Ink Stained Wretches

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.

Topics include TikTok controversy, Laura Trump's political profile, media failures, and a luxurious Oscars gift bag. Discussing racial realignment in politics, AI in homelessness intervention, and the popularity of cold plunge tubs.

How facile did the news media of america get this week? You’ll have to listen to hear the wild, wild coverage from our national press. Aside from their snide remarks about Nikki Haley’s super Tuesday, we explore the use of the word “Genocide” and how every rising Republican is Trump reimagined in the press’s eyes.Time Stamps:4:30 Front Page53:00 Obsessions59:59 Reader Mail1:02:20 Favorite ItemsShow Notes:Politico: The most important governor’s race of 2024 is about to have its own version of TrumpWaPo: Writer for conservative media outlet surrenders to face Capitol riot charges The Atlantic: Stop Glorifying Self-ImmolationThe Dispatch: The Many Problems With Accusing Israel of ‘Genocide’ in GazaThe Daily Beast: AOC Slams Protesters Demanding She Call Gaza War a 'Genocide' AEI: OpenAI Strikes Back at New York Times in Copyright Spat, Deepening the Philosophical Dispute Wapo: Opinion|Settlement in Japanese court ends embarrassing episode for the Atlantic Wapo: The zombie CVS, a late-capitalism horror storyNYPost: Long COVID could be the reason for your bad hangovers: research Politico: The Right Way to Cover the Intersection of Religion and PoliticsWaPo: Opinion Women are divorcing — and finally finding happiness WSJ: Men’s Style: What’s Sexy, What’s Not? Our Poll Results May Surprise YouOBSESSIONS:NYPost: CNN's Mark Thompson tries to ease fears after slashing bonuses NYT: Shafiqah Hudson, Who Fought Trolls on Social Media, Dies at 46Favorite: The Atlantic: The Houthis Are Very, Very PleasedNYT: Opinion | The Babe Paley in ‘Feud’ Is Not the Woman I Knew 

Racist AI, Girlboss Corporatism, and Don Lemon’s $24 Million Settlement. We’ve got it all this week. And most importantly, Wretches, please watch The Hill Sunday with Chris Stirewalt on Sunday, March 3rd at 10 a.m. ET. It’s going to be a must watch.Watch this episode on YouTubeTime Stamp:4:37 Front Page1:07:23 Obsessions1:17:46 Reader Mail1:21:15 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 @InkStainedWretchesNBC: Trump and Biden collide in split-screen trips to the border with immigration in the spotlightFox News: Biden's border visit lands on one of the least trafficked towns, while Trump is headed into the thick of itNYT: The Democratic taboo: airing concerns about BidenNPR: Google CEO Pichai says Gemini's AI image results "offended our users"Washington Post: AI 'dream girls' are coming for porn stars' jobs The Wrap: CNN Pays Don Lemon $24.5 Million to Settle Anchor's Network OusterSlate: You Will Not Believe the Dumb Reason My Son Gave Me for Refusing to Wipe His Butt AP News: The killing of a nursing student out for a run highlights the fears of solo female athletes WaPo: How Libs of TikTok became a powerful presence in Oklahoma schools Mediaite: WATCH: James Comer Rages at FBI to Maria Bartiromo, Defends Informant Indicted for Lying About the Bidens WaPo: Immigration powered the economy, job market amid border negotiationsWSJ: Processed Meat, the Health Menace Inside Your Sandwich WSJ: The MLB Team That Trains With a Stuffed HippopotamusSemafor: Why Trump and Kennedy are chasing Jessica Reed Kraus NYT: The 6 Best Carry-On Luggage of 2024WSJ: Is It Ever OK to Have an 8 a.m. Meeting?Obsessions: Fox News: Politico reporter goes viral with comments on 'Christian nationalists'The Dispatch: Llamas, Life Online, and Lessons Learned Favorite Item: Newsnation: How To Watch NewsNation FAQ