Why the AP Fired Emily Wilder, Plus John Gonzalez on the Future of NBA Studio Shows

The Press Box

Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker break down news of the Associated Press firing staffer Emily Wilder. They discuss how this affects journalists, how "cancel culture" was involved, and how the Associated Press is justifying the firing (3:08). Then, The Ringer’s John Gonzalez joins to talk about NBA studio shows and what we can expect from sports television in 2021 (22:18). Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week and David Shoemaker and John Gonzalez Guess the Strained-Pun Headline.

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker

Guest: John Gonzalez

Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices