Ten Minutes of Truth

New Yorkers are in disagreement with law enforcement, creating a divide in the city, according to Barrett and Baxa. The controversy is centered around street vendors, raising questions about **social justice** and who the city sides with when it comes to **crime**. Is **politics** influencing the perception of **police** in **nyc** and **new york news**? Is **community support** being misguided?  ...

When Trump’s ballroom wrecking ball hit the headlines, the media on the left crumbled — again. In this episode of 10 Minutes of Truth, Barrett & Baxa expose the selective outrage, hypocrisy, and media spin surrounding the so-called “White House demolition.” From MSNBC’s meltdown to viral TikToks mocking the coverage, we dissect how journalists twist the narrative to keep their audience angry a...

Unlock the power of conservative media push-back: in this episode, we expose how conservative politicians are finally standing up to mainstream journalists — and how that shift is rewriting the media playbook.   You’ll see how figures like JD Vance and Lindsey Graham are bulldozing through old-school interview formats, calling out anchors like George Stephanopoulos and Kristen Welker, and flipping...

In this wild 10 Minutes of Truth, Steve and Bob dig into the internet’s latest fever dream — an AI-generated “Trump Top Gun” video that has even Kenny Loggins fired up. The guys debate whether Trump reposting it was juvenile or just Trump being Trump. Then, they tackle the questionable “7 million” figure behind the so-called No Kings protests and the media’s new obsession with crowd size.   Finall...

Nancy Pelosi loses her cool, Trump arm wrestles Macron, and the “rapid response choir” has us singing the same tune. Barrett & Baxa break down the week’s most bizarre political theater — from handshake dominance to full-blown meltdowns — and reveal why “shut up” might be the quote of the week.   Real stories, raw takes, and the slow, strange death of traditional media. #barrettandbaxa   👉 Sub...

Why can’t ICE agents cover their faces when everyone else can? This episode dives into the myths, media spin, and outright lies surrounding ICE arrests — from the viral “zip-tied kids” hoax to the Snopes fact-check that refused to call it false. Barrett and Baxa cut through the confusion with the law itself, real-world examples, and a few analogies that make the border debate impossible to ignore....

Crime? What Crime? Misdemeanor Madness and Legal Denial | Ten Minutes of Truth EP 49   When America’s TV hosts and politicians can’t tell the difference between a crime and a “misdemeanor,” Barrett & Baxa bring out the dictionary — and the receipts. From Don Lemon’s legal confusion to Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s word salad and the Seattle mayor’s excuse factory, this episode cuts through the media...

Katie Porter melts down on camera, berating her staff and flubbing a basic voter question — while in Virginia, Democrat candidate Jay Jones gets caught sending vile text messages fantasizing about murdering political opponents and the death of their children.   Barrett and Baxa break down both meltdowns and show how the media once again bends over backward to shield Democrats.   From “Republicans...

A WGN employee is accused of hurling objects at ICE agents — and then hilariously throws her employer under the bus mid-arrest. Barrett & Baxa break down the viral clip, the fake headlines, and how the media twisted the story to fit its “journalists under attack” narrative. From the “violent misgendering” moment to the broader Antifa denial, this episode exposes the absurdity and dishonesty in...

Elon Musk has called out Netflix for promoting trans and other gender content in children’s programming — and the backlash has been swift. Barrett and Baxa break down how “consequence culture” is coming for the streaming giant, why parents are fighting to protect childhood innocence, and how mainstream media continues to blur the lines between inclusion and exploitation.   From the Virginia locker...

A sombrero, a meme, and a full-blown meltdown. This episode of 10 Minutes of Truth dives into how a lighthearted social media joke about Hakeem Jeffries sparked outrage among Democrats and the mainstream media—complete with cries of “racism,” “filth,” and “depravity.” Steve and Bob unpack the absurdity of political hypersensitivity, the death of humor, and why satire is now considered a hate crime...

Washington is once again "shut down"—but does it even matter? Barrett and Baxa break down the government shutdown circus, the media’s overblown coverage, and why most Americans don’t even notice when D.C. hits pause.   From AOC’s selfied “good deed” tour to the absurdity of 10 park rangers needed to close an open-air memorial, this episode exposes how political theater and media manipulation go ha...

In this episode, Barrett and Baxa break down the escalating ICE raids stretching from Chicago to Portland to Iowa, exposing how mainstream media frames the story.   From Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago to a Dallas shooting quickly ignored by the press, the hosts reveal how headlines distort reality and downplay violence against ICE. They also highlight misleading narratives about detained immigr...

In this episode of 10 Minutes of Truth with Barrett and Baxa, the spotlight is on the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey for allegedly lying to Congress. Steve and Bob break down the hypocrisy in media and political reactions—contrasting how Democrats celebrated Trump-era indictments as “rule of law,” but now call Comey’s indictment an abuse of power. The discussion pulls in examples fr...

President Donald Trump warns that Tylenol may not be safe for pregnant women — and suddenly, progressive women online start posting videos of themselves popping the pills as protest. Barrett & Baxa break down the insanity, the medical studies going back years, and the media spin around Trump’s comments. From Yale and Mount Sinai research to Time, Reuters, and even Tylenol’s own warnings, the e...

Steve and Bob dive into Kamala Harris’s media blitz as she promotes her new book. From Good Morning America to The View and Rachel Maddow, the interviews are packed with recycled talking points, softball questions, and staged stories.   Barrett & Baxa break down her awkward anecdotes—like Doug “praying in the shower” on election night—and point out her microphone blunders, weak metaphors, and...

This episode of 10 Minutes of Truth with Barrett & Baxa dives into the alarming rise in violence against local TV affiliates. We cover two major incidents: a failed bombing attempt targeting a Fox affiliate in Salt Lake City and a shooting into ABC10’s Sacramento studios. We break down how mainstream outlets—like NBC’s Today Show—chose to sanitize key details, leaving out context about suspect...

🚨 As Jimmy Kimmel returns to the airwaves, we break down the two-sided controversy surrounding his roller-coaster ride. Jimmy Kimmel just learned the hard way what “consequence culture” really means. From misleading syntax about Charlie Kirk’s killer to years of plummeting ratings, did ABC finally have enough? But is this about free speech, corporate pressure, or government interference? Barrett...

Two major on-air blunders shook the news world this week. ABC’s Matt Gutman embarrassed himself with a bizarre take on the Charlie Kirk case, while Fox News host Brian Kilmeade sparked outrage with an off-the-cuff remark about homeless people. Both were forced into damage-control apologies — but are these just “slip-ups” or proof of the slow, strange death of traditional media? In this episode of...

In this episode of 10 Minutes of Truth with Barrett & Baxa, we expose the double standard in political rhetoric. For decades, Democrat leaders—from Nancy Pelosi to Joe Biden—have been caught on record calling for unrest, even violence. Yet when tragedy strikes, the left is quick to blame conservative voices. We contrast this history with a refreshing surprise: Dean Phillips, a Minnesota Democr...

In this episode of 10 Minutes of Truth with Barrett & Baxa, we dive into two explosive media stories:   TMZ on the Rocks – Was TMZ caught cheering the death of Charlie Kirk? We break down the viral clip, the newsroom defense, and the citizen sleuth who exposed what was really going on. Chicago on ICE – Media outlets twist the story of an ICE agent dragged by a car in Chicago. We dissect the bi...

In this episode of 10 Minutes of Truth with Barrett and Baxa, the team digs into the wave of firings and corporate responses following the assassination of Charlie Kirk. From the Office Depot controversy in Michigan to backlash at the Minnesota restaurant CoV, the duo explores how companies are navigating politically charged incidents — and whether these dismissals amount to cancel culture or simp...

Barrett & Baxa kick off their newly rebranded podcast, 10 Minutes of Truth, with one of the most shocking story of the year — the assassination of Charlie Kirk.   Steve and Bob bring their combined 50+ years of TV news experience to cut through the noise, exposing how media elites, pundits, and corporations reacted in real time. From MSNBC’s Matthew Dowd getting fired over his reckless comment...

Barrett & Baxa  | MEDIA SCHMEDIA is proud to welcome  legendary former Anchor, News Director and General Manager at TV stations like - WFTV, WPTV, WFTS, KCMT, KIRO, KING, KCBS, KSTP (catch your breath) and more. Join us for a wide-ranging interview about building powerhouse newsrooms, hiring iconic team players, how it went and how it's going. In this very special episode, we sit down with our...

Octavio Torres is a professional videographer, editor and social media content creator. Torres has covered news in the southern US for more than 30 years, currently working as an investigative journalist for Cox Media Group’s ABC station in Orlando, Florida - WFTV. He’s also the creator of Tavo-TV and @TavoTravels on YouTube and other platforms.   He’s a friend of the podcast and has worked extens...