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Biden’s Veep, Ellen DeGeneres, Ira Berkow on Sportswriting, and More
As Joe Biden’s search for a running mate continues, Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker break down the media’s portrayal of the potential nominees (3:00). They then turn their attention to comedian Elle…
Published on 5 years, 4 months ago
Media Notes on the NBA’s Return, Listener Mail, and Gustavo Arellano on Covering California
The NBA is back! Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker give notes on the restart (3:10). Next, on Listener Mail, they answer the question “Why should I support local newspapers again?” (20:30) Then, L.A. …
Published on 5 years, 5 months ago
The Sports Comeback and Covering Portland. Plus, Diane K. Shah on Column Writing
Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker assess the professional sports comeback given recent news of players and coaches testing positive for COVID-19 (2:30). They then turn their attention to Portland, whe…
Published on 5 years, 5 months ago
2020 Conspiracy Theories, Listener Mail, and Jordan Ritter Conn on 'The Road From Raqqa'
Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker break down a few recent conspiracy theories, including QAnon, the Jeffrey Epstein case, and one related to Love Connection host Chuck Woolery (1:10). Next, on Listene…
Published on 5 years, 5 months ago
Chris Wallace and How Sportswriting Got Weird. Plus, Chris Mannix on the NBA Bubble
Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker dissect the interview Trump had with Fox News anchor Chris Wallace, and Wallace's unique position in reporting for 'Fox News Sunday' (2:30). Then, they talk about the…
Published on 5 years, 5 months ago
Sending Kids Back to School and Listener Mail. Plus, Justin Chang on Movie Reviewing Without Theaters
Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker dive into the political battle about sending kids back to school in the fall, and what this means for the safety of kids, teachers, and their families (2:15). Then, d…
Published on 5 years, 5 months ago
Woj-gate and Fauci vs. Trump. Plus: Christopher Buckley on Satire in 2020.
After U.S. Senator Josh Hawley issued a press release about the NBA’s relationship with China, ESPN NBA reporter Adrian Wojnarowski had a few words to say in reply. Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker b…
Published on 5 years, 5 months ago
Mary Trump’s Book, That Harper’s Letter, and Listener Mail
Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker discuss the new book by Mary Trump, niece of Donald Trump, in which she writes about how her family "created the most dangerous man" (2:05). They then touch on the le…
Published on 5 years, 5 months ago
Trump’s Fox News Campaign, Beat Writing in the Bubble, and Ben Widdicombe on Gossip
Trump gave two speeches during July 4 weekend, and Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker discuss how Trump's reelection campaign and how Fox News is involved (2:10). Next, Curtis and Shoemaker take a look…
Published on 5 years, 5 months ago
Russian Bounties, Protest Rebrands, and Listener Mail
Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker look at the story of Russian intelligence offering bounties to the Taliban for the killing of American troops (01:30), the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week (14:45)…
Published on 5 years, 6 months ago