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

“Simply put, this is not a popular policy," said Harry Enten. [...]

Viewership was significantly down from Joe Biden's 2021 inauguration and even Trump’s first move into the White House in 2017, [...]

President Donald Trump announced a joint venture Tuesday with OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank of up to $500 billion for infrastructure [...]

“Propaganda so blatant it would make the dictator of North Korea blush,” one critic cracked about Karoline Leavitt’s praise of [...]

“The American people can judge for themselves which President made the right call," the onetime national security adviser said. [...]

Ronny Chieng turned one of the president's executive orders into a withering punchline. [...]

The late night host put the president on blast for falling short on a vow he made repeatedly on the [...]

The president's erroneous comment came amid threats of hiking tariffs on imports from other countries. [...]

“Yeah, absolutely,” the man agreed with the "Daily Show" correspondent's "perfect metaphor." [...]

"I still am not rocking with anyone sympathetic to Nazis," the Democrat said. "And I will do that until I [...]

And the way a link was initially phrased drew even more anger on social media. [...]

The “Late Show” host found something to laugh about on the right-wing cable TV network. [...]

The fuming free speech-advocating president demanded an apology. [...]

The unusually harsh words earned Anders Vistisen a rebuke in Parliament. [...]

The firing comes amid Trump’s pledge to reshape the U.S. military and rid the nation of what he calls “woke” generals. [...]

The memo follows an executive order Trump signed ordering a dismantling of the federal government’s diversity and inclusion programs. [...]

Suzuki is the first Japanese player chosen for baseball’s Hall of Fame, falling one vote shy of unanimous. [...]

Rapper A$AP Rocky has declined a prosecution plea deal of 180 days in jail and will risk spending years in [...]

Can Trump actually end birthright citizenship? Here's what the laws say. [...]

People who don't think Tesla's CEO flashed a Nazi salute at Trump's inauguration are encouraged on social media to post [...]

A TikToker seemed oblivious to the fact he was talking to a legend when he seemingly ran into Dafoe out [...]

Trump’s flurry of executive orders after the inauguration heralds sweeping changes to U.S. policy on climate change and energy. [...]

While mostly symbolic, the move was a top priority for the oil and gas lobby. [...]

Deputies in Alabama arrived to find James Cauthen, who owned a property nearby, dead and two others with gunshot wounds. [...]

Members of the biggest far-right extreme groups are now out of prison. [...]

Former special counsel Jack Smith managed to get the Jan. 6 report published, but this volume may never go public. [...]

Jack Schlossberg received a flurry of baffled responses Monday on social media. [...]

Eric Javits also noted how women in the past wore wide-brimmed hats to set boundaries "so no one would try" [...]

It's "full steam ahead," joked the "Late Night" comedian. [...]

A second day of windy and dry conditions is forecast for Southern California. [...]

It was one of several false and misleading claims in President Donald Trump's inauguration addresses. [...]

Daniel Dale picked apart the president's unscripted speech on Inauguration Day. [...]

One comment from the returning president appeared to set off his 2016 rival. [...]

"The Tonight Show" host Jimmy Fallon took his hat off to the first lady, whose headwear became a meme. [...]

The "Late Show" host cooked up a comedy theory about who is now actually in power. [...]

The late night host joked that this must be a sign the two are "very, very much in love." [...]

The "Achy Breaky Heart" singer battled a hoarse voice and technical issues as he performed at the Liberty Ball. [...]

The "Daily Show" host spotted an unexpected break from inaugural tradition. [...]

The president fulfilled one of his most divisive promises just hours after taking office. [...]

"We think we have really good grounds," the president said of the order, which has already been challenged in federal court. [...]

Hours after taking office, Trump signed an executive order pardoning over 1,500 rioters and commuting the sentences of some extremist [...]

Sánchez drew intense criticism after attending Trump’s swearing-in ceremony in a lacy skin-baring ensemble. [...]

A hand gesture from the billionaire Trump ally drew questions. [...]

Despite Trump's longstanding pet peeve about low water pressure, consumer watchdogs and product reviews say new appliances work well. [...]

The country star had to overcome an audio snafu before delivering her rendition of "America the Beautiful" after Trump was [...]

Last time, quitting the Paris Agreement was largely symbolic. Not this time. [...]

Rep. Glenn Grothman was among the lawmakers who voted in favor of a bill requiring TikTok to divest its Chinese [...]

Donald Trump's campaign team attempted to troll the outgoing president on social media. [...]

Donald Trump's niece said she takes "comfort in the knowledge" of one thing. [...]

Politico

Jules Feiffer, Pulitzer-winning cartoonist and writer known for lacerating wit, dies at 95

“It’s hard to remember what hypocrisy looked like before Jules Feiffer sketched it,” Todd Gitlin opined in 1987. [...]

Watch: Musk salutes Trump inauguration crowd

Watch: Musk salutes Trump inauguration crowd lead image [...]

Watch: Biden leaves Washington after Trump's swearing-in ceremony

Watch: Biden leaves Washington after Trump's swearing-in ceremony lead image [...]

Highlights from Trump's inauguration eve rally

Highlights from Trump's inauguration eve rally lead image [...]

Why Trump supporters see sunshine in Trump’s dark and foreboding speeches

If Trump’s first inaugural address was lacking in the traditionally conciliatory rhetoric of victory, his loyalists weren’t missing it that [...]

Trump says he will ‘probably’ travel to California next week after LA fires

The state’s Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom invited Trump last week, but the president-elect told NBC News that he felt it [...]

Trump hires fed-firing mastermind

James Sherk, who was behind Trump’s push to make it easier to fire federal workers, is set to return to [...]

Democrats look to inject fresh energy into the LGBTQ+ movement

Stonewall Democrats had long gone defunct. But under Trump, it's back. [...]

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

DNC leadership candidate Michael Blake talks what Dems need to be exciting

DNC leadership candidate Michael Blake talks what Dems need to be exciting lead image [...]

DNC chair candidate says Dems need a leader for 'wartime footing'

DNC chair candidate says Dems need a leader for 'wartime footing' lead image [...]

Should Biden have dropped out earlier? DNC candidates for vice chair respond

Should Biden have dropped out earlier? DNC candidates for vice chair respond lead image [...]

GOP poll shows Kemp beating Ossoff in hypothetical Georgia Senate matchup

Ossoff, the first-term Democrat, would defeat other potential Republican rivals. [...]

DNC and POLITICO host Midwest Regional National Officer Forum

The forum features candidates for Chair, Vice Chair, Vice Chair of Civic Engagement and Voter Participation, Secretary, and Treasurer. [...]

Stacey Abrams-founded group settles case over illegal support for her campaign

The New Georgia Project and its action fund did not disclose millions of dollars in expenditures that sought to boost [...]

Former Bernie Sanders campaign manager Faiz Shakir enters DNC Chair race

The race has so far focused on party mechanics. That could change with Shakir's candidacy. [...]

Bannon urges Trump to eradicate 'weaponization' of government

Bannon urges Trump to eradicate 'weaponization' of government lead image [...]

Bannon: Musk 'doesn't have much power' over Trump

Bannon: Musk 'doesn't have much power' over Trump lead image [...]

Bannon taunts Musk: He doesn’t have that much power

As Trump’s big-tent GOP returns to power, Bannon and Musk have served as a prime example of the infighting already [...]

Bannon calls Project 2025's influence 'years in the making'

Bannon calls Project 2025's influence 'years in the making' lead image [...]

Trump made the GOP a big-tent party. Now, he’s stuck with the infighting.

The clashes are a preview to the challenges the president-elect faces. [...]

Abrams endorses Wikler in DNC race

“Ben has proven that with year-round voter protection, smart organizing and clear messaging, we can win — especially in states [...]

Knives come out for the D.C. consultant class as Democrats search for a new leader

There's little discussion of how to fix the party's biggest problems. But one group gets a big share of the [...]

Kamala Harris lost. Some donors are still funding a ‘victory.’

A Harris-affiliated committee is continuing to draw on contributors' bank accounts. [...]

The Art of the Deal (Greenland edition)

CFR president Michael Froman joins Playbook Deep Dive to discuss the state of affairs in the world that Trump is [...]

Hochul considers Cuomo mayoralty

WE’RE ALL FRIENDS NOW: Gov. Kathy Hochul is pledging to work with a future Andrew Cuomo administration — if her [...]

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

The theme of Adams’ SOTC? He's alive.

RISING FROM HIS GRAVE: Mayor Eric Adams’ State of the City address had a blaring message: I’m not just here [...]

'Don't play any politics': Newsom responds to Trump's fire criticism

'Don't play any politics': Newsom responds to Trump's fire criticism lead image [...]