The Mitch McConnell Photo and the ‘Death’ of Reading. Plus: Comics Legend Frank Miller!
About this episode
The episode discusses the Mitch McConnell photo, the death of reading, and features an interview with comic book creator Frank Miller.
Today on The Press Box, Bryan and David start by looking back at the life of political cartoonist Pat Oliphant. Then they discuss the Mitch McConnell hospital photo and the conspiracy theories surrounding it (8:15). Next they talk about the death of Lindsey Graham (18:54), the "death" of reading, and some Trump news. Finally, Bryan is joined by comic book creator Frank Miller to talk about how he got into comics, writing ‘Sin City’, ‘Batman’, and so much more (53:43). Plus, David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline! Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David ShoemakerGuest: Frank MillerProducers: Isaiah Blakely and Jon Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Hosts: Bryan Curtis, David Shoemaker
Guest: Frank Miller
Topics covered
- political cartooning
- Mitch McConnell
- conspiracy theories
- death of reading
- Frank Miller
- comic books
Keywords
- Mitch McConnell
- Pat Oliphant
- Frank Miller
- Lindsey Graham
- death of reading
- comics
- Sin City
- Batman
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