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A Sportswriter Introduces Himself to Caitlin Clark, the Trump Trial Isn’t on TV, and NPR-mageddon With Derek Thompson

Derek Thompson comes on to discuss Donal Trump’s trial, reactions to Uri Berliner’s essay about NPR, and how boring the presidential election is

By Bryan Curtis and Derek Thompson
Jury Selection Continues In Former President Donald Trump’s New York Hush Money Trial Photo by Timothy A. Clary-Pool/Getty Images


Hello media consumers! Bryan welcomes a fellow Ringer podcast host, Derek Thompson of Plain English, to discuss the following:

  • Donald Trump’s trial not being televised (1:58)
  • A sportswriter “introducing” himself to Caitlin Clark (11:28)
  • Reactions to Uri Berliner’s essay, which details why he can’t work for NPR (16:51)
  • Derek’s podcast about how boring the 2024 election is (35:45)

Host: Bryan Curtis
Guest: Derek Thompson
Producers: Eduardo Ocampo and Brian H. Waters

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