The Press Box NFL Opening Weekend Audio, the CBS News Blues, and Our Review of ‘The Paper’
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Sep 8, 2025 The hosts dive into CBS News's recent controversies, highlighting issues with edited interviews and media integrity. They spark lively discussions around tense interactions on sports shows and the thrill of NFL opening weekend. J.J. Watt's debut as a broadcaster gets mixed reviews. Later, the quirky Peacock series 'The Paper' is critiqued for its satirical take on journalism and the decline of local news. With humor, they navigate media politics and the challenges of sports commentary, wrapping up with some laughs over strained-pun headlines.
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CBS Changes Interview Policy After Backlash
- CBS is reacting to repeated editing controversies by promising only live or unedited interviews to avoid litigation and public blowups.
- The network still posts full video and transcripts, showing backlash drives policy more than transparency alone.
Bari Weiss Could Reshape CBS Culture
- Paramount's possible purchase of The Free Press and hiring Bari Weiss signals editorial influence even without formal control.
- Bryan and David see this as a potential culture shift that could prompt exits and reshape CBS News' direction.
Money Makes Newsrooms Vulnerable
- New ownership and ideological hires often trigger staff departures and institutional memory loss at legacy outlets.
- Financial losses make outlets vulnerable to wealthy buyers who impose new editorial philosophies.