Welcome to The Madden Memo

The Madden Memo is a collection of articles and news stories, categorized by topic. This allows readers to view differing opinions on a single topic, rather than having to search for them.

Today, the role of academia, the media and even science is to shape public opinion rather than reflect or report on it. Generally, a template or narrative is established first (the war on women and global warming, as examples). Then data is collected and news is reported that will support the narrative.

What’s missing, is any data or news that might conflict with the narrative. The Madden Memo gathers these contrary articles making it easier for readers to get a fuller story. You’ll get a glimpse on how these narratives are created and why. You’ll also discover the lengths the media goes to advance their position by covering up or discrediting any information that contradicts the narrative.

One nefarious aspect of the way the media works is that their message is then taught in schools. This practice allows politicians and government officials to control public opinion and behavior, with the ultimate goal in mind… to advance liberalism.

A good way to understand the relationship between the various players involved is to begin with the “Liberals/Liberalism” page. You must understand the mindset and motives of liberals in order to debate them. Logic and reason do not apply; it is a grievance movement born out of victimhood.

The news feeds to the right are from prominent liberal media sources: CNN, the Huffington Post, MSNBC and the Politico. They serve as excellent examples of the liberal bias in media. Just pay attention to the political feeds and in no time you’ll notice the glowing reports on democrats and the liberal agenda and the condemnation of republicans. You’ll see first hand, every madcap idea flowing out of the democrat party.

Note: Most of the topics we discuss show a “narrative” at the beginning of the topic. The narrative is the commonly-held liberal belief, popularized by the media, academia and science. Throughout the topic you’ll see opposing views from a variety of sources. The sources we use for articles vary based on their readability and completeness on a topic. Some are used because they clearly illustrate a bias. Most of the source we use are popular and well-known publications and news organizations (NY Times, Washington Post, CNN etc). We avoid unknown or little-known sources but sometimes they’ll have a point worth sharing.

CNN

How Kyrsten Sinema's decision makes Democrats' 2024 Senate map tighter

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema decided to shake up the political world on Friday by becoming an independent. The former Democrat [...]

Meet the woman steering Biden's bipartisan winning streak on Capitol Hill

The Biden administration managed to rack up a long list of major legislative wins in its first two years despite [...]

CNN Political Briefing

The political news you need to know, in 10 minutes or less. Hosted by David Chalian. [...]

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

Go beyond the soundbites and get to know some of the most interesting players in politics. [...]

Margins of Error

Look closely at almost anything and you'll find data—lots of it. But what are those numbers really saying about who [...]

The notable legal clouds that continue to hang over Donald Trump

All eyes are on former President Donald Trump, who has launched another White House bid. [...]

The fine print of the Respect for Marriage Act

Let's start with the positive: Republicans and Democrats are coming together to protect same-sex marriage from the Supreme Court. [...]

Everything you need to know about Biden's student loan forgiveness program

President Joe Biden's federal student loan forgiveness program, which promises to deliver up to $20,000 of debt relief for millions [...]

Politics of the Day

Politics of the Day [...]

Vice President Kamala Harris, a former US senator from California who previously served as the state's attorney general, could be [...]

Fareed explains why AI's massive energy demands are straining the power grid, but also why AI could enable big breakthroughs [...]

In the wake of the Republican National Convention earlier this month, Fareed speaks with historian Niall Ferguson about how and [...]

Fareed speaks with New York Times opinion columnist Ezra Klein about the significance of Vice President Kamala Harris' early career [...]

New York Times opinion columnist Ezra Klein speaks with Fareed about the effects of President Joe Biden's decision to not [...]

CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings and Political Commentators Kristen Soltis Anderson, Jamal Simmons and Kate Bedingfield tell CNN's Jake [...]

On CNN's State of the Union, Republican Sen. Tom Cotton criticizes Harris' comments on the war in Gaza and calls [...]

Years before he became president, many Americans first met Barack Obama during the 2004 Democratic National Convention. [...]

Joe Biden, the 46th president of the United States, announced on Sunday, July 21, that he is not seeking reelection. [...]

Fareed is joined by Jane Gilbert, chief heat officer for Miami-Dade County, Fla., who discusses how she is working to [...]

Fareed speaks with David Frum, staff writer at The Atlantic, about how Sen. JD Vance went from being a fierce [...]

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis tells CNN's Jake Tapper that Biden needs to show Democrats that he can turn his campaign [...]

Huffington Post

Michael Kosta hits the president with some very specific receipts. [...]

Former Vice President Mike Pence, Sen. Rand Paul and others slammed the tariffs as a tax hike on American families. [...]

Matthew Modine shared a story about running into an "upset" Kilmer at a Los Angeles restaurant in the '80s and [...]

The Democratic congresswoman had it with the attorney general after she warned Crockett to "tread very carefully" with her Elon [...]

Harry Enten said this move by the billionaire "may have backfired" after Judge Brad Schimel's defeat in the Wisconsin Supreme [...]

"Timing is everything in this world, isn't it? [My sister] and Syd are obviously great friends, and it was a [...]

“You traveled to Washington to surrender before you had even begun to fight," the family of the late Judge Simon [...]

Keith Self referenced a statement of Nazi propagandist Joseph Goebbels during a Congressional hearing on an alleged "censorship industrial complex." [...]

Jonathan Braun, who reportedly had a connection to Jared Kushner, has now been arrested four times since the president commuted [...]

The Democratic strategist joined MSNBC's "The Beat" on Tuesday to share his bafflement about the impending levies — and his [...]

The social media app will be banned in the U.S. Saturday if a buyer isn't secured. [...]

More than $5,000,000 to more than 100 people is likely owed for work performed before the 2024 election, the suit [...]

Antonia and Johanna Bennett filed the lawsuit Monday in New York against D’Andrea “Danny” Bennett, who they allege illegally enriched [...]

Judge Dale Ho dismissed the case against the New York City mayor with prejudice, denying the Trump administration the ability [...]

Kilmer, who was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014 but later recovered, died Tuesday from pneumonia. He was 65. [...]

The rock icon said he's worried about what may happen following his upcoming stops in Europe. [...]

The conservative newspaper's editorial board predicted how the president's dismissive comment could be used against Republicans. [...]

Frank Luntz discussed the impact of the New Jersey senator’s marathon 25-hour speech. [...]

One line from Susan Crawford prompted loud cheers and applause. [...]

Jared Polis flipped the president's meltdown right back on him. [...]

The “Late Show” host found an odd moment as the president’s answer to a question about tariffs took an unexpected [...]

North Carolina’s Thom Tillis warned of “irreparable” damage. [...]

Michael Kosta sums up the case against Trump 10 weeks into the new administration. [...]

Rep. Jim McGovern said the GOP's "family values" claims are far off the fairway. [...]

The actor was known for his roles in hit films including "Top Gun," "Batman Forever," "The Doors" and Michael Mann's [...]

The tech billionaire tried to intervene in Wisconsin's state Supreme Court race. It didn't go so well. [...]

The billionaire seemingly dodged Jessica Tarlov's question when asked to provide an "explanation" to the American people. [...]

The rapper addressed his infamous award show moment in a barbershop-like debate on a cut off his new album. [...]

Kimberly Sullivan allegedly kept her stepson locked up in a house he later set ablaze in a bid for freedom. [...]

"I may have misinterpreted that, and I apologize for that," the congresswoman said after being informed of her error. [...]

Waltz and at least one senior aide used the commercial email service to discuss sensitive government matters, The Washington Post [...]

A local GOP official claimed he reported Idaho state Rep. Stephanie Mickelsen because she "bragged about hiring illegals." [...]

The restaurant chain known for its chicken wings and "Hooters Girls" its the latest legacy brand to face trouble with [...]

Reports of people being shackled, detained and held for deportation, some of whom have permanent residency, have raised global concerns. [...]

Pattie Boyd also questioned whether she would be included in the four movies about the Fab Four at all. [...]

Sen. Bill Cassidy wondered on CNBC Tuesday if there was "some way that we can cut Medicare," before correcting himself [...]

Last year, the judge declared a mistrial after jurors said they were at an impasse and that deliberating further would [...]

The vice president shared a video montage Monday of his recent visit to the Danish territory in which he claimed [...]

"The damage to our nation's scientific enterprise could take decades to reverse," a letter signed by more than 1,900 scientists [...]

The federal charges against Mangione include a charge of murder through use of a firearm, which carries the possibility of [...]

Paul Mescal has been cast as Paul McCartney, Joseph Quinn as George Harrison, Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr and Harris [...]

Despite the mistake, officials said Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia can't be brought back since he is no longer in U.S. [...]

The winner of the court’s open seat will determine whether it remains under 4-3 liberal control, or reverts to a [...]

Brett Gardner's 14-year-old son, Miller, died while on a family vacation in Costa Rica last month. [...]

Regarding DOGE, the president added, “I think it will end.” [...]

The "Tonight Show" host gave the president a parody boost. [...]

The world’s biggest trade bloc “holds a lot of cards” and has a good plan to retaliate if forced to, [...]

"The Source" anchor Kaitlan Collins spotted what could be a major crack in Montana Republican Tim Sheehy's argument. [...]

Six words from the CNN anchor drew a knowing smirk from The Atlantic's editor-in-chief. [...]

The “Late Show” host got nearly 15 seconds of applause after this line ― then threw a little cold water [...]

Politico

Rod Blagojevich has a new gig: Working for the ‘Bosnian Bear’

The former Illinois governor, who was pardoned by President Donald Trump in February, will lobby for the Republic of Srpska. [...]

Republicans are increasingly anxious about a midterms wipeout

Across the party, there's a push to refocus on economic issues even as some worry the president's tariffs could cause [...]

'Get attention': Musk defends million-dollar giveaways

'Get attention': Musk defends million-dollar giveaways lead image [...]

'Ball game over': Trump's rural support could make or break the Wisconsin Supreme Court race

The Wisconsin Supreme Court race could wind up being a referendum on the president's trade policies. [...]

Musk butts up against Wisconsin state law with (now deleted) $1 million check giveaway

Election law experts were skeptical about the billionaire's move. [...]

'It’s just dumb’: Hillary Clinton slams Trump administration on Signalgate

The op-ed in The New York Times called the Signalgate controversy dangerous and “dumb.” [...]

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, [...]

‘Painful period’: RFK Jr. lays off 10,000 HHS employees

‘Painful period’: RFK Jr. lays off 10,000 HHS employees lead image [...]

Democrats concede they have no alternative to Chuck Schumer for now

The embattled minority leader has faced criticism across the party over his fumbled strategy over a government funding bill. [...]

Illinois progressive Congress member attracts Gen-Z challenger

Rep. Jan Schakowsky, who has represented the Chicago-area district for decades, has yet to announce her reelection plans. [...]

Pam Bondi warns Jasmine Crockett to 'tread very carefully' in what she says about Elon Musk

Ahead of expected protests at Tesla locations, the Democratic representative said her calls to action against Musk were nonviolent. [...]

Leakers to Musk: We’re ‘not Elon’s servants’

Even before Musk’s comments, federal workers felt vulnerable and increasingly incensed. [...]

How Elon Musk searches for leaks: lawsuits, mole hunts and secret codes

His approach to stamp out leaks at his companies could inform how he’d tackle the issue in the federal government. [...]

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, [...]

Chicago lawmaker joins the anti-Schumer pile on by House members

Rep. Delia Ramirez says the Senate minority leader should have fought the Republican spending plan and risked a government shutdown. [...]

Ivey puts Schumer on notice: 'We can't afford to have that happen again'

The Maryland Democrat said the House minority leader met the moment, but the top Senate Democrat missed the mark during [...]

Dems pile on Schumer as bashing goes mainstream

The criticism isn’t just coming from activist groups or the halls of Congress. [...]

Another House Democrat piles on embattled Chuck Schumer

Rep. Glenn Ivey says “it may be time” for the Senate minority leader to step down. [...]

Dem-leaning WestExec Advisors lost big-name clients since the election

Some of them are hiring K Street firms touting their supposed access to Donald Trump. [...]

JB Pritzker on Chuck Schumer's spending vote: 'I disagree with what he did'

The Illinois governor declined to say if the New York senator should continue leading Senate Democrats. [...]

Moderate Dems message to progressives: We’re not backing down

A string of special elections and some polling show the party might be getting pulled to the middle. [...]

2 former governors resigned in scandal. Now they want to be mayors.

Andrew Cuomo and Jim McGreevey are trying to make comebacks on each side of the Hudson River. [...]

‘Uniting anger’: Democrats fume over Schumer’s handling of funding fight

The longtime New York senator faces a precarious moment. [...]

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, [...]

Andy Beshear hits Newsom for hosting Bannon on his new podcast

The criticism amounts to what could be an early skirmish in the next Democratic presidential primary. [...]

Top Illinois Democrat readies a Senate bid — and tells people she has major backing

Juliana Stratton has told fellow Democrats that she plans to run if Sen. Dick Durbin retires and that Gov. JB [...]

Senate Democrats face 'tough map' as a slate of retirements hit Dem-friendly states

The embattled party has benches in the blue-leaning states, but every opening is a potential vulnerability. [...]

Pro-Palestinian groups have more demands for Democrats

Four progressive groups sent a letter to the Democratic National Committee with requests, suggesting the rift over the Israel-Hamas war [...]

Democrats divided over the arrest of Palestinian student for his role in Columbia protests

House and Senate members seek to distance themselves from Hamas and antisemitism on campus. [...]