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.
The theme (so far) of Trump’s second administration has been shock and awe. This week, Chris and Eliana explain why you can’t shock yourself in the process. Aside from the White House, they discuss Jim Acosta, The New York Times’ audience, and dress shoe styles. Wretch on!
Time Stamps:
Front Page - 3:17
Obsessions - 42:43
Reader Mail - 52:01
Favorite Items - 54:45
Show Notes:
CNBC: White House says Trump funding freeze remains in effect despite rescinding OMB memo
The Atlantic: The Memo That Shocked the White House
The New York Times: Justice Dept. Fires Prosecutors Who Worked on Trump Investigations
AP News: Trump uses mass firing to remove independent inspectors general at a series of agencies
CNN: Trump DOJ appointee in DC lashes out after flurry of ‘personally insulting’ leaks in his first week
CBS News: Transcript: Vice President JD Vance on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 26, 2025
The Atlantic: America Is Divided. It Makes for Tremendous Content.
Status News: Acosta La Vista
The Washington Free Beacon: EXCLUSIVE: Read Jim Acosta's Resignation Letter to CNN
Axios: Trump's Colombia tariff threat raises fears on coffee prices
The Washington Post: Transgender soldiers date to the Civil War
The New York Times: Is There Still a Rule Against Wearing Brown Shoes With Blue Pants?
The New York Times: The Pure Liberation of a Personal Urination Device - The New York Times
The Wall Street Journal: As a Rising Political Star, Gabbard Paid to Mask Her Sect’s Ties to Alleged Scheme
@PleaseDontDestroy on Instagram: The New York Times coming up with emails to send you
Forbes: This Former Billionaire, And New U.S. Senator, Is Now Broke
The New York Times: The Return of the Lumbersexual
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.
