The Press Box
A Super Bowl Review, the Will Lewis Era Ends With a Thud, and the Long, Strange Journey of Tucker Carlson
About the episode
Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David are here, and they start by discussing the end of the Will Lewis era at The Washington Post. Then, they recap everything about the Super Bowl (23:08), including whether there were any memorable moments in the game, the halftime show, the commercials, and the commentary. Then, Bryan talks to Jason Zengerle about his new biography of Tucker Carlson (47:23). They talk about Carlson as a magazine writer, how he made the switch to TV, his change of approach during Trump’s second term, and much more.
Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week, and David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline!
Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker
Guest: Jason Zengerle
Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Bruce Baldwin
