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The Press Box

Watching the Coverage of the Invasion of Ukraine

The Press Box

The Ringer

Sports

4.43.2K Ratings

🗓️ 24 February 2022

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Bryan and David break down the cable news coverage of the invasion of Ukraine. They discuss first impressions of videos and photos being aired, talk through the type of cable news coverage we’re seeing in comparison to the papers, and then specifically dissect CNN’s coverage of the events.  Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Hello, media consumers. Welcome to press box Thursday, Brian Curtis and David Shoemaker of the ringer here along with producer Erica Servantis.

1:29.0

We are talking to you the morning after Russia began its invasion of Ukraine.

1:34.0

An invasion the New York Times is calling a full scale attack now.

1:38.0

There are reports from several outlets that the Russians want to take the Ukrainian capital of Kiev in order to replace President Vladimir Zelensky in his government.

1:46.0

The New York Times is using the word decapitate to describe that effort.

1:50.0

David, at times like last night in this morning, you and I are sitting in front of a TV like just about everyone else.

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