Hard Pass

The big political story this week is the conditions onboard the USS Abraham Lincoln and the President's response. We grade corporate media on their coverage of the Lincoln story. We also talk about the resignation of Karoline Leavitt and the role, historically, of the White House press secretary.

In this episode we take a look at corporate media coverage of Abdul El-Sayed’s win in the Democratic senate primary in Michigan. Is it about policy or personality? We also look at the President’s latest attempt to curtail birthright citizenship in the United States. Check out this and more on this edition of Hard Pass.

In this episode we take a look at corporate media coverage of Abdul El-Sayed’s win in the Democratic senate primary in Michigan. Is it about policy or personality? We also look at the President’s latest attempt to curtail birthright citizenship in the United States. Check out this and more on this edition of Hard Pass.

On this episode we look at two difficult moments for the Trump administration this week. First we tackle corporate media coverage of the Senate Judiciary Committee's decision to postpone the vote to advance Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general out of committee. Then we discuss the kerfuffle between the president and Jeanine Pirro over her decision to drop the reflecting pool vand...

On this episode we look at two difficult moments for the Trump administration this week. First we tackle corporate media coverage of the Senate Judiciary Committee's decision to postpone the vote to advance Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general out of committee. Then we discuss the kerfuffle between the president and Jeanine Pirro over her decision to drop the reflecting pool vand...

On this episode, the team will be looking at the decision by some networks, like ABC and NBC, to not air the president’s speech on election fraud. When the U.S. President calls for a live nationwide address, what is the responsibility of media outlets to broadcast that speech? This is season two, episode 29 of Hard Pass.

On this episode, the team will be looking at the decision by some networks, like ABC and NBC, to not air the president’s speech on election fraud. When the U.S. President calls for a live nationwide address, what is the responsibility of media outlets to broadcast that speech? This is season two, episode 29 of Hard Pass.

In this episode - Capitol Gains - we look at corporate news media coverage of the impact of the Republicans loss of two votes in the senate. With the sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham and the extended hospital stay of Senator MitchMcConnell, the Republican’s slim senate majority is even skinnier. In a segment we call, “I told you so!” we also look back at a couple of topics we discussed in th...

In this episode - Capitol Gains - we look at corporate news media coverage of the impact of the Republicans loss of two votes in the senate. With the sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham and the extended hospital stay of Senator MitchMcConnell, the Republican’s slim senate majority is even skinnier. In a segment we call, “I told you so!” we also look back at a couple of topics we discussed in th...

Trump and the Republicans seem to have revealed their new strategy for the upcoming midterm elections - and, everything old is new again. In this episode we’ll be looking at corporate news media coverage of Mr. Trump and the republicans who are labeling Democrats as communists. We will also be discussing the unfounded social media rumors that Senator Mitch McConnell has died.

Trump and the Republicans seem to have revealed their new strategy for the upcoming midterm elections - and, everything old is new again. In this episode we’ll be looking at corporate news media coverage of Mr. Trump and the republicans who are labeling Democrats as communists. We will also be discussing the unfounded social media rumors that Senator Mitch McConnell has died.

A group of protesters at a Texas ICE facility were charged, convicted and now sentenced for some of the actions at that protest. Many in media are noting the seemingly harsh nature of the punishments. Also, the national state fair is struggling with attendance as we approach the 250th birthday of this nation. We discuss how corporate media are covering all of this and more on this edition of Hard...

A group of protesters at a Texas ICE facility were charged, convicted and now sentenced for some of the actions at that protest. Many in media are noting the seemingly harsh nature of the punishments. Also, the national state fair is struggling with attendance as we approach the 250th birthday of this nation. We discuss how corporate media are covering all of this and more on this edition of Hard...

On this episode we'll be looking at two big stories from the week! First, the potential deal to end the war with Iran has hit a snag which has led to, once again, the closing of the Strait of Hormuz (maybe?). Next, it's become the subject of a million memes - the state of the president's ordered repairs to the reflecting pool. Is this REALLY a story worthy of our attention? Find out on...

On this episode we'll be looking at two big stories from the week! First, the potential deal to end the war with Iran has hit a snag which has led to, once again, the closing of the Strait of Hormuz (maybe?). Next, it's become the subject of a million memes - the state of the President's ordered repairs to the reflecting pool. Is this REALLY a story worthy of our attention? Find out on...

The President announced that he and Iran have come to an agreement on a plan for peace. The question is, without Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu on board, what are the chances that this agreement will stick? The team will talk about corporate media coverage of the deal as well as the crowning of the first trillionaire in world history. Join us for this latest episode of Hard Pass!

The President announced that he and Iran have come to an agreement on a plan for peace. The question is, without Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu on board, what are the chances that this agreement will stick? The team will talk about corporate media coverage of the deal as well as the crowning of the first trillionaire in world history. Join us for this latest episode of Hard Pass!

On this episode we talk about corporate news media’s coverage of the President’s pick to temporarily fill the role of director of national intelligence, Bill Pulte, who has no experience working in intelligence. We will also be talking about the sweeping changes that took place in the CBS News division's flagship show, 60 Minutes. Join us for season two, episode 23 of Hard Pass.

On this episode we talk about corporate news media’s coverage of the President’s pick to temporarily fill the role of director of national intelligence, Bill Pulte, who has no experience working in intelligence. We will also be talking about the sweeping changes that took place in the CBS News division's flagship show, 60 Minutes. Join us for season two, episode 23 of Hard Pass.

We're taking our first look at corporate news media coverage of the midterm elections. Specifically the races in Texas and Maine. We are also looking at the Great American State Fair as the country celebrates its 250th birthday! This is season two, episode 22 of Hard Pass!

We're taking our first look at corporate news media coverage of the midterm elections. Specifically the races in Texas and Maine. We are also looking at the Great American State Fair as the country celebrates its 250th birthday! This is season two, episode 22 of Hard Pass!

On this edition of Hard Pass, we look at coverage of the chaos that ensued leading into the Memorial Day weekend. Congress high-tailed it out of DC before several votes could take place. What does this mean when it comes to the slush fund the DOJ has agreed to set up for the President? We cover all of this on episode 21 of season two of Hard Pass!

On this edition of Hard Pass, we look at coverage of the chaos that ensued leading into the Memorial Day weekend. Congress high-tailed it out of DC before several votes could take place. What does this mean when it comes to the slush fund the DOJ has agreed to set up for the President? We cover all of this on episode 21 of season two of Hard Pass!

In this episode - which takes place, in part, from Cannes, France - we look at corporate news media coverage of the president's trip to China. How well did media perform when reporting on what was and wasn't accomplished during the summit? We also discuss the implications of the president saying a member of the press committed treason based on their coverage of the Iran war. This is episod...

In this episode - which takes place, in part, from Cannes, France (see the palm trees?) - we look at corporate news media coverage of the president's trip to China. How well did media perform when reporting on what was and wasn't accomplished during the summit? We also discuss the implications of the president saying a member of the press committed treason based on their coverage of the Ir...