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Hard Pass
by Mark
White House reporter Brian Karem (Salon) and two university journalism professors, Dr. Michael Mirer (UW-Milwaukee) and Dr. Mark Mederson (Texas State University), analyze whether news media are holding the White House accountable in their coverage.
Episodes
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The Execution Will Be Televised AUDIO
There were two stories in the news this week. One, the defense secretary's announcement that the execution of the Fort Hood mass killer will be by firing squad and will be live streamed. Two is the raid on the home of U.S. representative Ilhan Omar. We discuss both events and the possible...
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The Execution Will Be Televised
There were two stories in the news this week. One, the defense secretary's announcement that the execution of the Fort Hood mass killer will be by firing squad and will be live streamed. Two is the raid on the home of U.S. representative Ilhan Omar. We discuss both events and the possible...
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Putting the Pain in Campaign AUDIO
President Trump is sitting on $850 million in a campaign war chest and many Republicans running in the midterms want a piece of that. At the same time, some Republican candidates are working to distance themselves from Trump. This past week saw Trump hitting the trail in reliably red states like...
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Putting the Pain in Campaign
President Trump is sitting on $850 million in a campaign war chest and many Republicans running in the midterms want a piece of that. At the same time, some Republican candidates are working to distance themselves from Trump. This past week saw Trump hitting the trail in reliably red states like...
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She's (Xi's) Got a Ticket to Ride
State visits are generally newsworthy events but when Chinese president Xi Jinping visited the White House this past week, what was really accomplished? We take a look at how the corporate media framed the visit and perhaps some things they could have focused on instead.
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She's (Xi's) Got a Ticket to Ride AUDIO
State visits are generally newsworthy events but when Chinese president Xi Jinping visited the White House this past week, what was really accomplished? We take a look at how the corporate media framed the visit and perhaps some things they could have focused on instead.
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No News Is Good News
The president has once again targeted specific news outletsand banned them from entering the White House in order to cover this administration. In this episode we look at how well corporate media are doing when it comes to covering the story when they ARE the story. This is episode 37 of season…
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No News Is Good News AUDIO
The president has once again targeted specific news outletsand banned them from entering the White House in order to cover this administration. In this episode we look at how well corporate media are doing when it comes to covering the story when they ARE the story. This is episode 37 of season…
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Trumpapalooza AUDIO
The first-ever Republican midterm convention was interesting for several reasons. One, the president promised every adult in America a $5,000 dividend check if the House and Senate remain under Republican control after the election. Second was the unusual oath that he asked the attendees to…
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Trumpapalooza
The first-ever Republican midterm convention was interesting for several reasons. One, the president promised every adult in America a $5,000 dividend check if the House and Senate remain under Republican control after the election. Second was the unusual oath that he asked the attendees to…
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The Pentagon and the Polygraphs
On this episode of Hard Pass, we’ll be looking at corporate media coverage of the latest round of polygraphs of high ranking officers and civilians that were ordered by the Department of Defense. We’ll also be looking at the latest tariff wars that have been ordered by Mr. Trump.
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The Pentagon and the Polygraphs AUDIO
On this episode of Hard Pass, we’ll be looking at corporate media coverage of the latest round of polygraphs of high ranking officers and civilians that were ordered by the Department of Defense. We’ll also be looking at the latest tariff wars that have been ordered by Mr. Trump.
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Beef Boondoggle
On this episode we talk about media coverage of Mr. Trump's decision to import beef from Argentina amid concerns about the quality of that meat. Texas cattle ranchers are certainly not happy about this choice. We also talk about the judicial back and forth associated with Trump's executive order…
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Beef Boondoggle
On this episode we talk about media coverage of Mr. Trump's decision to import beef from Argentina amid concerns about the quality of that meat. Texas cattle ranchers are certainly not happy about this choice. We also talk about the judicial back and forth associated with Trump's executive order…
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Free Speech is AWOL
In what appears to be another effort by this administration to control the narrative, three of the top managers at the military newspaper Stars and Stripes were dismissed. How is this story being framed in corporate media? And new information about the reasons why conditions were poor on the USS...
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Free Speech is AWOL
In what appears to be another effort by this administration to control the narrative, three of the top managers at the military newspaper Stars and Stripes were dismissed. How is this story being framed in corporate media? And new information about the reasons why conditions were poor on the USS...
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Lincoln Log
The big political story this week is the conditions onboard the USS Abraham Lincoln and the President's response. We grade corporate media on their coverage of the Lincoln story. We also talk about the resignation of Karoline Leavitt and the role, historically, of the White House press secretary.
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Lincoln Log
The big political story this week is the conditions onboard the USS Abraham Lincoln and the President's response. We grade corporate media on their coverage of the Lincoln story. We also talk about the resignation of Karoline Leavitt and the role, historically, of the White House press secretary.
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El-Sayed and Done
In this episode we take a look at corporate media coverage of Abdul El-Sayed’s win in the Democratic senate primary in Michigan. Is it about policy or personality? We also look at the President’s latest attempt to curtail birthright citizenship in the United States. Check out this and more on…
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El-Sayed and Done AUDIO
In this episode we take a look at corporate media coverage of Abdul El-Sayed’s win in the Democratic senate primary in Michigan. Is it about policy or personality? We also look at the President’s latest attempt to curtail birthright citizenship in the United States. Check out this and more on…
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Blanche and the Slasher
On this episode we look at two difficult moments for the Trump administration this week. First we tackle corporate media coverage of the Senate Judiciary Committee's decision to postpone the vote to advance Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general out of committee. Then we discuss the...
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Blanche and the Slasher
On this episode we look at two difficult moments for the Trump administration this week. First we tackle corporate media coverage of the Senate Judiciary Committee's decision to postpone the vote to advance Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general out of committee. Then we discuss the...
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Dead Air
On this episode, the team will be looking at the decision by some networks, like ABC and NBC, to not air the president’s speech on election fraud. When the U.S. President calls for a live nationwide address, what is the responsibility of media outlets to broadcast that speech? This is season two,...
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Dead Air AUDIO
On this episode, the team will be looking at the decision by some networks, like ABC and NBC, to not air the president’s speech on election fraud. When the U.S. President calls for a live nationwide address, what is the responsibility of media outlets to broadcast that speech? This is season two,...
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Capitol Gains AUDIO
In this episode - Capitol Gains - we look at corporate news media coverage of the impact of the Republicans loss of two votes in the senate. With the sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham and the extended hospital stay of Senator MitchMcConnell, the Republican’s slim senate majority is even...
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Capitol Gains
In this episode - Capitol Gains - we look at corporate news media coverage of the impact of the Republicans loss of two votes in the senate. With the sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham and the extended hospital stay of Senator MitchMcConnell, the Republican’s slim senate majority is even...
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Red Card
Trump and the Republicans seem to have revealed their new strategy for the upcoming midterm elections - and, everything old is new again. In this episode we’ll be looking at corporate news media coverage of Mr. Trump and the republicans who are labeling Democrats as communists. We will also be...
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Red Card
Trump and the Republicans seem to have revealed their new strategy for the upcoming midterm elections - and, everything old is new again. In this episode we’ll be looking at corporate news media coverage of Mr. Trump and the republicans who are labeling Democrats as communists. We will also be...
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Framing Effect AUDIO
A group of protesters at a Texas ICE facility were charged, convicted and now sentenced for some of the actions at that protest. Many in media are noting the seemingly harsh nature of the punishments. Also, the national state fair is struggling with attendance as we approach the 250th birthday of...
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Framing Effect
A group of protesters at a Texas ICE facility were charged, convicted and now sentenced for some of the actions at that protest. Many in media are noting the seemingly harsh nature of the punishments. Also, the national state fair is struggling with attendance as we approach the 250th birthday of...
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Hormuz We Go Again! AUDIO
On this episode we'll be looking at two big stories from the week! First, the potential deal to end the war with Iran has hit a snag which has led to, once again, the closing of the Strait of Hormuz (maybe?). Next, it's become the subject of a million memes - the state of the president's ordered...
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Hormuz We Go Again!
On this episode we'll be looking at two big stories from the week! First, the potential deal to end the war with Iran has hit a snag which has led to, once again, the closing of the Strait of Hormuz (maybe?). Next, it's become the subject of a million memes - the state of the President's ordered...
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Deal Or No Deal
The President announced that he and Iran have come to an agreement on a plan for peace. The question is, without Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu on board, what are the chances that this agreement will stick? The team will talk about corporate media coverage of the deal as well as the…
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Deal Or No Deal
The President announced that he and Iran have come to an agreement on a plan for peace. The question is, without Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu on board, what are the chances that this agreement will stick? The team will talk about corporate media coverage of the deal as well as the…
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The Clearance Racket
On this episode we talk about corporate news media’s coverage of the President’s pick to temporarily fill the role of director of national intelligence, Bill Pulte, who has no experience working in intelligence. We will also be talking about the sweeping changes that took place in the CBS News...
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The Clearance Racket AUDIO
On this episode we talk about corporate news media’s coverage of the President’s pick to temporarily fill the role of director of national intelligence, Bill Pulte, who has no experience working in intelligence. We will also be talking about the sweeping changes that took place in the CBS News...
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Rhetoric Rodeo AUDIO
We're taking our first look at corporate news media coverage of the midterm elections. Specifically the races in Texas and Maine. We are also looking at the Great American State Fair as the country celebrates its 250th birthday! This is season two, episode 22 of Hard Pass!
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Rhetoric Rodeo
We're taking our first look at corporate news media coverage of the midterm elections. Specifically the races in Texas and Maine. We are also looking at the Great American State Fair as the country celebrates its 250th birthday! This is season two, episode 22 of Hard Pass!
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Slush Puppy AUDIO
On this edition of Hard Pass, we look at coverage of the chaos that ensued leading into the Memorial Day weekend. Congress high-tailed it out of DC before several votes could take place. What does this mean when it comes to the slush fund the DOJ has agreed to set up for the President? We cover…
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Slush Puppy
On this edition of Hard Pass, we look at coverage of the chaos that ensued leading into the Memorial Day weekend. Congress high-tailed it out of DC before several votes could take place. What does this mean when it comes to the slush fund the DOJ has agreed to set up for the President? We cover…
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Donald and the Dragon AUDIO
In this episode - which takes place, in part, from Cannes, France - we look at corporate news media coverage of the president's trip to China. How well did media perform when reporting on what was and wasn't accomplished during the summit? We also discuss the implications of the president saying…
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Donald and the Dragon
In this episode - which takes place, in part, from Cannes, France (see the palm trees?) - we look at corporate news media coverage of the president's trip to China. How well did media perform when reporting on what was and wasn't accomplished during the summit? We also discuss the implications of...
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Blacked Out AUDIO
This week, we saw the immediate impact of the Supreme Court’s latest decision further weakening the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Southern states moved quickly to redraw congressional maps in ways critics say reduce Black politicalrepresentation. In Louisiana, state lawmakers went so far as to cancel…
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Blacked Out
This week, we saw the immediate impact of the Supreme Court’s latest decision further weakening the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Southern states moved quickly to redraw congressional maps in ways critics say reduce Black politicalrepresentation. In Louisiana, state lawmakers went so far as to cancel…
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Bench Pressed AUDIO
In this episode - Bench Pressed - we’ll be looking at corporate news media coverage of the Supreme Court’s ruling that further weakens the 1965 voting rights act. We also discuss the second indictment of James Comey handed down by a grand jury over the a photo the former FBI director posted on…
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Bench Pressed
In this episode - Bench Pressed - we’ll be looking at corporate news media coverage of the Supreme Court’s ruling that further weakens the 1965 voting rights act. We also discuss the second indictment of James Comey handed down by a grand jury over the a photo the former FBI director posted on…
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Shots Fired AUDIO
On this edition of Hard Pass, we focus on corporate news media coverage of the shooting incident at the White House correspondents' dinner. This news event had and unusual component in that the room near where it happened was full of journalists. How well did they do at reporting on an event they...
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Shots Fired
On this edition of Hard Pass, we focus on corporate news media coverage of the shooting incident at the White House correspondents' dinner. This news event had and unusual component in that the room near where it happened was full of journalists. How well did they do at reporting on an event they...
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Pope Fiction
In this episode we take a different tack. Instead of a corporate news media story, we let The Late Show's Stephen Colbert give the "news coverage" of a couple of religious elements that happened in politics this week. One, the battle between the President and the Pope. Two, Secretary Hegseth's...
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Pope Fiction
In this episode we take a different tack. Instead of a corporate news media story, we let The Late Show's Stephen Colbert give the "news coverage" of a couple of religious elements that happened in politics this week. One, the battle between the President and the Pope. Two, Secretary Hegseth's...
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White House reporter Brian Karem (Salon) and two university journalism professors, Dr. Michael Mirer (UW-Milwaukee) and Dr. Mark Mederson (Texas State University), analyze whether news media are holding the White House accountable in their coverage.
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