Episodes
We are lucky to have Christine Rosen, of Commentary Magazine and AEI, return as a guest host this week. She helps Chris break down this week’s GOP debate, Tuesday’s election results and a new era at the Washington Post. Wretch on! 3:57 Front Page 57:42 Obsessions 1:03:01 Reader Mail 1:05:15 Favorite Items Show Notes: WaPo: RNC shifts away from establishment media for the fourth GOP debate  NBC News: Key takeaways from the 2023 elections: Democrats show strength beyond Biden The Atlantic:...
Published 11/11/23
This week, Eliana and Chris talk about a family member jumping into the political spotlight and no, its not Mike Johnson. We’re looking at the latest narratives to come from the Israel-Hamas conflict, 2024, a celebrity’s attempted cancellation and our hosts have a healthy debate around the Speaker’s developing strategy. Time Stamps:  3:38 Front Page 50:32 Obsessions  56:45 Reader Mail  58:29 Favorite Items  Show Notes: Wapo: Biden’s dismissal of the reported Palestinian death...
Published 11/04/23
Tune in this week to hear our live reaction to the newest speaker of the house, Rep. Mike Johnson (no relation to Eliana). We’re continuing to breakdown the latest coverage of the conflict between Israel and Hamas, Biden, and the Beckham series on Netflix  Time Stamps: 2:45 Front Page  49:31 Obsessions 53:56 Reader Mail  56:25 Favorite Items Show Notes: The Atlantic: A Record of Pure, Predatory Sadism NYT: Editors’ Note: Gaza Hospital Coverage Vanity Fair: Inside the ‘New York Times’ Debate...
Published 10/26/23
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 Page 46:05 Obsessions 56:42 Reader Mail  1:00:01 Favorite Items of the Week If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at [email protected]. Follow us on...
Published 10/21/23
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 Page 51:58 Reader Mail 54:57 Obsessions 1:01:13 Favorite Items If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretches Show Notes: Eyewitness Accounts of the Israeli...
Published 10/12/23
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 Page 37:21 Obsessions 44:02 Reader Mail 50:38 Favorite Item If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram...
Published 10/07/23
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 Page 42:20 Obsessions 47:18 Reader Mail 51:00 Favorite Item If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretches NY Post: Republican debate features attacks on Biden, absent 'Donald...
Published 09/29/23
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 Page 54:31 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...
Published 09/22/23
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 Page 50:46 Obsessions 59:59 Reader Mail 1:06:38 Favorite Item Watch this episode on YouTube If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at [email protected]. Follow us...
Published 09/15/23
Do you think Trump’s trial should be televised? Do you enjoy Imagine Dragons? If either of those questions pique your interest than we have the perfect podcast for you! Welcome to Wretch Nation where we're breaking down the latest in 2024 coverage, migrants in NYC and troubles at Spotify. Wretch on! Time Stamps: 1:54 Front Page 1:02:00 Obsessions 1:09:42 Reader Mail 1:11:43 Favorite Item of the Week If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at [email protected]....
Published 09/08/23
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 [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretches Time Stamps: 1:43 Front Page 28:26 Obsessions 43:08 Reader Mail 47:12...
Published 09/01/23
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 Page 48:28 Obsessions 56:15 Reader Mail 1:00:34 Favorite Item If you have a story you want us...
Published 08/25/23
Eliana is out this week, but we have the great Kevin Williamson stepping in for her. We’re jumping into indictment coverage from the Washington Post and then moving onto Fox News woes, local news “solutions” and closing out the front page with BBLs (Brazilian butt lifts). Wretch on! Time Stamps: 09:16 Front Page 1:13:13 Obsessions 1:21:24 Reader Mail 1:27:27 Favorite Item of the Week If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at [email protected]. Follow us on...
Published 08/18/23
Will Trump join the debate later this month? Does he have a good reason to sit the first one out? If you are asking these questions, then join us for an early episode this week. We’re cooking up a forecast on first GOP Presidential debate, coverage John Fetterman, STEM in journalism and a serving a robust Facile File. Wretch on! Time Stamps:  1:38 Front Page 46:01 Obsessions 54:50 Reader Mail 1:00:32 Favorite Item of the Weeks  If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at...
Published 08/10/23
It’s in the title, folks! We are joined by our friend and Nebulous colleague, Eli Lake, to discuss our favorite books and films in the genre of journalism. We have comedies, we have dramedies and we have some picks that are as dramatic as they get. We hope you are able to add a few movies and books to your queue! Books: Personal History, by Katherine Graham  What it Takes, by Richard Ben Cramer All the King’s Men by Robert Penn Warren Scoop, by Evelyn Waugh Movies: The Paper All The...
Published 08/04/23
We’re early this week! And in case you haven’t heard, DeSantis is cooked . . . or at least that’s the latest take from the media. We’re breaking down the latest 2024 news, controversial curriculum in Florida, Hunter Biden, and stick around for great moments in fact-checking. Time Stamps: 41:03 - Style Section 47:36 - Obsessions 53:30 - Reader Mail 54:59 - Favorite Items Show Notes: NBC: Note cards and shorter stairs: How Biden's campaign is addressing his age NYPost: Biden’s dog Commander...
Published 07/27/23
We are delighted to be joined by Andrew Sullivan of The Weekly Dish. He takes us on a journey through his upbringing in traditional media to his days blogging alongside Matt Drudge in the early 2000s and how he ended up on Substack. Andrew’s story teaches us about how journalists connect with audiences and how one finds their voice. Wretch on! If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretches
Published 07/21/23
No small talk this week, we’re diving straight into the front page and it’s packed. We’re looking at all things Biden, Clarence Thomas, the fall of The New York Times Sports section and the state of men. Wretch on! Watch this episode on YouTube If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretches Time Stamps: 1:27 Front Page 56:37 Obsessions 1:01:30 Reader Mail 1:05:40 Favorite Item of the Week Show Notes: The...
Published 07/14/23
What does the word “Patriot” mean to you? Did you go outside to celebrate our nation’s Birthday? Well, the American news media believes these are questions worth debating. Join us on Ink Stained Wretches where we go deep on these topics and other malarky the press had for us this week. Watch this episode on YouTube If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretches Time Stamps: 2:37 Front Page 35:58...
Published 07/07/23
We’re shaking things up and starting the show with praise this week regarding Hunter Biden coverage. After that, we break down the aftermath of Trump’s Fox Interview, RFK Jr., and the benefits of micro dosing. Watch this episode on YouTube If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretches Time Stamps: 3:26 Front Page 45:46 Obsessions  52:30 Reader Mail 58:34 Favorite Items Show Notes: NBC: Biden warns top...
Published 06/30/23
We’re going big for Grimace’s birthday today on Ink Stained Wretches. We’re sipping on some purple shakes while breaking down the Hunter Biden coverage, Brett Baeir’s interview with Trump, Robert Kennedy and much more.  Watch this episode on YouTube If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretches Time Stamps: 3:37 Front Page 1:08:12 Obsessions  1:13:10 Reader Mail 1:14:47 Favorite Items Show...
Published 06/23/23
Today we are joined by Yahoo News’s Jon Ward. Chris dives deep into Jon’s new book, Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation. Outside of the book, Chris and Jon also open up about their beginnings in journalism and the rise of digital media. Wretch on! If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretches
Published 06/16/23
Strap in, Wretches. We’re going deep into the firing of CNN Chief, Chris Licht. We also breakdown Chuck Todd’s exit, Tucker’s full Twitter debut and the origins of McDonald’s Grimace.  Time Stamps:  2:00 Front Page 56:37 Obsessions 1:00:50 Reader Mail  1:03:56 Favorite Item If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at [email protected]. Sign up for our Newsletter Watch the full episode here Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretches Show Notes: The Atlantic:...
Published 06/09/23
Gather round, wretchos, and listen to the tales from the pride wars. Stick around to hear more on the debt ceiling, the pronunciation of Desantis and a detailed profile on the next Lululemon.  If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at [email protected]. Watch this Episode on YouTube Follow us on Instagram Sign up for our Newsletter Time Stamps:  5:40 Front Page 51:01 Obsessions 1:00:20 Reader Mail 1:04:21 Favorite Item Show Notes: Samafor: Pride Month is a...
Published 06/02/23
We’re kicking off with Meatball Ron and how the media meanies are dogpiling on his botch launch. We also breakdown recent coverage around Tim Scott, the Debt Ceiling and Fox New’s “woke” employee handbook. Wretch on this MDW! Time Stamps: 02:44 Front Page 46:22 Obsessions 53:48 Reader Mail  55:42 Favorite Item of the Week If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at [email protected]. Sign up to receive show notes directly in your inbox Show Notes:  Semafor: Ron...
Published 05/26/23