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Have We Lost the Meaning of “On Background”?

Have We Lost the Meaning of “On Background”?

The Press Box

November 16, 202141m 47s

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Show Notes

Bryan and David respond to The Verge’s announcement that they're changing their “on background” policy (1:00) before assessing whether or not People’s “Sexiest Man Alive” has any remaining cultural relevance (23:00). Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week and David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline.


Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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