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The Press Box

The Ringer’s Bryan Curtis, David Shoemaker and Joel Anderson catch you up on the biggest media stories, from sports to politics and everything in between.

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How to Cover a Snowstorm and the Case of TJ Ducklo Feb 16, 2021

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Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker talk about why local media is essential when it comes to covering things like the Texas snowstorm (2:31). Then they discuss the case of TJ Ducklo and how a media ethics story became a White House scandal (20:22). Plus, some Overworked Twitter Jokes and Strained-Pun Headlines.

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker

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Mitch McConnell and Impeachment With Matt Jones. Plus, Listener Mail. Feb 11, 2021

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Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker are joined by author and creator of Kentucky Sports Radio Matt Jones to discuss his book ‘Mitch, Please! How Mitch McConnell Sold Out Kentucky (and America, Too)’. (4:05) Later, on Listener Mail, they answer the question "If you could only read one book for the rest of your life, what would it be?" (37:32) Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week and David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline.

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker

Guest: Matt Jones

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The NFL Is Having an NBA Offseason. Plus, Lou Dobbs is Canceled. Feb 08, 2021

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Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker break down the similarities between this year’s NFL offseason and a typical NBA offseason (3:50). Then they discuss recent media transactions, such as Fox News canceling Lou Dobbs’s show and Donald McNeil Jr. leaving The New York Times (20:30). Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week and David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline.

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker

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The Super Bowl LV Reaction Pod Feb 08, 2021

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Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker react to Super Bowl LV. They weigh in on Tony Romo's performance as an announcer, discuss the best and worst commercials, and offer thoughts on the pregame segment.

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker

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How to Cover the Senate With Leigh Ann Caldwell and Angus King Feb 04, 2021

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Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker seek to better understand how we cover and report on the Senate. They are joined by NBC News reporter Leigh Ann Caldwell (3:00) and Senator Angus King (36:00) to discuss their approach on Capitol Hill.

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker

Guests: Leigh Ann Caldwell and Angus King

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GameStop Takes With Katie Baker. Plus: Super Bowl Hype! Feb 01, 2021

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Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker are joined by Katie Baker to help break down the stock market, GameStop, and the ongoing saga (3:00). Then they discuss what the Super Bowl could look like without all of the hype of past years (27:45). Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week and David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline.

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker

Guest: Katie Baker

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Losing Your Job Because of Tweets and Listener Mail Jan 28, 2021

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Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker address the question, can you lose your job because of a tweet? They weigh in on the situations surrounding Lauren Wolfe, Will Wilkinson, and others (3:15). Later, they open some listener mail and answer your questions about QAnon, Super Bowl radio row, podcast fatigue, and much more (29:55)! Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week and David Shoemaker guesses the strained-pun headline.

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker

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Biden’s First Week and RIP Larry King, With Charlotte Alter and Jason Gay Jan 25, 2021

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Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker are joined by Time senior correspondent Charlotte Alter to discuss President Joe Biden's agenda and the era of misinformation (3:30). Later, Wall Street Journal columnist Jason Gay joins to pay tribute to and remember legendary talk show host Larry King (31:05). Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week and the Strained-Pun Headline.

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker

Guests: Charlotte Alter and Jason Gay

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The Joe Biden Inauguration Edition Jan 20, 2021

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Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker discuss Inauguration Day and 46th President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. They discuss Biden’s inaugural address, Harris making history as the first Black woman and the first person of South Asian descent to be elected vice president, and everything we saw at today's inauguration.

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker

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The Last Days of Donald Trump's Presidency. Plus, Author Rich Cohen. Jan 18, 2021

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Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker discuss the last days of the Trump administration. They address the National Garden of American Heroes, the MyPillow guy’s support, and Trump's ranking as a U.S. president (2:45). Then later, Rich Cohen joins to discuss his new book, ‘Pee Wees: Confessions of a Hockey Parent' (22:30). Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week and David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline.

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker

Guest: Rich Cohen

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