Nellie Bowles

Rachel Janfaza, Gen Z Substack founder and Bulwark contributor, chats about youth culture and how young people mix news and entertainment. Nellie Bowles, Millennial journalist and Free Press co-founder, examines trust, institutional failure, and TikTok news. Kurt Andersen, Baby Boomer novelist and cultural commentator, traces media history and the role of legacy institutions. They debate fragmentation, transparency, and where trust in news may rebuild.

Nellie Bowles, author of "Morning After the Revolution," and Bari Weiss, founder of The Free Press, dive deep into the failures of elite media. They discuss the glaring omission of critical stories, like the Hunter Biden laptop, by major outlets. Highlighting the hypocrisy surrounding campus protests and the pain inflicted on workers at Columbia, they explore the dynamics of victimhood in elite spaces. They also reflect on their personal journeys, the challenges of modern parenting, and the urgent need for a reality-based media amid rising radicalism.

Join Bari Weiss, founder of The Free Press and insightful journalist, along with David Zweig and Nellie Bowles, both critical voices in journalism. They delve into the failures of legacy media and the importance of open debate. Topics include the ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic, with Zweig challenging mask mandates and discussing government transparency. Bowles shares her experiences at The New York Times and the constraints faced by journalists. The trio also explores modern social dynamics, the sexual revolution's impact, and the ongoing discourse around women's choices and identity politics.