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Royal Baby Emergency Podcast | Jam Session May 08, 2019

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The royal baby is finally here! We talk about Harry’s announcement video (2:23), the name choice (4:56), and the family’s first formal appearance (12:11).

Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins

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Sticking to Sports: The Case of Caster Semenya | Damage Control May 08, 2019

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Last week, the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled that the South African track star Caster Semenya could not compete in certain races due to her naturally occurring high levels of testosterone (1:36). We talk about what that ruling means and how it will affect the relationship between gender and competitive sports (15:23).

Hosts: Kate Knibbs and Justin Charity

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CBS Shake-up, Elizabeth Warren, and the End of ESPN the Magazine | The Press Box May 07, 2019

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The “sweeping changes” to CBS’s news lineup and what it means for other network news institutions (03:00), the legacy of ESPN the Magazine (20:30), and Elizabeth Warren’s rise in the latest polls plus her game plan of pumping out policy ideas and dad jokes (37:45).

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker

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If Your Wedding Wasn’t Livestreamed by Diplo, Did You Even Get Married? | Tea Time May 03, 2019

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Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner had a Vegas wedding after the BBMAs, complete with an Elvis impersonator officiating (1:18). We preview the 2019 Met Gala and try to guess real past themes from fake past themes (9:54). Also, Kylie Jenner hosted an extravagant birthday party for Travis Scott (31:59), and we break down what celebrities are drinking in the name of skin care (44:46).

Hosts: Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and Amelia Wedemeyer

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Royal Rumors and the Celebrity Criticism Paradox | Jam Session May 01, 2019

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s baby could be here any day now and internet sleuths are trying to figure out when (1:00). 'Vanderpump Rules' star Lala Kent got into a bizarre feud with 50 Cent over the weekend (10:42). A slew of celebrities took aim at cultural critics last week and we talk about the tenuous relationship between celebrities and those who write about them (23:17).

Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins

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The Modern Blockbuster, Joe Biden, and John Schulian | The Press Box Apr 30, 2019

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The new Avengers film and the “importance” of box office numbers (03:00), Joe Biden’s campaign launch and the disappearance of Beto O’Rourke (30:00), and an interview with John Schulian on newspaper-sportswriting magic (45:00).

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker

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Coachella, YouTube Stars, and Surviving Middle School | 4RealSeez Apr 29, 2019

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Zoe Simmons (13) and Liz Kelly (25) team up to discuss their unique perspectives on teen culture in 2019, including: Coachella, influencers, and social media platforms like TikTok, Snapchat, and Musical.ly. They talk YouTube stars, MTV's 'Siesta Key,' 'Teen Wolf,' reality TV, Billie Eilish and Adele, celebrity crushes, middle school, Juuling, and more.

Hosts: Zoe Simmons, Liz Kelly

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There's No I in Tea Time But There is a "Me!" | Tea Time Apr 26, 2019

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Kanye hosted his Sunday Service at Coachella Weekend 2 and sold overpriced merchandise to go along with it (1:31). Adele and her husband are divorcing and Nikki Bella is moving on from John Cena (11:48). Tea Time reviews Taylor Swift's new single "Me!" (20:57), and special guest Zoe Simmons helps Tea Time celebrate the 15th anniversary of '13 Going on 30' (33:17).

Hosts: Kate Halliwell, Liz Kelly, Amelia Wedemeyer

Guest: Zoe Simmons

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The "Wrongthink" Episode | Damage Control Apr 25, 2019

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Following the horrific Easter attacks, Sri Lanka banned social media to prevent the spread of misinformation; was this the right move (1:46)? Also, we discuss the concept of "wrongthink" and how it is affecting our current political discourse (18:13).

Hosts: Kate Knibbs and Justin Charity

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An Equal and Opposite Redaction: Russell Westbrook and Pete Buttigieg | The Press Box Apr 23, 2019

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The arrival and coverage of Robert Mueller's report (03:00), Russell Westbrook’s feud with reporter Berry Tramel (21:00), and Pete Buttigieg’s boomlet of popularity (40:00).

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker

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