The Press Box

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Dec 4, 2018 • 51min

A Presidential Passing | The Press Box (Ep. 549)

The death of former president George H.W. Bush and how the media portrayed him (03:00), the curious case of NFL running back Kareem Hunt (24:00), and the return of noted conspiracist Jerome Corsi for yet another Russian scandal week (36:30).Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 29, 2018 • 36min

Royal Feud, Tummy Tea, and Other Assorted British Scandals | Jam Session (Ep. 548)

Kit Harington denies rumors that he cheated on his wife, Rose Leslie, after nude photos of him were released (1:33), Jameela Jamil is fighting the good fight against celebrities who hawk detox teas (12:43), and apparently there’s a royal feud brewing between Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle (22:59).Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 27, 2018 • 1h 4min

The News Dump of All News Dumps | The Press Box (Ep. 547)

The latest Facebook eff-up and its pre-Thanksgiving news dump (02:45), the media’s role in the Kevin Durant–Draymond Green feud (29:00), and former first lady Michelle Obama’s book/arena tour (45:00).Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 21, 2018 • 39min

Big Bad Tech | Damage Control (Ep. 546)

Amazon finally selected the location for its second headquarters (2:39), ending the months-long reality show of cities competing to be selected (8:41). Facebook is in hot water again for some shady practices (17:47), but this time it’s COO Sheryl Sandberg who is taking the heat (28:03).Hosts: Kate Knibbs and Justin CharityRead Alyssa Bereznak on HQ2 here.Read the New York Times investigation of Facebook here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 16, 2018 • 35min

A Very Goop-y Wedding | Jam Session (Ep. 545)

Gwyneth Paltrow got married to Brad Falchuk ... and posted all of the details on goop.com (1:15), Leonardo DiCaprio turned 44 and celebrated accordingly in Los Angeles (15:12), Busy Philipps called out Noah Centineo for ghosting one of her friends (20:47), and congratulations are in order for Idris Elba for winning People’s Sexiest Man of the Year (28:51).Hosts: Amanda Dobbins & Juliet LitmanCheck out Gwyneth Paltrow’s wedding here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 9, 2018 • 1h 7min

Hard Pass Interference | The Press Box (Ep. 544)

The kerfuffle about the contentious encounter between CNN’s Jim Acosta and President Trump at a White House press conference, and election fallout.Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 9, 2018 • 43min

Midterms Madness | Damage Control (Ep. 543)

Florida passed an amendment giving people with felony convictions the right to vote (1:15), voter suppression became a big story in Georgia’s gubernatorial race (12:45), and Nancy Pelosi launched a campaign to become the next speaker of the House (26:11).Hosted by Kate Knibbs and Justin Charity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 7, 2018 • 1h 7min

Election Reaction Edition | The Press Box (Ep. 542)

The Democrats' victory in the House and the Republicans' victory in the Senate (02:00), Donald Trump's turbulent last week of the campaign (26:00), and the changing face of cable Election Night coverage (44:00).Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 1, 2018 • 36min

The Celebrity of It All: Cardi B vs. Nicki Minaj | Jam Session (Ep. 541)

The Ringer’s Amanda Dobbins and Juliet Litman are joined by Micah Peters to talk about the ongoing feud between Cardi B and Nicki Minaj (0:30). Then they talk about the British tv series ‘Bodyguard’ (16:35), their feelings toward Halloween (23:09), and introduce a new segment called "What’s Up on David Geffen’s Instagram" (30:55).Read Micah Peters on Cardi B vs. Nicki Minaj here.Watch Cardi B's Instagram story here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 30, 2018 • 58min

CNN and the Bomb, the Francesa Controversies, and Megyn Kelly | The Press Box (Ep. 540)

The Ringer's Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker discuss the explosives sent to CNN (03:00), the weird controversies surrounding WFAN’s Mike Francesa (28:30), and Megyn Kelly and the “costume police” (44:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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