Deep Dish on The Pope

This week, we say hello to a new pope and goodbye to Nate Moore—Chris’s AEI research assistant, but more importantly, a fellow wretch who’s been a big part of the podcast. We also talk about the Pulitzer winners and the media’s coverage of the declining health of John Fetterman and Joe Biden. Wretch on!

Time Stamps:

Front Page:  02:22
Obsessions:  27:43
Reader Mail:  36:10
Favorite Items: 38:53

Show Notes:

New York Magazine: The Hidden Struggle of John Fetterman

AP News: Sen. John Fetterman raises alarms with outburst at meeting with union officials, AP sources say

BBC: Five takeaways from Biden’s BBC interview

The Pulitzer Prizes: 2025 Pulitzer Priz

Herald Leader: The favorite didn’t win the KY Derby again. Here’s what happened behind Sovereignty

The Washington Free Beacon: Exclusive Analysis: Kamala’s Stepdaughter, ‘Textile Artist’ Ella Emhoff, Skips Leg Day as Often as She Shaves Her Armpits (Never)

Politico: Biden enlists veteran Democratic operative to help defend his reputation (edited)