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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.     👉 Subscribe, share, and comment on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Rumble.   👉 Join the conversation: Do Americans even notice a government shutdown anymore?   👉 Stay tuned for upcoming subscriber-only exclusives.   OUR INFORMATION:   Email: BARRETTandBAXA@gmail.com   Web: BARRETTandBAXA.com   X: x.com/barrettandbaxa   Facebook: facebook.com/@barrettandbaxa   TikTok: tiktok.com/@barrettandbaxa   YouTube: YouTube.com/@barrettandbaxa   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/31003vWk3WIiLQY9hTg8e3?si=nTZEEEJoRimIEE33ENuR9Q   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/barrett-and-baxa/id1802508169?i=1000714314948   Our Kick Ass Music: https://www.ricomonaco.com   #BarrettAndBaxa #10MinutesOfTruth #MediaSchmedia #GovernmentShutdown #MediaBias #FakeCrisis #AOC #PoliticalTheater #DCShutdown #MainstreamMedia #MediaManipulation #Podcast #TruthPodcast #RealStoriesRawTakes #TrustTheMedia   government shutdown, media hype, Barrett and Baxa, political theater, AOC tour, Bill Clinton, Monica Lewinsky, World War II memorial, trust in media, Gallup poll, government waste, continuing resolution, Al Franken, JD Vance, Maxine Waters, illegal immigration, healthcare for illegals, Hakeem Jeffries, Democrat livestream fail, 10 Minutes of Truth, Media Schmedia  

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 the bias and selective outrage driving the immigration debate.   👉 Subscribe, share, and comment on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Rumble.   👉 Join the conversation: Is the mainstream media giving ICE the cold shoulder in coverage?   👉 Stay tuned for upcoming subscriber-only exclusives.   OUR INFORMATION:   Email: BARRETTandBAXA@gmail.com   Web: BARRETTandBAXA.com   X: x.com/barrettandbaxa   Facebook: facebook.com/@barrettandbaxa   TikTok: tiktok.com/@barrettandbaxa   YouTube: YouTube.com/@barrettandbaxa   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/31003vWk3WIiLQY9hTg8e3?si=nTZEEEJoRimIEE33ENuR9Q   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/barrett-and-baxa/id1802508169?i=1000714314948   Our Kick Ass Music: https://www.ricomonaco.com     #BarrettAndBaxa #10MinutesOfTruth #MediaBias #ICERaids #OperationMidwayBlitz #ImmigrationDebate #DallasShooting #FakeNews #PortlandProtests #MediaManipulation #ICE #TruthPodcast #DeclineOfMedia #RealTalk #PodcastLife #ConservativeVoices #ExposeTheMedia #BorderCrisis #RawTakes #MediaWatchdog #UnfilteredTruth #ImmigrationReality #TruthOverSpin #BarrettAndBaxaPodcast #StopTheSpin     ICE raids, Operation Midway Blitz, Chicago protests, Portland unrest, Dallas ICE shooting, Broadview Illinois detention, media bias, anti-ICE sentiment, immigration enforcement, tear gas protests, pepper balls, fireworks vs police, JD Vance Martha Raddatz, Aurora Colorado gangs, De Moines superintendent immigrant, NBC misleading headline, 5-year-old ICE case, photojournalist clash, CNN reaction, Barrett and Baxa, 10 minutes of truth, media manipulation, traditional media decline

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 in American politics.   👉 Subscribe, share, and comment on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Rumble.   👉 Join the conversation: Comey vs. Trump - is there a difference?   👉 Stay tuned for upcoming subscriber-only exclusives.   OUR INFORMATION:   Email: BARRETTandBAXA@gmail.com   Web: BARRETTandBAXA.com   X: x.com/barrettandbaxa   Facebook: facebook.com/@barrettandbaxa   TikTok: tiktok.com/@barrettandbaxa   YouTube: YouTube.com/@barrettandbaxa   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/31003vWk3WIiLQY9hTg8e3?si=nTZEEEJoRimIEE33ENuR9Q   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/barrett-and-baxa/id1802508169?i=1000714314948   Our Kick Ass Music: https://www.ricomonaco.com   #JamesComey #FBI #ComeyIndictment #LyingToCongress #RuleOfLaw #Lawfare #MediaBias #PoliticalHypocrisy #Trump #Biden #BarrettAndBaxa #10MinutesOfTruth   James Comey, FBI, Comey indictment, lying to Congress, DOJ, rule of law, Trump administration, Biden administration, political hypocrisy, lawfare, Joe Scarborough, Andrew Weissmann, Mueller, media bias, selective prosecution, double standard, Barrett and Baxa, 10 Minutes of Truth

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 press is driving more people to side with Trump,  even reluctantly.   👉 Subscribe, share, and comment on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Rumble.   👉 Join the conversation: Is TDS the real threat to the unborn?   👉 Stay tuned for upcoming subscriber-only exclusives.   OUR INFORMATION:   Email: BARRETTandBAXA@gmail.com   Web: BARRETTandBAXA.com   X: x.com/barrettandbaxa   Facebook: facebook.com/@barrettandbaxa   TikTok: tiktok.com/@barrettandbaxa   YouTube: YouTube.com/@barrettandbaxa   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/31003vWk3WIiLQY9hTg8e3?si=nTZEEEJoRimIEE33ENuR9Q   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/barrett-and-baxa/id1802508169?i=1000714314948   Our Kick Ass Music: https://www.ricomonaco.com   #TrumpDerangementSyndrome #Tylenol #PregnancyHealth #MediaBias #BarrettAndBaxa #10MinutesOfTruth #MainstreamMedia #TrumpNews #PodcastClips #SlowDeathOfTraditionalMedia   Trump, Tylenol, pregnant women, acetaminophen, autism, ADHD, HHS study, Yale study, Mount Sinai study, Time magazine 2014, Reuters Health 2014, Washington Post 2016, Trump derangement syndrome, media bias, TikTok nurse, overdose, Trump supporters, mainstream media corruption

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 assassination or rising left-wing violence. It’s a sharp critique of the media malpractice that props up politicians with friendly coverage instead of accountability.     👉 Subscribe, share, and comment on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Rumble. 👉 Join the conversation: Will the media ever learn to do their jobs? 👉 Stay tuned for upcoming subscriber-only exclusives.   OUR INFORMATION:   Email: BARRETTandBAXA@gmail.com   Web: BARRETTandBAXA.com   X: x.com/barrettandbaxa   Facebook: facebook.com/@barrettandbaxa   TikTok: tiktok.com/@barrettandbaxa   YouTube: YouTube.com/@barrettandbaxa   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/31003vWk3WIiLQY9hTg8e3?si=nTZEEEJoRimIEE33ENuR9Q   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/barrett-and-baxa/id1802508169?i=1000714314948   Our Kick Ass Music: https://www.ricomonaco.com     Kamala Harris, Kamala Harris book tour, Kamala Harris interviews, Kamala Harris media coverage, Kamala Harris Rachel Maddow, Kamala Harris Good Morning America, Kamala Harris The View, Doug Emhoff shower, Pete Buttigieg VP, Joe Biden health, Charlie Kirk assassination, Antifa rooftop shooter, Democrat propaganda, ABC News bias, media malpractice, Barrett and Baxa, 10 Minutes of Truth, political media bias, conservative podcast   #BarrettAndBaxa #10MinutesOfTruth #KamalaHarris #MediaBias #FakeNews #PoliticalPodcast #MediaMalpractice #MainstreamMedia #DougEmhoff #PeteButtigieg #JoeBiden #CharlieKirk #ConservativeVoices #PodcastCommunity #SlowStrangeDeath

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 sparked dangerous misdirected anger toward ABC affiliates. Finally, we end with Rob Reiner’s doomsday CNN rant about “state-run media” and what it says about Hollywood’s political bubble.   👉 Subscribe, share, and comment on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Rumble. 👉 Join the conversation: What’s behind the local news attacks? 👉 Stay tuned for upcoming subscriber-only exclusives.   OUR INFORMATION:   Email: BARRETTandBAXA@gmail.com   Web: BARRETTandBAXA.com   X: x.com/barrettandbaxa   Facebook: facebook.com/@barrettandbaxa   TikTok: tiktok.com/@barrettandbaxa   YouTube: YouTube.com/@barrettandbaxa   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/31003vWk3WIiLQY9hTg8e3?si=nTZEEEJoRimIEE33ENuR9Q   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/barrett-and-baxa/id1802508169?i=1000714314948   Our Kick Ass Music: https://www.ricomonaco.com   Barrett and Baxa, 10 Minutes of Truth, media bias, Fox News van bombing, ABC10 Sacramento shooting, Salt Lake City bomb attempt, Charlie Kirk assassination, Jimmy Kimmel firing, Disney boycott, NBC Today Show coverage, Rob Reiner CNN rant, Tegna NextStar merger, state run media fears, media manipulation, press freedom, journalism integrity #BarrettAndBaxa #10MinutesOfTruth #MediaBias #FakeNewsExposed #DisneyBoycott #FoxNews #ABC10 #CharlieKirk #JimmyKimmel #RobReiner #SlowStrangeDeathOfTraditionalMedia #PodcastClips #IndependentMedia #TruthMatters

🚨 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 “canceled.” 👉 Like, share, and tell us—was this cancellation or just consequences?   Jimmy Kimmel, ABC, Disney boycott, consequence culture, cancel culture, free speech, Charlie Kirk, late night TV, media bias, Tucker Carlson, Roseanne Barr, ratings decline, MAGA gang, FCC interference, Brendan Carr, Sage Steele, mainstream media, Barrett and Baxa, Media Schmedia, 20 Minutes of Truth   #JimmyKimmel #BarrettAndBaxa #20MinutesOfTruth #MediaSchmedia #ConsequenceCulture #DisneyBoycott #FreeSpeech #CancelCulture #MediaBias #LateNightTV #TuckerCarlson #RoseanneBarr #SageSteele #FCC #BrendanCarr #CharlieKirk

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: How Gutman’s “gushing” over text messages backfired. Why Kilmeade’s “lethal injection” comment went viral. The media spin, the apologies, and the fallout. What it all means for trust in mainstream media.     👉 Subscribe, share, and comment on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Rumble. 👉 Join the conversation: What should happen to Kilmeade and Gutman? 👉 Stay tuned for upcoming subscriber-only exclusives.   OUR INFORMATION:   Email: BARRETTandBAXA@gmail.com   Web: BARRETTandBAXA.com   X: x.com/barrettandbaxa   Facebook: facebook.com/@barrettandbaxa   TikTok: tiktok.com/@barrettandbaxa   YouTube: YouTube.com/@barrettandbaxa   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/31003vWk3WIiLQY9hTg8e3?si=nTZEEEJoRimIEE33ENuR9Q   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/barrett-and-baxa/id1802508169?i=1000714314948   Our Kick Ass Music: https://www.ricomonaco.com   🔑 Keywords (comma separated) Matt Gutman, Brian Kilmeade, ABC News, Fox News, media blunders, media meltdown, on-air mistakes, TV anchor apology, media bias, Barrett and Baxa, 10 Minutes of Truth, journalism errors, news credibility, cancel culture, mainstream media collapse   🔖 Hashtags #BarrettAndBaxa #10MinutesOfTruth #MediaBias #MediaMeltdown #MainstreamMedia #NewsFails #Gutman #FoxNews #ABCFails #CancelCulture #JournalismCrisis #PodcastDrop

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 a Democrat the party should rally behind?     👉 Subscribe, share, and comment on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Rumble. 👉 Join the conversation: What’s your reaction to the exchange between Dean Phillips and Lara Trump? Should Phillips run for president again? 👉 Stay tuned for upcoming subscriber-only exclusives.   OUR INFORMATION:   Email: BARRETTandBAXA@gmail.com   Web: BARRETTandBAXA.com   X: x.com/barrettandbaxa   Facebook: facebook.com/@barrettandbaxa   TikTok: tiktok.com/@barrettandbaxa   YouTube: YouTube.com/@barrettandbaxa   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/31003vWk3WIiLQY9hTg8e3?si=nTZEEEJoRimIEE33ENuR9Q   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/barrett-and-baxa/id1802508169?i=1000714314948   Our Kick Ass Music: https://www.ricomonaco.com   Barrett and Baxa, 10 Minutes of Truth, Dean Phillips, Nancy Pelosi rhetoric, Joe Biden violence quotes, Charlie Kirk assassination, media bias, political hypocrisy, Democrat party 2025, Lara Trump interview, Minnesota politics, free speech debate, conservative podcast, traditional media collapse   #BarrettAndBaxa #10MinutesOfTruth #DeanPhillips #MediaBias #PoliticalRhetoric #NancyPelosi #JoeBiden #CharlieKirk #Democrats #ConservativePodcast #FreeSpeech #TraditionalMedia #ExposeTheMedia #TruthPodcast

In this episode of 10 Minutes of Truth with Barrett & Baxa, we dive into two explosive media stories:   TMZ on the Rocks – Was TMZ caught cheering the death of Charlie Kirk? We break down the viral clip, the newsroom defense, and the citizen sleuth who exposed what was really going on. Chicago on ICE – Media outlets twist the story of an ICE agent dragged by a car in Chicago. We dissect the biased headlines and show how framing distorts the truth. With over 50 years in newsrooms, Steve and Bob expose how headlines shape public perception and why watchdog journalism now comes from outside traditional media.   👉 Subscribe, share, and comment on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Rumble. 👉 Join the conversation: What’s your reaction to the TMZ applause, the media spin, and Kirk’s legacy? 👉 Stay tuned for upcoming subscriber-only exclusives.   OUR INFORMATION:   Email: BARRETTandBAXA@gmail.com   Web: BARRETTandBAXA.com   X: x.com/barrettandbaxa   Facebook: facebook.com/@barrettandbaxa   TikTok: tiktok.com/@barrettandbaxa   YouTube: YouTube.com/@barrettandbaxa   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/31003vWk3WIiLQY9hTg8e3?si=nTZEEEJoRimIEE33ENuR9Q   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/barrett-and-baxa/id1802508169?i=1000714314948   Our Kick Ass Music: https://www.ricomonaco.com       TMZ Charlie Kirk, Charlie Kirk death reaction, TMZ newsroom controversy, Chicago ICE incident, ICE agent dragged, biased media headlines, media manipulation podcast, Barrett and Baxa, 10 Minutes of Truth, slow strange death of traditional media   #BarrettAndBaxa, #10MinutesOfTruth, #MediaBias, #TMZ, #CharlieKirk, #ICE, #ChicagoNews, #NewsHeadlines, #MediaManipulation, #FakeNewsExposed, #NewsSpin, #MainstreamMedia, #TruthPodcast, #PoliticalPodcast, #CitizenJournalism, #WatchdogMedia, #BiasInMedia, #TMZNewsroom, #SlowDeathOfMedia, #ChosenFew

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 cultural shift means for free expression, workplace policies, and the future of public discourse. 👉 Subscribe, share, and comment on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Rumble. 👉 Join the conversation: What’s your reaction to the firings, the media spin, and Kirk’s legacy? 👉 Stay tuned for upcoming subscriber-only exclusives.   OUR INFORMATION:   Email: BARRETTandBAXA@gmail.com   Web: BARRETTandBAXA.com   X: x.com/barrettandbaxa   Facebook: facebook.com/@barrettandbaxa   TikTok: tiktok.com/@barrettandbaxa   YouTube: YouTube.com/@barrettandbaxa   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/31003vWk3WIiLQY9hTg8e3?si=nTZEEEJoRimIEE33ENuR9Q   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/barrett-and-baxa/id1802508169?i=1000714314948   Our Kick Ass Music: https://www.ricomonaco.com     #BarrettAndBaxa #10MinutesOfTruth #CancelCulture #CharlieKirk #MediaBias #PoliticalPodcast #Firings #CultureWars #PodcastLife #MediaShmedia   Barrett and Baxa, 10 Minutes of Truth, Charlie Kirk assassination, Office Depot incident, Office Max, Cove restaurant Wysetta, cancel culture, firings, social media backlash, corporate statements, conservative podcast, cultural shift, free expression, workplace firings, employers and politics, FAFO, mainstream media criticism

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 speech.   Barrett & Baxa also unveil changes coming to the show: shorter, sharper episodes, more binge-worthy content, and subscriber-exclusive segments. With their trademark humor and hard-hitting analysis, Steve and Bob challenge listeners to see through the game mainstream media is playing.   👉 Subscribe, share, and comment on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Rumble. 👉 Join the conversation: What’s your reaction to the firings, the media spin, and Kirk’s legacy? 👉 Stay tuned for upcoming subscriber-only exclusives.   OUR INFORMATION:   Email: BARRETTandBAXA@gmail.com   Web: BARRETTandBAXA.com   X: x.com/barrettandbaxa   Facebook: facebook.com/@barrettandbaxa   TikTok: tiktok.com/@barrettandbaxa   YouTube: YouTube.com/@barrettandbaxa   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/31003vWk3WIiLQY9hTg8e3?si=nTZEEEJoRimIEE33ENuR9Q   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/barrett-and-baxa/id1802508169?i=1000714314948   Our Kick Ass Music: https://www.ricomonaco.com   #10MinutesOfTruth #BarrettAndBaxa #CharlieKirk #MediaBias #FreeSpeech #PodcastRebrand #TruthInMedia #MatthewDowd #NicoleWallace #TurningPointUSA #ChristianValues #MediaAccountability #PodcastCommunity   Barrett and Baxa podcast, 10 Minutes of Truth, Charlie Kirk assassination, Charlie Kirk vigil, Turning Point USA Charlie Kirk, Christian values in politics, Matthew Dowd MSNBC firing, Nicole Wallace Charlie Kirk comments, MSNBC media bias, Office Depot Charlie Kirk posters, media accountability podcast, downfall of traditional journalism, conservative podcast commentary, free speech on college campuses, biased media reaction, TV news veterans podcast, Christian conservative voices, faith and politics podcast, news media spin, right-wing podcast news

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. Bob’s career is still impacting newsrooms around the nation through journalist he hired, mentored and managed. From anchoring the news while also running the newsroom, to building news operations from scratch, hiring over 100 people in one sweep, Bob shares his stories and style from a 50-year career in broadcast journalism. We ask why he left the anchor chair, how he spotted talent, and what he thinks really killed local news. We also dive into social media’s impact on journalism, the political media divide, Trump derangement syndrome, live truck disasters, and the day Bob told Steve to "get that satellite truck the hell out of there." This one's part media masterclass, part roast, part therapy session — and 100% Bob Jordan. Don’t miss it. Email: BARRETTandBAXA@gmail.com Web: BARRETTandBAXA.com X: x.com/barrettandbaxa Facebook: facebook.com/@barrettandbaxa TikTok: tiktok.com/@barrettandbaxa YouTube: YouTube.com/@barrettandbaxa Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/31003vWk3WIiLQY9hTg8e3?si=nTZEEEJoRimIEE33ENuR9Q Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/barrett-and-baxa/id1802508169?i=1000714314948 Our Kick Ass Music: https://www.ricomonaco.com   Bob Jordan, news director, television journalism, newsroom culture, local news, WFTV, journalism career, media decline, Fox News, MSNBC, CNN bias, Trump, Joe Biden, media polarization, social media influence, news ethics, live truck stories, legacy media, content creation, TV news evolution, media nostalgia, Barrett and Baxa, Media Schmedia, journalism history, media consolidation, conservative media, liberal media   #BroadcastJournalism #TVNewsLegend #BobJordan #MediaSchmedia #NewsroomStories #LocalNews #NewsDirector #JournalismHistory #DeclineOfMedia #TelevisionNews #TrumpDerangementSyndrome #LegacyMedia #NewsroomCulture #FakeNews #SocialMediaAndNews #MediaBias #StreamingEra #OldSchoolNews #FirstAmendment #FreePress

Octavio Torres is a professional videographer, editor and social media content creator. Torres has covered news in the southern US for more than 30 years, currently working as an investigative journalist for Cox Media Group’s ABC station in Orlando, Florida - WFTV. He’s also the creator of Tavo-TV and @TavoTravels on YouTube and other platforms.   He’s a friend of the podcast and has worked extensively with the hosts of the show.   You can find Octavio's work here:   https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@TavoTravels⁩  and WFTV.com     His LinkedIn profile describes him this way:   Experienced Photojournalist with a demonstrated history of working in the broadcast media industry. Skilled in Non-linear Editing, Breaking News, Television Journalism, Documentary-style storytelling, Live Television Shows, and Lighting Techniques. Strong arts and design professional dedicated to capturing impactful visuals and telling compelling stories wherever the narrative unfolds. Experienced in traveling to various locations to cover news stories, embracing the challenges and opportunities that come with it. Committed to delivering high-quality content and engaging audiences through the power of visual storytelling.   In addition to my extensive experience in broadcast media, I have also excelled in creating content for various platforms. As a versatile Photojournalist, I have successfully applied my skills to produce engaging corporate videos and cover a wide range of events. From capturing the essence of corporate gatherings to crafting impactful commercials, I have a proven track record of delivering content that meets the unique needs of each project. Additionally, I have embraced the evolving landscape of digital media by working as a content creator for social media platforms. Leveraging my storytelling abilities and visual expertise, I have developed compelling content that resonates with online audiences and drives engagement. With a strong eye for detail and a passion for creative storytelling, I strive to deliver content that exceeds expectations and makes a lasting impact.   Email: BARRETTandBAXA@gmail.com   Web: BARRETTandBAXA.com   X: x.com/barrettandbaxa   Facebook: facebook.com/@barrettandbaxa   TikTok: tiktok.com/@barrettandbaxa   YouTube: YouTube.com/@barrettandbaxa   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/31003vWk3WIiLQY9hTg8e3?si=nTZEEEJoRimIEE33ENuR9Q   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/barrett-and-baxa/id1802508169?i=1000714314948   Our Kick Ass Music: https://www.ricomonaco.com

The latest BONUS episode of Barrett and Baxa is now available on Spotify, Apple and YouTube. 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.