This week, Jenna and Dom can't help but notice a pattern: "Hostile Government Takeover" isn't just a viral TikTok song; it's basically the theme song for the week's headlines!

They're joined by media critic and Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR) founder Jeff Cohen to break down all the big stories. First up: Former “New York Times” columnist Paul Krugman says major news outlets are "sanewashing" President Trump. Is it true?

Then, the White House-AP standoff gets even messier! With the administration still barring AP reporters from the Oval Office and Air Force One, some journalists are asking: should the press boycott White House events?

Plus, Oliver Darcy’s “Trumpocalypse Now” warning- democracy is at risk, and the press is under pressure. Is journalism rising to the challenge or playing it too safe?

Topic Timestamps:
“Hostile Government Takeover” – 1:45
Jeff Cohen on the history of FAIR – 5:54
Are news outlets "sanewashing" Trump? – 15:25
White House-AP standoff gets messier – 41:16
"Trumpocalypse Now" warning – 55:44

“Hostile Government Takeover” song info
Singer/writer - TikTok @agiftfromtodd
EDM Remix collab with - TikTok @veryveryvinny
Go to iTunes or Spotify for the single!

Links for this episode:
For more info about Jeff Cohen, go to his website: www.jeffcohen.org

Paul Krugman on media “sanewashing” Trump
https://www.mediaite.com/tv/ex-new-york-times-columnist-paul-krugman-accuses-former-employer-of-sanewashing-trump/amp/

Trump: AP White House access restricted until they use "Gulf of America"
https://www.axios.com/2025/02/18/trump-gulf-of-mexico-associated-press

Jim Acosta Says AP Should Sue Trump Over White House Ban
https://www.thewrap.com/jim-acosta-says-ap-needs-to-sue-trump-over-boycott/

Status - “Trumpocalypse Now” by Oliver Darcy
https://www.status.news/p/trumpocalypse-now