A Fresh CBS Controversy, and Nick Kristof’s Column. Plus: A Midterms Check-in with Vox’s Benjy Sarlin from The Press Box

A Fresh CBS Controversy, and Nick Kristof’s Column. Plus: A Midterms Check-in with Vox’s Benjy Sarlin

1 hour 4 minutes Posted May 15, 2026 at 12:51 am.

Today on The Press Box, Joel is out, so Bryan is back with David and they start by discussing another Bari Weiss and CBS story. Then, they move to the discourse around Nick Kristof’s recent column

they say goodbye to a legendary sports broadcaster, and much more. Then, Bryan is joined by Vox’s senior editor for politics Benjy Sarlin to do a midterm elections check-in

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Today on The Press Box, Joel is out, so Bryan is back with David and they start by discussing another Bari Weiss and 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 Vox’s senior editor for politics Benjy Sarlin to do a midterm elections check-in (37:10).

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