The Death Of Journalism

Zig tried to secure an interview with his father but negotiations broke down following a technical glitch (0:00-3:50). Polls show Harris' momentum sustaining while conservatives seem unconcerned (3:50-31:00). Trump should consider a deal with RFKJ (31:00-34:00). Harris getting treated the way she treated Willie Brown by the press (35:00-37:00). A complete ret-con of Harris' career and policy posit...

Joe Biden is a brave and selfless man who served his country with honor and distinction but now that the we've slit his throat let us tell you about a person you've never met before - she was never the border czar and she's not a DEI hire - she was selected in a unique 48 hour bottom up and inclusive process, she's brat, she's a wine aunt and you've been pronouncing her name incorrectly - she's Ka...

Zig got it wrong about Biden withdrawing from the campaign and runs down the reasons why (1:00-49:00). The absurdity of the Biden statement (49:00-52:00). The republican messaging mistakes (51:00-57:00). The "open" process charade (57:00-1:10:00). Trump got out-maneuvered (1:10:00-1:15:00). Attacking Kamala (1:15:00-1:25:00). Zig comes very close to admitting he's voting for Trump (1:25:00-1:33:00...

New details emerge about Saturday's attempted assassination of Donald Trump including the encounter on the rooftop and the danger of sloped roofs (0:00-41:00). Trump is now perceived as a religious figure saved by divine intervention (41:00-60:00). Trump's former opponents line up to praise and endorse him at the RNC. (1:00:00-1:10:10). JD Vance becomes Trump's running mate (1:10:00-1:30:00). Trum...

Donald Trump survives an attempt on his life and Zig examines the coverage, the conspiracy theories, the political impact and the historical significance of what unfolded Saturday in western Pennsylvania. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support .

Zig delivers a detailed rundown on the state of the ever evolving coup within the democrat party. Biden's Monday MAD threat proves he's no man of character. Nancy Pelosi's strange MSNBC appearance and George Clooney's surprise NY Times OpEd move the betting markets. Was the Stephanopoulos "slip" staged? KJP is a liar and Jon Stewart has the most entertaining coverage of the dem debacle (1:00-1:20:...

We've never done this before but Zig really felt he needed to devote this entire episode to the state of the 2024 presidential race post debate. Monday morning saw Joe Biden calling into his favorite show to deliver the message he'd already put out in writing - "I ain't going anywhere" (0:00-15:15). Why the ABC George Stephanopoulos interview settled nothing but we did find out that even the Lord...

The freak out continues apace but the Biden clan is still clinging to power despite new polls (1:00-25:00). The media's reaction lays bare the death of journalism - from Morning Joe to Jake Tapper to the NY Times, Politico and many more - they were duped too (25:00-59:00). All those time zones wore Joe down (1:02:00-1:05:00). KJP to the rescue (1:02:00-1:06:00). The new ticket will be Kamala and M...

Zig was convinced that Trump's ego had gotten in the way and that the trap was set going into Thursday night's debate. After all, the rules had created the ultimate home field advantage for Biden all he needed to do was kick a chip shot field goal and he wins. Whether through brilliance or sheer luck it all worked out for DJT. Viewers saw a very different Trump in this debate - perhaps aided or ca...

Zig breaks down the current state of the presidential race including the very latest polls showing Biden gaining some momentum nationally. There's clearly been some movement amongst independents and John wonders why. The biggest thing for republicans to fear going into the debate (2:15-22:30).This rarely happens but Zig finds himself in alignment with the conventional wisdom that Trump is walking...

Zig bravely asks Alison Ziegler to come on as his guest. We soon learn why Zig has no choice but to take the annual trip to Yosemite. Alison shares her perspective as a teacher maneuvering through the woke madness of California. We get validation on some of the biggest Zig stories of all time and we learn that while the Zieglers describe themselves as "Comfortably Stuck" their love, respect and af...

A Daily Mail story breathes a little life into the prospects for Jerry Sandusky (0:00-13:15). While Sandusky continues to chase a merited exoneration false exonerations are on the rise (13:15-22:30). Dr. Fauci is confronted by a CBS anchor who didn't get the memo (22:30-47:40). The costly threat of "Cheap Fakes" (48:00-1:05:40). Willie Mays, Caitlin Clark, Rory McElroy, Bryson DeChambeau and the B...

Zig breaks down the US Open coverage like no one else can and makes a bold prediction following the epic collapse of Rory McElroy at Pinehurst (1:30-35:00). The latest drama in the world of the WNBA and Caitlin Clark (35:00-1:11:00). The induction of Tom Brady into the New England Patriots Hall Of Fame creates an opportunity for Zig to share a story about coaching HS football in California (1:11:0...

The verdict is in and Hunter Biden was found guilty and Zig wonders whether he'll now be motivated to hope his father loses in November. The irony of aJoe Biden speaking about gun control days after his son is convicted on gun charges (1:00-13:00). DJT successfully wrangles those singe-issue-voters torn between electrocution and shark attack (15:00-22:00). Do recent elections across the EU indicat...

Did President Biden pirate Ronald Reagan's 1984 speech in Normandy and did he test the absorbency of his Depends on the world stage? Zig appeared with Dan Abrams on NewsNation to address these concerns about Biden and relied on his "Internal Clock" to close out the segment (1:00-21:00). Zig's BS detector registered a 10 when right wing media outlets were falling for the phony Facebook post from a...

Just as Zig predicted, the post-verdict polling has been largely inconclusive (0:00-10:30). A few thoughts on the Hunter Biden gun trial (10:30-13:45). The Wall St. Journal has a new report about what's happening behind the scenes on team Biden as it become harder to ignore his diminishing mental acuity (13:45-29:30). Fauci testifies to House committee and John breaks it all down (29:30-58:00). So...

In episode #160 Zigs has a great interview with Louisville radio legend Terry Meiners. Nobody was closer to the Scottie Scheffler, PGA Championship fiasco than Terry so Zig gets all the details plus the two share some thoughts about Zig's defamation trial and the state of college athletics. The interview starts at about 38:00.Before the interview John shares his initial take on the aftermath of th...

A frustrated Zig couldn't wait until next week to deliver his thoughts regarding the Trump conviction. In true John Ziegler fashion, his take and the analogy he presents are unique. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support .

As the Trump NYC jury begins deliberations Zig looks at the variety of possible outcomes and makes some predictions (0:00-23:00), actor Robert DeNiro delivers perhaps his worst performance as Biden's surrogate outside the NYC courthouse (23:00-45:00), Zig wonders if actors have any impact at all on elections and turns to Dennis Quaid for his thoughts ((45:00-50:00), as Zig predicted the charges ar...

We start off with the tragic news from the world of golf regarding 30 year-old Grayson Murray taking his own life and then Zig rolls into the continuing ridiculousness of the Louisville police pressing forward with charges against Scottie Scheffler (0:00-23:30). Zig breaks down the latest news in Trump World including the first whispers about polling in the Omaha congressional district plus Trump...

Zig has a great interview with journalist, pollster, TDOJ subscriber and all-around good guy, Steve Cortes who is back supporting DJT following a dedicated effort to try and get Ron DeSantis nominated. Zig gets inside the battle ground polls Steve is conducting and the two friends have a direct and spirited conversation you don't want to miss. They make some time for some football talk near the en...

We spend more time than some think we should talking about the world of Golf but this week the world of Golf took center-stage in the theater of the ridiculous. World #1 player, Scottie Scheffler, who could be Harrison Butker's more devoted big brother, was arrested at the front gates of Valhalla where the PGA Championship was being contested (0:00-28:00). Zig shares the odyssey of his arrest duri...

Zig's got analysis of Michael Cohen's testimony and potentially sympathetic jurors, KC Chiefs kicker Harrison Butler surprises with an onside kick of a commencement speech, Aaron Rodgers talking NFL and Covid with Tucker Carlson, the media's blatant attempt to conceal the "probably inappropriate" notations in the Ashley Biden diary, civil war breaks out at the NY Times, the evolving soap opera in...

A surprise at CNN as Erin Burnett fires a couple of fastballs at Biden and he fails to make contact with the ball, Biden counters later with an endless stream of falsehoods including the claim that inflation was at 9% when he took office, the Trump "hush money" trial continues with Michael Cohen taking the stand, a fresh NY Times poll has Zig declaring Nevada for Trump and thinking the odds for hi...

Zigs got a unique take on Stormy Damiels' testimony and how the Trump defense team may have blown it, it now looks like the NY case may be the only path to a pre-election Trump conviction and Zigs got the details on the delays and appeals in the other cases, 269 to 269 is looking like more and more of a possibility, Trump earns Antonio Brown's endorsement, the time warp that is the Tom Brady roast...