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Jesse Jackson’s Legacy, More on Stephen Colbert, and When College Basketball Coaches Attack

1 hour 9 minutes Posted Feb 20, 2026 at 1:46 am.

Today, Bryan and Joel come together to discuss the legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson, who passed away this week at age 84, and Joel's written piece on the reverend

The guys continue that conversation by telling the story of a reporter revealing something Reverend Jackson said to him on background

and how that reflects on modern journalism

Next, Bryan and Joel give an update on The Atlantic’s measles story and how it has been represented

After that, the guys talk about the latest in the James Talarico–Stephen Colbert censorship story

before ending the show with a discussion about Mick Cronin’s outburst at a reporter following UCLA’s loss to Michigan State

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Today, Bryan and Joel come together to discuss the legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson, who passed away this week at age 84, and Joel's written piece on the reverend (00:54). The guys continue that conversation by telling the story of a reporter revealing something Reverend Jackson said to him on background (16:25) and how that reflects on modern journalism (27:13). Next, Bryan and Joel give an update on The Atlantic’s measles story and how it has been represented (35:36). After that, the guys talk about the latest in the James Talarico–Stephen Colbert censorship story (42:00) before ending the show with a discussion about Mick Cronin’s outburst at a reporter following UCLA’s loss to Michigan State (50:44).

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and Joel Anderson

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