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A Nutty Avenatti Week | Damage Control Mar 27, 2019

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Michael Avenatti was charged this week with trying to extort Nike for millions of dollars (1:59). How did the lawyer go from a rising political star to being hated by both the left and right (6:46)? Also, Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, settled a case the state of Oklahoma had brought against them for allegedly igniting the opioid crisis with the creation of OxyContin (19:49).

Hosts: Kate Knibbs and Justin Charity

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Mueller Over and the Tom Izzo Controversy | The Press Box Mar 26, 2019

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The delivery of Robert Mueller's much-anticipated report (03:00), the world reacts to Michigan State’s Tom Izzo yelling at a player during the NCAA tournament (32:15), and a “Notebook Dump” on tape recording interviews, journalist headshots, and more (43:30).

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker

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Once Upon a Tea Time in Hollywood | Tea Time Mar 22, 2019

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Congratulations to Jessica Simpson, who finally gave birth to her third child after what felt like a multiyear pregnancy (1:05). Also, we investigate Ben Affleck walking around Los Angeles (12:00), discuss Garrett Hedlund being the perfect rebound guy (20:03), and wonder whether the Hadid sisters are actually reading the books they're carrying around with them (32:30).

Hosts: Kate Halliwell, Liz Kelly, and Amelia Wedemeyer

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Scammer Season Never Ends | Jam Session Mar 20, 2019

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Elizabeth Holmes is back in the news after the premiere of the HBO documentary about Theranos (4:33). The college-admissions scandal might be the greatest celebrity scam story of the century (13:16). If you want to get back at your ex-wife, a 42-foot-tall photograph of you with your new wife might work (29:34), and we celebrate J.Lo and A-Rod’s engagement (33:07).

Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins

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That’s Mr. O’Rourke to You!: Beto, Today’s NBA, and Tucker Carlson | The Press Box Mar 19, 2019

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Beto O’Rourke running for the Democratic nomination for president (03:00), the happiness of today’s NBA players (23:30), and Tucker Carlson's audio clips unearthed by Media Matters (38:30).

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker

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Ben Affleck’s Back (and Ben Affleck’s Back) | Tea Time Mar 15, 2019

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Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin are courting jail time thanks to Operation Varsity Blues, but was USC worth it? (4:15) J.Lo and A-Rod are finally engaged, but her ring is smaller than his (13:40). 'Triple Frontier' lived up to expectations (21:30), and the 'Aladdin' movie may be better than we thought (28:45).

Hosts: Amelia Wedemeyer, Kate Halliwell, and Liz Kelly

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Some Admissions-Scandal Schadenfreude | Damage Control Mar 13, 2019

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Federal agents arrested 50 people this week, including the actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin, for allegedly bribing people to get their children into elite colleges (2:35). What does this story say about class mobility and the United States' obsession with college (19:42)?

Hosts: Kate Knibbs and Justin Charity

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Dead Solid Perfect: Dan Jenkins, Boycotting Fox, and Moonlighting for the Mets | The Press Box Mar 12, 2019

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The passing of legendary sportswriter Dan Jenkins (03:00), whether the Democrats have a right to stiff Fox News for a primary debate (32:45), and ESPN baseball analyst Jessica Mendoza’s new position with the New York Mets (40:30).

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker

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Look What You Made Us Do: We’re Taylor Swift Stans Now? | Tea Time Mar 08, 2019

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Pete Davidson is back in a big way with a new tattoo and new public displays of affection (3:48). Ahead of her 30th birthday, Taylor Swift published a list in Elle that runs down 30 things she has learned (13:46). Emily Ratajkowski needs to pay her rent (20:16), and why 'Triple Frontier' is a movie made with women in mind (23:56).

Hosts: Amelia Wedemeyer, Kate Halliwell, and Liz Kelly

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Kardashians vs. Pinkett Smiths: A War in Calabasas | Jam Session Mar 07, 2019

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Jordyn Woods went on Jada Pinkett Smith’s talk show ‘Red Table Talk’ to tell her side of the Tristan Thompson drama (1:06). We remember Luke Perry, who taught a generation about teen idols (19:31), and go deep on celebrities at Madison Square Garden (26:56).

Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins

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