
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 195 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Categories | NewsNews Commentary | ||||

Dearest Wretches, we’re stepping away from the mic. But before we go, Chris and Eliana dig into Trump’s legal battles with CBS and the Pulitzer board, Elon Musk’s Washington exit, Democrats’ hunt for lost masculinity, and the waning influence of BLM.... more
This week, we’re unpacking the rollout of Original Sin, the irony of the left’s search for their very own Joe Rogan, the CBS newsroom shakeup, and stick around for Eliana’s experience serving on the Pulitzer jury. Wretch on!
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It’s oh so good to be back in the studio. We’re kicking off with Trump’s Gulf tour, the scoops about the scoops on the Biden books, “Mar-a-Lago face,” and much more. Wretch on!
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This week, we say hello to a new pope and goodbye to Nate Moore—Chris’s AEI research assistant, but more importantly, a fellow wretch who’s been a big part of the podcast. We also talk about the Pulitzer winners and the media’s coverage of the declin... more
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It’s only been one week, and I miss you both already. I get that you want a break, but please come back. Your listeners need your sensible and insightful commentary on the media.
This is one of my favorite podcasts and I am so sad they are done. Eliana and Chris, I will miss your friendly banter! Until we meet again…
Won’t miss Chris-will miss Eliana
I was so sad to see this week that Chris and Eliana will be moving on from the show. Entertaining, enlightening, and exceptionally good podcasting from you two each week- you have become one I really looked forward to. You will be sorely missed!
I listen to 20 pods a week, this was always my favorite
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The discussions presented focus heavily on contemporary political issues and media analysis, engaging listeners with insights drawn from the hosts' extensive backgrounds in journalism. Key topics include the dynamics between various political figures like Donald Trump and Joe Biden, the evolving role of media in reporting critical events such as wars and political scandals, and the implications of media bias. The blend of serious commentary with humor and a light-hearted banter makes the content accessible while still stimulating for those keen on understanding the nuances of news consumption and journalism integrity. Unique is their consistent effort to critique both political narratives and media practices, aiming to foster a more informe... more
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