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The investigations have barely begun and before all the video angles were reviewed, and before anyone bothered to take a breath, Minnesota politicians sprinted to the microphones—and that’s exactly how riots get started.

In this rapid-response episode of Barrett & Baxa: 10 Minutes of Truth, Steve Barrett and Bob Baxa break down the ICE shooting that has Minnesota once again teetering on the edge. We walk through what actually happens when someone drives a vehicle at law enforcement, why a car is legally treated as a deadly weapon, and how police are trained—nationwide—to respond.<...

Did a twenty-something YouTuber just succeed where CNN completely face-planted? In this episode of Barrett & Baxa, we break down how Nick Shirley’s viral investigation into alleged Minnesota daycare fraud triggered a full-blown legacy media meltdown — and why corporate journalism suddenly can’t stop yelling instead of reporting. If you want to understand why trust in mainstream media keeps collapsing, you’re about to get a masterclass. CNN sent a reporter to “debunk” Shirley, but instead delivered a case study in media arrogance, word games (“claims” vs. “says”), and investigative shortcuts that accidentally strengthened his argument. Phones weren’t answered, documents we...

You’re about to learn why politicians aren’t afraid of journalists anymore — and why they’re terrified of a 23-year-old with an iPhone.
In this episode of 10 Minutes of Truth, Steve Barrett and Bob Baxa break down how a one-man YouTube wrecking crew is exposing fraud, embarrassing mainstream media, and putting real pressure on Minnesota Governor Tim Walz — without a newsroom, a producer, or even decent grammar.

Once upon a time, corrupt officials feared Mike Wallace and 60 Minutes. Now? Mike Wallace is gone, the legacy media won’t show up, and a hoodie-wearing kid is knocki...

The year is ending, the clutter is coming out, and the insanity isn’t slowing down. In the final Media Schmedia of 2025, Steve Barrett and Bob Baxa empty out their running text thread and take one last victory lap through the dumbest, loudest, and most absurd media moments this week — from politicians who apparently need translators to journalists who can’t handle basic biology.

You’ll hear why a Massachusetts mayor needing a courtroom translator raises real questions, how a local Democrat party leader melted down during a DUI stop, and why a New Jersey “food influe...

We found Patient ZERO - not for COVID - but for Trump Derangement Syndrome.

You’re about to learn how a single daytime talk show meltdown helped launch one of the longest-running political feuds in modern history — and why Rosie O’Donnell still can’t stop thinking about Donald Trump. In this episode of 10 Minutes of Truth, Steve Barrett and Bob Baxa break down the 20-year war of words between Rosie O’Donnell and Donald Trump, from The View in 2006 to TikTok “presidential blackouts” that last about as long as a New Year’s resolution.

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If you want to learn how a seasoned TV anchor dismantles a seasoned politician in real time, this episode is a masterclass in media accountability, political deflection, and live-TV pressure. Watch how NewsNation’s Leland Vittert calmly, methodically, and relentlessly presses Florida Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz as she tries — and fails — to hijack the interview and pivot everything back to Donald Trump.

This isn’t just a viral TV moment — it’s a case study in Trump Derangement Syndrome, media dodging, and what happens when a politician can’t answer a direct question without reaching for the Trump r...

You’re about to learn why two of America’s most famous Navy SEALs are publicly sniping at each other — and why this fight says a lot about modern politics, podcast fame, and conservative culture wars. In this episode of Barrett & Baxa, Steve Barrett and Bob Baxa break down the very public rift between Texas Congressman and former Navy SEAL Dan Crenshaw and podcaster/former SEAL Shawn Ryan — a clash that somehow involves birthday party posters, DJ Steve Aoki, legal threats, and bruised egos.

We walk through what Shawn Ryan said on his podcast, how Dan Crenshaw responde...

If you want to learn how modern political pandering turns into unintentional comedy, this episode is a masterclass. In this edition of Barrett & Baxa – 10 Minutes of Truth, Steve and Bob break down Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s now-viral attempts to pander to Somali voters by butchering the Somali language so badly it sounds like a deleted scene from Bridesmaids.

We analyze the now-legendary mashup comparing Frey’s awkward Somali speeches to Kristen Wiig’s famously painful Spanish scene — and spoiler alert: the vibes are identical. From campaign optics and identity politics to food-photo ops and forced cult...

You’re about to learn how modern politics has fully crossed the line from “serious business” into full sketch comedy — and why the internet is doing a better job reporting it than the media.

In this episode of 10 Minutes of Truth, Steve and Bob unload a week’s worth of political insanity, viral clips, and unintentional comedy that simply demanded commentary.

From Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s painfully awkward Somali food stunt (the facial expressions say it all), to the growing taxpayer fraud scandals in Minnesota, to the rise of what might be the m...

Want to save your kids from going viral and going to the ER? Curious why TikTok trends keep ending with police lights, lawsuits, and in some cases… bullet wounds? In this episode of Barrett & Baxa, Steve and Bob unpack the wild world of dangerous TikTok challenges—from door-kicking idiocy to “annoy strangers until they snap” pranks—and explain how a quest for clicks is turning teens into Darwin Award contestants.

We dive into real-life news stories, including shootings connected to viral pranks, a Florida sheriff issuing the most Florida warning ever, and the now-infamous case of prankste...

You’ll walk away laughing, but also understanding why teenagers think the news media is about as trustworthy as a Craigslist used car listing.

iHeartMedia has now declared itself “Guaranteed Human.” And yes, that is an actual slogan — not the label on a gluten-free snack. Steve and Bob dive into the brave new world where radio DJs are either real humans making $9 an hour, or AI robots pretending to care about Lady Gaga intros. It’s a hilarious breakdown of how legacy media keeps insisting it’s authentic… while also quietly replacing Chad in the booth with a mi...

Want to know whether YOU qualify as a journalist… or if you need a million YouTube subscribers and a federal judge’s permission slip? In today’s episode, Steve and Bob break down the wild new legal battle that could reshape digital media, citizen journalism, YouTube reporting, and maybe the entire future of independent news.

Plus, we promise: watching this episode will make you at least 37% smarter about the First Amendment—or at least give you something spicy to yell about on the internet.

We dive into the Blake Lively vs. Justin Bal...

Want to laugh and feel slightly less crazy about the state of the world? In this Media Shmedia comeback special, Steve and Bob unload everything that doesn’t fit into a tidy 10 Minutes of Truth. From a bald eagle dropping a cat through a windshield (yes, really) to small-town TV news disasters, TikTok haters, awkward headshots, and an actual African politician named Adolf Hitler — this episode is basically what happens when cable news, local news, and clown world all show up to the same party.

You’ll also hear about Rachel Maddow mysteriously materializing at Dick Ch...

YOU’RE ABOUT TO LEARN HOW POLITICS TURNED INTO PERFORMANCE ART — AND WHY VIRAL OUTRAGE NOW BEATS COMMON SENSE AT THE BALLOT BOX.

If you’ve ever wondered how stunt politics, social media activism, and online theater took over American elections… congratulations. This episode is your crash course.

On this episode of Barrett & Baxa, Steve and Bob break down the most bizarre political spectacle of the election cycle as they examine Afton Behn — a candidate whose campaign was powered less by policy and more by Instagram meltdown energy. From crashing government offices for clicks...

Want the fastest way to understand why Trump and Zohran Mamdani just had the political equivalent of two dogs barking through a fence… only to act polite when the gate opens? Watch this episode and you’ll walk away knowing exactly how the chaos in Minnesota, New York, D.C. and Somalia all collided in a single news cycle. And yes—there’s a brand-new “Governor Tim Walz: Fraud Edition” action figure. Batteries not included. Blame-shifting finger sold separately.

In this explosive Ten Minutes of Truth, Steve and Bob break down Trump’s unexpectedly warm Oval Office moment with NY...

Want to understand the civil war erupting inside the American conservative movement—without drowning in rage tweets, burner accounts, or “fluffing and cucking” references? Then this episode is your survival guide. In ten fast minutes, we break down the biggest internal rift the right has faced in years: Israel, Gaza, and the political earthquake triggered by Charlie Kirk’s final letter, Tucker Carlson’s interview with Nick Fuentes, and the Ben Shapiro–Fuentes culture-war explosion.

Watch this episode and you’ll walk away able to explain the entire feud in one breath—and maybe even save a Thanksgivi...

Want to understand why Michelle Obama’s hair, fashion choices, and 70-million-dollar lifestyle somehow keep ending in a complaint tour? Watch this episode — you’ll never look at a presidential podcast meltdown the same way again.

We break down the former First Lady’s latest round of grievance-based storytelling, decode the “for y’all” hair sermon, and ask the big question: Is America tired of the Michelle Obama pity brand or just confused by it?

This week, Steve and Bob take you through Michelle’s on-stage interview with Tracee Ellis Ross — complete with awkwar...

If you want to understand exactly how Gavin Newsom is quietly setting himself up for a 2028 White House run, this episode will save you hours of doom-scrolling and political amnesia. Watch this and you’ll walk away with a BS-detector so sharp even California’s PR machine can’t dull it.

Steve and Bob break down Newsom’s unofficial “3-step glow-up plan”: rewrite his California record, pretend the homeless crisis just moved to Oregon on its own, and somehow convince America that Joe Biden delivered a "masterclass" in anything besides tripping over sandbags. They roast the continued lying from t...

🚨 Warning: Watching this episode may cause sudden bursts of laughter and an uncontrollable urge to question everything the media tells you about “victims.” In this week’s Barrett & Baxa breakdown, we’re talking big rigs, bad reporting, and a BBC headline that could only come from a newsroom allergic to facts. When multiple people die in two highway crashes, the media somehow finds a way to make truck drivers the victims. Yeah, because clearly the real tragedy is that someone felt nervous.

Steve and Bob—aka “Trucker Bob”—take you under the hood of the trucking industry an...

The BBC is facing resignations and scandal over a fake Trump edit and a woke meltdown about calling pregnant people ‘women.’ Barrett & Baxa unpack the biggest British broadcasting bombshell of the year.

Find out what happens when “impartial journalism” gets caught with its pants down. In this 10 Minutes of Truth, Barrett & Baxa unpack the BBC’s spectacular implosion — complete with top-level resignations, doctored Trump clips, and an anchor who committed the unthinkable crime of calling a pregnant person a “woman.” Shocking, right?

Somewhere in London, a DEI officer just fainted into a cup of Earl Grey.

Learn how to sniff out media malfeasance and dodge the headline hoax machine — so you don’t get duped.

This episode of “Barrett & Baxa” peels back the screaming headlines and shows you what really happened when media outlets pick & choose facts. With the skill of a stand-up comic pointing out absurdities, we take you through three juicy examples: an undocumented father pulled out of his truck, a story of alleged police brutality that made no mention of the usual media narrative - race, and a pregnant woman-in-car video that some media tried to sell as a victim narrativ...

Ever wonder what happens when the Biden administration’s top two hype women hit the book tour circuit at the same time? This is no “Oprah’s Book Club” but more “Clueless: The Political Edition.” This week, Barrett and Baxa unpack the battle of the Biden backup singers — Kamala Harris and Karine “Cringe” Jean-Pierre — as they trip over talking points, misplace their binders, and redefine what it means to be “authentically scripted.”

Kamala’s out there dodging tough questions like Neo in The Matrix, insisting Joe Biden was “not frail,” while we all watched him lose a wrestling match with his...

Get straight to the shocking truth: teachers wearing bloody “Problem Solved” shirts at a high school — what it means for parents, students, and our education system. In this episode, Barrett and Baxa expose how a group of math teachers seemingly mocked the assassination of Charlie Kirk by wearing fake-blood shirts, and why their “math theme” explanation may not hold up.

We dig into the backstory: a high school in Arizona, eight math teachers, shirts reading “Problem Solved” splattered with fake blood — and the superintendent’s deleted statement claiming it was just a Halloween costume. We’ll examine whether th...

Unlock the hidden agenda behind the racial finger-pointing, media narratives and partisan double-standards. In this explosive episode of Barrett & Baxa, we drill into the evidence: from the leaked chat in the Young Republican group texts to the Senate candidate with the controversial tattoo — and expose how some media plays favorites depending on political alignment. We unpack how Republicans swiftly denounce and expel while Democrats circle the wagons and keep problem actors in place, and why that matters for the fairness of public discourse.

We also shine a spotlight on how media manipulation and selective outrage kee...

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?

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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 and addicted.

We also break down why the same people who cheered tearing down statues now scream about protecting history, and how corporate donors like Comcast, Amazon, and Apple fund the very projects th...

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 the narrative on biased questioning. Keywords: conservative media, push-back, mainstream journalism, Trump effect.

We break down the tactics: cutting off the questioner, calling out ratings, referencing the network you’re on — all part of a...

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.

Finally, the episode dives into disturbing examples of public figures crossing the line — from a Chicago teacher’s gun gesture to Don Lemon’s unhinged comments. It’s crude, chaotic, and classic Ba...

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.

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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.

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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 fog to remind everyone: words matter, laws matter, and stupidity is not a defense.

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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 pounce” headlines to selective outrage, this episode exposes how bias still infects political journalism in 2025 — even when the evidence is black and white.

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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 modern news coverage — one headline at a time.

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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 room scandal involving a registered sex offender to Senator Josh Hawley’s viral “Two-Spirit” hearing, this episode connects the dots between policy, parenting, and cultural sanity.

Bottom line: It’s not “cancel cult...

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 by the woke left. From Megan Kelly’s coverage to a Rodney Dangerfield AI cameo, to Kamala Harris as “Nacho President,” this episode proves comedy isn’t dead—it’s just moved online.

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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 hand in hand. Plus: a look back at the Clinton-Lewinsky “shutdown special,” the ongoing trust collapse in mainstream media, and the Democrats’ awkward attempt at a 24-hour livestream flop.

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 immigrants, including the case of a 5-year-old girl in Massachusetts, and tackle the controversy of journalists getting too close to the action.

With sharp analysis and unapologetic commentary, this episode unmasks th...

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 from Joe Scarborough’s past warnings, Andrew Weissmann’s double standard, and the long-running issue of political lawfare. It’s a sharp, fast-paced dive into media bias, hypocrisy, and the dangerous cycle of retribution...

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 evidence is clear: this isn’t new. But thanks to Trump Derangement Syndrome, common sense goes out the window.

We also highlight how media bias fuels the backlash and why distrust of the p...

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 evasive answers on Joe Biden’s health and Pete Buttigieg’s exclusion from the VP ticket. The hosts also expose the media’s unwillingness to press Harris on serious issues like the Charlie Kirk...

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 suspects’ identities, potential motives, and connections to larger narratives. We also discuss how media bias shapes coverage of crime, why some stories get scrubbed, and how the preemption  of Jimmy Kimmel Live may have sp...

🚨 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 & Baxa break it all down in 20 Minutes of Truth.

We cover the hypocrisy, the Roseanne comparison, Kimmel’s sinking ratings, and even a wild conspiracy theory about why he might want to be “cancele...

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 10 Minutes of Truth with Barrett & Baxa, we expose:

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 Democrat who flipped a Republican district and speaks with civility, reason, and respect—even when sitting down with Lara Trump. His call for debate over destruction, and dialogue over division, raises the question: Is he...

In this episode of 10 Minutes of Truth with Barrett & Baxa, we dive into two explosive media stories:

With over 50 years in newsrooms, Steve and Bob expose how headlines shape public perception and why w...

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 simple accountability.

They also highlight the growing tension between employers, employees, and customers caught in the middle of America’s culture wars. With sharp analysis, humor, and a few “FAFO” moments, Barrett and Baxa unpack what this cul...

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 comments, to Katy Tur doubling down with no consequences, to vigils across the nation in honor of Kirk’s legacy — this episode delivers unfiltered commentary, media accountability, and a passionate defense of free spee...

A tragic day: we open with raw reactions to Charlie Kirk’s on-campus assassination in Utah—what happened, why words matter, and where the rhetoric goes next.

Then we roll into our planned show: the Charlotte Blue Line stabbing and the fight over the withheld video, Trump/Chicago “surge” chatter, Don “Lamon” gets roasted, CBS’ policy move, Cuomo’s ratings slump… and a beekeeping urgent care run. First mid-week drop—looser, faster, spicier. (Content advisory: violent crime.)

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A cranky cold open turns into a real talk on growth, pace, and why we’re trimming episodes. Then: trucking = dating, immigration raid coverage then vs. now, the minimum wage debate, vaccine mandates vs. choice, and social platforms shadow-banning claims.

We close with CNN’s firefighter/ICE confusion and a CBS/Kristi Noem edit dust-up—aka more Media Shmedia.

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Is AI out of control? We dive into the chilling lawsuit against OpenAI after a teen’s death, the awkward grandpa moment of Snoop Dogg vs. Disney. Plus: the Rapid Response Choir, European crime stats, free speech crackdowns, and yes—even “fat ankles.” Barrett & Baxa bring the laughs, the outrage, and the unfiltered Friday fire.

This weeks it’s a double dose of Media Schmedia!

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The media is tying itself in knots over how to describe the Minneapolis church-school shooter—and we’re breaking down the pronoun spin, motives, and headlines. We also look at the DC crime crackdown (and the planned Chicago rollout), including what mayors and morning shows are—very carefully—not saying out loud.

Then: Gavin Newsom suddenly sounds “tough on crime,” a White House correspondent wets herself over Taylor Swift’s engagement, and Trump floats an executive order for voter ID.

Along the way, we talk Rosie O’Donnell, Jen Psaki, Brandon Johnson, Joe Scarborough, Stephen Miller, Dr. Laur...

Welcome back, PWLTOPS! Steve and Bob kick things off with a deep dive into the Cracker Barrel “rebrand,” and the trucker tragedy that mainstream media ignored. From MSNBC’s awkward new identity to Joy Reid rants, Jim Comey’s creepy Swiftie video, and Gavin Newsom’s endless promises to “solve homelessness,” the guys pull no punches. Add in Kamala’s word salads, drunk attorneys gone wild, Viking cheerleaders, pet peeves, and a new “blooper time” segment that’s guaranteed to make you laugh — this one’s loaded.

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In this episode of Barrett & Baxa | Media Shmedia, Steve and Bob cover everything from international politics to the absurdity of everyday life. Could the world actually be war-free by the end of 2025? The hosts debate Trump’s red-carpet diplomacy with Putin, the crackdown on DC crime, and why the media covers some stories while burying others.

They introduce the official Media Shmedia Drinking Game, relive Steve’s moment shutting down CNN reporters on election night, and call out bizarre headlines like a meth-fueled governor candidate and MS-13 gang members suing to be recognized as women.

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This week on Barrett & Baxa | Media Schmedia, we’re naming our listeners (“PWLTOPS”) and naming names in the media hypocrisy game. From Kamala’s bizarre TikTok trend and Texas Democrats hiding in luxury suites, to MSNBC getting a taste of its own medicine, we call it like we see it. We unpack Glenn Kessler’s “it’s incompetence, not conspiracy” defense, South Park’s hilarious digs at Charlie Kirk and Kristi Noem, and why Jimmy Fallon is catching flak for talking to Greg Gutfeld. Plus: the absolute cringe of Jim Acosta interviewing an AI version of a Parkland victim, Gene Simmons’ in-f...

Barrett & Baxa go cold and unscripted, diving into Candace Owens vs. Macron and the Cincinnati beatdown. Sydney Sweeney has triggered the outrage machine, and Kamala's book rollout is the weirdest thing she’s done yet. Also: Bob has some strong feelings about female cops—and Steve points out Bob’s strengths and weaknesses.

Plus: Kaitlin Bennett returns and BnB share fresh pet peeves—from Facebook journalist posts to sidewalk stoppers at baseball games. It’s Media Shmedia at full volume—relaxed, raw, and very much off-the-cuff.

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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 former boss, mentor, and the man who brought Barrett & Baxa together, helped launch both our careers - but more importantly Bob Jordan helped shape a generation of journalists across the country.

In this wildly packed episode of Barrett and Baxa - Media Shmedia, Steve and Bob identify as a singular podcast entity—pronouns “he-he”—and tackle everything from HVAC catastrophes to the decline of media credibility. They break down the enduring grip of Trumpism amid the Epstein document drama, discuss new allegations agains the Obama adminstration, expose alleged corruption in Minnesota's homeless funding, and unpack why Obama stayed in D.C. after his presidency. Also up for discussion: Somali immigration in Minneapolis, Gavin Newsom’s painful word salad on gender surgery for minors, and the confusing return of the MLB All-Star G...

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In this high-energy episode of Barrett & Baxa Media Shmedia, Steve and Bob dive into the chaos surrounding the still buried Epstein files, suggesting potential intelligence connections and deep-state cover-ups. They critique Pam Bondi’s evasive responses and Trump’s strange reluctance to address Epstein-related questions, raising MAGA world’s suspicions. The duo also spotlight Tom Homan silencing a heckler, bizarre ICE protest footage possibly generated by AI, and the oddity of "Diabetes Barbie." Brandon Gill takes center stage as a rising GOP star, confronting DEI advocates and Chicago’s mayor. The hosts mock Kamala Harris’s failed “bacon is a spice” hot...

n this episode of the Barrett and Baxa Media Shmedia podcast, hosts Steve and Bob discuss a range of topics including personal highs and lows, the recent Texas flooding and its media coverage, the politicization of disasters, reactions on social media, transgender issues in sports, cultural appropriation, and the evolving meaning of 'woke'.

Steve and Bob sit down on our nations birthday to discuss how it all came to this point. Find out what happened before the dynamic duo fell from the sky into podcast infamy

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It’s been a year since we were all SHOCKED to find out that Joe Biden was not as coherent as we were told. This week, journalists around the world needed a dictionary definition for the word OBLITERATED! Steve smells a rat and Bob’s aunt calls us out as the ‘bros’ that we are.

We’ll talk about the media flip-flop on Iran’s nukes - and decide once and for all how to pronounce that dang country. What are New Yorkers thinking? Zohran Mamdani’s name is almost as bad.

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In this episode of Barrett and Baxa Media Shmedia, hosts Steve and Bob delve into a variety of current events, including the recent bombing in Iran, the nature of religious zealotry, and the role of humor in discussing serious topics. They critique the media's double standards in political coverage and explore the landscape of independent journalism. The conversation also touches on the absurdity of political stunts and the reactions to political protests, all while maintaining a comedic tone throughout. In this conversation, the hosts delve into various themes including the nature of protests and the potential for violence, the...

In this episode Bob and Steve have fun with presidents. Find out what Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and Joe Biden all thought of immigrants. Historical perspectives on immigration from past presidents reveal shifting political narratives over time.

We debate the vaguely racist things that leftist protesters and Democrats keep saying. Steve wonders if the tide of cancel culture is shifting in a new direction because of the Riley Gaines - Simone Biles dust up.

Barrett and Baxa Media Shmedia, hosts Bob and Steve delve into the recent ICE riots, media coverage, and the political double...

This week on the B&B - Elon Musk melts down, LA burns on ICE, Simone Biles and Riley Gaines square off, and the Obama’s lose a daughter in name only. George Clooney isn’t worried THAT much, and we diagnose a new SDT - Stupid Democrat Trick.

Bob is ashamed again and Steve picks a fight with Jean-Claude Van Damme, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver.

The conversation explores the dynamics of gender and politics, the impact of reality TV on public perception, the decline of media trust, controversies in women's sports, and the influence of public figures like Elon Musk. It also touches on a controversial graduation speech at MIT, Michelle Obama's podcast misstep, and personal pet peeves related to societal behaviors.

We may not know much - but we know some cool cover tunes. It’s the official position of the B&B that some bands remake some songs even better than the first band. Some songs can never be replicated and others can become something altogether differently awesome.

Join an urgent gathering of the minds as we chinwag on GnR, Paul Anka, Cake, Slade and of course the kings of cover tunes - the Mighty Van Halen. It’s a break from politics and just something we wanted to do… so enjoy - and please let us know w...

We Just Took Over the World. Jake Tapper and Megyn Kelly may not be friends anymore. How do you get fired from the same job twice? Bob knows how.

The liberal ‘word of the week’, pet peeves and more bad karaoke from Democrats.

Enjoy lucky Episode 14 - twice as lucky as Episode 7!

Oddly enough no one knew how bad Biden was. God saves Bob’s life with a heroin addict angel. Steve finds out early that there might not be monsters under the bed, but things do go bang in the night. Steve’s Dad joins the show to demonstrate what an 82 year-old WITHOUT dementia sounds like.

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Peter Bernard was a journalist for more than 35 years throughout the US. During much of his career in Tampa he covered every type of story imaginable. In this BONUS episode of Barrett and Baxa, Steve and Peter discuss the demise of the local TV newsroom and the future of the broken media landscape.