Hard Pass

This is episode 7 of season 2 of Hard Pass. The team talks about several issues with cabinet members and secretaries. From the commerce secretary being caught in a lie about his encounters with Jeffrey Epstein, to the border patrol using a high-powered laser to shoot down a party balloon - closing down the El Paso Airport, to the Attorney General's rather contentious hearing before the Judicia...

In this episode we look at two big stories making news. One, the president's post on Truth social where Barack and Michelle Obama are depicted as apes. The fallout and criticism was swift and from both sides of the political spectrum. Next we talk about the axe that fell at the Washington Post where nearly a third of the company's staff were fired. What is the state of journalism in the sh...

In this episode we look at two big stories making news. One, the president's post on Truth social where Barack and Michelle Obama are depicted as apes. The fallout and criticism was swift and from both sides of the political spectrum. Next we talk about the axe that fell at the Washington Post where nearly a third of the company's staff were fired. What is the state of journalism in the sh...

The team looks at the arrest of two independent journalists by the federal government. Also, Godwin's Law. Trump supporter Joe Rogan compared actions by ICE in Minneapolis to the Gestapo -- are comparisons to Hitler and the Nazis valid? And, it's not just journalists that the administration is targeting. ICE agents are recording video of protesters and telling them they're now in a dat...

The team looks at the arrest of two independent journalists by the federal government. Also, Godwin's Law. Trump supporter Joe Rogan compared actions by ICE in Minneapolis to the Gestapo -- are comparisons to Hitler and the Nazis valid? And, it's not just journalists that the administration is targeting. ICE agents are recording video of protesters and telling them they're now in a dat...

Minneapolis was the site of another killing of an American citizen by federal agents. In this episode we look at how corporate news media did with this second shooting in two weeks. We also discuss agenda setting theory in media as well as how the 4th Amendment seems to be on life support in this second Trump administration.

Minneapolis was the site of another killing of an American citizen by federal agents. In this episode we look at how corporate news media did with this second shooting in two weeks. We also discuss agenda setting theory in media as well as how the 4th Amendment seems to be on life support in this second Trump administration.

There have been several high-profile attempts by the current administration to curtail news and entertainment media over the last several months. In this episode the team talk about the FBI raid on a reporter's home, a threat of a lawsuit from the White House over editing an interview with the president and threats from DHS and ICE agents about recording them with phones. Why is the administra...

There have been several high-profile attempts by the current administration to curtail news and entertainment media over the last several months. In this episode the team talk about the FBI raid on a reporter's home, a threat of a lawsuit from the White House over editing an interview with the president and threats from DHS and ICE agents about recording them with phones. Why is the administra...

In this episode we take a deep look into corporate media coverage of the killing of Renee Good by ICE in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In addition to the main coverage, we look at the media's decision to broadcast multiple video angles of the event. Dr. Mirer also talks about the psychology theory that may account for the fact that people with differing political views seemed to view the events in t...

In this episode we take a deep look into corporate media coverage of the killing of Renee Good by ICE in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In addition to the main coverage, we look at the media's decision to broadcast multiple video angles of the event. Dr. Mirer also talks about the psychology theory (also used in media research) that may account for the fact that people with differing political views...

This episode marks the start of season two of Hard Pass. In this episode we talk to Clayton Weimers, the North American executive director of Reporters Without Borders (RSF). RSF is a non-profit dedicated to the freedom and security of reporters around the globe. 2025 was a deadly year for journalists, particularly in Gaza.

This episode marks the start of season two of Hard Pass. In this episode we talk to Clayton Weimers, the North American executive director of Reporters Without Borders (RSF). RSF is a non-profit dedicated to the freedom and security of reporters around the globe. 2025 was a deadly year for journalists, particularly in Gaza.

John Fugelsang, Sirius XM talk show host, comedian, and best-selling author, joins the team to discuss media and politics, as well as his NY Times best-selling book, "Separation of Church and Hate."

John Fugelsang, Sirius XM talk show host, comedian, and best-selling author, joins the team to discuss media and politics, as well as his NY Times best-selling book, "Separation of Church and Hate."

In this episode of Hard Pass, the team analyzes press coverage of the national polls that are indicating Trump's approval ratings are dropping. Also, how the near miss of a Jet Blue passenger jet and a U.S. military plane over Venezuela is being seen in the bigger picture of what is happening in that country.

In this episode of Hard Pass, the team analyzes press coverage of the national polls that are indicating Trump's approval ratings are dropping. Also, how the near miss of a Jet Blue passenger jet and a U.S. military plane over Venezuela is being seen in the bigger picture of what is happening in that country.

In this episode we look at press coverage of the controversy over the defense secretary's order to "leave no survivors" in attacks on suspected drug boats off the coast of Venezuela. We also look at how the media are connecting that story with the video that six Democratic Congress members released where they talked about defying unlawful military orders. All this and more on episode...

In this episode we look at press coverage of the controversy over the defense secretary's order to "leave no survivors" in attacks on suspected drug boats off the coast of Venezuela. We also look at how the media are connecting that story with the video that six Democratic Congress members released where they talked about defying unlawful military orders. All this and more on episode...

This is episode 21 of Hard Pass. Titled - "Why Have You Forsaken Me?" - we look at several strained relationships between formerly loyal Republicans - Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie. They both have cited the release of the emails from the Epstein files as their motivation. We look at media coverage of these events as well as the potential invasion of Venezuela.

This is episode 21 of Hard Pass. Titled - "Why Have You Forsaken Me?" - we look at several strained relationships between formerly loyal Republicans - Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie. They both have cited the release of the emails from the Epstein files as their motivation. We look at media coverage of these events as well as the potential invasion of Venezuela.

In this episode the team look at the big story that broke over the weekend when eight senate Democrats broke ranks and agreed to join the Republicans to reopen the government. The team also discuss several results coming from the Supreme Court.

In this episode the team look at the big story that broke over the weekend when eight senate Democrats broke ranks and agreed to join the Republicans to reopen the government. The team also discuss several results coming from the Supreme Court.

In this episode the team discusses the latest attempt from the White House to limit how journalists can cover the administration. They also dig in to the idea that the press tends to be normalizing the majority of Mr. Trump's actions in spite of the fact that he is not following presidential norms.

In this episode the team discusses the latest attempt from the White House to limit how journalists can cover the administration. They also dig in to the idea that the press tends to be normalizing the majority of Mr. Trump's actions in spite of the fact that he is not following presidential norms.