Zohran’s New York Shocker, NBA Draft Audio, and What Is a "Hit Piece" in 2025? Plus, 25 for 25: Heather Cox Richardson on Trump and Iran.

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🗓️ 26 June 2025

⏱️ 87 minutes

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel discuss some awkward NBA draft coverage, the NYC Democratic mayoral primary, and what constitutes a hit piece (10:57). Then, in another edition of 25 for 25, Bryan is joined by historian Heather Cox Richardson to talk about Donald Trump's fervent attempts at creating a narrative around the USA's air strikes on Iran; best practices to stay informed in today's media climate; Barack Obama's humble approach to his post-presidency era; the origins of her newsletter, 'Letters From an American'; and more (44:29). Finally, Joel and Bryan reconvene for a quick interview postgame and to share some weekend recommendations (1:18:07). Hosts: Bryan Curtis and Joel AndersonGuest: Heather Cox RichardsonProducer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	If you're a fan of the inner workings of Hollywood, then check out my podcast, The Town, on the Ringer Podcast Network.
0:05.6	My name's Matt Bellany. I'm founding partner at Puck and the writer of the What I'm Hearing newsletter.
0:10.4	And with my show, The Town, I bring you the inside conversation about money and power in Hollywood.
0:15.1	Every week, we've got three short episodes featuring real Hollywood insiders to tell you what people in town are actually talking about.
0:21.7	We'll cover everything from why your favorite show was canceled overnight, which streamer is on
0:26.0	the brink of collapse, and which executive is on the hot seat. Disney, Netflix, who's up, down,
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1:21.1	Hello, media consumers.
1:22.5	Welcome to PressBox.
1:27.3	You got Brian Curtis, you've got Joel Anderson, you've got producer Kyle Crichton. Coming up on a very big podcast, Zoran Mamdani won the Democratic mayoral primary in New York City. We talk about why vibes beat out the polls, the upside of doing every podcast, and how the New York Post blew it. Plus, what does hit piece mean these days?
1:45.8	And a special treat.
1:47.5	In the latest installment of our 25 or 25 series, historian Heather Cox Richardson
1:52.9	joins me to talk about Donald Trump and Iran, the very quiet post-presidency of Barack
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