Ink Stained Wretches

We’re coming to you a day late this week, but we’re covering lots of ground. The media had a tumultuous few days covering the conflict between Israel and Hamas. We’re also looking at the odd choices for interviews by The White House, hot mics at Fox News, and controversy around Lunchables.Time Stamps: 1:25 Front Page46:05 Obsessions56:42 Reader Mail 1:00:01 Favorite Items of the WeekIf you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretchesShow Notes: Clarity with Michael Oren on Substack: Media FAQs about Gaza: Part IINew York Times: After Gaza Hospital Blast, News Headlines Shift With Changing ClaimsNational Review: Gaza Hospital Strike: The Blame-Israel-First Crowd Blames Israel FirstNew York Times: Powerful Donors Push Universities to Condemn Criticism of IsraelThe Atlantic: Students for Pogroms in Israel Washington Post: Biden gives fewer press interviews. But he woos more influencers.Newsweek: Sean Hannity Email to Jim Jordan Opponents Raises Questions Mediaite: Brian Kilmeade Caught on Hot Mic calling Rep. Don Bacon 'Dumbass' for Voting Against JordanWaPo: How Sean Hannity and Steve Bannon helped to fuel the GOP speaker chaos CNN: Reliable Sources Newsletter October 16, 2023WaPo: The make-believe Republican primary Meidas Touch Network: NBC Files Motion to Televise Trump's J6 Trial WaPo: Weak rules allow ultra-processed foods like Lunchables on school menusMediaite: Jada Pinkett’s Strategic Oversharing Has the Media Promoting Her MemoirWaPo: It’s becoming impossible to report from GazaNYT: A Palestinian Restaurant Perseveres in War’s ShadowHuff Post: ‘On Thin Ice’: Some Biden Administration Staffers Feel Stifled Discussing Horrors In GazaBBC News: Explaining the 'how' - the launch of BBC Verify The Guardian: Ian McEwan criticises hiring of ‘sensitivity readers’ looking for offensive material in manuscriptsThe Messenger: German Couple Gets Hitched at McDonald’s Because They Wanted ‘The Ultimate United States Wedding’Free Beacon: I'm an American—And I'm Staying in Israel With My Young Family

Today’s episode will focus on the excellent reporting on Hamas’ attack on Israel as well as subpar coverage. We’re also talking buyouts at the Washington Post, the next Speaker of the House and College in the United States.Time Stamps:1:57 Front Page51:58 Reader Mail54:57 Obsessions1:01:13 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:Eyewitness Accounts of the Israeli Music Festival Massacre - Tablet Magazine How Hamas duped Israel as it planned devastating attack | Reuters Israel Was Prepared for a Different War - WSJ Israel’s Intelligence Failure - Tablet Magazine Iran Helped Plot Attack on Israel Over Several Weeks - WSJEarly Intelligence Shows Hamas Attack Surprised Iranian Leaders, U.S. Says - The New York TimesADL Director Jonathan Greenblatt Tears Into MSNBC on Morning Joe: 'Who's Writing the Scripts? Hamas?' How the American Left Sees the War in Israel - POLITICO https://imightbewrong.substack.com/p/how-to-use-the-massacre-in-israel?r=2k455&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email Tim Scott, please drop out, urge others to follow and unite behind Haley - The Washington Post Best Foodie Cities in America (2023)Nothing Defines America’s Social Divide Like a College Education - The Atlantic Opinion | Without a College Degree, Life in America Is Staggeringly Shorter - The New York Times Slow Boring on Substack: The "Deaths of Despair" narrative is wrong What You Get Out of College Is Who You Put Into It - Chris Stirewalt - The Dispatch Who Runs the Best U.S. Schools? It May Be the Defense Department. - The New York Times Yuki Tsunoda: The Potty-Mouthed Japanese F1 Racer Who Became a Cult Star - The New York Times 

What day is it? Who is in charge? Eliana and her cohost, AKA Chris, try to make sense of the busy week in Washington as they breakdown the mess in the House, Biden’s “rabid” dogs, Michael Wolff’s surprise NYT bestseller, SBF’s style and the demand for political disinformation. Wretch on!Time Stamp:1:29 Front Page37:21 Obsessions44:02 Reader Mail50:38 Favorite ItemIf you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretchesShow Notes:Politico: Playbook: Inside Trump's surprise endorsementNYT:Can We Talk About Joe Biden? Wapo:Commander is second Biden dog removed from White House after bitingDaily Beast: Michael Wolff’s New Book Is a NYT Bestseller—With Just Over 3,000 Copies Sold NBC News:Second Republican primary debate had the lowest TV viewership since 2015 WSJ: Sam Bankman-Fried’s Courtroom Look Spells a Personal Vibe Shift NYTimes: Gerry Turner Is the First ‘Golden Bachelor.’ Just Don’t Call Him a Silver Fox. WSJ: After Shunning Scientist, University of Pennsylvania Celebrates Her Nobel PrizeWaPo:Americans don't hate living near solar and wind farms as much as you might think The Demand for Political Misinformation is a Bigger Danger than the Supply Hans Niemann pooh-poohs a chess cheating theory that's based on vibrating beads

Did you watch this week’s GOP Debate? If not, we have you covered on today’s episode. We’re also breaking down the latest 2024 polls, Bidenomics, AOC’s non-union vehicle and multple items on Taylor Swift. Wretch on!1:50 Front Page42:20 Obsessions47:18 Reader Mail51:00 Favorite ItemIf you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretchesNY Post: Republican debate features attacks on Biden, absent 'Donald Duck' TrumpDetroit News: Donald Trump: UAW negotiations 'don't mean as much as you think'Mediaite: Trump Calls on RNC to Cancel All Future Primary Debates 'So We Can Train Our Fire' on BidenNPR: Commander bites again: Biden's dog has nipped another Secret Service officer WaPo: Post-ABC poll: Biden faces criticism on economy, immigration and ageAxios: Scoop: Biden team's don't-let-him-trip mission National Review: Americans Don’t ‘Believe’ Biden’s Economy Is Good Because That Is a LiePuck News: Mark Thompson’s Message & MTP OverheatingThe Atlantic: Pangea Ultima Is a Bleak Vision of Earth’s FutureMedias Touch: Restaurant Responds to David Brooks: Bar Tab Was 80% of BillRaw Story: Taylor Swift squeeze Travis Kelce helped fund Mitch McConnell and Lindsey Graham campaignsAP News: Largest US newspaper chain is hiring Taylor Swift and Beyoncé reportersWaPo: The new phone call etiquette: Text first and never leave a voice mail WaPo: Dave Portnoy’s pizza festival brings buzz and backlash for pizzeriasObsessions:NYT: State Department Spent $52,701 on Curtains for Residence of U.N. Envoy American Habits: Media obsession over Washington bad for federalism Favorite Item: Mediaite: Michael Wolff Reveals Tucker Carlson Was Source of DeSantis Dog-Kick Story He Publicly Denied WaPo: Opinion Women's bodies should not be a matter of public interest

If you’re reading this on a plane, please do your best to mind your own business (you’ll understand why 15 seconds into today’s episode). After our etiquette lesson, we jump into our front page including Rupert Murdoch’s breaking news, the Shutdown the dress code followed by a full Facile File and much more. Wretch on!Time Stamps:02:56 Front Page54:31 Obsessions 1:01:05 Reader Mail 1:04:45 Favorite Item If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretchesTime Stamps:NYT: Rupert Murdoch to Retire From Fox and News Corporation Boards Daily Beast: Murdoch Called Hannity ‘Retarded’ and DeSantis ‘Kicked’ Tucker’s Dog, Wild New Book Claims Politico: Republicans resigned to being the villains in the inevitable government shutdown NYT: Lawmakers Give New Senate Dress Code a Dressing DownWSJ: The Billionaire Keeping TikTok on Phones in the U.S.WaPo: The food industry pays ‘influencer’ dietitians to shape your eating habitsCNN: US gas prices are unusually high. Here's why you shouldn't worryKite and Key Media: The Relationship Between Extreme Weather and Climate Change WaPo: Her students reported her for a lesson on race. Can she trust them again? NatGeo: Salted? Alkaline? Here’s what you actually need to hydrate. NYT: Jann Wenner’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Reign Ended in 20 Minutes@ChrisVannini on Twitter: “Nick Saban's radio show is the purest thing left in college football. Makes $11 million annually, greatest coach of all time, and he comes here every Thursday to take offensive line criticism from a man named Peewee.”@overhearddistrict on Instagram: “Spotted at the DMV”TMZ: Sexy Woman in Bodysuit Kicked Off Plane, Claims She's IG Famous NYT: She Pioneered Internet Fame, He Helped Draft a Constitution. Now They're in Love.Obsessions: WaPo: U.S. and Iran trade prisoners, signaling partial thaw in relationsSlate: An Unexpected Scandal Could Lose Democrats the Virginia LegislatureFavorite: The Atlantic: I Never Called Her MommaThe Atlantic: Nixon Between the Lines

Do you ever feel attacked? Tune in and hear how the White House deals with this feeling when their media allies start to turn their backs. We’re also diving into Walter Isaacson’s latest book, new plans to “Revitalize Local News” and the best hot dogs across our great nation.Time Stamps:3:01 Front Page50:46 Obsessions59:59 Reader Mail1:06:38 Favorite ItemWatch this episode on YouTubeIf you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretchesWaPo: Opinion | President Biden should not run for reelection in 2024Cnn politics: Biden campaign plots long-game strategy as Democrats' fears of a Trump win spike NYT: Biden’s News Conference in Vietnam Ignites His Opponents Semafor: In books, Biden is an energetic leader. Too bad nobody reads them. WaPo: Why do we care whether Republican candidate Tim Scott has a girlfriend? NYMag: What Does Walter Isaacson Know About Elon Musk? Semafor: Twitter appears to throttle New York Times MacArthur Foundation: Press Forward Will Award More Than $500 Million to Revitalize Local News - MacArthur Foundation NYTimes: Fox Sued by New York City Pension Funds Over Election FalsehoodsWIRED: Preferring Biological Children Is ImmoralNYT: 15 Regional Hot Dog Styles in AmericaDenver Post: Lauren Boebert escorted out of “Beetlejuice” musical in Denver after “causing a disturbance” Business Insider: 'Corporate goths' are wearing their fishnets and eyeliner to work — and they're not apologizing for expressing themselves Obsessions: CBS: Virginia election candidate responds after leak of tapes showing her performing sex acts with husband: "It won't silence me"MinnPost: MinnPost will no longer publish comments on stories. Here’s why Fav Items: NYT: Opinion | The One Privilege Liberals Ignore NYT: D.E.I. Statements Stir Debate on College Campuses 

In this entertaining podcast, the hosts discuss a wide range of topics including Trump's trial on television, Imagine Dragons, the latest in 2024 coverage, migrants in NYC, troubles at Spotify, and more. They also explore tensions on the left regarding the resurfacing of COVID-19, share their obsession of the week, and explore the power of deep friendships. Additionally, they examine Marty Parrots, a former centrist with right-wing beliefs, and discuss a review by Andy Ferguson.

Chris is out, and Eli is in. That’s right—Eli Lake, from The Re-Education, is stepping in for Chris this week. We’re taking a look at the new captain of CNN, reviewing corrections at Fox News that’ll make you say “yikes,” and ending with some Futbol talk. Enjoy your Labor Day weekend!If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com.Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretchesTime Stamps:1:43 Front Page28:26 Obsessions43:08 Reader Mail47:12 Favorite ItemShow Notes:WSJ: Mark Thompson Helped Revive the New York Times. CNN Is His Next Test. APNEWS: Biden is widely seen as too old for office, an AP-NORC poll finds. Trump has problems of his own The Messenger: ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ Singer Oliver Anthony Slams Use of Song at Republican Debate: ‘I Wrote That Song About Those People’Military.com: Inside the Marine Corps' Fight with Fox News over a False Gold Star Family StoryCNN: Fox News apologizes to Gold Star family after facing backlash over false storyCNN: How conservatives use ‘verbal jiu-jitsu’ to turn liberals’ language against themBethanny Frankel on Instagram: The Manolo × Fauxnolo Comfort Test - lets goWSJ: Who Needs an Entree? Diners Order Salad and Fries and Call It a MealNYT: Yale Students Got a Terrifying Message. From the Campus PoliceWaPo: Boston University hires Harvard disinformation scholar Joan DonovanMSNBC: Harvard expert reveals how she predicted Covid disinformationKCAL News: Eminem asks GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to stop using his musicTablet: Qatar’s World Cup FIFA Bribe Documents Exposed

We’re reporting from the dairy state on today’s episode. Even if Chris is physically back in D.C., his spirit is with Eliana back in Milaukwee. You already know we’re diving deep into the first GOP debate of the 2024 presidential election. On top of that, we’re checking in with Don Lemon, Justin Trudeau, Brittney Spears and one of the great inventors of our time. Wretch on!Time Stamps:2:01 Front Page48:28 Obsessions56:15 Reader Mail1:00:34 Favorite ItemIf you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com.Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretchesShow Notes:NYT: How Ron DeSantis Joined the ‘Ruling Class’ — and Turned Against ItBusiness Insider: A fellow Yale secret society member said Ron DeSantis rolled his eyes when she talked about her upbringing as a Hispanic girl in Texas: 'It was like I wasn't worth listening to' Mediaite: 'Says It All': Don Lemon Claims Vindication After CNN Fired Chris Licht — Who Fired Him Fortune: Elon Musk to remove headlines from news articles shared on XReuters: Meta putting profit ahead of safety by blocking wildfire news, says TrudeauAxios: Newsrooms grapple with rules for AI WSJ: America’s Fight Over Tipping at Restaurants Comes to Its Biggest Battleground YetWaPo: A sex educator in Michigan refused to be shamed. Then came the backlash.WSJ: The Inventor Whose Life Work Is Perfecting the Writing PenTMZ: Britney Spears Paying $10K a Month for Sam Asghari's New Apartment New Yorker: Britney Spears’s Conservatorship NightmareThe Dispatch: Crowd Madness IntensifiesObsessions:Free Beacon: Democratic Opposition Researcher, a Former '60 Minutes' Producer, Masquerades as Journalist While Digging Dirt on Pennsylvania's David McCormickWaPo: West Virginia University plans to cut foreign languages and other programsFavorite ItemKansas Reflector: 'You're an ***hole, police chief': Kansas newspaper owner defiant in video of home invasion NYPost: Why Sam Bankman-Fried likely won't get Adderall while locked up in Brooklyn jail

This podcast covers indictment coverage, Fox News woes, local news "solutions", and Brazilian butt lifts. They discuss the changing landscape of journalism, experience in the newspaper industry, and coverage of Appalachia. They also delve into civil war threats, Texan fast food, the impact of Canadian government's online news act bill, regulatory questions surrounding ghost guns, hot tubs, and the far-right surge in Germany.