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EPISODE · Feb 5, 2026 · 49 MIN

They Tore the Heart Out of The Washington Post

from The Press Box · host The Ringer

Hello, media consumers. Bryan and David are here to discuss the news of mass layoffs at The Washington Post. They talk about losing your job in media in 2026 (1:47); how The Washington Post, specifically the sports section, got here; and how it could have been saved (9:30). They wrap up with a few other notes and thoughts from this major shake-up in the media landscape (34:18). Check out Bryan’s piece on the Washington Post layoffs here. Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David ShoemakerProducers: Isaiah Blakely and Bruce Baldwin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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