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PATIENT ZERO: How Rosie O’Donnell Helped Elect Donald Trump

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
 
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This is Insane | Leland Vittert Exposes Debbie Wasserman Schultz

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
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Dan Crenshaw vs Sean Ryan: The Navy SEAL Feud Explained

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
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Jacob Frey’s Viral Fail: Pandering, Politics & Media Silence

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
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Bad Campaign Ads, Worse Leadership, and Peak Idiocracy | Ten Minutes of Truth #73

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.
 
 
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How Social Media Pranks Turn Deadly: The Truth Behind TikTok’s Dark Side | Ten Minutes of Truth #72

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.
 
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Guaranteed Human? AI Panic & Human Error | Ten Minute of Truth #71

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.
 
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Blake Lively Judge's Decision: Are YouTubers Real Journalists? | Ten Minutes of Truth #70

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.
 
 
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Falling Cats and Rachel Maddow: Decode Media Madness in One Hilarious Episode | Media Schmedia Returns #69

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.
 
 
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Four Steps to Fame - Aftyn Behn and The Rise of Performance Politicians | Ten Minutes of Truth #68

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.
 
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