Hard Pass

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...

This week, we saw the immediate impact of the Supreme Court’s latest decision further weakening the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Southern states moved quickly to redraw congressional maps in ways critics say reduce Black politicalrepresentation. In Louisiana, state lawmakers went so far as to cancel an election that citizens had already begun voting in so new district maps could be implemented. In Virg...

This week, we saw the immediate impact of the Supreme Court’s latest decision further weakening the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Southern states moved quickly to redraw congressional maps in ways critics say reduce Black politicalrepresentation. In Louisiana, state lawmakers went so far as to cancel an election that citizens had already begun voting in so new district maps could be implemented. In Virg...

In this episode - Bench Pressed - we’ll be looking at corporate news media coverage of the Supreme Court’s ruling that further weakens the 1965 voting rights act. We also discuss the second indictment of James Comey handed down by a grand jury over the a photo the former FBI director posted on his Instagram account one year ago this month. The photo was of seashells on a beach which were arranged...

In this episode - Bench Pressed - we’ll be looking at corporate news media coverage of the Supreme Court’s ruling that further weakens the 1965 voting rights act. We also discuss the second indictment of James Comey handed down by a grand jury over the a photo the former FBI director posted on his Instagram account one year ago this month. The photo was of seashells on a beach which were arranged...

On this edition of Hard Pass, we focus on corporate news media coverage of the shooting incident at the White House correspondents' dinner. This news event had and unusual component in that the room near where it happened was full of journalists. How well did they do at reporting on an event they witnessed? We also discuss how social media pundits are overwhelmingly focusing on the conspiracy...

On this edition of Hard Pass, we focus on corporate news media coverage of the shooting incident at the White House correspondents' dinner. This news event had and unusual component in that the room near where it happened was full of journalists. How well did they do at reporting on an event they witnessed? We also discuss how social media pundits are overwhelmingly focusing on the conspiracy...

In this episode we take a different tack. Instead of a corporate news media story, we let The Late Show's Stephen Colbert give the "news coverage" of a couple of religious elements that happened in politics this week. One, the battle between the President and the Pope. Two, Secretary Hegseth's conflation of a Bible quote and a popular Hollywood movie. All this and more in season...

In this episode we take a different tack. Instead of a corporate news media story, we let The Late Show's Stephen Colbert give the "news coverage" of a couple of religious elements that happened in politics this week. One, the battle between the President and the Pope. Two, Secretary Hegseth's conflation of a Bible quote and a popular Hollywood movie. All this and more in season...

First we discuss media coverage of the failed peace talks from the weekend. We also talk a little bit about Melania Trump’s announcement and the president’s claim that he was unaware that his wife was making the statement. Also, for guys that grew up during the space race … like Brian and Mark … the Artemis trip around the moon is something that we want to recognize as well. This is season two, ep...