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Naomi Osaka Doesn’t Need to Talk
Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker break down the news that Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the French Open. They talk through the tournament's response to Osaka refusing to appear at press conferences,…
Published on 4 years, 6 months ago
Listener Mail. Plus, Gideon Lewis-Kraus on Covering UFOs.
Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker are answering your Listener Mail! They touch on The New York Times’ interest in acquiring The Athletic, discuss Bob Garfield getting fired for violating anti-bullying…
Published on 4 years, 7 months ago
Why the AP Fired Emily Wilder, Plus John Gonzalez on the Future of NBA Studio Shows
Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker break down news of the Associated Press firing staffer Emily Wilder. They discuss how this affects journalists, how "cancel culture" was involved, and how the Associa…
Published on 4 years, 7 months ago
Listener Mail. Plus, Author Jeff Guinn on His Book ‘War on the Border.’
Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker are opening up the mailbag and answering your Listener Mail! They answer questions about Chris Cuomo (3:40), the ‘Friends’ reunion (19:14), NBA play-in games (28:05),…
Published on 4 years, 7 months ago
Masks Off. Now What? Plus, Sebastian Junger on His New Book.
Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker discuss the new CDC guidelines that state fully vaccinated people can stop wearing masks in most situations. They touch on the impact the new guidelines have had, and…
Published on 4 years, 7 months ago
Listener Mail on Liz Cheney and the NFL Schedule Release, Plus NASCAR Announcer Jeff Gordon
Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker answer your Listener Mail! They discuss Liz Cheney’s removal from her position as House GOP conference chair, the spectacle that is the NFL’s schedule release, and wh…
Published on 4 years, 7 months ago
Do I Have to Go Back to the Newsroom? Plus, Bloomberg’s Justin Sink on the Jobs Report.
Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker discuss The Washington Post's op-ed piece written by the CEO of Washingtonian Media, Cathy Merrill. They discuss the pros and cons of going back into an office versus…
Published on 4 years, 7 months ago
How to Write About Mask-Wearing. Plus, Listener Mail!
David Shoemaker is joined by Ringer writer Claire McNear to break down the Atlantic story "The Liberal Who Can't Quit Lockdown." They discuss readers' reactions to the piece, how it was reported, and…
Published on 4 years, 7 months ago
Listener Mail and the NFL Draft Devil’s Dictionary With Danny Heifetz
Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker answer your questions about Joe Rogan and the vaccine, a New York Post Kamala Harris controversy, and The New York Times losing the term “op-ed” for “guest essays” (2…
Published on 4 years, 8 months ago
Oscar Takes. Plus, Noreen Malone on 'Slow Burn.'
Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker share their takes from the 2021 Oscars and discuss the speeches, production value, and all the think pieces that came after (2:55). Then, host of Slate’s ‘Slow Burn’ …
Published on 4 years, 8 months ago