Ink Stained Wretches

This podcast episode covers the media frenzy around Justice Alito's flags, veepstakes, NYT's hammer, WaPo's financial woes, and a controversial Red Lobster piece. Dive into discussions on Gaza stats, newsroom diversity, big AI deals, and The Onion's comeback. Uncover the influence of money and power on decision-making and reflect on Red Lobster's history and UCLA's medical school admissions bias.

The podcast delves into the upcoming presidential debate, newsroom revolts, Westminster Dog Show, and the rise in US maternal deaths. They explore Biden's motivation to debate Trump early, MSNBC's leftward tilt, workplace depression and ketamine, and the challenges of relationships on reality TV shows. The hosts also discuss the resurgence of McDonald's after the 'Super Size Me' backlash.

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 Page51:44 Obsessions57:13 Reader Mail59:30 Favorite ItemsReuters: Israel due to get billions of dollars more in US weapons despite Biden pause | ReutersThe Atlantic: Say Plainly What the Protesters Want The Guardian: ‘Like family’: three women – two Palestinian, one Jewish – find peace amid campus chaos | US campus protestsHarpers: The Race for Second PlaceWSJ: Inside RFK Jr.’s Chaotic White House BidWSJ: 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 ItSemafor: 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 DilemmaNYT: Honeybees Invaded My House, and No One Would Help WSJ: Inside Andy Cohen’s Reality Obsessions:Tablet: The People Setting America on FireThe 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

Topics discussed include standing up for the American Flag, Pelosi's MSNBC meltdown, Biden's new walking routine, Hollywood's failure on climate change awareness. They touch on campus protests, media influence, rebellion, news dynamics, and climate change in popular movies. Also covered are the Dan Rather controversy, the 1968 Columbia student seizure correction, and investigative reporting on airport money laundering.

Watch this episode on YouTube.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!If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Sign Up for the Newsletter: https://nebulouspodcasts.com/shows/ink-stained-wretchesFollow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretchesTime Stamps:2:27 Front Page40:17 - Obsessions46:51 - Reader Mail51:10 Favorite ItemsNYT: Where Jurors in Trump Hush-Money Trial Say They Get Their NewsPolitico: The Petty Feud Between the NYT and the White HouseCNBC: House Speaker Johnson drowned out by booing crowds at Columbia University speech on Gaza protestsThe Atlantic: The Accidental SpeakerWSJ: They Entered College in Isolation and Leave in Protest: The Class That Missed Out on FunVanity Fair: Leaving CNN Was How I Found My VoiceThe American Prospect: My Dinner With AndreessenMediaite: The Gateway Pundit, Infamous Conspiracy Blog, Declares Bankruptcy After Suit From Election WorkersCNN: Kamala Finds Her VoiceThe Free Press: Tucker Carlson’s TurnCleveland 19: Ohio company launches Thermonator, a flamethrowing robot dogNYT: Beyoncé Showed Her Hair Being Washed. Here’s Why It Matters.

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 Page50:27 Obsessions57:39 Reader Mail4:34 Favorite ItemsIf you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Sign Up for the Newsletter: https://nebulouspodcasts.com/shows/ink-stained-wretchesShow Notes:NPR: NPR editor Uri Berliner resigns with blast at new CEONYPost: 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 workPolitico: The Real Reason NPR Squashed Uri BerlinerI 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 NewsroomUSA Today: Media is playing right into Trump's hands with jury selection as jurors become targetsNYTimes: 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 shrimpWaPo: 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 InflationSNL: Beavis and ButtheadWSJ: A Day in the Life of a Walmart Manager Who Makes $240,000 a Year

Watch this episode on YouTube. Welcome back, Wretchos! In this episode, we'll be covering a variety of topics this week, including whether Gen Z can handle criticism effectively, if the politics of Israel are changing, and whether a sleep divorce is a good idea. Don't miss out, and remember to catch us on YouTube for more engaging content. Wretch on!If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Sign Up for the Newsletter: https://nebulouspodcasts.com/shows/ink-stained-wretchesFollow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretchesTime Stamps:4:09 Front Page50:13 Obsessions1:01:23 Reader Mail1:03:32 Favorite ItemsShow Notes: NYT:Inflation Was Hotter Than Expected in March, Unwelcome News for the FedWSJ: Biden Is Spending $1 Trillion to Fight Climate Change. Voters Don’t Care.TFP: I’ve Been at NPR for 25 Years. Here’s How We Lost America’s Trust. WSJ: We Aren’t Posting on Social Media as Much Anymore. Will We Ever?Newsnation: Hundreds expected to tie the knot during solar eclipse The Guardian: ‘Mostly felt like a speed bump’: US man on getting vasectomy amid earthquakeSemafor: Border crisis might be boon for economyWapo: Which Trump lies stick? Republicans believe some falsehoods more than they did six years ago, our poll finds.Wapo: Gen Z workers can take criticism. You're just phrasing it wrong.Pagesix: Matt Lauer holds hands with girlfriend Shamin Abas at Don Lemon's wedding Dailymail: Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck's 15-year-old daughter, formerly Seraphina Rose, debuts new name FinWSJ: The Couples Trading Restless Nights for Separate Bedrooms@dieworkwear on Twitter: "my man"Obsessions:Politico: Playbook: Could Bibi tank Ukraine aid?Politico: The politics of Israel are changingThe Atlantic: 'White Rural Rage' Is an Utterly Misleading Book The Remnant Podcast: Hillbillies in the MistThe Atlantic: Civil War Was Made in AngerReader Mail: The Daily Beast: The Instagram Stars Hiding Their Famous, Muslim-Hating Mom, Pamela GellerFavorite Items:NY Times: How a Vacant Lot Became Our Own Dirtbag NarniaJewish Insider: Several university leaders begin cracking down on anti-Israel disruptions on campus.

Watch this episode on YouTubePlease tune in to hear a very, very special update about Chris Stirewalt. Stick around to hear about recent 2024 polling, Trump’s night life, Israel-Hamas coverage and a follow up to LSU Basketball Coach Kim Mulkey.Time Stamps: 3:29 Front Page35:41 Obsessions46:30 Reader Mail49:55 Favorite ItemsIf you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Sign Up for the Newsletter: https://nebulouspodcasts.com/shows/ink-stained-wretchesFollow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretchesEngagement Announcement WSJ: Trump Leads Biden in Six of Seven Swing States, WSJ Poll FindsWSJ: Five Takeaways From the WSJ Swing-State PollWaPo: Nervous about November? Imagine being Biden's campaign manager.Axios: 1 big thing — Behind the Curtain: How Trump's mind works NYTimes: Lachlan Cartwright: What I Saw at the National Enquirer During Trump’s Rise NBC News: Displeasure with Biden's handling of Hamas-Israel war was on display at closed-door White House meeting WaPo: U.S. approved more bombs to Israel day of World Central Kitchen strikesNY Times: Newly Declassified Video Shows U.S. Killing of 10 Civilians in Drone StrikeABC13: Ted Cruz pushes back on questions about his podcast's fundraising arrangement with iHeartMedia The Verge: How Vice became ‘a fucking clown show’WSJ: You Spent $6,000 on a Secondhand Chanel Bag. Now Find Out if It Is Real.  WSJ: More Fashion Cachet for Less Cash: Why the 1% Are Favoring These Under-the-Radar LabelsObsessions: WaPo: LSU coach Kim Mulkey holds grudges, battles everyone and keeps winning. But at what cost?The Dispatch: The Idiotic Astrophysics of Umbrage Favorite Items:WaPo: Wait, does America suddenly have a record number of bees?WSJ: The Chess Master Trying to Propel Google’s AI Push

Watch this episode on YouTubeWould you like a perfect encapsulation of why DC fails? Come listen to a story about the T-Ball scandal that rocked our nation’s capital. Additionally, we'll delve deep into the Ronn McDaniel-NBC saga, explore the latest drama at The Daily Wire with Candace Owens, and discuss the growing impact of Climate Cafes. Wretch on!Time Stamps:2:00 Front Page42:28 Obsessions50:55 Reader Mail55:42 Favorite ItemsIf you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Sign Up for the Newsletter: https://nebulouspodcasts.com/shows/ink-stained-wretchesFollow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretchesShow Notes:Cnn: NBC News journalists vexed by MSNBC’s move to hire White House press secretary Jen PsakiSemafor: NBC braces for the backlash to the backlash after hiring and firing Ronna McDanielCommentary Magazine: The Hateful Candace OwensNYT: Chasing Clicks in the Jungle: Right-Wing Influencers Descend on the Darién Gap The Atlantic: The British Right’s Favorite Sex Offender WaPo: Qatari royal invested about $50 million in pro-Trump network Newsmax -Politico: Republicans fixate on messy Afghanistan withdrawal NYT: Can Climate Cafes Help Ease the Anxiety of Planetary Crisis?NYT: Republicans Who Do Not Regularly Watch Fox Are Less Likely to Back TrumpAPNews: LSU coach Kim Mulkey lashes out at Washington Post, threatens legal action WSJ: Little League Scandal Roils Washington, D.C., EliteWSJ: How Much More Ranch Can America Take? Hidden Valley Seeks Total DominationObsessions:The Atlantic: The War at StanfordFree Beacon: ‘Run by the Mob’: How Anti-Semites Took Over Stanford’s CampusNational Review: Well, Well, Well . . . If It Isn't the Consequences of Your Own Actions Andrew Sullivan on Substack: What Have I, What Have I Done To Deserve This? Favorite Items: The New Yorker: Among the A.I. Doomsayers NYT: Opinion | James Carville, the Cajun Who Can’t Stop Ragin’

This podcast discusses Trump's 'anti-semitic' comments, the impact of media bias, challenges faced by news outlets dropping Associated Press content, the effects of COVID-19 school closures on young people, declining climate change coverage on TV, combating disinformation in journalism, and Don Lemon's extraterrestrial podcast ambitions.