COURIER covers MAGA threats to Talarico's life and a bizarre Epstein joke
Plus the worst people in media, Grok fallout, and ICE's unofficial detention centers
Hi folks —
Thank you for being a part of this community! While our weekly ROUNDUP usually ships out on Wednesdays, yesterday I was representing COURIER at the AAPC’s Pollie Awards and speaking as part of a panel on the powerful online community we’ve built here.
With all that said, I’m now back online and ready to get into this week’s ROUNDUP! Let’s do it.
- Charlotte Robertson
P.S. If you haven't already, give us a follow on social (like and subscribe to our YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Bluesky, Threads, and X/Twitter) to make sure you don't miss anything
.
It’s the ‘Worsties’ – listing the 25 worst people in news media
In a pivotal moment in our nation’s history, the media is failing us. Mark Jacob lists the 25 *worst* people in news media — and breaks down how they're capitalizing off of today’s attention economy in Stop the Presses.
An exclusive look at the most expensive U.S. Senate primary in history
Texas’ Senate primary was expensive — like really expensive — with ad spending alone exceeding $120 million. Courier Texas reporter Katie Serrano takes a deep dive into the two races for FWIW.
The Epstein Accords: Jared and the Road to Tehran
The Kushner model of Middle East diplomacy – do business with oil tyrants and support Israel – has precedent in the activities of an older man: Jeffrey Epstein. Nina Burleigh unpacks it in American Freakshow.
Are you a mission-aligned company or organization?
COURIER would love to partner with you and amplify your work to our engaged audience of policy influencers and high-information active news consumers. Send a note to advertising@couriernewsroom.com for more.
In the latest episode of Gloves Off, COURIER CEO and publisher Tara McGowan talks to Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow about running for US Senate, the future of the Democratic Party, and what real leadership looks like in a moment of political chaos.
On COURIER's TikTok, you can see the top post of the week here with 3.3 million views and 287,000+ likes. On COURIER's Instagram, you can see the top post of the week here with 1.1 million views and 47,000+ likes.
Pete Hegseth’s pastor says he prays for God to kill Democrat in Texas
The Secretary of War’s spiritual advisor said that he prayed for God to kill Democrat James Talarico. Talarico responded: “You may pray for my death, Pastor, but I still love you.” COURIER shared the video.
Elon Musk told X users to use Grok for their tax returns — X went crazy in response
Elon Musk suggested that people should use Grok to submit their tax returns this tax season — but X users quickly pointed out how risky that could be. COURIER rounded up some of the best responses to Elon’s post.
Trump makes a startling joke that appears to be about his relationship with Epstein
During a speech in Memphis, Trump joked about his love for the state and then made a bizarre comment that appeared to be about his relationship with Epstein — and the scrutiny he’s faced for it. COURIER shared the video.
Are you a mission-aligned company or organization?
COURIER would love to partner with you and amplify your work to our engaged audience of policy influencers and high-information active news consumers. Send a note to advertising@couriernewsroom.com for more.
ICE is operating 170 unofficial detention centers in the US, including four in Arizona
COURIER’s The Copper Courier shines a light on four unofficial and undisclosed long-term detention sites that have been operating in Arizona, which are being held to different standards than official detention facilities.
Spanberger casts vote as early voting continues for redistricting referendum
COURIER’s Virginia outpost, Dogwood, covers Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s support of Democrats’ push to redraw Virginia’s congressional districts and early voting in the state’s April 21st special election.
Iowans are struggling to pay their bills—Dems push way to curb costs
Rising electricity bills in Iowa are putting pressure on household budgets. Democratic lawmakers in Washington have introduced a proposal to tackle those rising costs. Iowa Starting Line covers the development.
I wanted to read what Hegseth's pastor had to say but had to jump through too many hoops to access TikTok. (It wouldn't let me log in with FB either.) I realize you can't quote extensively from protected material, but I do appreciate the links that are open to the public.