Ink Stained Wretches

Today we are joined by New York Magazine’s Shawn McCreesh. We talk to Shawn about the art of a good profile, his days at New York Times, and his connection to previous ISW interviewees. If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com.Sign up to our newsletter to receive show notes directly in your inboxShow NotesNew York Magazine: Axel Springer CEO Mathias Döpfner’s Politico Ambitions New York Magazine: How SBF Sweet-Talked the Media NYTimes: Opinion | In My Hometown, Opioids Are Still Stealing Lives New York Magazine: Get Me Risa Heller! Mediate: ‘I Was So F*cking Freaked Out’: Ex-NYT Staffer Describes ‘Crying’ and ‘Bloodthirsty’ Colleagues Seeking Vengeance for Cotton Op-Ed Guest Recommendations: New York Magazine: Pete Hamill on the Revolt of the White Lower Middle Class NY Times: Jamie Tarses' Fall, as ScheduledGQ: Ted Kennedy on the Rocks | GQ The New Yorker: Ted Turner, the Lost Tycoon Vanity Fair: OVITZ AGONISTES NY Times: Woman of Mass Destruction New York Magazine: The Death of (the Idea of) the Upper East Side

John Podhoertz, editor of Commentary Magazine, sits in for Eliana today. We’re diving deep into the media’s 2024 coverage and then jumping into a full business section with news from Buzzfeed, Politico, and more.Time stamps: 6:40 Front Page1:16:26 Obsessions1:22:58 Reader Mail 1:28:37 Favorite Item of the WeekIf you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com.Sign up to receive show notes directly in your inboxShow Notes:The Dispatch: Who Needs the MSM?Politico: Trump prepares an extensive opposition file on ‘Ron DeSanctimonious’ WaPo: On the trail, freewheeling Donald Trump counters scripted Ron DeSantisWaPo: Much of the 2024 GOP field focuses on dark, apocalyptic themesMediaite: Al Sharpton Floats His New Nickname For Anti-Woke Republicans: 'Well What's The Opposite?'Vanity Fair: How Rod Dreher’s Blog Got a Little “Too Weird” for The American Conservative | Vanity Fair Politico: How Biden saved Silicon Valley startups: Inside the 72 hours that transformed U.S. banking WSJ: Barney Frank Pushed to Ease Financial Regulations After Joining Signature Bank Board WaPo: A lot of people heard what Barney Frank said about the new banking law. Few knew he works for a bank. WaPo: Dafna Linzer abruptly steps down as Politico’s executive editorPuck: Dafna Punk WSJ: BuzzFeed Encourages Reporters to Write More Stories in Attempt to Turn ProfitNieman Journalism Lab: The scale of local news destruction in Gannett’s markets is astonishingPage Six: Gwyneth Paltrow dragged on TikTok over wellness tips Slate: Why Are All Action Heroes Named Jack, James, or John?MSNBC: Oscars 2023: Best picture nom ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ is slick, but sick Deadline White House on Twiter: "If Stormy is someone they are going to look as a substantial witness for this case, I am certain that she will do a fantastic job... the facts will prevail and the facts do not benefit the former president" - @MichaelCohen212 w/ @NicolleDWallaceMSNBC: Why Michael Cohen wouldn't be as bad a prosecution witness as some may thinkLA Times: How white and affluent drivers are polluting the air breathed by LA's people of colorWaPo: Opinion | Gavin Newsom unfairly punishes Walgreens for its abortion pill policy CBS New York: City of Newark falls for Sister City scam: "Whose job was it to do a simple Google search?"

We’re celebrating Herstory this week! Listen in to hear stories from AND about Semafor, updates on Fox News, and Eliana has insights into Politico’s new style.Time Stamps:3:31 Front Page50:06 Obsessions 1:00:30 Reader Mail1:03:31 Favorite Item of the WeekIf you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com.Sign up to receive show notes directly in your inboxShow Notes: NYT: Inside the Panic at Fox News After the 2020 ElectionDispatch: Bill Sammon, the Deer HunterMediaite: Bret Baier Airs Report Questioning Tucker Carlson's Jan. 6 Coverage, Features McConnell Saying Fox News Made 'A Mistake' Semafor: Conflict of Interest at the Post Axios: Semafor partners with Chinese Communist Party-linked think tank Mediaite: 'Not a Concept I Support': DeSantis Calls Out Media Using His Picture for 'More Clicks' on Blogger Registration Bill He Doesn't Advocate WaPo: Baseball can no longer ignore Ron DeSantis's culture wars Politifact: What does it mean to be ‘woke’? CBS: 2 women leading the sports and business sides of the Miami Marlins are making historyNYT: For Women in Afghanistan, the War’s Terror Gives Way to New FearsNYT: The Dirty Little Secret of Credit Card Rewards Programs WaPo: Nearly everyone is exposed to unhealthy levels of tiny air pollutants, study saysDailyMail: Democrat FTC boss turns screws on Elon Musk by demanding he hand over information on layoffs Neil Chilson on Twitter: I've looked at (and revised, even) dozens of consent orders. Douglas provides a standard description of why the FTC has consent orders and how enforces them through demand letters. JoshKraushaar on Twitter: Some personal news: Excited to announce that I will be the new editor-in-chief for @J_Insider starting at the end of the month. I’m thrilled to be working with @melissaeweiss in her new role as JI executive editor. I Might Be Wrong Substack: Announcing the "Wrongthink" Podcast! Featuring Me and a Far-Better-Known Dude!Obsessions: The Spectator: Revealed: Politico’s banned wordsNYPost: I pretended to be a 14-year-old boy on TikTok — what I saw terrified me Kicker:WSJ: How Sexual Assault Allegations Against a U.S. Chess Grandmaster Went Unaddressed for YearsAP: Video captures dramatic moment SUV slams into Houston cafe

Today, we’re going deep into Fox’s horrible, bad, no-good week. We’re also looking at the Wuhan Lab leak coverage, The View (unfortunately), and the AP’s constipation clarification. Hit it, baby!02:37 Front Page40:27 Obsessions 46:43 Reader Mail 48:21 Favorite Item of the WeekIf you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com.Sign up to receive show notes directly in your inbox: https://nebulouspodcasts.com/shows/in...Show Notes: NYT: Murdoch Acknowledges Fox News Hosts Endorsed Election Fraud Falsehoods Puck: Will Rupert Make a “Blood Sacrifice”?WaPo: Opinion | Democrats finally seem ready to wage war on Fox NewsSemafor: 'Non-Person' Donald Trump faces 'soft ban' at FoxReason: Global Disinformation Index, Inform Thyself Slow Boring Substack: Misinformation isn’t just on the rightHuffPost: 'The View' Host Joy Behar Scorches Trump On East Palestine Train DerailmentDeadline: ‘Dilbert’ Cartoon Dropped From Many News Outlets Over Creator Scott Adams Racial RemarksVanity Fair: How Newsmax’s Cable-Fee Fight Spiraled Into the Right’s Latest “Censorship” CrusadePuck News: Zaz’s “Equity Story” & Credit Suisse’s DemiseAP: Constipation does not kill more people than rifles in the USD Magazine: Dallas Morning News Fires Reporter for Calling Mayor 'Bruh' on TwitterAxios: Scoop: Jonathan Capehart quits WaPo editorial board, leaving no people of colorTV Tech: FCC Asks Administrative Law Judge to Rule on Aspects of Tegna DealWSJ: Upward Mobility Is Alive and Well in AmericaFavorite Items of the Week: NYT: Jaromir Jagr, The 51-Year-Old Hockey Star Who Won’t Quit NL Times: Amsterdam murder suspect caught with bag of meat at Lisbon Airport, fueling cannibal rumorThe Fifth Column: Ep #396 w/ Chris Stirewalt "Fired by Fox, Fixing the News, Eating a McRib”Check out exclusive nebulous media content:Website - http://bit.ly/3UzEGRTInstagram - http://bit.ly/3O3kLITTwitter - http://bit.ly/3ttBStPYouTube - https://youtu.be/kmgZeXXWi1s

Cable news currently has its hands full with Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon. Tune in to get the latest on the New York Times outrage, Ron Desantis and this week’s George Santos.  If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com.Receive show notes directly in your inbox, subscribe to the newsletter here.Watch this episode on YouTubeTime Stamps: 2:42 Front Page47:27 Obsessions55:18 Reader Mail 57:36 Favorite ItemsShow Notes: NYT: Uproar Hits CNN as Don Lemon Is Rebuked for Comments About Women Daily Mail: EXCLUSIVE: 'If Don doesn't go, we will!': Angry female staffers at CNN issue ultimatum over Lemon's sexist Nikki Haley comments and threaten to quit if he stays on-airWaPo: Opinion | Does Don Lemon's punishment at CNN fit the crime?Axios: Exclusive: Kevin McCarthy gives Tucker Carlson access to massive trove of Jan. 6 riot tape News Channel 5: Businessman, economist, cop, international sex crimes expert? The stories of Congressman Andy OglesVanity Fair: Ron DeSantis Shouldn’t Be Covered Like Just Another RepublicanThe Dispatch: DeSantis Is (Almost) Right About Libel LawWaPo: Republicans use ‘wokeism’ to attack left — but struggle to define itNewsMax: Sen. Tuberville: Newsmax Targeted to Silence Conservatives NYT: ‘Chernobyl 2.0’? Ohio Train Derailment Spurs Wild Speculation.NBC News: Supreme Court rejects Ohio man’s bid to sue police over arrest for Facebook parodyNYT: James O’Keefe Leaves His Post as the Leader of Project VeritasMediaite: Upcoming Oscars Ceremony Will Be Equipped With 'Crisis Team' in the Event of Another Will Smith-Style StuntObsessions: Mediaite: ‘I Was So F*cking Freaked Out’: Ex-NYT Staffer Describes ‘Crying’ and ‘Bloodthirsty’ Colleagues Seeking Vengeance for Cotton Op-Ed NYPost: Censorship of Roald Dahl is more akin to China's cultural revolution than supposed democracies Favorite Items of the Week: The Athletic: Rosenthal: Remembering Tim McCarver, the ideal teammate in broadcasting and baseball NYT: In a First, a Woman Issues a Thunderstorm Watch, Officials Say 

Rough week for NYT while the attempt to course correct on multiple fronts. We’re also looking at how the inflation is being interpreted amongst various publications and WaPo’s attempt at creating the next George Santos.If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com.Receive show notes directly in your inbox, subscribe to the newsletter here.Watch this episode on YouTubeTime Stamps: 2:08 Front Page50:15 Obsessions 1:00:30 Reader Mail1:06:56 Favorite Item of the WeekShow Notes: Mediaite: NYT Edits Article Calling John Fetterman Health Needs ‘Special' Hollywood Reporter: Judd Apatow, Gabrielle Union, Tommy Dorfman Accuse The New York Times of “Dangerous Inaccuracies” in Coverage of Trans People John Hirschauer on Twitter: “The New York Times is bending over backwards to avoid saying the word “Chiefs.”Mediaite: WATCH: ESPN’s Chris Berman Ties ‘Abe Lincoln’s Birthday’ to the Historic Two Black QBs Who Started in the Super BowlReuters: Fox News must face Smartmatic's lawsuit over election-rigging claimsThe Hill: GOP senators push back at Biden’s FCC nominee during third hearingCNBC: Inflation rose 0.5% in January, more than expected and up 6.4% from a year ago WaPo: US inflation slows to 6.4%, but price pressures re-emergeWSJ: To Save Money, Maybe You Should Skip Breakfast WaPo: California fires widen the gap between rich and poor Vox: Russia, climate, inflation: Are we headed toward a “polycrisis”? The buzzword at Davos, explained.WaPo: These women journalists were doing their jobs. That made them targets. WaPo: The Hunter Biden laptop and claims of ‘Russian disinfo’Washington Examiner: Disinformation Inc: State Department bankrolls group secretly blacklisting conservative media NyMag: The Only Success Story in Right-Wing Social Media NyMag: Trump Insult ‘Meatball Ron’ Is Better Than ‘DeSanctimonious’ The Onion: Adam Schiff Seeks Diane Feinstein’s Endorsement By Playing Into Delusion He’s High School Sweetheart Who Died In WWIIDW: German director suspended after critic smeared with dog poo Wapo: Anna Paulina Luna rose to Congress on a compelling life story. It surprised some who knew her.National Review: What’s going on with the Ohio train crashA Newspaper Taught Hemingway to WritePuck: Licht’s Rebound Play

We’re celebrating Valentine’s day a little early with some fancy cookies this week. Aside from the reluctant review of SOTU, we’re kicking off this week with some inside scoops on the media’s biggest personalities. Stay tuned for updates on WaPo parenting advice and the Dallas Zoo.Time Stamps:02:14 Front Page45:03 Obsessions 51:12 Reader Mail 53:41 Favorite Item of the WeekIf you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com.Receive show notes directly in your inbox, subscribe to the newsletter here.Show Notes: Free Beacon: WATCH: Media Salivate Over Biden's State of the Union Speech, Mock GOP RebuttalMediaite: WATCH: Don Lemon Calls Off Commercial Break to Go Off on Kaitlan Collins Interview With James Comer NY Post: Don Lemon 'screamed' at 'CNN This Morning' co-host, left crew 'rattled': sources Page Six: Matt Lauer considering a media comeback attempt: sources Time: The Chinese Balloon Looks Nothing Like a Weather Balloon, Experts SayByline Times: Russia and the US Press: The Article the CJR Didn’t PublishBusiness Insider: An 'anti-capitalist' financial planner explains how to make ethically sound investmentsWaPo: House GOP embraces mainstream media after years of bashing ‘fake news’WaPo: Slow? Koala? Crunchy? Your guide to the wild world of parenting stylesChronicle: Fear of a Black-Studies Planet NYT:The Blurred Lines Between Goldman C.E.O.’s Day Job and His D.J. GigNYT: The 6 Best Boxed Chocolates of 2023Politico: Reporter arrested during news event on Ohio train derailment NYPost: AOC serves up disinformation about Hunter Biden — and usABC27: ‘I was framed:’ Las Vegas politician accused of killing journalist speaks from jail Courthouse News Service: Judge declines newspaper’s request for sanctions against police in reporter’s murder probe NYTimes: ‘One Gut Punch After Another’: The Case of the Missing Dallas Zoo Animals

Chris Licht (Chris #2) is doing the interview rounds again as rumors fly about CNN’s interest in adding some comedy flavor to its programming.  WaPo’s Fred Ryan is facing some heat as business continues to stumble and scientists are eating legos to see . . what comes out the other end. Tune in for more “other end” conversations!If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com.Receive show notes directly in your inbox, subscribe to the newsletter here.Time Stamps: 02:31 Front Page51:26 Obsessions1:00:29 Reader Mail1:09:49 Favorite Item of the WeekShow Notes: LA Times: CNN boss Chris Licht on restoring trust and why he deleted his Twitter account Washington Examiner: CNN to begin airing Bill Maher's Overtime amid reports of a comedy venturePuck News: Will Gayle King Bite on CNN?New Yorker: What Happened to the Washington Post?Philadelphia Inquirer: The NYT should tell readers whether it helped crooked FBI agents get Trump elected in 2016 WaPo: GOP report shows plan to ramp up focus on disproven election fraud claims WaPo: 'Environmental racism' and the mysterious cars rusting in D.C. woods WaPo: Hunter Biden’s lawyers, in new aggressive strategy, target his criticsMatt Feeney on Twitter: https://twitter.com/m_feeney/status/1621087095577272321Wapo: Opinion | Britain’s proposed online safety rules defy common senseNPR:  6 doctors swallowed Lego heads for science. Here's what came out Free Beacon: The Political Targeting of George Santos Is Inextricable From His Sexual Orientation and Latinx Heritage Politico: 16 Hours With George Santos: Dunkin’ Donuts, 27,000 Steps and a ScoldingNYT: Bobby Hull, Hockey Hall of Famer, Is Dead at 84NYT: Bobby Hull’s Golden Hockey Career Diminished by His Troubling Dark SideNYT: How Parenting Today Is Different, and HarderThe Verge: Lauren Sánchez will lead an all-woman crew to space on Blue OriginNYT: In the Fight Over Gas Stoves, Meet the Industry’s Go-To ScientistAndrew Sullivan on Substack: Rod Dreher On His Crises Of Faith And FamilyWTAE: Groundhog Day 2023: Punxsutawney Phil makes his prediction WSJ: Missing Dallas Zoo Monkeys Found in Closet of Abandoned Home

We’ve got a BIG front page this week. From $50 million contract disputes to shrinking news rooms, media companies are feeling the heat this week. We also want to give a major shoutout to all of those who sent us their media swag. Keep it coming!If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Watch this episode on YouTube.Receive show notes directly in your inbox, subscribe to the newsletter here.Time Stamps: 02:19 Front Page50:19 Obsessions55:44 Reader Mail 1:00:47 Favorite Item of the Week Show Notes: NYT: Jeff Bezos Visits The Washington Post as Layoffs LoomNYT: Washington Post Lays Off 20 JournalistsWaPo:Opinion section at The Washington Post expands its roster with seven new contributorsNYT: Media Start-Up Semafor Plans to Buy Out Sam Bankman-Fried’s Investment NYT: Rupert Murdoch Backtracks on Plan to Merge Fox and News CorpDaily Beast: Nate Silver and FiveThirtyEight Are on ABC’s Chopping Block Mediaite: Steven Crowder Daily Wire Rant Epitomizes Conservative Betrayal Complex American Firebrand on Twitter: “Tucker's full monologue exposing the deep state's control over the government: "Permanent Washington is in charge”WaPo: Opinion | Tucker Carlson's messages with Alex Jones are revealed: 3 takeawaysCBS News: M&M's puts spokescandies on "indefinite pause" in wake of uproar over changes to green M&M NYT: Good morning. “The 1619 Project” continues to provoke national debate about race and history.WaPo: Doomsday Clock hits 90 seconds to midnight, its most dire prediction eveNewsweek: I'm Gay. Leave Ivan Provorov Alone | OpinionWSJ: The Chess World’s New Villain: A Cat Named MittensNYT: Opinion | Nancy Pelosi, Liberated and Loving ItNBC News: Highlights from the Ticketmaster hearing: Senators criticize 'monopoly' over Taylor Swift fiasco Fox News: Longtime Fox News Channel executive Alan Komissaroff dead at 47 Free Beacon: Al Sharpton, Lionized

The classified documents saga continues this week on Ink Stained Wretches. We’re also looking into CNN’s comedy exploration, NYT’s slip up and how Daily Wire is doing at the box office.Watch this episode on YouTubeIf you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com.Receive show notes directly in your inbox, subscribe to the newsletter here.Time Stamps: 05:15 Front Page43:11 Obsessions53:07 Reader Mail57:40 Favorite Item of the WeekShow Notes: WaPo: The Biden documents scandal is a test for the media — and an opportunity Semafor: CNN is serious about getting into comedyWaPo: Climate change puts more women at risk for domestic violenceVice: Blockbuster NYTimes Story Accidentally Leaked Phone Numbers of Russian Soldiers Criticizing War Free Beacon on Twitter: Andrea Mitchell chides a reporter for using the term "pro-life"WaPo: Opinion | D.C.'s crime bill could make the city more dangerousWaPo: D.C. Council overrides Bowser veto of crime overhaul billThe Dispatch: The Strangeness of Psychotic Jew-Hatred The Atlantic: Take Detransitioners Seriously National Review: The Second Annual Best Coffee Cup in Conservatism ContestAlex Thompson on Twitter: Personal news: I'm joining the amazing team at @axiosThe Free Beacon: The UAE Has Donated Millions to the Atlantic Council. They Just Got a Glowing Op-Ed From the Think Tank's Chief.AVClub: Gina Carano and Ben Shapiro's filmmaking relationship is going about as well as you'd expectIndie Wire: Gina Carano's New Ben Shapiro-Produced Movie Is Somehow Still Too Woke for Some Right-Wingers CNBC: Op-ed: Making the case for oil CEO Sultan Al Jaber to lead the UN climate conference this yearEllen Fleming on Twitter: Sometimes that Boston accent slips out when you least expect itFinancial Times: Tyler Cowen: ‘Economists can’t predict the effects of new technologies. Surely that should humble us a bit?’