The Press Box

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Feb 28, 2019 • 46min

Die a Hero or Live Long Enough to See Yourself Get Cancelled | Damage Control (Ep. 579)

The social platform Pinterest is going after anti-vaxxing memes in a big way, but what does this mean for free speech online (1:39)? CNN published an investigation of the famous soul singer James Brown this month with grisly allegations about his past. What happens to someone's legacy when new information about them comes out after they've died (22:56)?Hosts: Kate Knibbs and Justin CharityRead the CNN investigation into James Brown here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 26, 2019 • 42min

And the Oscar Doesn’t Go to ... | The Press Box (Ep. 578)

Discussing the best media subplots from the Oscars (02:00), CNN hiring a Jeff Sessions flack to help guide its 2020 election coverage (20:15), and the Zion Williamson think pieces (30:45).Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 23, 2019 • 37min

Khloe Kardashian for Bachelorette, Plus: Bill Simmons! | Tea Time (Ep. 577)

We go deep on the Khloe-Jordyn-Tristan cheating scandal (5:11). Miranda Lambert's new husband previously went viral for being a hot dancing cop (15:34). We preview the Oscars and make some predictions (22:11), and stay tuned until the end for Tea Time's inaugural guest, Bill Simmons (28:40)!Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia WedemeyerGuest: Bill Simmons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 20, 2019 • 45min

Dissecting the Latest Kardashian Scandal, Plus: a Meg Minute! | Jam Session (Ep. 576)

Khloe Kardashian split with Tristan Thompson this week after allegedly finding out he cheated on her with Kylie Jenner’s best friend (2:10). Lee Radziwill, sister of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, passed away last week, and The New York Times gave her a very rude obituary (17:07). We introduce a new segment called Meg Minute (28:30) and host another round of Celebrity Real Estate Corner (39:26)!Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda DobbinsRead The New York Times obituary of Lee Radziwill here.Watch the Architectural Digest tour of Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard's home here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 20, 2019 • 54min

Man at His Worst | The Press Box (Ep. 575)

The alleged attack on actor Jussie Smollett (03:00), Esquire in 2019 (26:30), and the first real dumb controversy of the 2020 presidential campaign (39:30). Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 16, 2019 • 34min

We Found Love In a Sparsely Decorated Kardashian Place | Tea Time (Ep. 574)

Celebrities celebrated Valentine's Day with both extravagant gestures and spon-con (7:05). Zoe Kravitz is thirst-trapping (16:49). John Mayer got his hair cut in between the Grammys and the afterparty (20:31), and if you're going to throw food at someone, why would you throw a salad (27:18)?Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, Amelia Wedemeyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 14, 2019 • 42min

The Art of Hate-Reading | Damage Control (Ep. 573)

Esquire published a cover story this week that Twitter immediately deemed a "hate-read"; is there any value in reading things just to dislike them (1:18)? Atlanta rapper 21 Savage was arrested two weeks ago by ICE; the agency might be trying to send a message (22:21).Hosts: Kate Knibbs and Justin Charity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 12, 2019 • 55min

Oppo Dump! | The Press Box (Ep. 572)

How former New York Times editor Jill Abramson got cancelled (03:00), Kevin Durant and the future of NBA media relations (28:30), and Jeff Bezos vs. The National Enquirer (43:15).Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 9, 2019 • 34min

Meet the Biebers | Tea Time (Ep. 571)

Richard E. Grant is living his best life on Twitter (6:34). Questions to ask Timothée Chalamet if you were sitting next to him on a plane (13:37). Celebrating the 10-year anniversary of 'He's Just Not That Into You' (18:37). Hailey and Justin Bieber get a Vogue cover (23:27).Hosts: Amelia Wedemeyer, Kate Halliwell, Liz Kelly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 7, 2019 • 51min

What We Talk About When We Talk About Kylie Jenner's House | Jam Session (Ep. 570)

Kylie and Kris Jenner have spreads in Architectural Digest and we have a lot of thoughts (2:42). Jennifer Lawrence is engaged to her boyfriend, Cooke Maroney (33:00). Kate Beckinsale and Pete Davidson were seen stepping out together again (37:12). A new friendship between Chris Hemsworth and Matt Damon is blooming down under (48:21).Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda DobbinsSee Kylie Jenner’s home in Architectural Digest here.See Kris Jenner’s home in Architectural Digest here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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