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Today on The Press Box, Bryan and Joel react to the primary races this week with David Crowley upsetting Franchesca Hong in Wisconsin’s race for governor (1:25). Was Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez out of line with her comments on “woke 1” (33:32)? Plus, Bryan eviscerates new Lakers owner Bob Iger. Host: Bryan Curtis and Joel Anderson Producers: Jon Jones and Clifford Augustin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on The Press Box, Bryan and David take a look at the Democratic Party. They talk about Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s recent interview on ABC, Francesca Hong’s takes on holidays, and much more (8:30). Then in the notebook dump, they take a look at the discussion around whether Stephen A. Smith is still a journalist and if it's Greg Olsen’s time to be on the no. 1 broadcast team (45:03). Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week, and David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline! Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker Producers: Isaiah Blakely, Jon Jones, and Remy Hdz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on The Press Box, Bryan is out but Joel is in and he is joined by co-host of the Wait a Second podcast, Jason Concepcion. In the spirit of that podcast, they take a look at a few big stories through a conspiratorial view. They talk about the decline in right-wing media ratings (01:49), David Ellison’s New York Times piece (17:13), the Portland Trail Blazers' new owner (28:06), and the Sophie Cunningham debate (38:39). Host: Joel AndersonGuest: Jason Concepcion Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Jon Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on The Press Box, Bryan and David react to the contentious Democratic Senate primary race in Michigan between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens in which El-Sayed claimed the narrow victory. They talk about what El-Sayed's victory means, all the think pieces that will come out of this race, cable news coverage, and more. Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Jon Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on The Press Box, Bryan Curtis is joined by the New Yorker's Hua Hsu to talk about their shared love for magazines. They talk about the magazines from their youths, letters to the editor, what happened to magazines, and much more (01:44). Then Bryan gives his thoughts on some other stories from the media world. He talks about ESPN's pivot away from debate shows, Tony Romo getting placed on leave by CBS Sports, and changes to the Washington Post's opinion section (59:48). Host: Bryan CurtisGuest: Hua Hsu Producers: Isaiah Blakely, Jon Jones, Lucy Brick, and Remy Hdz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices