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Senator Adam Schiff on the Democrats’ Direction, Election Day Nightmares, Data Centers, and JD Vance
14/08/2026 | 52 mins.Today on The Press Box, Bryan is joined by California U.S. Senator Adam Schiff to discuss a wide range of topics, including the state of the Democratic Party; President Donald Trump’s business ventures and financial growth while in office; the ongoing conflicts in Iran; David Ellison’s threat to leave California if the Paramount–Warner Bros. merger isn't approved, and much more.
Additionally, they explore why Karen Bass deserves another term as mayor of Los Angeles and how JD Vance is trying to separate himself from Trump.
Host: Bryan CurtisGuest: Senator Adam Schiff
Producers: Jon Jones, Jessie Lopez and Chris Thomas
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices- Today on The Press Box, Bryan and Joel react to the primary races this week with David Crowley upsetting Francesca Hong in Wisconsin’s race for governor (1:32). Was Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez out of line with her comments on “Woke 1” (33:32)? Plus, Bryan eviscerates new Lakers co-owner Bob Iger.
Hosts: Bryan Curtis and Joel Anderson
Producers: Jon Jones and Clifford Augustin
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices AOC, Francesca Hong, and the Battle for the Democratic Party. Plus: Stephen A. Smith, Journalist?
11/08/2026 | 1h 2 mins.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/adchoicesJason Concepcion on the Right-Wing Media Slump, David Ellison’s Pitch for Owning CNN, and Portland vs. the Blazers’ New Owner
06/08/2026 | 58 mins.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
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