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EPISODE · Jan 27, 2026 · 1H 17M

Another Killing in Minneapolis and the Dismantling of The Washington Post

from The Press Box · host The Ringer

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 Social: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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