About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of ESPN's layoffs, Trump's conflict with The New York Times, and Tom Brady's new ventures.

Today on The Press Box, Bryan and David start by talking about Bryan's vacation in New York. Then they discuss the layoffs at ESPN (13:02), Trump's battle with The New York Times (59:11), and Tom Brady's newest endeavor (01:04:08). Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week! Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Jon Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Bryan Curtis, David Shoemaker

Topics covered

• ESPN layoffs
• Trump vs. The New York Times
• Tom Brady
• WWE
• Broadway

Keywords

• ESPN
• layoffs
• Trump
• New York Times
• Tom Brady
• WWE
• Broadway

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Organizations: ESPN, The New York Times, WWE

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