Hard Pass

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.

On this episode - Mark, Brian and Michael look at how the media have been covering the surprise destruction of the East Wing of the White House. They also discuss a topic that is near and dear to all of them, college newspapers. In particular the censorship of college journalists at Indiana University. This is Hard Pass episode 18.

On this episode - Mark, Brian and Michael look at how the media have been covering the surprise destruction of the East Wing of the White House. They also discuss a topic that is near and dear to all of them, college newspapers. In particular the censorship of college journalists at Indiana University. This is Hard Pass episode 18.

In this episode the team looks at coverage of the No Kings protests along with the response from President Trump - an AI generated video meme that has Mr. Trump drop feces on the American people. And, kids say the darndest things - even if those "kids" are in their 20s and 30s.

In this episode the team looks at coverage of the No Kings protests along with the response from President Trump - an AI generated video meme that has Mr. Trump drop feces on the American people. And, kids say the darndest things - even if those "kids" are in their 20s and 30s.

In this episode, the team discusses the ongoing federal government shutdown and analyzes media coverage of this story. Why are news media presenting the story as if it were a sporting event by talking about which side is "winning" the shutdown? We also talk about the administration's efforts to limit the information that media are getting. Is Mr. Trump actually not getting the full picture on cert...

In this episode, the team discusses the ongoing federal government shutdown and analyzes media coverage of this story. Why are news media presenting the story as if it were a sporting event by talking about which side is "winning" the shutdown? We also talk about the administration's efforts to limit the information that media are getting. Is Mr. Trump actually not getting the full p...

Language advisory – please be aware that there is language used in this episode that may be offensive to some listeners. In this episode, the team welcomes Dr. Jeff Tischauser to discuss the latest on the ground in Chicago regarding protests, the response to the protests and the deployment of troops. Jeff was with protesters outside of the Broadview ICE facility when he was shot at close range by...

Language advisory – please be aware that there is language used in this episode that may be offensive to some liste ners. In this episode, the team welcomes Dr. Jeff Tischauser to discuss the latest on the ground in Chicago regarding protests, the response to the protests and the deployment of troops. Jeff was with protesters outside of the Broadview ICE facility when he was shot at close range by...

The team looks at media coverage of the indictment of James Comey and the rhetoric surrounding "war-ravaged" Portland, Oregon.