: Rashida Jones to Exit MSNBC; Rebecca Kutler Named Interim President  NPR: Will Lewis' first year at 'Washington Post': Cancellations, red ink and an exodus  The New York Times: How to Fix America's Two-Party Problem Gallup: U.S. Political Parties Historically Polarized Ideologically  The Wall Street Journal: Fighting Fires—and the Rumor Mill—as L.A. Burns  The Wall Street Journal: The Extraordinary Defense of the Getty Museum Against the L.A. Fires  The Washington Free Beacon: American Tragedy: Obama Terror Lawyer Clashed With Aspen Bureaucrats Over $20 Million Home Expansion

     Kick off 2025 with episode #132 of "Air Tight," hosted by The Alex on Green Coast Radio.  This show is a treasure trove for enthusiasts of underground music, eclectic sounds, and dance tracks.  Tune in to discover and rediscover hits from Brenton Wood, The Brand New Heavies, Bella and the Bizarre, Brownout, and other hidden gems.      Beyond the beats, The Alex delves into counter-culture discussions, posing the provocative question: "Do we need separate dispensaries for psychedelics?"  This topic aligns with ongoing debates about the legalization and regulation of psychedelics, as seen in recent discussions and legislative actions.       Additionally, the episode covers France's extension of its medical cannabis program until July 31, 2025, providing patients more time to find alternatives or continue treatment.      Stay connected with the underground scene by subscribing to our YouTube channel, where you can watch our music video show, "Unknown Airwaves."  For exclusive art and unique gift ideas, visit the "Station Gear" page at GreenCoastRadio.com. Immerse yourself in the world of new and eclectic music, counter-culture topics, and underground hits with "Air Tight" episode #132. Playlist Balkan Beat Box - Dancing With the Moon Fania All Stars - Inolvidable Brenton Wood - I like the way you love me La Macarena Records - I don't wanna watch U leave Me Mable John - Running Out Nicole Willis - Still got a way to fall Us3 - Tukka Yoot's Riddim The Brand New Heavies - It's gettin' hectic ft. Gang Starr Tommy guerrero - El Camino Negro Lyrics Born - What dreams are made of  Wretch 32 - Black & British United Nations - Jump Moderator - My Witch David Bowie - Moonage Daydream Bella and the Bizarre - Stop wasting your time Black Market Baby - Gunpoint Affection Brownout - Shut ‘em out Tracy Bryant - The Gun Viagra Boys - Worms The Go Go's - Get Up and Go The Detroit Cobra - Shout Bamalama Verge Collection - All the Little Devils

Wretches, we're back! This week, we're diving deep into the state of fact-checking. We also discuss Susie Wiles, Justin Trudeau, and the ongoing turmoil at The Washington Post. Wretch on! Time Stamps:  06:27 Front Page 52:46 Obsessions 1:00:01 Reader Mail 1:02:01 Favorite Items Show Notes: The Daily Beast: L.A. Mayor Suffers Brutal On-Air Moment as Wildfires Rage  The New York Times: Meta to End Fact-Checking Program in Shift Ahead of Trump Term The Verge: Threads and Instagram are for politics now, says Adam Mosseri  The New York Times: As Trump Praises Meta Decision, Tech Watchdogs Warn of Surge in Disinformation The Silver Bulletin: The rise and fall of "fact-checking" The Free Beacon: RIP, Meta Fact-Checkers. Don't Let the Door Hit You on the Way Out. Axios: Axios interview: Trump chief of staff Susie Wiles vows to block West Wing troublemakers  CNN Business: Trump camp was fed questions for Fox News town hall in advance from person inside network, new book says  The Daily Beast: Trump Privately Complains About Clingy Elon Musk: NYT Reporter  The New York Times: Trudeau's Canada, Again  The New York Times: Washington Post Lays Off 4% of Its Work Force  The New York Times: Washington Post Cartoonist Quits After Jeff Bezos Cartoon Is Killed The New York Post: Walmart's $78 Hermès Birkin dupe is the fashion world's hottest new handbag — and luxury lovers are fuming  The New York Times: How Will We Eat in 2025? 9 Predictions to Chew On.  The Free Beacon: CNN's High-Profile Defamation Trial Is Underway—and Jurors Appear Open to 10-Figure Payout The Free Beacon: Navy Vet Suing CNN Warned He Would ‘Seek Legal Damages' if It Ran Report Full of ‘Libel' TV Technology: Hub: Streaming Viewers More Accepting of TV Ads   The Wall Street Journal: The Misunderstood Consequences of Jimmy Carter's Presidency

This week, we are looking back on 2024 to see how we got here. We're revisiting the rise of Trump 2.0, the decline of mainstream outlets like MSNBC, and the other biggest moments in American news media this year. Wretch on, and we'll see you in the new year. Show Notes: The New York Times: 5 Takeaways From the Haley-DeSantis Debate and Trump's Town Hall The New York Times: This Again? In Frozen Iowa, the Press Corps Ponders a Slog of a Campaign. The Atlantic: Why Attacks on Trump's Mental Acuity Don't Land CNN: NBC News journalists vexed by MSNBC's move to hire White House press secretary Jen Psaki  Semafor: NBC braces for the backlash to the backlash after hiring and firing top Republican The New York Times: Fast Food Forever: How McHaters Lost the Culture War The Washington Post: Why scientists fear a second Trump term, and what they are doing about it The New York Times: Ibram X. Kendi Faces a Reckoning of His Own  The Wall Street Journal: Biden's Frailty Isn't Breaking News The New York Post: Obama doesn't believe Kamala Harris can beat Trump, which is why he hasn't endorsed her: sources The New York Times: The Endless Downfall of a Crypto Power Couple

Bad news: Eliana is out this week. Good news: The Washington Post's Megan McCardle is stepping in. We cover everything from The Wall Street Journal's victory lap on Biden coverage to the drama at BlueSky and the rising role of health in politics. Wretch on! Time Stamps: 5:04 - Front Page 1:20:29 - Obsessions 1:28:41 - Reader Mail 1:32:19 - Favorite Items Show Notes: The Wall Street Journal: How the White House Functioned With a Diminished Biden in Charge Semafor: Kamala Harris' digital chief on Democrats ‘losing hold of culture'  The Atlantic: The Wellness Women Are on the March  The Dispatch: Trump and the Mainstream Media Resume a Toxic Love Affair The Hill: ABC settles Trump's defamation suit for $15M  Mediaite: EXCLUSIVE: Neil Cavuto Leaving Fox News The Wall Street Journal: MSNBC and CNN Fight to Dig Out of a Postelection Ratings Hole  The Times: Australia to charge big tech companies that don't pay for news  Honest Broker: Mainstream Is Now Fringe, and Fringe Is Mainstream  The Washington Post: Brian Thompson warned of UnitedHealth's negative image before shooting The Free Press: The Year of McDonald's - by Chris Arnade Semafor: Cloudy skies at Bluesky The Atlantic: The Luxury Makeover of the Worst Pastry on Earth I Might Be Wrong on Substack: "Baby It's Cold Outside" is Good, So Bite Me and Happy Holidays The New York Times: The C.E.O.s Are Tripping. Can Psychedelics Help the C-Suite?  Compact Magazine: The Cross and the Vine of Death  The Atlantic: A Mysterious Health Wave Is Breaking Out Across the U.S. The Wall Street Journal: Not Falling for the Old McRib Ruse? Then Why Are There 12 in Your Freezer? The Hustle: How the weirdest store at the mall survived the retail apocalypse  UPI: Detroit-area library rejects return of book overdue 50 years

Before diving into U.S. politics, we're starting with Vogue's poorly aged profile of Bashar al-Assad's wife and the flurry of reports on the CEO assassin. Stick around for the latest coverage on the Trump world, the fashion-fueled conflict in the upcoming Administration, and group text dynamics. Wretch on! Time Stamps:  1:09 Front Page 37:42 Obsessions 45:00 Reader Mail  48:52 Favorite Items  Show Notes:  The Atlantic: The Only Remaining Online Copy of Vogue's Asma al-Assad Profile  The Wall Street Journal: Inside Assad's Ransacked Palace: Anxiety Pills, Graffiti and Shredded Posters  Daily Mail: It may seem bizarre, but many women (including me) are captivated by the 'hot assassin', writes CLARA GASPAR The Washington Post: Luigi Mangione ‘had so much to offer' — now, he is a murder suspect The New York Times: The Prominent Maryland Family of the Suspect in the C.E.O. Killing  NBC News: Read the full transcript: President-elect Donald Trump interviewed by "Meet the Press" moderator Kristen Welker  CNN: Trump's DOJ secretly obtained records of his FBI pick Kash Patel, lawmakers, staffers and media in leak investigations The Hill: Melania Trump sells Christmas ornaments during Fox News appearance  USA Today: Donald Trump picks former Fox News host Kimberly Guilfoyle as ambassador to Greece  Mediaite: Matt Gaetz Expected To Become Anchor on Pro-Trump Network Following Short-Lived Attorney General Nomination  The New York Times: Matea Gold Named Washington Editor of The New York Times  Status: The Krugman-Kingsbury Kerfuffle  AP News: Judge rejects sale of Alex Jones' Infowars to The Onion in dispute over bankruptcy auction  The Washington Post: Opinion | The secret lives of group chats  The New York Times: The Winter Arc Asks You to Lock In for 3 Months. Some Take It to an Extreme.  The Atlantic: The Business-School Scandal That Just Keeps Getting Bigger  The Washington Post: What's America's largest ethnic group, and why did we get it wrong for so long? The New York Times: Shuntaro Tanikawa, Popular Poet and Translator of ‘Peanuts,' Dies at 92 The New York Times:Shalom Nagar Dies; Reluctant Executioner of Adolf Eichmann

Watch this episode on YouTube. Before diving into politics, we're breaking down the media's coverage of the UnitedHealthcare CEO assassination and how it became political. Stick around for the press's role in Hunter Biden's pardon, Trump's cabinet, and the future of CBS. Wretch on! Time Stamps: 5:02 Front Page 44:10 Obsessions 52:22 Reader Mail 56:06 Favorite Items

It was a pogrom, the likes of which have not been seen in Europe since the days of World War Two. Or at least that is how corporate media across the world presented last month's violence in Amsterdam, as Israeli team Maccabi Tel Aviv came to play Ajax in football's Europa League.In total, five people were hospitalized, with a few dozen more minor injuries. And yet, the event generated hysteria across the West. President Biden, for example, described the supposed attacks against Israelis as “despicable,” adding that they “echo dark moments in history when Jews persecuted.”Dutch King Willem-Alexander, meanwhile, compared the events to the Holocaust.Yet even as public official after public official was denouncing the Dutch and spreading the persecution narrative, video clips showing a very different reality were going viral on social media, challenging the official story.On today's episode of “The Watchdog,” Lowkey catches up with an eyewitness to November's violence. Rachid El Ghazoui, better known as Appa, is a legend of Dutch hip hop. Active for over two decades, the rapper is known for his political content and his fierce criticism of racist Dutch politicians, such as Geert Wilders. His lyrics have made him a leading voice among the Moroccan community in the Netherlands.Appa tells a different story to Biden or King Willem-Alexander, presenting it as a tale of Israeli football thugs trashing a beautiful city, and then being challenged and overpowered by locals. As he told Lowkey:It actually started with the Maccabi Tel Aviv hooligans tearing up the streets, attacking people, throwing stuff at people, kicking people off their bikes, destroying taxis. Being hooligans, actually. They started singing racist songs in the main square, [about] killing Arabs and raping women”From there, the Israeli thugs were beaten back, and the resistance put up by locals – many of them of Moroccan descent – was treated as a vicious racist attack. Thus, what was a pretty typical case of European soccer hooliganism was transformed for political gain into a supposedly senseless anti-Semitic pogrom.The plot thickened even further after Israeli media revealed that Israel had sent many Mossad agents to Amsterdam who were present among the Maccabi fans.Ajax won the game 5-0.Support the showThe MintPress podcast, “The Watchdog,” hosted by British-Iraqi hip hop artist Lowkey, closely examines organizations about which it is in the public interest to know – including intelligence, lobby and special interest groups influencing policies that infringe on free speech and target dissent. The Watchdog goes against the grain by casting a light on stories largely ignored by the mainstream, corporate media.Lowkey is a British-Iraqi hip-hop artist, academic and political campaigner. As a musician, he has collaborated with the Arctic Monkeys, Wretch 32, Immortal Technique and Akala. He is a patron of Stop The War Coalition, Palestine Solidarity Campaign, the Racial Justice Network and The Peace and Justice Project, founded by Jeremy Corbyn. He has spoken and performed on platforms from the Oxford Union to the Royal Albert Hall and Glastonbury. His latest album, Soundtrack To The Struggle 2, featured Noam Chomsky and Frankie Boyle and has been streamed millions of times.

Welcome to an early episode this week! Before diving into our Thanksgiving takes, we're discussing the “normalcy” of Trump's win, the last cable news star, and a Cormac McCarthy scoop that went viral for all the wrong reasons. Wretch on, and Happy Thanksgiving from your favorite Wretches! Time Stamps: 2:00 Front page 35:50 Obsessions 43:22 Reader Mail 45:03 Favorite Items Show Notes: The New York Times: Opinion | The Bizarro Normalcy of the Public Reaction to Trump's Win The New York Times: Election Forecasts Try to Go Beyond the Polls. Are They Helping? The Ankler: MSNBC Mayhem: Rachel Maddow Pay Cut, Brutal Lineup Shakeup Coming  Semafor: Kaitlan Collins' star rises at CNN  Slate: An Interview With the Vanity Fair Writer Whose Cormac McCarthy Scoop Went Viral for All the Wrong Reasons  The Wall Street Journal: A $12,000 Surgery to Change Eye Color Is Surging in Popularity NBC News: Thanksgiving dinner is historically affordable this year  Axios: Why "fart walks" after meals are good for you, experts say  The New York Times: How Thanksgiving Lasagna Became an American Staple  The Washington Free Beacon: MSNBC Says It Was 'Unaware' of Harris Campaign Contributions to Al Sharpton Nonprofit—But Won't Say Whether It's Taking Action The Wall Street Journal: The Case for Being Ungrateful  The New York Times: A Real Estate Queen and the Secret She Couldn't Keep Hidden The New York Times: At 17, She Just Passed the State Bar of California

Watch the video episode on YouTube. The media business of yesteryear is gone, folks. This week, we're breaking down MSNBC's brutal week, Trump's cabinet chaos, and the ongoing postmortem for the Democrats. Be sure to send us your favorite Thanksgiving traditions, and as always, Wretch on. Time Stamps:  01:11 Front Page 48:26 Obsessions  51:45 Reader Mail  53:55 Favorite Items  Show Notes:  Mediaite: Joe and Mika's ‘Fears of Retribution' As Motivation for Trump Meeting Feels a Lot Like Clean Up on Aisle Mar-a-Lago New York Times: Viewers Flee MSNBC, and Flock to Fox News, in Wake of Election  Wall Street Journal: Comcast Greenlights $7 Billion Spinoff of NBCUniversal Cable Channels  AP News: Pete Hegseth had been flagged by service member as possible 'Insider Threat'  The Washington Post: Trump picks fracking CEO Chris Wright to be energy secretary Times of Israel: Muslims who voted for Trump upset by his pro-Israel cabinet picks The Washington Post: Opinion | Democrats thumb their nose at the rule of law in Pennsylvania  The Washington Post: Two Republicans who lost Senate races refuse to concede The New York Times: Opinion | When Will Democrats Learn to Say No?  Apple: Apple shares the most popular podcasts of 2024  The Washington Post: The Onion wins auction to take control of Alex Jones's Infowars  The New York Times: Women Get Less Exercise Than Men. It's a Problem.  The New York Times: Some Black Women Are Choosing Rest Over Politics  The Wall Street Journal: Want to Network in Silicon Valley? Bring a Bathing Suit Food and Wine: Want More Sauce on That McRib? McDonald's Has You Covered With Its All-New Jug of McRib Sauce The New York Times: Trump Has Put an End to an Era. The Future Is Up for Grabs. American Enterprise Institute: The Supreme Court Misses a Chance to Clarify Press Freedom for Gathering News via New Technologies | American Enterprise Institute  The Washington Post: The mysterious Virginia mansion allegedly bought with stolen Nigerian money The New York Times: How to Cook the Best Thanksgiving Turkey

Much has happened since our last episode—or so we've heard. Get ready as we dive into it all: Trump's ‘landslide' victory, key takeaways for Democrats, Trump Administration 2.0, Elon Musk, and, of course, the American news media's reaction to the election results. Wretch on! Time Stamps: 1:19 - Front Page 49:25 - Obsessions 54:10 - Reader Mail 56:33 - Favorite Items Show Notes: Daily Mail: Election results breakdown reveals how Trump won by a landslide - taking both the popular vote and the crucial electoral vote  Politico: Trump Has Humiliated His Foes  Axios: Elon Musk becomes the most powerful (unelected) man ever  Politico: ‘Who the f--k is this guy?': Defense world reacts to Trump's surprise Pentagon pick Axios: Scoop: Trump expected to shake up White House briefing room Abc News: Trump and Biden both call for smooth transition in historic Oval Office meeting New York Times: Democrats Ignored Gaza and Brought Down Their Party Washington Post: Pro-Hamas messages intensify on college campuses Slate: The One Thing Democrats Need to Embrace to Survive  Semafor: A tale of two jets: The old media grapples with its new limits  Reuters: New York Times Tech Guild to return to work, negotiations will go on  The Washington Free Beacon:  Fighters, Failures, and Freaks: The Definitive List of Winners and Losers of the 2024 Election BBC: Monkeys will never type Shakespeare, study finds       The Wall Street Journal: Pro Take: Less Jobs Data Is Going Into the Jobs Report The Wall Street Journal: Voters Reject the Party of Scold Tom Elliot on X:  “If Jonestown had recorded a final video”

It's the final countdown, folks. We'll see you on the other side. But what does that mean, exactly? We're breaking down what next week could look like, as well as Garbage Gate, the meltdown at The Washington Post, and Nerds Gummy Clusters. Wretch on! Time Stamps: 9:00 Front Page 54:44 Obsessions 59:44 Favorite Items Show Notes: The Washington Post: Will TV viewers trust network election calls? Chris Stirewalt hopes so.  The Washington Post: Did Biden call Trump supporters ‘garbage'? It comes down to an apostrophe. AP News: AP sources: White House altered record of Biden's ‘garbage' remarks despite stenographer concerns  Fox News: Trump sues CBS News for $10 billion alleging 'deceptive doctoring' of Harris' '60 Minutes' interview  The New York Times: Why the Right Thinks Trump Is Running Away With the Race  The Washington Post: ‘Like it or not': In one quote, Trump distills the 2024 gender gap  The Washington Post: Opinion | Jeff Bezos: The hard truth: Americans don't trust the news media Semafor: Bezos celebrated in Europe with Katy Perry as Post crisis began  Semafor: Washington Post pays to boost stories critical of Trump as subscribers flee  The Free Beacon: EXCLUSIVE: WaPo Opinion Editor David Shipley Blames Bezos for Endorsement Drama, Tells Staff They Can Quit as Distraught Journalists Slam Bezos for 'Conflict of Interest' and 'Thumb on the Scale'  The Wall Street Journal: America's Newest Hit Candy Is Gummy, Crunchy and Printing Money The New York Times: This $350 Oura Ring 4 Tracks Your Sleep. Is It Worth the Splurge?  New York Post: Facebook execs suppressed Hunter Biden laptop scandal to curry favor with Biden-Harris admin: bombshell report Slate: Election 2024 polls: Could Jill Stein tip the election to Trump? It's complicated. The New York Times: Opinion | Donald Trump Is Bored  The Wall Street Journal: From Internet Sensation to Overexposed Child Star? Moo Deng Fans Can't Get Enough

Christine Rosen is back in the saddle as Chris braves air travel this week on Ink Stained Wretches. Welcome in as we discuss Kamala's performance on CNN's Town Hall, The Atlantic's story on “Generals” and of course, Trump's stop at McDonalds. Wretch on! Time Stamps: Front Page - 1:08 Reader Mail - 53:46 Favorites 54:41 Show Notes: The New York Times: Kamala Harris and McDonald's: A College Job, and a Trump Attack The Atlantic: Trump: ‘I Need the Kind of Generals That Hitler Had' The New York Times: As Election Nears, Kelly Warns Trump Would Rule Like a Dictator CBS News: A statement from 60 Minutes  The New York Times: U.S. Study on Puberty Blockers Goes Unpublished Because of Politics, Doctor Says

Even if neither presidential candidate is economically literate, the great media blitz of 2024 rolls on. This week on Ink Stained Wretches, we break down the friendly interviews, the cautious ones, and the controversies behind them (ahem, CBS). Wretch on! Time Stamps: 2:10 Front Page 40:14 Obsessions 49:51 Reader Mail 54:16 Favorite Items Show Notes: AP News: Kamala Harris will sit down with Bret Baier for her first Fox News interview  The New York Times: Harris Slams Trump in Interview With Charlamagne Tha God: 5 Takeaways Fox News: JD Vance clashes with ABC News host over migrant gang presence in Colorado: 'Do you hear yourself?' CNN Business: Trump backs out of CNBC interview, his second about-face with mainstream press this month  Mediaite: Sean Hannity Gushes Over Trump After Chaotic Interview With Bloomberg Editor: ‘Absolutely Schooled!'  Axios: Harris responds to Trump's town hall-turned "music fest": "Hope he's okay"  The Free Press: ‘60 Minutes': Release the Unedited Kamala Harris Transcript Fox News: Speaker Johnson accuses CBS of 'selectively editing' interview on heels of VP Harris '60 Minutes' controversy  Speaker Mike Johnson on X: "I recently traveled to NC and victims of Hurricane Helene told me nearly two weeks after landfall, the Biden-Harris Administration had STILL not provided them with all the resources they desperately needed. But CBS selectively edited OUT ENTIRELY this first-hand perspective. https://t.co/ZjO5LWdtsM" / X  Wall Street Journal: CBS News Chief Tested by Internal Crises and an Agitated Owner  The New York Times: Washington Post C.E.O. Elevates Deal-Making to a Top Priority  Nieman Lab: Midwestern news nonprofit The Beacon shuts down its Wichita newsroom The New York Times: The Downfall of FTX's Ryan Salame and Crypto Advocate Michelle Bond Chris Rufo on X: EXCLUSIVE: Kamala Harris plagiarized at least a dozen sections of her criminal-justice book, Smart on Crime, according to a new investigation. The current vice president even lifted material from Wikipedia The New York Times: Conservative Activist Seizes on Passages From Harris Book  The New York Times: The University of Michigan Doubled Down on D.E.I. What Went Wrong? Semafor: No matter who wins, the US is moving to the right  The Dispatch: Tippecanoe and Harris Too Wall Street Journal: ‘Impactful' Leaves This Wordsmith Reeling  WV News: Everything's fair game at the Roadkill Cook-Off in Marlinton, West Virginia The New Yorker: A Husband in the Aftermath of His Wife's Unfathomable Act The New York Times: Chestnut Championship in England Is Roiled by Accusation of Cheating

If you're not caught up on the CBS controversy, we've got you covered in today's episode. We break down the interview with Ta-Nehisi Coates and its aftermath. We also discuss the 2024 media blitz, Trump's decision to decline a Fox debate, and climate change. Wretch on! Time Stamps:  2:04 Front Page 44:29 Obsessions 52:14 Reader Mail 55:20 Favorite Items If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Sign Up for the Newsletter: https://wretches.substack.com Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretches Show Notes: Puck News: The Tony–Ta-Nehisi Affair The Free Press: How Is CBS Marking October 7? By Admonishing Tony Dokoupil The Wall Street Journal: CBS Interview on Israel Triggers Fight at Network; Shari Redstone Weighs In The New York Times: CBS Rebukes Anchor Over Tense Interview With Ta-Nehisi Coates The New York Times: Inside the Turmoil at CBS News After a Tense Ta-Nehisi Coates Interview  The Free Press: Does CBS News Know Where Jerusalem Is?  Reuters: Trump rejects Fox News invite to debate Harris in late October  Mediaite: James Carville ‘Scared To Death' About Election Day: Kamala Harris Needs To Get ‘Aggressive' Wired: Tim Walz Rally Goes Live on World of Warcraft Twitch Stream  The Daily Beast: Host Laughs in Trump's Face After He Calls Himself ‘Basically a Truthful Person'  Axios: Potential Trump loss threatens destruction of modern GOP  Yahoo News: New York Sun owner Dovid Efune nearing deal to buy the Telegraph  The New York Times: Introducing the Dachshund Bag The Honest Broker on Substack: Weather Attribution Alchemy Slow Boring on Substack: Media organizations are blowing their endorsements  The Washington Post: Mossad's pager operation: Inside Israel's penetration of Hezbollah

How has Hurricane Helene impacted the election? Will the VP debate sway voters? Why did Melania release a pro-abortion memoir and request $250,000 from CNN? All of this and more will be discussed on today's episode. Wretch on! Time Stamps: 4:06 Front Page 56:29 Obsessions 1:03:09 Reader Mail 1:07:16 Favorite Items Show Notes:  Politico: Trump and Kemp to appear together for first time since 2020  Politico: Harris consoles those devastated by Helene in Georgia — a contrast with Trump's visit  Wall Street Journal: The Profane 78-Year-Old Leading the Dockworkers Strike  The Washington Post: Vance peddles Trump agenda in softer tones, misleading ways during debate The Wall Street Journal: JD Vance's Version of Trump Is Better Than the Real Thing Politico: 8 Body Language Tells From the Vice Presidential Debate  Reason:  Tim Walz's Very Bad Answer on Social Media Censorship The Atlantic: Tim Walz Is Too Good at This  The Guardian: Melania Trump passionately defends abortion rights in upcoming memoir  CNN: CNN requested an interview with Melania Trump. Her book publisher asked for $250,000 in exchange  The New York Times: Photos Show Rep. Mike Lawler in Blackface as Michael Jackson  CNN: Olivia Nuzzi accuses ex-fiance of orchestrating blackmail campaign amid RFK relationship  Hollywood Reporter: Taylor Lorenz Exits Washington Post to Launch ‘User Mag' on Substack (Exclusive)  The Washington Post: No one loved baseball, or damaged it, as much as Pete Rose  The Wall Street Journal: Too Timid to Tell the Boss You're Quitting? There's a Service for That.   The New York Times: How Chicken Tenders Conquered America  CNN: McDonald's is finally selling the Chicken Big Mac in the US  The Washington Post: How a 14-year-old became the alleged school shooter at Georgia's Apalachee High The Federalist: Trump: Liz Cheney Is A Stupid Warhawk  Politico: Trump and Kemp to appear together for first time since 2020  The Financial Times: We may have passed peak obesity  The New York Times:  Whole Foods Tried to Change the Berry Chantilly Cake Recipe. Customers Lost It.