CBS News Cuts, NBA Nostalgia, and Generational Player Divide

Resources

Books

• "Independent: A Look Inside a Broken White House Outside the Party Lines" by Karine Jean-Pierre - This book is mentioned as the subject of a recent viral interview with Isaac Chotiner, and its content is described as Karine Jean-Pierre's perspective on the betrayal of Joe Biden by the Democratic Party.

Articles & Papers

• "Screams Without Words" piece - This is a controversial piece mentioned by Astead Herndon in the context of questioning journalistic accuracy and the New York Times' response to criticism.
• "The Guardian's Rachel Linegang" piece - This article is cited as a source for information explaining the rise of the podcast "Support Our Sisters."

Courses & Educational Resources

• "The Run Up" podcast - This podcast is mentioned as something Astead Herndon hosted at The New York Times, and it serves as a reference point for his new work at Vox.

Other Resources

• "MJ Insights into Excellence" - This is a series of interviews Michael Jordan did with Mike Tarico for NBC, described as having a corporate retreat feel.
• "The Last Dance" - This is a documentary series that is referenced in the context of Michael Jordan's interviews, suggesting that his current interviews might reveal previously untold stories.
• "Sweet Home Oklahoma" - This is a Bravo series that Jennifer Welch and Angie Pumps Sullivan were on together, where Welch was an interior designer and Sullivan was the quirky best friend.
• "American Canto" - This is the title of Olivia Nuzi's book, described as a first-hand account of the warping of American reality over the past decade.
• "The Tune Inn" - This is a bar on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. where a listener noted Graham Platter likely worked in 2013.
• "Five O'Clock Steakhouse" - This steakhouse in Milwaukee is mentioned as a favorite of Charles Barkley and a surprisingly delightful place visited during work.
• "The Daily" - This is a podcast referenced in comparison to what Astead Herndon hopes to build at Vox, suggesting a similar daily news format.
• "This American Life" - This podcast is mentioned by Astead Herndon as a way he navigated the election season and as an example of consuming information differently.

People Mentioned

• John Dickerson - He is mentioned as leaving CBS News and hosting the CBS Evening News while also doing his politics podcast for Slate.
• Steven Battaglio - He is cited for reporting on the names of people affected by layoffs at CBS News.
• Deborah Pata - A foreign correspondent who worked in Johannesburg for CBS News and covered stories in Africa and the Middle East.
• Jennifer Welch - A podcaster and co-host of "Support Our Sisters," known for her direct and often critical interviews with politicians.
• Astead Herndon - A former national politics reporter at The New York Times and host of "The Run Up" podcast, who has moved to Vox.
• Barry Weiss - Identified as the editor-in-chief of CBS News.
• Margaret Brennan - Mentioned in the context of CBS News's foreign affairs coverage and her role on "Face the Nation."
• McFarland - Mentioned as being on the justice beat at CBS News.
• Rob Perez - Credited with the decision to bring back "Roundball Rock" for NBC's NBA coverage.
• Bob Costas - His pre-game teas for NBC's NBA coverage are mentioned, contributing to the nostalgia of the broadcast.
• Frazier Reed - Mentioned as part of the Knicks' championship teams in the early 70s.
• Kareem Abdul Jabbar - Mentioned as playing for the Bucks in the 71 championship and his past footage being shown.
• Oscar Robertson - Mentioned as playing for the Bucks in the 71 championship.
• Logan Murdock - Mentioned as a guest on the podcast who discussed the NBA needing to get back to storytelling.
• Woj - Refers to Adrian Wojnarowski, known for "Woj bombs" or insider NBA news often discussed on ESPN.
• Chris Berman - Mentioned as a figure associated with ESPN who connects to the past and welcomes new audiences.
• Mike Tarico - The interviewer for Michael Jordan's "MJ Insights into Excellence" series on NBC.
• Beyoncé - Mentioned as someone who is on a list of very famous people who talk infrequently.
• Rihanna - Mentioned as another famous person who doesn't do many interviews.
• Johnny Carson - Used as an example of someone who maintained mystery in their life while being a public figure.
• Taylor Swift - Mentioned as someone whose statements are a big deal, even to those not closely following her.
• Kelsey Grammer - Mentioned in relation to Taylor Swift being on "The Kelseys" podcast.
• Gavin Newsom - Mentioned as having appeared on multiple podcasts.
• Hillary Clinton - Mentioned as someone Barry Weiss might try to book for interviews.
• Prince Charles - Mentioned as someone Barry Weiss might try to book for interviews.
• V.J. Ejembi - A player whose opinion Michael Jordan might be asked about.
• Reed Shepard - A player mentioned in the context of Michael Jordan's potential commentary.
• Jaylen Green - A player mentioned in the context of Michael Jordan's potential commentary.
• Cory Booker - Mentioned as being lectured by Jennifer Welch about taking APAC money.
• Rahm Emanuel - Mentioned as being interviewed by Jennifer Welch about the Democrats hedging on trans rights.
• Matthew Yglesias - Tweeted about Jennifer Welch and Angie Pumps Sullivan's importance in understanding the Democratic Party.
• Molly Ivins - Mentioned as an example of a liberal writer from a deep red place.
• AOC (Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez) - Mentioned as having been on Jennifer Welch and Angie Pumps Sullivan's podcast and as a potential Democratic nominee in 2028.
• Gavin Newsom - Mentioned as having been on Jennifer Welch and Angie Pumps Sullivan's podcast.
• Bernie Sanders - Mentioned as having been on Jennifer Welch and Angie Pumps Sullivan's podcast.
• Barack Obama - Mentioned as having been on Jennifer Welch and Angie Pumps Sullivan's podcast.
• Kamala Harris - Mentioned in the context of discussing home ownership and kitchen table issues.
• Donald Trump - Mentioned in relation to Republicans and the Democratic party's focus.
• Joe Manchin - Mentioned in the context of how non-voters don't easily plot on his scale.
• Jasmine Crockett - Described as a star and an outside voice dominating and driving conversation.
• Andrew Cuomo - Mentioned as someone who might win by scaring the city and who used to be for specific issues.
• Jaylen Brown - Mentioned in relation to his podcast with J.J. Redick.
• J.J. Redick - Mentioned in relation to his podcast with Jaylen Brown.
• Jason Tatum - Mentioned as someone LeBron James discussed on a podcast.
• LeBron James - Mentioned in relation to his podcast and discussions about current players.
• Shaq (Shaquille O'Neal) - Mentioned in comparison to Michael Jordan's insights on basketball.
• Hillary Clinton - Mentioned as someone Barry Weiss might try to book for interviews.
• Prince Charles - Mentioned as someone Barry Weiss might try to book for interviews.
• V.J. Ejembi - A player whose opinion Michael Jordan might be asked about.
• Reed Shepard - A player mentioned in the context of Michael Jordan's potential commentary.
• Jaylen Green - A player mentioned in the context of Michael Jordan's potential commentary.
• Cory Booker - Mentioned as being lectured by Jennifer Welch about taking APAC money.
• Rahm Emanuel - Mentioned as being interviewed by Jennifer Welch about the Democrats hedging on trans rights.
• Matthew Yglesias - Tweeted about Jennifer Welch and Angie Pumps Sullivan's importance in understanding the Democratic Party.
• Molly Ivins - Mentioned as an example of a liberal writer from a deep red place.
• AOC (Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez) - Mentioned as having been on Jennifer Welch and Angie Pumps Sullivan's podcast and as a potential Democratic nominee in 2028.
• Gavin Newsom - Mentioned as having been on Jennifer Welch and Angie Pumps Sullivan's podcast.
• Bernie Sanders - Mentioned as having been on Jennifer Welch and Angie Pumps Sullivan's podcast.
• Barack Obama - Mentioned as having been on Jennifer Welch and Angie Pumps Sullivan's podcast.
• Kamala Harris - Mentioned in the context of discussing home ownership and kitchen table issues.
• Donald Trump - Mentioned in relation to Republicans and the Democratic party's focus.
• Joe Manchin - Mentioned in the context of how non-voters don't easily plot on his scale.
• Jasmine Crockett - Described as a star and an outside voice dominating and driving conversation.
• Andrew Cuomo - Mentioned as someone who might win by scaring the city and who used to be for specific issues.
• Jaylen Brown - Mentioned in relation to his podcast with J.J. Redick.
• J.J. Redick - Mentioned in relation to his podcast with Jaylen Brown.
• Jason Tatum - Mentioned as someone LeBron James discussed on a podcast.
• LeBron James - Mentioned in relation to his podcast and discussions about current players.
• Shaq (Shaquille O'Neal) - Mentioned in comparison to Michael Jordan's insights on basketball.
• Karine Jean-Pierre - Former White House Press Secretary whose book and interview are discussed.
• Isaac Chotiner - Interviewer for The New Yorker who interviewed Karine Jean-Pierre.
• Joe Kahn - Mentioned in the context of a discussion about journalism professors questioning the accuracy of a piece.
• Cheryl Hines - Actor releasing a memoir titled "Unscripted."
• RFK Jr. (Robert F. Kennedy Jr.) - Mentioned as Cheryl Hines' husband and as an underrated figure in recent years.
• Katie Miller - Host of a podcast Cheryl Hines appeared on, identified as Stephen Miller's wife.
• Stephen Miller - Identified as Katie Miller's husband.
• Olivia Nuzi - Author of the book "American Canto."
• Graham Platter - Maine Senate candidate who made a Reddit post in 2013 about black people and tipping.
• Dionne Searcey - Mentioned as a political features writer at The New York Times.
• Casey - Mentioned as a political features writer at The New York Times.
• Matt Flegenheimer - Mentioned as a writer at The New York Times.
• Maggie Haberman - Mentioned as a writer at The New York Times known for her detailed knowledge.
• Jay J. Mark Alex - Mentioned as a writer at The New York Times known for his detailed knowledge.
• Charlie Homans - Mentioned as a writer at The New York Times.
• Cedric Benson - Former NFL player interviewed by the podcast host in high school.
• Mike Cernovich - Mentioned as someone the podcast host interviewed, involving unusual behavior during the interview.
• Bob Iger - Mentioned as an example of a businessman who could become a centrist candidate.
• Stephen A. Smith - Mentioned as a potential candidate, but perhaps not the right type.

Organizations & Institutions

• CBS News - The subject of discussion regarding layoffs and changes under Barry Weiss.
• Paramount - Mentioned as the parent company undergoing mega layoffs.
• ESPN - Mentioned in relation to Dana Jacobson's previous work and nostalgia in sports media.
• The Washington Post - Mentioned in comparison to CBS News regarding employee morale and the importance of historical figures.
• Fox News - Mentioned as a potential model for a 2025 version of CBS News.
• Slate - Mentioned as the platform for John Dickerson's politics podcast.
• The Athletic - Mentioned as a publication that hires many people but cuts back podcast operations.
• The New York Times - Astead Herndon's former employer, discussed in the context of his departure and the publication's practices.
• Vox - Astead Herndon's new employer, where he will be exploring new forms of journalism.
• The Guardian - The publication of Rachel Linegang, whose article on "Support Our Sisters" was mentioned.
• APEC - Mentioned in relation to Cory Booker and the money he allegedly took.
• The New Yorker - The publication where Isaac Chotiner's interview with Karine Jean-Pierre appeared.
• Simon & Schuster - The publisher of Olivia Nuzi's book "American Canto."
• George Washington University - Where listener DM suggests Graham Platter was attending in 2013.
• The Ringer - Mentioned as a potential platform for a podcast about "Sweet Home Oklahoma."
• Bravo - The network that aired "Sweet Home Oklahoma."
• Nbc - The network airing the NBA games with a nostalgic presentation.
• The NBA - The subject of discussion regarding presentation, nostalgia, and player management.
• The Knicks - An NBA franchise mentioned for its historical significance.
• The Bucks - An NBA franchise mentioned for its historical significance.
• The Houston Rockets - Mentioned in the context of needing a real point guard.
• The New York Yankees - Mentioned in a comparison to sports writers' complaints.
• The Democratic Party - The subject of much discussion regarding its current state, messaging, and perceived disconnect.
• The Republican Party - Mentioned in relation to the Democratic party's focus.
• The White House - Mentioned in the context of Karine Jean-Pierre's book.
• The Senate - Mentioned in the context of AOC potentially running for it.
• NABJ (National Association of Black Journalists) - Mentioned by Astead Herndon as a source of lessons learned in journalism.

Videos & Documentaries

• "The Run Up" podcast - This podcast is mentioned as something Astead Herndon hosted at The New York Times, and it serves as a reference point for his new work at Vox.
• "The Last Dance" - This is a documentary series that is referenced in the context of Michael Jordan's interviews, suggesting that his current interviews might reveal previously untold stories.
• "Sweet Home Oklahoma" - This is a Bravo series that Jennifer Welch and Angie Pumps Sullivan were on together, where Welch was an interior designer and Sullivan was the quirky best friend.

Websites & Online Resources

• Spectrum.com/freeforlife - The website mentioned for listeners to find out how to get free Spectrum Business Internet.
• Vuori.com/simons - The website mentioned for listeners to get 20% off their first purchase with Vuori.
• Loveofdriving.com - The website mentioned for listeners to learn more about Mobil 1.
• Carvana.com - The website mentioned for listeners to buy their next car.
• Mintmobile.com/switch - The website mentioned for listeners to switch to Mint Mobile.
• Instagram - The social media platform where the podcast hosts are asking listeners to follow them.
• Twitter - Mentioned in the context of political discussions and how certain clips from interviews go viral.
• Blue Sky - Mentioned as a platform where Jamil Bouie posts.
• Puck - Mentioned as the source for information about Olivia Nuzi's book "American Canto," via Dylan Byers.
• Reddit - Mentioned as the platform where Graham Platter made a post in 2013.