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: 02:22
Obsessions: 27:43
Reader Mail: 36:10
Favorite 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)
