Eliana Johnson and Chris Stirewalt love the news business but they hate a lot of what’s happening to it these days. Using their decades of experience in print, digital and TV news they tell the story behind the stories, always on the lookout for bias, sloppy reporting and, well, just plain wretched journalism. Every week they help you to be a better, smarter news consumer.
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Eliana Johnson and Chris Stirewalt love the news business but they hate a lot of what’s happening to it these days. Using their decades of experience in print, digital and TV news they tell the story behind the stories, always on the lookout for bias, sloppy reporting and, well, just plain wretched journalism. Every week they help you to be a better, smarter news consumer.
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We’re back in person, and it feels good. Today’s theme is “crisis”—or the lack thereof. Whether it’s a crisis in the White House press room, the FBI, the FCC, or a general “constitutional crisis,” we’ve got it covered. Plus, Chris gets nostalgic about Ajit Pai. Wretch on!
Time Stamps:
2:06 - Front Page
43:05 - Obsessions
49:05 - Reader Mail
50:52 - Favorite Items
Mediaite: White House Bans Associated Press Reporter From Trump and Musk Oval Office Event, Editor Says
TIME: Calling 'Em Out: The White House Takes on the Press
The New York Times: Trump’s Actions Have Created a Constitutional Crisis, Scholars Say
The New York Times: High School Trans Athletes Challenge Trump’s Executive Order in New Hampshire
The New York Times: CPI Report: Inflation Rose Unexpectedly in January
The Washington Post: Sinkhole of bureaucracy
Semafor: ‘Almost like surrender’: Steve Bannon on the media in Trump’s ‘Days of Thunder’
The Washington Post: Hegseth’s visit to U.S. base in Germany met with student walkout
The Washington Post: U.S. intelligence, law enforcement candidates face Trump loyalty test
The New York Times: Serena Williams’ Super Bowl appearance with Kendrick Lamar ends a Drake tennis culture feud
The Daily Beast: MAGA Melts Down Over Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Performance
Jewish Insider: CNN inks deal with Qatar to launch network hub in Doha
Semafor: Fake, viral conspiracies on X stump politicians, media
The Times: Was I enraged by America’s controversial commentator on race? No, I was bored
The Washington Free Beacon: Toobin's New Beat: Renowned Masturbator Joins New York Times
The Washington Free Beacon: The Historical Case for Trump’s Riviera
Ink Stained Wretches
Eliana Johnson and Chris Stirewalt love the news business but they hate a lot of what’s happening to it these days. Using their decades of experience in print, digital and TV news they tell the story behind the stories, always on the lookout for bias, sloppy reporting and, well, just plain wretched journalism. Every week they help you to be a better, smarter news consumer.
