The Press Box
The Press Box
The Ringer
Another Killing in Minneapolis and the Dismantling of The Washington Post
1 hour 17 minutes Posted Jan 27, 2026 at 6:01 am.
Hello, media consumers! Bryan, David, and Joel come together on today’s episode for a three-man weave. The guys start by discussing the shooting of Alex Pretti
the way the Trump administration has tried to spin the story
and the way the Minnesota Star Tribune has covered these events
After that, Bryan, Joel, and David give their thoughts on the rumored shuttering of the Washington Post sports desk
alongside other rumored layoffs that could affect half of the company's newsroom. The show ends with a new edition of Our Disillusioned Listeners, where Bryan, David, and Joel answer questions from you, the listeners
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Hello, media consumers! Bryan, David, and Joel come together on today’s episode for a three-man weave. The guys start by discussing the shooting of Alex Pretti (01:58), the way the Trump administration has tried to spin the story (10:04), and the way the Minnesota Star Tribune has covered these events (29:50). After that, Bryan, Joel, and David give their thoughts on the rumored shuttering of the Washington Post sports desk (33:33), alongside other rumored layoffs that could affect half of the company's newsroom. The show ends with a new edition of Our Disillusioned Listeners, where Bryan, David, and Joel answer questions from you, the listeners (51:58).
Plus, David and Joel Guess the Strained-Pun Headline!
Hosts: Bryan Curtis, David Shoemaker, Joel Anderson
Producer: Bruce Baldwin
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