The Press Box

The Press Box

The Ringer

4 episodes

Episodes

CBS's Big Tony Romo Decision and ESPN's Anti-Debate Pivot. Plus: The New Yorker's Hua Hsu on the Lost World of Magazines.
Aug 3, 2026 · 1h 12m
Brian Curtis and Hua Xu explore the cultural significance of collecting old magazines, discussing how publications like Sports Illustrated and Esquire served as time capsules of specific eras.
Mark Guiducci Grew Up Reading Vanity Fair. Now, He's Running the Place.
Jul 30, 2026 · 56m
Brian Curtis interviews Mark Guaducci, Vanity Fair’s global editorial director, about his journey from a teenage fan to leading the magazine.
Governor Tim Walz on the Democrats’ Midterm Momentum, the Danger of Prediction Markets, and Replaying His Debate With JD Vance. Plus: Thoughts on Bari Weiss’s New ‘60 Minutes’ Cast.
Jul 29, 2026 · 49m
Host Brian Curtis analyzes CBS News’ new 60 Minutes correspondents, notably Ross Douthat, before interviewing Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
The Democrats Picked Their 2028 Primary Calendar. Which Contender Benefits? Plus: Our July Issue Grapples With Hulk Hogan.
Jul 27, 2026 · 2h 1m
Hosts Brian Curtis and David Shoemaker preview Shoemaker’s new book, *Why Hulk Hogan Matters*, before analyzing the DNC’s controversial 2028 Democratic primary schedule.
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