The Press Box Dokoupil, Part Deux, and the Death of a Newspaper. Plus, ESPN’s Joe Buck.
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Jan 9, 2026 Joe Buck, a renowned sports announcer known for his NFL and MLB broadcasts, joins the conversation to share anecdotes from his career and life. He recounts an amusing story about getting a black eye while breaking up a fight between his sons. Buck reflects on his father, Jack Buck's, influence and his own experience with nepotism. The discussion also includes insights into his partnership with Troy Aikman and Buck's fond memories of St. Louis. Additionally, the hosts analyze the decline of local journalism with the closure of a Pittsburgh newspaper.
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New Anchor Skillset Is Distinct
- Tony Dokoupil shows anchor-specific weaknesses because evening news demands a different skillset than morning or ensemble shows.
- Bryan Curtis and Joel Anderson note his delivery improved over the week but still reads like a faster-paced podcast rather than deep reporting.
Old Resources, New Anchor, Shallow Mix
- The CBS Evening News pairs old-school international reporting resources with a new, untested anchor and Barry Weiss's political imprint.
- That combination produces fast, surface-level coverage that looks impressive in clips but often lacks depth.
Speed Trumps Depth
- The show runs very quickly and often compresses complex issues into shallow headline bites.
- Hosts criticized the lack of experts and unpacking on topics like Venezuela and vaccine schedules.
