From the tower to the cloud
The Brand Brief 4.3.26: Faith streaming, Pam Bondi, Tiger Woods, Blake Lively, Zohran Mamdani, Erika Kirk, California's first lady, and truthmaxxing
Actionable media intel: The Brand Brief delivers a daily snapshot of the conservative media ecosystem - FOX News, podcasts, and more. | Brought to you by On Brand Strategies | Written by Carly Moran and Nathan Brand
📣 Driving the Conversation…
1,394 words | 6 minute read | Written to be skimmable (13+ hours of media covered in The Brand Brief)
What Matters: Faith dominates streaming and radio
New Media Voices: Pam Bondi exit interviews
Leading FOX: Hello from space
Trending: Mrs. Newsom and Big Balls
What the Right is Writing: Bombers, courts, and space
✍️ WHAT MATTERS AND WHERE WE’RE GOING…
Nathan’s quick take on where we’re headed…
The prevalence of faith-based commentators in conservative new media is no surprise. Before faith influenced podcasters, it dominated AM/FM radio - and it still does.
New Pew Research data shows that 25% of all U.S. radio stations are faith-focused and frequently blend political commentary. Even more striking: nearly HALF of all Americans consume religious programming. For those faithful listeners in the 18-29 age group, 87% of that content is consumed via streaming.
The platform has changed, but the message remains. - NRB
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🎙️ NEW MEDIA VOICES
The Megyn Kelly Show - 4/2
Guest Sean Davis of The Federalist attributes Pam Bondi’s dismissal to her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files and political opponents
First Things columnist Sohrab Ahmari points out Bondi’s shortcomings in antitrust enforcement
The panel then speculates on Trump’s relationship with Tulsi Gabbard, linking it to her defense of Joe Kent and her perceived skepticism about the war in Iran
Both guests offer different interpretations of whether President Trump’s address signals de-escalation or the potential for further engagement
Former CIA officer John Kiriakou shares his past experiences, including his evolving views on waterboarding
The Isabel Brown Show - 4/2
Brown discusses a viral trend showing a revival of Catholicism among Gen Z in NYC, with lines out the door at places like St. Joseph’s Church in Greenwich Village
Influencers are using events like “Pizza to Pews” to drive young adults to church with food
The media has taken notice, with articles from the New York Post, Evie Magazine, and a segment on CBS
Brown compares this revival with “rainbow washed” or politically correct forms of Christianity, citing examples like James Talarico
The Scott Jennings Show - 4/3
Jennings discusses a bipartisan deal to end the DHS shutdown, which would fund the department with appropriations and ICE and Border Patrol via reconciliation
He reacts to the firing of AG Pam Bondi, her interim replacement Todd Blanche, and the potential for Lee Zeldin or Harmeet Dhillon to take over
Astronaut Butch Wilmore joins to explain the Artemis II mission trajectory
Jay Feely, former NFL player and candidate for Congress in Arizona’s 1st congressional district, explains his motivation to run for office
Joe Arnold discusses the meaning of Easter and the global persecution of Christians
The New York Times confirms ActBlue, a Democrat fundraising platform, may have intentionally used illegal foreign donations
Legal analyst Sarah Isgur breaks down the SCOTUS birthright case
Bob McClure contrasts the economic impact on red and blue states
Human Events Daily with Jack Posobiec - 4/2
Posobiec and Will Chamberlain of The Article III Project react to Pam Bondi’s interim replacement with AG Todd Blanche
They acknowledge her loyalty to the president but criticize her communication, while praising Blanche’s competence and work on Epstein file releases
Chamberlain offers a more optimistic view on the outcome of the birthright citizenship SCOTUS case
Commentator Rich Baris suggests the cabinet changes are to address voter dissatisfaction ahead of midterm elections
📺 LEADING FOX NEWS
The Five
President Trump vows to bring Iran “back to the stone ages,” Kamala Harris criticizes his address before he even gives his speech
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani blames a baby’s death on gun violence, not gangs
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she’ll “fight like hell” for trans people, Stephen Smith says Democrats “still don’t get” what people want
MS Now host Symone Sanders claims the birthright citizenship debate is racist
FOX & Friends
President Trump removes Pam Bondi from her attorney general position, temporarily replaces with Todd Blanche
US airstrikes destroy Iran’s tallest bridge, their internet blackout continues
Police confirm Tiger Woods had pills in his pocket during his car crash
ICE requests detainers for the multiple Fairfax County murders by illegals
The lead investigator in the Nancy Guthrie case has no homicide experience
Last night, the Artemis II crew shared what it’s like to live in space
HHS Sec. RFK, Jr. and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin introduce a plan to protect against microplastic pollution
Sexual harassment claims made by Blake Lively against Justin Baldoni have been dismissed
The hottest club scene in New York City is church this Easter season
Erika Kirk and Press Sec. Karoline Leavitt speak on faith and family during the George Washington University TPUSA tour stop
Easter spending in the US is projected to reach $24.9B this year
FOX Newsroom
President Trump threatens to strike Iranian power plants, destroys their tallest bridge
The White House denies Pam Bondi’s replacement has anything to do with the Epstein Files
Sheridan Gorman’s illegal immigrant murderer faces federal charges
The federal government busts more than $50M in California fraud
Salah Sarsour, head of Wisconsin’s largest Islamic group, is detained by ICE for throwing molotov cocktails
Blake Lively’s retaliation claim is set to proceed to trial, while harassment claims get thrown out
The March jobs report shows 178,000 new jobs, but gas prices remain high
Artemis II was interviewed last night on life in space, expected to reach the moon on Monday
Democrat fundraising platform ActBlue is under scrutiny for potentially allowing illegal foreign campaign contributions
Of the four murders in Fairfax County, VA this year, three were committed by illegal migrants under the state sanctuary policy
The ACLU is suing Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos
HHS and the EPA are fighting against microplastics
As Easter travel picks up, TSA lines have eased somewhat
Iranian activists speak out against the regime’s execution of 18-year-old protester Amirhossein Hatami
🍿 TRENDING AND POUNCING
Tomorrow’s news today…
Parenting tips from the First Lady of California. Just think, if Newsom becomes President, maybe the country will get a “boys with dolls” day. [X, MAZE]
King Charles won’t give an address for Easter, but he’ll give one for an Islamic holiday. The UK has fallen. [X, Libs of TikTok]
🗞️ WHAT THE RIGHT IS WRITING
FOX News Digital
What B-52 bombers bring to the Iran fight [FOX News]
Acting AG addresses reports Pam Bondi ousted over botched Epstein files [FOX News]
Iran gives chilling retaliation warning after US airstrikes collapse key bridge [FOX News]
Breitbart
Virginia Conservatives Win Appeal, Nullifying Fraudulent Election of GOP Chairman Favored by Leftists [Breitbart]
Trump Announces Pam Bondi Is out as U.S. Attorney General [Breitbart]
Listen to Supreme Court Debate Birthright Citizenship [Breitbart]
Wall Street Journal Editorials
Trump’s Budget Breakthrough for Defense [WSJ Ed]
Why Britain Can’t Afford a Navy [WSJ Ed]
Pam Bondi Gets Trumped as Attorney General [WSJ Ed]
Trump Says He Will Finish the Job in Iran [WSJ Ed]
New York Post
What Todd Blanche was doing the moment President Trump gave him the promotion of a lifetime [NYP]
‘Dictator’ Mamdani has even his far-left NYC Council allies seeing red: ‘He’s flailing’ [NYP]
It’s not just Florida and Texas that threaten NYC’s sputtering tax base — here’s the next big worry [NYP]
Little-known NYC charter school with 22% homeless rate wins state chess championship [NYP]
Washington Free Beacon
‘I F—ing Hate This University’: Columbia Student Workers Union Erupts Over Anti-Semitism Task Force’s Recommendation To Hire Middle East Professors Who Don’t Hate Israel [WFB]
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