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Eliana Johnson and Chris Stirewalt love the news business but they hate a lot of what’s happening to it these days. Using their decades of experience in print, digital and TV news they tell the story behind the stories, always on the lookout for bias, sloppy reporting and, well, just plain wretched journalism. Every week they help you to be a better, smarter news consumer.
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It's not easy keeping up with the news—especially when you're a parent. Mary Katharine Ham and Vic Matus know that well. And while they can't get your kids to school on time (and without ketchup in their hair—ask Mary Katharine about that one), they can break down the news you need to know. Put the kids to bed, pour yourself a drink, and join us twice a week for Getting Hammered.
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Uncancelled History is a ten-part podcast and Youtube series that reevaluates historical occurrences, figures, and concepts that have been boycotted and spurned from contemporary society. British author and political analyst Douglas Murray, alongside his expert guests, uncover facts and examine these great figures in the context of their times. Learn more at www.uncancelledhistory.com
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This podcast seeks to learn what war teaches. There has been a steady decline in the study of military history and its associated theoretical discipline, strategy.This podcast seeks to fill that gap through in-depth interviews on military and diplomatic history. Our guests have included former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, the Cold War historian John Lewis Gaddis, and China Select Committee chairman Mike Gallagher. We discuss the battlefield commanders, diplomats, strategists, policymakers ...
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On the Re-Education, Eli Lake challenges common narratives the mainstream media and others push. From comedy to collusion, and disinformation to disarray, Eli unpacks what you know—or think you know—about the world around you. Join him weekly on the Re-Education.
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Charles Fain Lehman & Aaron Sibarium are two friends and reporters who spend a lot of time wondering: are our institutions failing? This podcast is their effort to have these discussions in public, with some of the smartest people they know. Using their experience as DC-based journalists, this podcast discusses how our problems come down to how our institutions—our colleges, our businesses, our government, our media—function, or don’t.
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Chartrulean was destined to be the messiah the people wanted, but abandoned a life of piety to become what he believed his world needed. Now a delicate game of politics is afoot, and Chartrulean is torn between those he’s grown to trust and the gods he's angered. He must reconcile with both before succumbing to the madness he created.
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Listen to this episode on YouTube. Today, we're breaking down the latest college campus protests, the frivolity of the White House Correspondents' Dinner, and reviewing what Americans find sexiest in men's style. Tune in! Time Stamps: 12:16 - Campus Protests 36:38 - White House Correspondents' Dinner 49:20 - What's Sexy for Men 59:33 - Shout Outs…
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Andy Lowery, CEO of EPIRUS and a retired U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander, joins the show to talk about directed energy weapons on the modern battlefield. ▪️ Times • 01:45 Introduction • 02:02 Before EPIRUS • 06:29 Drones on the battlefield • 13:30 Current countermeasures • 19:40 An answer for autonomy • 21:32 How does it all work? • 29:54 Beam specs…
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Watch this episode on YouTube. Today, we're taste-testing a variety of gas station meat sticks while discussing the latest silly news, from Trump's trial to Elizabeth Warren's problem with green texts. You're not going to want to miss this episode! Time Stamps: 9:20 Trump Trial 18:49 Elizabeth Warren 32:25 Alcohol 50:10 Bridge Express…
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Watch this episode on YouTube. Did you hear? Kamala Harris has found her voice. At least that’s what CNN is saying for the 4th time of this administration. This week, we’re looking at coverage around Speaker Mike Johnson, the chaos on college campuses, and a disgruntled former CNN anchor. Wretch on! If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-…
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Watch this episode on YouTube. On this episode we are discussing Columbia University's protests, Israel's strike on Iran, Biden's update to title IX, and Meghan Markle's new lifestyle brand. Tune in! Time Stamps: 17:30 Columbia University 39:00 Israel Update 47:30 Title IX 56:13 Duchess of SussexBy Nebulous Media
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Iskander Rehman, Ax:son Johnson Fellow at the Johns Hopkins SAIS Kissinger Center and author of Iron Imperator: Roman Grand Strategy Under Tiberius, joins the show to talk about the military career and statecraft of Tiberius and what his career has to teach us today. ▪️ Times • 02:32 Introduction • 03:29 The Pentagon and Rome • 07:29 Why Tiberius? …
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The NPR rebellion continues this week on Ink Stained Wretches. We’re also covering infighting at The New York Times, Trump trial coverage and the emerging trend of sexless marriages. Wretch on! 2:29 Front Page 50:27 Obsessions 57:39 Reader Mail 4:34 Favorite Items If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts…
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Watch this episode on YouTube. Today we are discussing the Supreme Court's arguments over the law used in January 6th prosecutions, the Cass review of gender transition, and Donald Trump visits a bodega. Time Stamps: 9:17 SCOTUS 20:57 Cass Review 32:04 The Hill 40:28 Trump 51:58 Valedictorian Speech 55:55 Caitlin Clark 59:57 Church Want more Gettin…
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Watch this episode on YouTube. Today we are talking about the crisis in the Middle East, Trump's hush money trial, and an NPR editor is suspended. Tune in! Time Stamps: 15:41 | Middle East 44:20 | Trump Hush Money Trial 51:32 | NPR Want more Getting Hammered? Follow us on Instagram @gettinghammeredpodcast Questions? Comments? Email us at [Hammered@…
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Yaroslav Trofimov, chief foreign-affairs correspondent at The Wall Street Journal and author of Our Enemies Will Vanish: The Russian Invasion and Ukraine's War of Independence, joins the show to talk about the early days of Russia’s war in Ukraine, how the battlefield has evolved, and where the war may be headed. ▪️ Times • 01:48 Introduction • 02:…
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Watch this episode on YouTube. Welcome back, Wretchos! In this episode, we'll be covering a variety of topics this week, including whether Gen Z can handle criticism effectively, if the politics of Israel are changing, and whether a sleep divorce is a good idea. Don't miss out, and remember to catch us on YouTube for more engaging content. Wretch o…
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Watch this episode on YouTube. Today, we are celebrating the end of tax season with a fun cocktail and sharing our favorite stories from the news. Tune in to hear about Kamala's understanding of basketball brackets and The View hosts' attempt to make sense of the earthquake and the eclipse. Time Stamps: 20:50 Basketball Brackets 41:40 You Love to H…
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Tune in today for discussions on Monday's eclipse, updates on the Gaza conflict, Biden's latest push for student loan forgiveness, and more college campus protests. Time Stamps: 8:59 Israel 26:05 College Campus Protests 33:26 House Updates 39:27 Student Debt Cancellation Want more Getting Hammered? Follow us on Instagram @gettinghammeredpodcast Que…
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Michael Doran, Senior Fellow and Director of the Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East at the Hudson Institute and co-host of the podcast Counterbalance, joins the show to talk about the Israel-Hamas war and the broader regional competition with Iran. ▪️ Times • 02:04 Introduction • 04:01 Is Hamas winning? • 10:29 Fighting the clocks • 1…
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In today's episode, we're unpacking the latest polling data, diving into J.K. Rowling's Twitter saga, and exploring the intriguing concept of sleep divorce. Tune in! Watch this episode on YouTube Time Stamps: 13:51 | Latest Polls 26:46 | Love to Hear It! 36:38 | J.K. Rowling 44:26 | Israel Strike 51:14 | Sleep Divorce Want more Getting Hammered? Fo…
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Watch this episode on YouTube Please tune in to hear a very, very special update about Chris Stirewalt. Stick around to hear about recent 2024 polling, Trump’s night life, Israel-Hamas coverage and a follow up to LSU Basketball Coach Kim Mulkey. Time Stamps: 3:29 Front Page 35:41 Obsessions 46:30 Reader Mail 49:55 Favorite Items If you have a story…
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Today we're talking about Biden's acknowledgment of Trans Visibility day, the Israeli strike in Syria, Vanderbilt students protest, and the New York Times finally tells the truth about the pandemic and absenteeism. Watch this on YouTube Time Stamps: 14:49 Easter News 27:00 Israel 49:58 Learning Loss Want more Getting Hammered? Follow us on Instagra…
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Rabbi Shlomo Brody, executive director of Ematai and author of Ethics of Our Fighters: A Jewish View on War and Morality, joins the show to talk about the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas and the Jewish tradition of military ethics. ▪️ Times • 01:28 Introduction • 04:04 Just war • 07:27 The Bible as a framework • 13:34 International service • 1…
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Watch this episode on YouTube Would you like a perfect encapsulation of why DC fails? Come listen to a story about the T-Ball scandal that rocked our nation’s capital. Additionally, we'll delve deep into the Ronn McDaniel-NBC saga, explore the latest drama at The Daily Wire with Candace Owens, and discuss the growing impact of Climate Cafes. Wretch…
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Today, we will be discussing the tragedy in Baltimore involving a ship colliding with the Key Bridge, Trump's legal troubles, the relationship between the UN and the Biden administration, and a poignant update regarding Kate Middleton's health. Time Stamps: 14:18 Key Bridge Disaster 18:35 Trump Legal Woes 30:27 Biden and UN 46:00 Kate Middleton 49:…
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David Stahel, associate professor of history at the University of New South Wales and author of Hitler's Panzer Generals: Guderian, Hoepner, Reinhardt and Schmidt Unguarded, joins the show to talk about Heinz Guderian, the myth and the man. ▪️ Times • 01:38 Introduction • 02:57 Diving into the letters • 08:43 Debunking • 15:30 A sinister figure • 1…
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Join us for a rollercoaster ride through Trump's legal dramas, Biden's plummeting popularity, and the heart-wrenching saga in Haiti – it's a whirlwind of current affairs you won't want to miss! Watch this episode on YouTube Time Stamps: 12:02 Trump Legal Woes 19:09 Haiti 32:55 SCOTUS 36:53 Climate Cafe 47:17 Kate Middleton Want more Getting Hammere…
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You won't believe it, but we have a solid piece from The Washington Post this week. Apart from that, we have many grievances with American news media regarding Trump's "anti-semitic" comments, The New York Times' take on disinformation, Mark Levin's plea to billionaires, and blaming the youth for their gloomy outlook. Wretch on! Time Stamps: 2:28 F…
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Today we are discussing the latest regarding Israel, and Schumer's comments against Netanyahu. Trump promises a 'bloodbath,' and the media goes wild, plus a free speech update. Tune in! Watch on YouTube Time Stamps: 17:21 Israel 34:01 Bloodbath 45:17 Now It Can Be Told 57:10 SCOTUS update Want more Getting Hammered? Follow us on Instagram @gettingh…
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Stephen Robinson, author of The Blind Strategist: John Boyd and the American Art of War, joins the show to talk about Boyd, the man who developed the concept of “maneuver warfare,” and what Boyd may have gotten wrong. ▪️ Times • 01:21 Introduction • 02:24 “A genuine polymath” • 04:20 The OODA Loop • 07:39 J.F.C. Fuller and B.H. Liddell Hart • 13:28…
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Welcome back, El Wretchos. Don't forget to watch us on YouTube. In this episode, we are sad to report that world famine has NOT been solved. Anyways, this week we have a wide variety of topics, from TikTok coverage and Lara Trump to The Washington Post's condescending piece about all Republicans. Wretch on! Time Stamps: 2:18 - Front Page 36:18 - Ob…
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Eric Edelman, former Under Secretary of Defense for Policy and Ambassador to Turkey and Finland, joins the show to talk about how nuclear strategic thinking began and how those debates resonate today. ▪️ Times • 01:47 Introduction • 02:45 Oppenheimer’s Borden in reality • 07:00 Brodie and The Absolute Power • 11:12 Deterrence before Hiroshima • 13:…
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We're coming to you a day early to discuss the State of the Union, Oscar drama, and Kate Middleton's new photoshop hobby. Tune in! Time Stamps: 03:42 The Oscars 40:06 Royal Controversy 49:07 State of the Union 57:30 Snicker Size Want more Getting Hammered? Follow us on Instagram @gettinghammeredpodcast Questions? Comments? Email us at [Hammered@Neb…
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How facile did the news media of america get this week? You’ll have to listen to hear the wild, wild coverage from our national press. Aside from their snide remarks about Nikki Haley’s super Tuesday, we explore the use of the word “Genocide” and how every rising Republican is Trump reimagined in the press’s eyes. Time Stamps: 4:30 Front Page 53:00…
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Today we are discussing Trump's win at the Supreme Court, a change in COVID-19 guidance, Kamala's call for a ceasefire and adorable winged parents! Time Stamps: 9:50 | SCOTUS & 2024 31:24 | COVID 36:24 | Crime News 47:13 | UC Berkeley 57:31 | New Parents Want more Getting Hammered? Follow us on Instagram @gettinghammeredpodcast Questions? Comments?…
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Rebeccah Heinrichs, senior fellow at the Hudson Institute and the director of its Keystone Defense Initiative, joins the show to talk about the state of U.S. deterrence of Russia, Iran, and China—and what Washington could be doing better. ▪️ Times • 01:42 Introduction • 02:18 Conventional and strategic deterrence • 04:06 A failure of strategic dete…
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Racist AI, Girlboss Corporatism, and Don Lemon’s $24 Million Settlement. We’ve got it all this week. And most importantly, Wretches, please watch The Hill Sunday with Chris Stirewalt on Sunday, March 3rd at 10 a.m. ET. It’s going to be a must watch. Watch this episode on YouTube Time Stamp: 4:37 Front Page 1:07:23 Obsessions 1:17:46 Reader Mail 1:2…
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Today we are discussing Mitch McConnell's leadership resignation, Trump's presidential immunity case, Biden family drama, Dr. Phil and Wendy's surge pricing. Tune in! Watch this episode on YouTube Want more Getting Hammered? Follow us on Instagram @gettinghammeredpodcast Questions? Comments? Email us at [Hammered@Nebulouspodcasts.com] Time Stamps: …
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Paul Scharre, Executive Vice President and Director of Studies at CNAS and author of Four Battlegrounds: Power in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, joins the show to talk about how AI will change the battlefield. ▪️ Times • 01:38 Introduction • 01:54 Becoming a Ranger • 03:48 A defining moment • 07:25 A historical parallel for AI • 11:16 Hardware…
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The comma is doing the heavy lifting this week on Ink Stained Wretches. It’s facile heavy episode with the Washington Post digging into systemic racism from Nikki Haley’s past, CNN digging up dirt on Commander Biden and how climate change is making young adults . . . anxious. Wretch on! Watch this episode on YouTube Time Stamps: 02:56 Front Page 50…
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In today's episode, we delve into Trump's fraud verdict, Biden's dog and its biting incidents, student loan forgiveness, and the story of a breakdancing dad. Don't miss out—tune in now! Watch this episode on YouTube Time Stamps: 15:14 Trump Verdict 19:30 Biden Biting 26:54 Student Loan Forgiveness 30:21 Nikki Haley 33:52 California 39:22 Russia Tre…
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In today's episode, we bring you the latest updates from Israel, delve into Fani Willis's day in court, discuss the verdict in Trump's business case, and provide valuable tips on vacationing with a friend. Time Stamps: 11:40 The Cut 20:39 Donald Trump 29:09 Fani Willis 39:15 Alexei Navalny 45:52 Israel Update 53:50 Vacations with Friends Want more …
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Prit Buttar, historian and author of To Besiege a City: Leningrad 1941–42, joins the show to talk about the siege of Leningrad and about the nature of war on the Eastern Front. ▪️ Times • 01:56 Introduction • 02:10 A familiar story • 06:09 Themes of the Eastern Front • 13:19 From Tsar to Stalin to Putin • 11:10 Barbarosa • 19:45 An immense scale • …
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On Today’s episode we are talking about Wednesday’s national security scare, Biden’s lack of memory and Travis Kelce’s apology. Tune in! Want more Getting Hammered? Follow us on Instagram @gettinghammeredpodcast Questions? Comments? Email us at [Hammered@Nebulouspodcasts.com] Time Stamps: 11:14 National Security 15:05 Biden’s Memory 25:56 NY Specia…
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How dare you question the President’s memory. At the least thats what The New York Times is telling readers this week. We’re breaking down coverage around the Hur report, Tucker and making budget suggestions for CNN. Wretch on! Watch this episode on YouTube Time Stamp: 02:39 Front Page 52:53 Obsessions 1:00:25 Reader Mail 1:03:31 Favorite Items If …
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In this episode, we delve into the latest developments surrounding President Biden's memory. Additionally, we explore the buzzworthy commercials and thrilling highlights from the Super Bowl. Tune in for an engaging discussion! Time Stamps: 10:36 Biden's Memory 37:50 Superbowl 1:02:00 Quick Updates Want more Getting Hammered? Follow us on Instagram …
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Thomas Mahnken, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments, joins the show to talk about net assessment and the future of war. ▪️ Times • 01:39 Introduction • 02:02 An interesting journey • 03:33 The Office of Net Assessment • 09:49 A tool, not a solution • 13:19 Both quantity and quality matter • 15…
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Join us today as we delve into the attempted impeachment of Secretary Mayorkas, bringing you the latest updates from Capitol Hill and the Supreme Court. We'll also explore the rise of Bud Light's newest enthusiasts and analyze the Nevada primary. Tune in for all this and more! Time Stamps: 12:25 Impeachment 19:47 Hill Border Bill 26:25 Supreme Cour…
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It’s been a wild week for Republicans on Capitol Hill, but does the media have the correct narrative? Tune in with the Wretches this week to hear this and more like 2024 attack ads, Tucker Carlson and Kanye West’s recent canned interview. Wretch on! Watch this episode on YouTube Time Stamps: 5:38 Front Page 53:13 Obsessions 1:00:08 Reader Mail 1:03…
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Join us today as we delve into the most recent updates from the 2024 presidential polls, catch up on the latest from SNL, and reflect on the memorable moments from the recent Grammy's ceremony. Don't miss out—tune in now! Want more Getting Hammered? Follow us on Instagram @gettinghammeredpodcast Questions? Comments? Email us at [Hammered@Nebulouspo…
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John Noonan, senior advisor at POLARIS National Security, joins the show to talk about all things nuclear; the life of a missileer, the current U.S. arsenal and its production problems, the strategy of deterrence, and how Congressional oversight helps/hinders good government. ▪️ Times • 01:34 Introduction • 02:04 VMI and the Air Force • 05:13 Missi…
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