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Ink Stained Wretches

Nebulous Media
Donald Trump
Joe Biden
Claudine Gay
Nikki Haley
Media Coverage
Republican Presidential Debate
Harvard University
Robert Hur
Ron Desantis
New York Times
Iowa Caucus
Chris Christie
Hunter Biden
Brett Kavanaugh
John Fetterman
Political Polarization
2024 Presidential Election
2024 Election
Vivek Ramaswamy
News Nation

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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This week, we dive into Trump’s showdown on two fronts: immigration and Ivy League endowments. Then we head to space to marvel at the bravery of Blue Origin. And finally, we unwrap the explosive piece on Elon Musk’s quest to spawn a generation of gen... more

Josh Kraushaar, editor-in-chief of Jewish Insider, fills in for Eliana to discuss the latest on tariffs, the White House press pool, and Stephen A. Smith flirting with a presidential run. Wretch on!

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Do you smell that? It’s the McRib Shower Gel—available only in Germany. Aside from that, we’ve got Liberation Day, Cory Booker’s latest stunt, White House Correspondents’ Dinner drama, and more. Wretch on!

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In case you haven’t gotten enough of Signalgate, we’re here to help. We’re also diving into Columbia University, vibe shifts, and family outings at Hooters. Wretch on!

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Recent Guests

Megan McCardle
A columnist and commentator known for her work at The Washington Post
The Washington Post
Episode: Tripping on Narcissism
David M. Drucker
Longtime journalist and campaign reporter
The Dispatch
Episode: Fact Check: Hypocrisy is Good
Christine Rosen
Media columnist at Commentary Magazine and a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute
American Enterprise Institute
Episode: The Post-Debate Dance
Donald Trump
Former President and current political adversary of Biden.
Episode: The Post-Debate Dance
Vic Matus
Culinary journalist with a long history in food writing
Washington Free Beacon
Episode: Food Journalism in America
Jonah Goldberg
Political commentator and author
The Dispatch, American Enterprise Institute
Episode: The Interview: Jonah Goldberg
Timothy P. Carney
Columnist and scholar at the American Enterprise Institute
American Enterprise Institute
Episode: Skin in the Game

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Chris Stirewalt
Co-host with extensive experience in print, digital, and TV journalism, providing insight into the media landscape.
Eliana Johnson
Co-host with a focus on media analysis and critique, bringing a balanced perspective to news discussions.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 889 ratings
  • Chris is so annoying

    The show is so much stronger when Chris is absent. A series of revolving guest hosts would be preferable at this point. The two E-Jays segments on Megyn’s show is good. Anything but Chris.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    NotMarcia
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love being a wretch

    Nothing but love for Eliana & Chris. They’re the best. Always interesting, funny, respectful, diverse in topic & timely. I’d pay good $ to get two pods a week. It’s so hard to wait for Friday

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tropics Woman
    United States2 months ago
  • Can I get?

    Thanks to Chris for pointing out the importance of “May I please” whether requesting a meal from a server or spouse!

    #Make Manners Great Again.🤓

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CSW850
    United States2 months ago
  • Eliana Rocks

    Let Eliana talk more (I follow the pod just to hear her - she is so balanced and down to earth), please. Chris, you can be great but have been hanging out with the Dispatch crowd too much - not looking for blanket endorsements of Trump administration actions, there is plenty to criticize, but a lot of your commentary sounds snarky and biased against the MAGA folks.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Gettawaygal
    United States2 months ago
  • Blowing It

    I personally like Chris Stierwalt but he’s blowing it for a while.

    You don’t have to like Trump. You don’t even have to be objective about Trump at this point. Give him both barrels if you wish.

    But keep it on policy.

    Never passing up an opportunity to intimate or allude that his voters, supporters or staff are racists, bigots or rubes has gone on too long.

    Many of us came for objective analysis and insider perspectives. And we left after constantly getting poked in the eye.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    FB1223451111
    United States2 months ago

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Fact Checkers Go Up in A Blaze
Q: What did you think about Meta's decision to end fact-checking?
The decision was seen as reopening the floodgates to misinformation and conspiracy theories, raising concerns among misinformation researchers.
Take That, Hippies
Q: What does Biden need to clarify about his stance on campus protests?
The hosts discussed whether Biden should be more vocal about his position and the ongoing protests regarding Israel and Gaza.
The Interview: Jonah Goldberg
Q: What are the signals we should be heeding and what noise is being marketed as prophecy?
Jonah describes a recent example where false claims were made about Joe Biden trying to assassinate Donald Trump, highlighting the prevalence of such misinformation.
The Interview: Jonah Goldberg
Q: Can you talk a little bit about the decision to do that?
Jonah explains that he had concerns about the shift happening at Fox News and how he felt he could not maintain his integrity while there, ultimately deciding that waiting for Fox to change was futile.
The Post-Debate Dance
Q: What was the media's role in covering Biden's mental agility?
The media exhibited a herd mentality and did not address concerns about Biden's cognitive state adequately.

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This podcast features insightful commentary on the evolving landscape of the news media, with hosts critically analyzing current events, political narratives, and media practices. Regular discussions encompass significant figures and events impacting American politics, examining the relationship between media and government while offering critiques of journalism standards and biases. The engaging banter between the hosts, who draw from their extensive experience in the news industry, adds a unique flavor to their conversations, allowing listeners to understand the complexities of media coverage while enhancing their news consumption skills. The content is laced with humor, personal anecdotes, and a commitment to promoting integrity in journ... more

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7. Timothy P. Carney

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