The Press Box

Today on The Press Box, Bryan and David talk about the shortening news cycle under Trump, especially during wartime. Then they talk about journalists trying to get back into the Pentagon (20:19). In the Notebook Dump, they talk about Bill Raftery, Bob Woodward’s new book, sports radio fights (27:08), and more. Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week, and David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline!

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David ShoemakerProducers: Bruce Baldwin, Isaiah Blakely, and Jamie Yukich
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Today on The Press Box, Bryan and Joel start the show by discussing the New York Times piece about Cesar Chavez containing accounts from women who say he abused them as young girls for years (00:54). Next, the guys discuss the price of oil being the main character of world news this week (06:08) and whether the pushback on rising oil prices will be the thing that will rein in President Trump. After that, Bryan and Joel discuss the ongoing U.S.-Cuba situation (18:15), including what Trump has said about Cuba recently and what reasons he could have for wanting to take action against it (22:35). Following that, the guys review the new documentary ‘Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere’ (28:56) before ending the show with some talk about the World Baseball Classic (42:18) and whether we need more sporting events like it (52:20). All that and more, here on The Press Box.

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and Joel Anderson

Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Bruce Baldwin
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Today on the Press Box, Bryan and David start by discussing a social media and journalism trend of screenshotting or sharing a part of an article with no attribution or sign pointing to where the article is from. Then, they discuss Trump’s cellphone (20:57), the coverage of the War in Iran (30:05), and the Washington’s new newspaper battle (35:46). They wrap up with Tales from Capitol Hill with the New York Times’ Carl Hulse (45:28). Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week, and David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline!

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David ShoemakerGuest: Carl HulseProducers: Bruce Baldwin, Isaiah Blakely, and Jamie Yukich
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Today on the Press Box, Bryan and David start by discussing a social media and journalism trend of screenshotting or sharing a part of an article with no attribution or sign pointing to where the article is from. Then, they discuss Trump’s cellphone (20:57), the coverage of the War in Iran (30:05), and the Washington’s new newspaper battle (35:46). They wrap up with Tales from Capitol Hill with the New York Times’ Carl Hulse (45:28).

Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week, and David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline!

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David ShoemakerGuest: Carl HulseProducers: Bruce Baldwin, Isaiah Blakely, and Jamie Yukich
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Today on The Press Box, Bryan and Joel start the show by discussing the Pentagon barring press photographers from briefings on Iran due to “unflattering” pictures of Pete Hegseth being taken. Next, the guys give their takes on the NFL’s potential plans to add a Thanksgiving eve game to the regular-season schedule (14:06) before asking whether this is a prelude to an 18-game NFL regular season (16:51). After that, Bryan and Joel look at the ESPN–NFL Network deal, what it means for NFL insiders Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport (21:55), and where else insiders can work in sports media today (26:51). Following that, the guys talk about Tony Dungy’s departure from NBC (29:43) before pivoting to the wild night of sports that happened this past Tuesday (35:51), which included Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game and a failed NFL trade (48:58). Today’s show wraps up with a look back at 'Spotlight' on the 10-year anniversary of its Best Picture Oscar win (52:58). All that and more, here on The Press Box.

Plus, the return of J-School!

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and Joel Anderson

Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Bruce Baldwin
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