Ten Minutes of Truth

Want to see what happens when Democrats get asked the same tough questions Republicans hear every single day? Strap in. This episode breaks down the viral rise of Lindell TV reporter Allison Steinberg, the MyPillow Guy’s unexpected media weapon, and why Capitol Hill Democrats absolutely lose their minds when the press stops giving them friendly back rubs.   From Nancy Pelosi’s now-legendary “shut up” moment to senators and party leaders openly mocking her outlet while refusing to answer basic questions, this is a masterclass in media hypocrisy. Democrats love journalism—right up until it stops agreeing with them. Then suddenly it’s “Republican talking points,” “mental health concerns,” and straight-up rage.   We roll the most viral clips, explain why these reactions keep happening, and why independent media—yes, even Lindell TV—is driving legacy politicians and legacy journalists absolutely insane. Turns out, accountability hits a lot harder when the questions don’t come with a side of ice-cream flavors.   Ten Minutes of Truth #84   My Pillow Guy, Mike Lindell, Lindell TV, Allison Steinberg, Allison Steiner, Nancy Pelosi shut up, Democrats freak out, Capitol Hill reporter, viral political clips, media bias, conservative media, independent journalism, tough questions Democrats, Pelosi National Guard, RFK quack comment, Maxine Waters confrontation, Hakeem Jeffries Epstein question, election conspiracy debate, alternative media, press accountability, Barrett and Baxa, 10 Minutes of Truth   #MyPillowGuy #LindellTV #MediaBias #Democrats #NancyPelosi #IndependentMedia #PoliticalNews #ViralPolitics #10MinutesOfTruth #BarrettAndBaxa  

If you’ve ever wondered how activists manage to alienate almost everyone at once, this episode breaks it down in real time. Steve Barrett and Bob Baxa react to Don Lemon showing up at an ICE protest that stormed straight into a church—then pretending he had no idea what was happening. Spoiler alert: nobody bought it.   From screaming at parishioners during worship to lecturing Christians about Christianity, this protest managed to offend the right, the middle, and a whole lot of people on the left who were previously sympathetic. Steve and Bob explain why church disruptions are a political bridge too far, how the “everyone’s protesting” narrative collapses under basic math, and why Don Lemon’s post-CNN relevance tour isn’t landing.   And finally, the real irony: chasing clicks is fun—until the only clicks left are the ones you hear when the cuffs go on. This episode pulls apart media hypocrisy, protest theater, and why America’s patience for this nonsense is officially running out.   Ten Minutes of Truth | #86   Don Lemon, Don Lemon protest, ICE protest church, protesters storm church, Don Lemon CNN fired, ICE protests Minneapolis, church protest backlash, Don Lemon controversy, left wing protests, protest goes too far, media hypocrisy, activism backlash, church disruption protest, Barrett and Baxa, Media Shmedia podcast   #DonLemon #ICEProtests #ChurchProtest #MediaHypocrisy #ActivismFail #FreeSpeech #ProtestBacklash #BarrettAndBaxa #MediaShmedia #TenMinutesofTruth

Think the streets are filled with rage over ICE? Think again. In this episode of 10 Minutes of Truth, Steve Barrett and Bob Baxa break down why today’s ICE protests look less like serious activism—and more like a traveling circus with drums, costumes, conga lines, and social-media auditions. If you want to understand what’s really driving these demonstrations, this episode will save you a lot of fake outrage.   From puppet parades and choreographed dance routines to protesters flipping from “I’m furious” to “I’m having a blast” in under ten seconds, this episode exposes how modern left-wing protests have become performative events designed for viral clips—not meaningful change. It’s rage cosplay with better lighting and worse rhythm.   Steve and Bob also take aim at media hypocrisy, MSNBC’s contradictory coverage, and the very real people being disrupted—hotel workers, travelers, and ordinary residents—while activists treat downtown Minneapolis like an open-air festival. Equal parts comedy and cultural autopsy, this episode explains why performative outrage is replacing real debate—and why nobody seems embarrassed anymore.   Ten Minutes of Truth | #85   ICE protests, Minneapolis protests, ICE protest chaos, performative activism, protest circus, band geeks protest, political theater, left wing protests, media hypocrisy, MSNBC protests, Fox News The Five, Greg Gutfeld, Jessica Tarlov, immigration protests, ICE enforcement, viral protests, activist performance, political outrage culture, 10 Minutes of Truth, Barrett and Baxa   #ICEProtests #PerformativeActivism #ProtestCircus #MediaHypocrisy #PoliticalTheater #Minneapolis #10MinutesOfTruth #BarrettAndBaxa #OutrageCulture #ViralProtests

Tired of being talked down to by cable news panels who can’t find your town on a map? In this episode, Steve Barrett sits down with rising YouTube creator Brandon Lehman to break down why trust in mainstream media has collapsed — and why independent creators are filling the void. From algorithm-driven outrage to corporate talking points disguised as journalism, this conversation explains exactly why audiences are tuning out legacy media and tuning in elsewhere.   Brandon shares how growing up in the Midwest, traveling through developing countries, and building businesses shaped his common-sense, non-activist approach to political commentary. The result? A rapidly growing audience that values authenticity over ideology and conversation over rage clicks. Along the way, they tackle Gen Z media habits, YouTube vs. television, why online vitriol doesn’t match real life, and how creators like Nick Shirley and Brandon represent a new kind of journalism.   If you want to understand where media is headed, why trust is gone, and how independent voices are reshaping public discourse, this episode delivers clarity, perspective, and a few laughs along the way.   Media Schmedia | EP 83   Brandon Lehman, media trust, mainstream media collapse, independent journalism, YouTube politics, alternative media, media bias, Gen Z news consumption, democratization of media, political commentary podcast, legacy media decline, YouTubers replacing journalists, common sense politics, media credibility, future of journalism     #MediaTrust #IndependentMedia #YouTubePolitics #JournalismCrisis #AlternativeMedia #CommonSense #PodcastInterview #MediaBias #FutureOfNews #BarrettAndBaxa

If you’ve ever wondered how network TV actually works—and who really gets blamed when things go sideways—this episode will permanently cure you of believing anchors control anything. On 10 Minutes of Truth, Steve Barrett and Bob Baxa break down the much-mocked day-one  mini-“meltdown” of new CBS News anchor Tony Dokoupil, and explain why the viral flub wasn’t his fault… not even close.   From teleprompter mechanics to producer page drops, this is inside-baseball media analysis you won’t hear anywhere else. We also dig into why CBS is suddenly under attack from its own ideological flank, how management changes have triggered internal outrage, and why trying to be “less insane” in modern media gets you labeled MAGA by default. Yes, really.   Along the way we cover name-pronunciation chaos, self-deprecating PR stunts, why anchors become human dartboards for production errors, and how Megyn Kelly’s NBC experience offers a warning sign for what may be coming next. If you want to understand how legacy media eats its own—while pretending everything is fine—this one’s for you.   Ten Minutes of Truth | #82   CBS News, CBS Evening News, Tony Dokoupil, network news meltdown, media bias, TV news behind the scenes, teleprompter mistake, anchor blamed, legacy media decline, media sabotage, CBS controversy, Gayle King contract, Barry Weiss CBS, Megyn Kelly NBC, television production errors, mainstream media criticism, news industry collapse, Barrett and Baxa     #CBSNews #TonyDokoupil #MediaBias #LegacyMedia #TVNews #Journalism #MediaCriticism #NewsAnalysis #10MinutesOfTruth #BarrettAndBaxa

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.   Spoiler alert: this isn’t controversial in law enforcement circles. It’s policy. The same policy that politicians pretend not to understand when cameras are rolling. And finally, we expose the real danger here: elected officials declaring guilt before evidence, escalating rhetoric, and openly daring federal law enforcement to leave—or else. If you want to understand how facts get buried, how narratives form, and why chaos keeps repeating itself in Minnesota, this episode lays it out—clearly, bluntly, and without the media spin.   Ten Minutes of Truth | #81   ICE shooting Minnesota, Jacob Frey ICE comments, Tim Walz ICE response, Minnesota riots ICE, police use of force policy, driving car at police shooting, ICE agent self defense, Minneapolis ICE incident, law enforcement training deadly force, political incitement riots, federal law enforcement Minnesota, Barrett and Baxa podcast, 10 Minutes of Truth ICE, immigration enforcement controversy, police shooting analysis   #ICEShooting #Minnesota #JacobFrey #TimWalz #LawEnforcement #PoliceTraining #DeadlyForce #ImmigrationLaw #FederalAgents #10MinutesOfTruth #BarrettAndBaxa #PoliticalIncitement

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 weren’t checked, and viewers were left watching journalists argue like Twitter reply guys with press credentials. This episode dissects how independent creators are replacing traditional news, why fraud isn’t a left-right issue, and how legacy media keeps losing credibility by circling the wagons instead of following the facts. It’s funny, brutal, and painfully revealing — especially if you still think CNN is doing journalism instead of damage control. Ten Minutes of Truth | #80 Nick Shirley, CNN controversy, Minnesota daycare fraud, Somali fraud Minnesota, legacy media bias, CNN reporter Whitney Wild, YouTuber exposes fraud, media credibility crisis, independent journalism, viral investigative video, daycare fraud investigation, Minnesota politics scandal, Elon Musk retweet, JD Vance reaction, mainstream media hypocrisy, citizen journalism, media meltdown, CNN hit piece, alternative media rise #NickShirley #CNN #MediaBias #IndependentJournalism #MinnesotaFraud #DaycareFraud #LegacyMedia #citizenjournalism #MediaShmedia #BarrettAndBaxa

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 knocking on locked daycare doors in Minneapolis asking simple questions journalists refuse to ask. With nothing but persistence, viral instincts, and a smartphone, Nick Shirley is uncovering daycare fraud, questionable nonprofits, and government failures — while mainstream reporters watch from a safe distance.   This episode explores the future of journalism, the collapse of legacy media credibility, and why raw, imperfect, independent reporting may be more dangerous to power than any polished network correspondent. Laugh along as Barrett & Baxa explain how journalism lost its spine — and how a YouTuber accidentally picked it up.   Ten Minutes of Truth | EP 79   #Journalism #IndependentMedia #TimWalz #MinnesotaPolitics #MediaBias #CitizenJournalism #YouTubeJournalist #DaycareFraud #LegacyMedia #10MinutesOfTruth #BarrettAndBaxa   Tim Walz scandal, Minnesota daycare fraud, independent journalism, citizen journalist exposes fraud, YouTube journalist Minnesota, Nick Shirley investigation, media bias, collapse of journalism, mainstream media failure, political corruption exposed, iPhone journalism, viral investigations, alternative media news

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 influencer” with 121 followers thought the entire restaurant industry should know his name. Along the way, Steve and Bob dissect performative media outrage, influencer entitlement, alcohol-fueled public meltdowns, and the ongoing obsession with sexual identity in the workplace.   The episode closes with a brutal takedown of what social media has dubbed “the dumbest journalist alive,” a debate over renaming the Kennedy Center, and a candid reflection on nine months of building Barrett & Baxa from scratch. Laugh, cringe, and learn what to watch for in 2026 — because the media isn’t getting smarter anytime soon.   Episode 78 - Media Schmedia   #paolaramos #MediaShmedia #BarrettAndBaxa #MediaCriticism #JournalismFails #PoliticalComedy #PodcastClips #ViralNews #MediaBias #DEI #CultureWars #EndOfYearPodcast #IndependentMedia #YouTubePodcast   media shmedia, barrett and baxa, dumbest journalist, media bias podcast, political podcast comedy, journalism fails, viral news commentary, mayor needs translator, influencer meltdown, food critic drama, DEI debate, kennedy center controversy, end of year podcast, independent media analysis, Paola Ramos, Jorge Ramos  

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.   We trace the feud back to Rosie’s infamous rant over a Miss USA contestant, Trump’s refusal to fire her, and the moment Rosie officially became the OG Trump hater — long before MAGA hats, rallies, or debate stages. Along the way, we unpack Trump’s legendary media instincts, Rosie’s therapy-infused commentary, and the hilarious irony that the person who hates Trump the most may have helped make him president.   This episode also dives into Rosie’s recent flirtation with a Trump “boycott,” why political blackouts never work, and how Trump’s most famous debate line turned a pop-culture feud into a defining political moment. It’s media history, cultural psychology, and comedy — all wrapped into 10 brutally honest minutes that explain why this feud will never end.   Ten Minutes of Truth #77   #RosieODonnell #DonaldTrump #TrumpFeud #TheView #MediaBias #PoliticalComedy #PopCulturePolitics #10MinutesOfTruth #BarrettAndBaxa #TrumpDebate #MediaHistory #CelebrityPolitics   Rosie O’Donnell Donald Trump feud, Rosie O’Donnell Trump debate line, The View Trump Rosie, Trump presidential debate Rosie comment, Trump media instincts, celebrity Trump haters, political blackouts TikTok, media bias comedy podcast, Barrett and Baxa, 10 Minutes of Truth podcast

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 ripcord. From awkward pauses to visible irritation, Steve and Bob break down every facial expression, every dodge, and every “what does Trump have to do with Australia?” moment with surgical precision and brutal humor.   You’ll walk away knowing how to spot political spin in real time, why certain politicians can’t quit Trump, and how a confident interviewer can completely flip the power dynamic — all while laughing at one of the most uncomfortable cable news interviews you’ll see this year.   Ten Minutes of Truth #76 #TrumpDerangementSyndrome #MediaBias #DebbieWassermanSchultz #LelandVittert #CableNews #PoliticalInterviews #MediaAccountability #NewsNation #BarrettAndBaxa #MustSeeTV Trump Derangement Syndrome, Debbie Wasserman Schultz interview, Leland Vittert NewsNation, cable news takedown, political media bias, viral news interview, Democrats and Trump, Islamophobia vs antisemitism, media accountability, embarrassing political interviews, TV news analysis

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 responded, and why both men ended up doing the exact thing they claimed to hate: making dramatic internet videos. Along the way, we compare this SEAL-on-SEAL dust-up to other growing conservative civil wars — Tucker vs. Shapiro, Candace Owens vs. everyone, and the rise of public “pissing matches” in right-leaning media circles.   The result? A funny, sharp, and slightly painful look at how real heroes sometimes trip over celebrity culture, how political branding collides with authenticity, and why Americans might prefer their Navy SEALs a little quieter and a lot less Saturday Night Live.   Ten Minutes of Truth #75 #DanCrenshaw #SeanRyan #NavySEAL #ConservativeInfighting #PoliticalPodcast #MilitaryCulture #BarrettAndBaxa #MediaDrama #Congress #PodcastWars #CultureWars #SteveAoki   Dan Crenshaw Sean Ryan Navy SEAL feud, Dan Crenshaw controversy, Sean Ryan podcast, Navy SEAL drama, conservative infighting, military culture politics, political podcast analysis, Barrett and Baxa, conservative media war, Crenshaw birthday party, Steve Aoki controversy, SEAL community debate, DJ Steve Aoki,

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 cultural performances, this episode shows how political pandering often backfires into parody.   But it doesn’t stop at comedy. Steve and Bob connect the dots between voter pandering, media silence, and one of the largest alleged welfare fraud scandals in U.S. history — while legacy networks spend more time covering Trump complaining about fraud than the fraud itself.   If you want to understand media bias, political theater, and why voters are laughing instead of listening, this episode delivers the truth with punchlines.   | Ten Minutes of Truth #74 #BarrettAndBaxa #10MinutesOfTruth #JacobFrey #MinneapolisPolitics #MediaBias #PoliticalPandering #SomaliFraud #WelfareFraud #MediaSilence #NewsBias #IdentityPolitics #ViralPolitics #ComedyPolitics Jacob Frey, Minneapolis mayor, Somali language speech, Somali voters, political pandering, welfare fraud Minnesota, media bias, ABC NBC coverage, Newsbusters, Minneapolis politics, Somali community Minnesota, viral political clips, Bridesmaids mashup, identity politics, media hypocrisy, election pandering

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 most accurate phrase of the year — “suicidal empathy” — this episode connects the dots between performative politics, misplaced compassion, and real-world consequences. Spoiler alert: the taxpayers are the punchline.   Then it’s on to Jasmine Crockett’s baffling Senate campaign ad, where Donald Trump does all the talking, she does none, and somehow that’s the strategy. No policies. No ideas. Just vibes, blinking, and folded arms. If Idiocracy felt prophetic before, it now feels like opposition research.   This episode breaks down why modern politics is increasingly driven by viral moments, grievance branding, and “I hate Trump” as a substitute for an actual platform — all with sharp humor, brutal honesty, and zero guardrails.     #BarrettAndBaxa #10MinutesOfTruth #PoliticalComedy #MediaSchmedia #JacobFrey #JasmineCrockett #MinnesotaFraud #PoliticalSatire #ViralPolitics #Idiocracy #TaxpayerFraud #ModernPolitics #MediaBias #PodcastClips #PoliticalPodcast   Jacob Frey Somali food video, Jasmine Crockett campaign ad, Minnesota fraud scandal, Somali fraud Minnesota, political satire podcast, conservative comedy podcast, viral political clips, media bias commentary, taxpayer fraud Minnesota, suicidal empathy politics, bad political ads, modern politics satire, Trump campaign ads reaction, idiocracy politics podcast, Barrett and Baxa

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 prankster Tanner Cook, the guy who learned the hard way that shoving a phone in a stranger’s face doesn’t always end in a like and a subscribe.   You’ll hear about home improvement store mayhem, drywall collisions, and kids who somehow think “kicking someone’s front door at 2 a.m.” is a harmless LOL moment. Spoiler: homeowners disagree. Loudly. And armed.   If you want to understand how social-media clout culture is pushing teens into increasingly dangerous behavior—and how quickly a “funny” TikTok bit can turn criminal or fatal—this is your episode. Come for the laughs, stay for the life-saving PSA, and leave knowing exactly how NOT to get shot or sued on the internet.   #TikTokChallenge #DangerousTrends #ViralPranks #SocialMediaSafety #PranksGoneWrong #TannerCook #DoorKickingTrend #BarrettAndBaxa #10MinutesOfTruth #MediaShmedia #SocialMediaCulture #HomeownerDefense #FloridaSheriff #GradyJudd #CloutChasing   tiktok dangerous trends, viral pranks gone wrong, tanner cook shooting, alan colie case, door kicking challenge, home invasion prank, social media harassment, prankster shot, dangerous viral trends, barrett and baxa podcast, media shmedia episode, 10 minutes of truth, florida sheriff grady judd, viral challenge deaths, teen social media danger, youtube prank culture, viral trend lawsuit, tiktok injury cases, clout chasing culture, public harassment prank

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 microchip.   But then things go off the rails — the media loses its mind over a typo at a Trump cabinet meeting. One extra “S” in the word “Secretary,” and suddenly headlines scream NAZI SIGNAL! DROWSY PEOPLE! SOMEONE DOODLED!.   Our hosts unpack how a bored intern with WordPad became the center of a national panic — and why this circus is exactly why Gen Z trusts the media less than gas station sushi.   Finally, Steve and Bob explore whether journalism is even journalism anymore — or if YouTubers, podcasters and independent creators are the only real reporters left.   #MediaBias #FakeNews #AIvsHuman #iHeartMedia #TrumpNews #NewsAnalysis #PodcastClip #PoliticalComedy #MediaCritique #IndependentMedia #YouTubePodcast #BreakingNewsFail #JournalismCrisis   iHeartMedia guaranteed human, AI radio DJs, media bias analysis, Trump cabinet typo, Pete Hegseth nameplate misspelling, news media criticism, journalism crisis, media trust survey, teenagers distrust news, Nazi symbol accusation, political humor podcast, YouTube political commentary, AI in broadcasting, independent media growth, podcast comedy commentary, media meltdown analysis

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 Baldoni drama, the Tampa judge demanding a YouTuber hand over his sources, and whether “Popcorned Planet” counts as journalism or just journalism-with-extra-butter. Then we swerve straight into high-octane political comedy, featuring Eric Swalwell posting the most unintentionally hilarious campaign video of 2025 and Katie Porter dropping swearwords like she’s trying to win a Democratic talent show. It’s media chaos, political cringe, and legal insanity—all delivered at the speed of a caffeinated stand-up comic.   If you want truth, comedy, constitutional law, celebrity feuds, and a masterclass in how not to run for governor, this episode is your new favorite form of therapy.     #journalism #YouTubeNews #IndependentMedia #BlakeLively #JustinBaldoni #PopcornedPlanet #FreePress #FirstAmendment #EricSwalwell #KatiePorter #Politics2025 #MediaAnalysis #DigitalJournalism #CourtCase #YouTuberNews #10MinutesOfTruth     journalism, YouTube journalist, Popcorned Planet, Andy Signore, Blake Lively lawsuit, Justin Baldoni lawsuit, Eric Swalwell campaign, Katie Porter governor run, citizen journalism, First Amendment, source protection, judge Tampa ruling, YouTube politics, media analysis, political commentary, YouTube court case, independent journalism, YouTube legal case, political cringe, viral political video, comedy news commentary

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 Cheney’s funeral, the New York Times turning an illegal-immigrant identity thief into a “co-victim,” Somali fraud scandals in Minnesota, woke campus gatekeepers punishing a Christian student over gender, and a British guy arrested for… posting a Florida vacation photo. Steve and Bob break down how media, academia, and “captured” institutions keep flipping criminals into victims and reality into propaganda — and how to spot the trick. Watch this episode if you want to laugh, yell “you’ve got to be kidding me,” and walk away with sharper media BS radar.     #BarrettAndBaxa #MediaSchmedia #10MinutesOfTruth #MediaBias #FakeNews #SomaliFraud #IdentityTheft #RachelMaddow #DickCheney #TrumpDerangementSyndrome #WokeMadness #IllegalImmigration #FreeSpeech #GunRights #TikTok #ChristianConservative #GenderIdeology     Barrett and Baxa, Media Schmedia, 10 Minutes of Truth, conservative podcast, media bias, fake news, legacy media, Rachel Maddow Dick Cheney funeral, Trump Derangement Syndrome, Somali fraud Minnesota, Feeding Our Future scandal, Tim Walz scandal, identity theft New York Times, Two Men One Identity They Both Paid The Price, Romeo Perez Bravo, Dan Kluver, illegal immigration fraud, criminals as victims, Campbell Soup CIO controversy, Oklahoma student Christian beliefs gender essay, gender ideology on campus, woke universities, Afton Bain Tennessee, men can get pregnant, Nick Fuentes controversy, antisemitism on the right, TikTok hates us, Crown Act hair discrimination, Michelle Obama hair rant, Sikh truckers episode, UK gun arrest holiday photo, free speech vs censorship, small town news fail, bald eagle drops cat, birds of prey and pets, headshots photo shoot, conservative comedy, political commentary, right wing humor, anti woke podcast

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 to public screaming fits that look more like reality TV auditions than leadership, the hosts dissect how viral behavior has become a legitimate strategy in modern campaigns.   Along the way, they roast performative outrage, expose how theatrics replace substance, and ask the uncomfortable question nobody else wants to touch: Has politics become nothing more than addiction to attention and emotional chaos? If you’re tired of being gaslit by viral nonsense and want to understand how spectacle now wins elections… this episode hands you the decoder ring.   viral politics, performative activism, political theater, influencer politicians, outrage culture, modern elections, political spectacle, social media campaigns, viral candidates, election commentary, political meltdown, performative politics, culture wars, political analysis podcast, election cycle drama, internet politics, political branding, attention economy politics, culture commentary   #Politics #ViralPolitics #OutrageCulture #PoliticalCommentary #ElectionSeason #MediaCriticism #CultureWars #InfluencerPolitics #ModernElections #PoliticalPodcast #BarrettAndBaxa #TruthInMedia #PoliticalSatire

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 NYC’s socialist mayor, followed immediately—and we mean immediately—by Trump revoking Somali TPS status and accusing Minnesota of harboring clan-based welfare schemes straight out of a geopolitical soap opera. We dive into Somali fraud, Minnesota taxpayer outrage, Zelensky déjà vu, a Fox News Oval Office hipcheck, and the billion-dollar welfare scandal lighting up Minnesota media like it’s Christmas morning.   If you want political clarity and a few good laughs while learning why Minnesota now needs a polling firm dedicated exclusively to Somali clans, this episode is your pre-holiday gift. We even explain why Tim Walz is pointing his “blame finger” at literally everyone except himself. Buckle up—this is media truth, not media schmedia.     #TenMinutesOfTruth #BarrettAndBaxa #TrumpNews #Mamdani #MinnesotaFraud #SomaliFraud #TimWalz #PoliticalPodcast #MediaBias #ConservativeCommentary #OvalOffice   Media bias explained, Conservative commentary, Political humor podcast, Local corruption exposed, Fraud investigation Minnesota, What really happened ,Truth behind Explained clearly, What you didn’t know, Inside the scandal