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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.

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69:49

Let The Pride Wars Begin

Ink Stained Wretches ·

2023/06/02

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 wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. 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 war

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59:13

Media Dunks on DeSantis

Ink Stained Wretches ·

2023/05/26

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 wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Sign up to receive show notes directly in your inbox Show Notes: Semafor: Ron

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78:53

The Veganism of Sexual Practices

Ink Stained Wretches ·

2023/05/19

Wretch nation. We are looking deep into the permission structure of the American news Media this week. This includes prime-time shakeups across cable news, crime coverage, and polyamory. If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Sign up to receive show notes directly in your inbox Time Stamps: 04:10 Front Page 58:53 Obsessions 1:10:00 Reader Mail 1:14:00 Favorite Item of the Week Show Notes: WSJ: CNN Promotes Kaitlan Collins to Prime Time Slot

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68:58

A Troubled Town Hall

Ink Stained Wretches ·

2023/05/12

Donald Trump returned to CNN this week and, as expected, the media has strong feelings about the results. We break down their reactions as well as other stories like Joe Biden’s diet, Tucker’s next move, and Eliana’s favorite self-tanner. Wretch on! If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Sign up to receive show notes directly in your inbox Time Stamps: 2:34 Front Page 53:38 Obsessions 1:02:41 Reader Mail 1:04:29 Favorite Items Show Notes: NPR:

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54:54

Trump and CNN, Frenemies Again

Ink Stained Wretches ·

2023/05/05

The presidential debates are starting to take shape and we’re here to give you a preview of how it could go down. Also, we’re reflecting on the White House Correspondents Dinner as well as updates on Tucker and Clarence Thomas. Wretch on! If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Sign up to receive show notes directly in your inbox Watch this episode on YouTube Time Stamps: 3:12 Front Page 41:35 Obsessions 49:35 Reader Mail 52:04 Favorite

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59:21

Tuckered Out

Ink Stained Wretches ·

2023/04/29

Wretch Nation! We’re late, but we are here. It’s a big week in news media and we waste no time geting into stories circling Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon. There are plenty of theories, anonymous tips and hot takes this week so tune in to hear us make sense of the madness. If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Show Notes: Daily Beast: The Inside Story of Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon’s Monday Media Massacre NY Mag: Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon’s

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61:30

The High Price of Low Standards

Ink Stained Wretches ·

2023/04/21

We have a big episode this week, folks. Starting off with the Fox News and Dominion settlement, jumping over to 2024 coverage and taking a moment to examine the future of humankind. Tune in! Time Stamps: 3:00 Front Page 47:56 Obsessions 54:30 Reader Mail 57:36 Favorite Item of the Week If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Sign up to receive show notes directly in your inbox Show Notes: Fox News: FOX News Media, Dominion Voting Systems reach

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44:11

Leaker, Not Whistleblower

Ink Stained Wretches ·

2023/04/14

This week we are lucky to be joined by Karol Markowicz while Chris is on Spring Break. We’ll be breaking down the coverage of the leaked classified documents, Clarence Thomas, The Tennessee Three and much more. Time Stamps: 14:54 Front Page 38:11 Reader Mail 39:52 Favorite Item of the Week If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Sign up to our newsletter to receive show notes directly in your inbox Show Notes: WaPo: Discord member details how

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44:59

2015 All Over Again

Ink Stained Wretches ·

2023/04/07

It’s another historic week by the media’s standards as they try to chase ratings with Trump’s arraignment. The press was also busy reacting to 60 Minute’s newest special and reacting to Women’s NCAA White House plans. All of this and more on this week’s episode. Tune in! If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Sign up to our newsletter to receive show notes directly in your inbox Time Stamps: 03:05 Front Page 30:07 Obsessions 37:57 Reader

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62:44

The Beige Lady

Ink Stained Wretches ·

2023/03/31

Good news: the gang is back together in the studio. From their guild to housing crisis reporting, we have lots to catch up on with the New York Times. We’re also checking in on CNN’s latest play, reading between the lines in Marty Baron’s op-ed, and learning it's okay to sleep with stuffed animals. If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Sign up to our newsletter to receive show notes directly in your inbox Time Stamps: 2:57 Front Page 51:42

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54:19

The Interview: Shawn McCreesh

Ink Stained Wretches ·

2023/03/24

Today we are joined by New York Magazine’s Shawn McCreesh. We talk to Shawn about the art of a good profile, his days at New York Times, and his connection to previous ISW interviewees. If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Sign up to our newsletter to receive show notes directly in your inbox Show Notes New York Magazine: Axel Springer CEO Mathias Döpfner’s Politico Ambitions New York Magazine: How SBF Sweet-Talked the Media NYTimes:

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94:10

Ocean's 2

Ink Stained Wretches ·

2023/03/17

John Podhoertz, editor of Commentary Magazine, sits in for Eliana today. We’re diving deep into the media’s 2024 coverage and then jumping into a full business section with news from Buzzfeed, Politico, and more. Time stamps: 6:40 Front Page 1:16:26 Obsessions 1:22:58 Reader Mail 1:28:37 Favorite Item of the Week If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Sign up to receive show notes directly in your inbox Show Notes: The Dispatch: Who Needs the

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66:35

Womyn in the Nyews

Ink Stained Wretches ·

2023/03/10

We’re celebrating Herstory this week! Listen in to hear stories from AND about Semafor, updates on Fox News, and Eliana has insights into Politico’s new style. Time Stamps: 3:31 Front Page 50:06 Obsessions 1:00:30 Reader Mail 1:03:31 Favorite Item of the Week If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Sign up to receive show notes directly in your inbox Show Notes: NYT: Inside the Panic at Fox News After the 2020 Election Dispatch: Bill Sammon,

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52:48

Fox’s Bruh Moment

Ink Stained Wretches ·

2023/03/04

Today, we’re going deep into Fox’s horrible, bad, no-good week. We’re also looking at the Wuhan Lab leak coverage, The View (unfortunately), and the AP’s constipation clarification. Hit it, baby! 02:37 Front Page 40:27 Obsessions 46:43 Reader Mail 48:21 Favorite Item of the Week If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Sign up to receive show notes directly in your inbox: https://nebulouspodcasts.com/shows/in... Show Notes: NYT: Murdoch

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59:25

At Fox and CNN, Talent Runs Amok

Ink Stained Wretches ·

2023/02/24

Cable news currently has its hands full with Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon. Tune in to get the latest on the New York Times outrage, Ron Desantis and this week’s George Santos. If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Receive show notes directly in your inbox, subscribe to the newsletter here. Watch this episode on YouTube Time Stamps: 2:42 Front Page 47:27 Obsessions 55:18 Reader Mail 57:36 Favorite Items Show Notes: NYT: Uproar Hits CNN as

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70:48

Polly Want A Crisis?

Ink Stained Wretches ·

2023/02/17

Rough week for NYT while the attempt to course correct on multiple fronts. We’re also looking at how the inflation is being interpreted amongst various publications and WaPo’s attempt at creating the next George Santos. If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Receive show notes directly in your inbox, subscribe to the newsletter here. Watch this episode on YouTube Time Stamps: 2:08 Front Page 50:15 Obsessions 1:00:30 Reader Mail 1:06:56

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58:28

Sour (Don) Lemon

Ink Stained Wretches ·

2023/02/10

We’re celebrating Valentine’s day a little early with some fancy cookies this week. Aside from the reluctant review of SOTU, we’re kicking off this week with some inside scoops on the media’s biggest personalities. Stay tuned for updates on WaPo parenting advice and the Dallas Zoo. Time Stamps: 02:14 Front Page 45:03 Obsessions 51:12 Reader Mail 53:41 Favorite Item of the Week If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Receive show notes

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74:50

Trying to Check the Box

Ink Stained Wretches ·

2023/02/03

Chris Licht (Chris #2) is doing the interview rounds again as rumors fly about CNN’s interest in adding some comedy flavor to its programming. WaPo’s Fred Ryan is facing some heat as business continues to stumble and scientists are eating legos to see . . what comes out the other end. Tune in for more “other end” conversations! If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Receive show notes directly in your inbox, subscribe to the newsletter

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64:32

Quarter Zip, Full Freakout: Press nuts for Santos

Ink Stained Wretches ·

2023/01/27

We’ve got a BIG front page this week. From $50 million contract disputes to shrinking news rooms, media companies are feeling the heat this week. We also want to give a major shoutout to all of those who sent us their media swag. Keep it coming! If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Watch this episode on YouTube. Receive show notes directly in your inbox, subscribe to the newsletter here. Time Stamps: 02:19 Front Page 50:19 Obsessions 55:44

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60:54

Getting “Fake” Tough on Biden

Ink Stained Wretches ·

2023/01/19

The classified documents saga continues this week on Ink Stained Wretches. We’re also looking into CNN’s comedy exploration, NYT’s slip up and how Daily Wire is doing at the box office. Watch this episode on YouTube If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Receive show notes directly in your inbox, subscribe to the newsletter here. Time Stamps: 05:15 Front Page 43:11 Obsessions 53:07 Reader Mail 57:40 Favorite Item of the Week Show Notes: WaPo:

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