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CBS Controversy, Nick Kristof’s Column, and a Midterms Check-In

Bari Weiss, Nick Kristof, and the Midterms

Today on The Press Box, Joel is out, so Bryan is back with David, and they start by discussing another Bari Weiss–CBS story. Then, they move to the discourse around Nick Kristof’s recent column (23:17), they say goodbye to a legendary sports broadcaster, and much more. Then, Bryan is joined by Benjy Sarlin, Vox’s senior editor for politics, to do a midterm elections check-in (37:10).
Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker 
Guest: Benjy Sarlin 
Producers: Isaiah Blakely, Jamie Yukich, and Ben Cruz
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Bryan Curtis is the editor-at-large of The Ringer and cohost of ‘The Press Box’ podcast. A native of Fort Worth, Texas, he's written for The New Republic, Slate, Play, and Grantland. He plays a deejay in a movie about the end of the world.

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David Shoemaker is the host of The Masked Man Show With Kaz and the author of ‘The Squared Circle: Life, Death, and Professional Wrestling.’

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A Fresh CBS Controversy and Nick Kristof’s Column. Plus: A Midterms Check-In With Vox’s Benjy Sarlin.

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A Fresh CBS Controversy and Nick Kristof’s Column. Plus: A Midterms Check-In With Vox’s Benjy Sarlin.

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