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It's all in the title, folks! This week, we're discussing President Gay's resignation from Harvard, Nikki Haley's Civil War gaffe, the Epstein documents, and a unique technique employed by the winner of a chess tournament. Welcome to 2024!Time Stamps:03:35 Front Page42:24 Obsessions50:48 Reader Mail53:16 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: NYT: Claudine Gay: What Just Happened at Harvard Is Bigger Than MeWFB: Harvard's Plagiarizing President Resigns. Media Say Racism Made Her Do It.AP News: Harvard president quits: Claudine Gay resignation highlights new conservative weaponThe Crimson: I Vote on Plagiarism Cases at Harvard College. Gay’s Getting off Easy.WaPo: Led by Trump, GOP candidates take polarizing stances on race and history The Dispatch: Putting Nikki Haley in FocusPolitico: John Fetterman isn’t the politician you thought he’d be — and he doesn’t careAxios: What to know about the unsealed Jeffrey Epstein documentsThe Atlantic: The Real Reason for Marriage PolarizationThe Messenger: Chess Tournament Winner Defecated in Bathtub, May Have Used Anal Massage Device to Cheat, Officials SayObsessions: Mediaite: Study Finds That Just 3.4% of American Journalists Are Republicans National Review: Was the Panic over 'Income Inequality' All Based on a Mistake? Favorite Item of the Week: The Athletic: Ever wonder what NFL travel is like? Take a peek behind the scenes with the N.Y. GiantsNYT:  Boy, 13, Is Believed to Be the First to ‘Beat’ Tetris

Tune in this week to hear the latest on the plagiarism accusations against Claudine Gay. We’re also unpacking the Senate sex tape, Colorado’s Supreme Court ruling against Trump, and enjoying a fun new musical. Wretch on!Time Stamps:1:47 Front Page47:05 Obsessions59:47 Reader Mail1:03:35 Favorite Item 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 @InkStainedWretchesShow Notes:NYT: Harvard Finds More Instances of ‘Duplicative Language’ in Claudine Gay’s WorkCNN Business: Harvard president’s corrections do not address her clearest instances of plagiarism, including as a student in the 1990sWFB: Fresh Allegations of Plagiarism Unearthed in Official Academic Complaint Against Claudine GayNBC News: Senate staffer alleged by conservative outlets to have had sex in a hearing room is no longer employedWashingtonian: Horny on the Hill: Staffers React to the Sex Tape The Hill: Cardin ‘angry,’ ‘disappointed’ with ex-staffer after sex tape reveal Semafor: U.S. House quietly investigated separate sex tape scandalWaPo: James Biden’s dealmaking caught on FBI tapes in unrelated Mississippi bribery probe NYT: Trump, Attacked for Echoing Hitler, Says He Never Read ‘Mein Kampf’ABC: Speaker Mike Johnson and daughter were profiled attending 'purity ball' in 2015 German TV news segmentRollingstone: ‘Gwyneth Goes Skiing’: Gwyneth Paltrow’s Ski Trial as a Gonzo MusicalObsessions:AP News: 'Fat Leonard,' a fugitive now returning to the US, was behind one of the military's biggest scandalsWaPo: Opinion | The Supreme Court should toss the Colorado case Reader Mail: WaPo: Opinion | Was the Boston Tea Party an act of terrorism? It depends. Favorite Items: WSJ: Swimming Pools and Granite Countertops: How College Dorms Got So Expensive YouGov on Twitter: "Father Christmas" is being replaced in British English by "Santa Claus". % who use [x] more...

This week, Chris and Eliana discuss the latest regarding the 2024 election and upcoming debates. We’re also discussing the Wizards and Capitals move to northern Virginia, and a strange new toy. Tune in! 2:06 Front Page48:13 Obsessions54:56 Reader Mail58:02 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 NotesAxios: CNN's GOP debate in Iowa in peril with Nikki Haley noncommittalMediaite: Ron DeSantis Asks Sean Hannity to Arrange a Debate Between Him and TrumpPolitico: Behind Hunter Biden's unexpected appearance: A surprising ally and a heads-up to his dadNYTimes: 'Buying Quiet': Inside the Israeli Plan That Propped Up HamasNYTimes: As Fury Erupts Over Campus Antisemitism, Conservatives Seize the MomentNYT: Bill Ackman’s Campaign Against Harvard Followed Years of ResentmentPuck: The Tucker RuleAwful Announcing: Charles Barkley addresses CNN ratings flop: 'F*** those Nielsen people.'Puck News: Licht of ArabiaWSJ: Shohei Ohtani Signed a $700 Million Contract. He’s Only Getting Paid $2 Million a Year WaPo: Monumental, Youngkin announce deal to move Caps, Wizards to VirginiaSlow Boring on Substack: Another brutal year for the media industry NYT: Hair-Loss TikTok Offers Community, and Dubious RecommendationsNYT: The Strangest Toy on Wish Lists This YearObsessions:NYPost: Harvard's secret plagiarism probe into president Claudine GayDaily Mail: 'Utterly terrifying': Shock as news channel announces it'll become first to use AI ANCHORS from next yearFavorite Item:The Atlantic: Bus Rides Feel Different When You're a New MotherThe Spectator: The Politico story covering for Susanna Gibson is more embarrassing than anything she ever did

Didn't catch this week's GOP Debate? No problem, we've got you covered in today's episode. Join us as we break down the key moments from the debate. Additionally, we delve into the overhaul of McDonald's burgers and uncover the truth about Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner. Tune in!Time Stamps:2:30 Front Page39:39 Obsessions 47:53 Reader Mail53:40 Favorite ItemIf you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Sign Up for the NewsletterFollow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretchesShow Notes:NYT: Five Takeaways From the Republican DebateNBC News: Trump says he won't be a dictator if elected, 'except for Day One'The Atlantic: Trump Will Follow Through on His ThreatsPolitico: Gavin Newsom’s Smile and Ron DeSantis’ Chin Tell You Everything You Need to KnowSemafor: MSNBC cancels Mehdi Hasan's show  Fox News: Notorious mobster stunned by latest Hunter Biden allegations: ‘Mind-blowing’ The Atlantic: War in the Congo Has Kept the Planet Cooler WSJ: No More Dry Burgers: McDonald’s Overhauls Its Biggest ItemKOIN 6: VIDEO: Giant, inflatable Whopper goes rogue, rolls through Newberg WaPo: In the world of sexual fetishes, crossing the political aisle is a kinkNYT: College Presidents Under Fire After Dodging Questions About Antisemitism NYT: In Florida's Hot Political Climate, Some Faculty Have Had EnoughBen Sasse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BenSa sse/status/1731492900582600915The Guardian: BBC presenter apologises after giving middle finger at start of live broadcastHollywood Reporter: Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner’s Secret Ex-Girlfriend Speaks Out

We took a break from debate prep to bring you the most facile content the American News Media has to offer this week. From racist plagues to self-inflicted Revenge Porn, its a “Harumph” heavy episode. Dont worry, there are a few positive pieces and praise for Cheesecake Factory. Wretch on!Time Stamps: 4:49 Front Page44:36 Obsessions52:02 Reader Mail 54:00 Favorite ItemsIf you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com.Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretchesShow Notes: WaPo: Is Biden Too Old to Run Again? We Asked People Born on His Exact BirthdayWaPo: Univision anchor Jorge Ramos rebukes network for not challenging TrumpPopular Information: Kushner's Mexican connection - by Judd Legum Wapo: Bidens travel to Georgia to celebrate the life of Rosalynn Carter Business Insider: Washington's secret weapon is a beloved Gen Z energy drink with more caffeine than God Semafor: WSJ, Times journalists pull union away from Gaza statement https://twitter.com/honestreporting/status/1728680174252691814?s=10&t=cVRrOEC7HqoeeefgDh4iIA  NYTimes: Israel-Hamas War: Second Hostage-Prisoner Exchange Is Completed After a Delay NY Times:Gaza Civilians, Under Israeli Barrage, Killed at Historic Pace AP News: Defeated Virginia candidate Susanna Gibson may not be done with politicsWaPo:After affirmative action, a Black and White teen rethink Ivy League schools https://twitter.com/BBCNews/status/1726850958427091054 They Fled Climate Chaos. Asylum Law Made Decades Ago Might Not Help Why Warblers Flock to Tonier NeighborhoodsTo Shrink Learning Gap, This District Offers Classes Separated by RaceMalls with a Cheesecake Factory do better than those without https://twitter.com/corbinkbarthold/status/1729252331315982372 How One Stupid Tweet Blew Up Justine Sacco’s Life WSJ: Held Hostage by Hamas: How Two Girls Survived Captivity in GazaSlate: What Sam Altman can get away with at OpenAI now.@JessicaPMelugin on X “It’s important to remember that traditional media often dislikes social media generally because it ate their lunch on advertising and decentralized their control of information dissemination. That bias explains A LOT of reporting on social media matters.Futurism:Sports Illustrated Published Articles by Fake, AI-Generated WritersNYT: Nom Nom Nom. What’s the Deal With Cookie Monster’s Cookies? NYT: When Ruthless Cultural Elitism Is Exactly the Job

Please enjoy your travels back home with some of our favorite wretches moments of 2023. Do we have some insightful segments? Yes, but more importantly we are brining some big laughs and tastier finds (best hotdogs across the country). If you’re at home, check out our episode on YouTube! Wretch on, turkeys!Show Notes: Judd Apatow, Gabrielle Union, Tommy Dorfman Accuse The New York Times of "Dangerous Inaccuracies" in Coverage of Trans People  Interested in Polyamory? Check Out These Places  Prince Harry, Meghan, the Paparazzi and a Chaotic Night in Manhattan  Biden warns top aides against offering him political advice about Hunter The Real Lesson From the Hunter Biden Saga  Revealed: Politico’s banned words  The Lost Titanic Sub Didn't Even Have a Basic Safety Beacon  OceanGate CEO Missing in Titanic Sub Had History of Donating to GOP Candidates  Meet the ‘elite’ couples breeding to save mankind Tax season is getting longer. Blame climate change.  Don’t want a baby because of climate fears? You’re not alone. The Elite Circle Clarence Thomas Entered That Led to the Supreme Court  The Elite Circle Clarence Thomas Entered That Led to the Supreme Court  Lawyers with supreme court business paid Clarence Thomas aide via Venmo  Tracy Chapman, Luke Combs and the complicated response to ‘Fast Car’  Joy Reid Says She Wouldn't Go Out on July 4 'Because America is Awash With Guns'  How the American Left Sees the War in Israel  15 Regional Hot Dog Styles in America

Before reading this, please wish Chris a Happy Birthday! And say good luck to his family as he subjects them to birthday McRibs. As for the show, we’re breaking down the drama at Daily Wire, Nikki Haley “scandals” and fashion trends emerging from the Israel-Hamas War.Time Stamps:4:21 Front Page1:02:17 Obsessions1:08:12 Reader Mail 1:11:11 Favorite ItemsShow Notes:Curtis Houck on Twitter: WATCH: CBS's Gayle King LECTURES the father of a eight-year-old Israeli girl being held hostage by Hamas that "innocent children in Pales --Palestinians...are dying" too just as "innocent Israeli children" and, b/c of "politics," "no one seems to be able to say enough, stop" Powerline: The AP at work today AP News: Medics and patients, including babies, stranded as battles rage around Gaza hospitalsWFB: BEASTMODE: Gaza Hospital Patient Says Hamas Should 'Go To Hell and Hide There' Instead of 'Hiding Among the People' WFB: WaPo's Shipley Hand-Selected Hamas Cartoon He Pulled Amid Woke Blowback, Cartoonist Ramirez Says The Wrap: Ben Shapiro Dares Candace Owens to Quit After War of Words About IsraelMediaite: 'I'm Gonna Have You Thrown Off This Train!' Senate Democrat Battles a Far-Left Blogger on Amtrak Ride Politico: Firm powering Haley’s presidential bid hit with harassment lawsuit AP News: Nikki Haley walks back her demand that social media ban anonymous posters after facing GOP backlash WaPo: Fani Willis: Georgia trial involving Trump might not conclude until early 2025Variety: Univision Anchor Leon Krauze Exits in Wake of Network's Controversial Trump Interview NYMag: Selling Bidenomics Is Biden’s Only Chance to Beat Trump Axios: Speaker Mike Johnson calls separation of church and state a "misnomer" New Republic: Why Is Mike Johnson Flying a Christian Nationalist Flag Outside His Office? | The New RepublicNPR: Speaker Johnson's close ties to Christian right — both mainstream and fringeWaPo:Florida’s laws, book bans drove this librarian to quit - Washington Post WaPo: A boom of ballot initiatives is reshaping this state’s democracy NYT: More Americans Say They’re in a Brain Fog. Long Covid Is a Factor.NYT: Kaffiyeh: The Symbolism and History of a Checkered Scarf  NYT:McDonald’s Growing Appetite for Fashion: Crocs, Moschino and More National Review: The BBC Humiliates Itself — Again Amichai Stein on Twitter: "Targeting medical staff"??? The daily @BBCNews Blood libelOfer Gendelman on Twitter: Hamas has hidden these weapons in the MRI unit of the #Shifa_Hospital and in its clinics.The Guardian: ‘It never ends’: the book club that spent 28 years reading Finnegans Wake | James Joyce Kotaku: YouTubers Put Anal Bead Chess Conspiracy To The Test Kicker: Favorite Items of the Week:Poynter: Instead of Taylor Swift beat reporters, we need Nextdoor beat reporters - PoynterWFB: Yale Law Students for Hamas 

We are lucky to have Christine Rosen, of Commentary Magazine and AEI, return as a guest host this week. She helps Chris break down this week’s GOP debate, Tuesday’s election results and a new era at the Washington Post. Wretch on!3:57 Front Page57:42 Obsessions1:03:01 Reader Mail1:05:15 Favorite ItemsShow Notes:WaPo: RNC shifts away from establishment media for the fourth GOP debate NBC News: Key takeaways from the 2023 elections: Democrats show strength beyond BidenThe Atlantic: Donald Trump’s Gift to Adam Schiff WaPo: In Israeli-Palestinian battle to sway Congress, only one side winsNYT: Jewish Viewers Find a Refuge in Fox NewsWaPo: Washington Post deletes editorial cartoon criticized as racist NYT: Will Lewis Named C.E.O. of The Washington PostGothamist: In Greenpoint, a man with severe mental illness is harming neighbors. No one knows what to do.WaPo: Dink, dink, ka-ching: The pickleball industry fights to cash inObsessions:AEI: Of Drones and Journalists: Balancing Personal Privacy with Press Freedom While Juggling Federal and State Regulations | American Enterprise Institute Reader mail:WSJ: The Michigan Superfan Who Became a Michigan Coach—and the Center of a Michigan ScandalFavorite Item: NYT: The War Stories Their Families Never ForgotWSJ: His Job Was to Make Instagram Safe for Teens. His 14-Year-Old Showed Him What the App Was Really Like.

This podcast episode covers biased media coverage of Israel and Hamas conflicts, the 2024 campaign, backlash towards public figures for past comments, Halloween costumes for media executives, a court case about adult children living with their parents, and flaws in the airplane boarding process.

Tune in this week to hear our live reaction to the newest speaker of the house, Rep. Mike Johnson (no relation to Eliana). We’re continuing to breakdown the latest coverage of the conflict between Israel and Hamas, Biden, and the Beckham series on Netflix Time Stamps:2:45 Front Page 49:31 Obsessions53:56 Reader Mail 56:25 Favorite ItemsShow Notes:The Atlantic: A Record of Pure, Predatory SadismNYT: Editors’ Note: Gaza Hospital CoverageVanity Fair: Inside the ‘New York Times’ Debate Over Its Gaza Hospital Bombing Coverage WSJ: Hamas Fighters Trained in Iran Before Oct. 7 AttacksCNN Business: Harvard and UPenn donor revolt raises concerns about big money on campusesThe Nation: The Fight Over MSNBC’s Cave-in to IslamophobiaNYT: How the Israel-Hamas War Imperils Action Against Global WarmingCNN Business: Alsu Kurmasheva: Russian court extends detention of US journalistNBC News: GOP speaker nominee Mike Johnson played a key role in efforts to overturn the 2020 electionNYT: Supreme Court Lifts Limits for Now on Biden Officials' Contacts With Tech Platforms ANC News: Ex-Chief of Staff Mark Meadows granted immunity, tells special counsel he warned Trump about 2020 claims: SourcesWSJ: DeSantis Isn’t at Home AbroadDaily Beast: The Messenger Is ‘Out of Money,’Obsessions: CPJ: Journalist casualties in the Israel-Gaza conflict Medium: How might we build trust in an untrusting world? | by Richard Gingras Favorite Item: The Free Press: On Double Standards and Deafening SilenceThe Age: Straight bat outta Compton: Why LA gang members are embracing the gentleman's game