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Journalismism
The New York Times Had To Work With A Eugenicist So They Didn’t Get Scooped By A Bigot
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Samer Kalaf
July 8, 2025
Journalismism
Jim Spanfeller Somehow Worse At Writing Than Running A Media Company
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Samer Kalaf
July 7, 2025
Politics
Kirsten Gillibrand Has A Racist Meltdown Over Zohran Mamdani On Public Radio
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Samer Kalaf
June 27, 2025
Politics
The Politics Of Fear Don’t Work Against A Candidate Who Isn’t Scared
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Samer Kalaf
June 26, 2025
Media Meltdowns
Christine Brennan Won’t Rest Until Caitlin Clark’s Muscle Strain Is Treated As A National Crisis
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Samer Kalaf
May 28, 2025
Media Meltdowns
Bill Belichick Gives Proof Of Life, Stops By Another Morning Show
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Samer Kalaf
May 16, 2025
Journalismism
The New York Times Really Asked Ms. Rachel If She’s Paid By Hamas
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Samer Kalaf
May 16, 2025
College Football
Bill Belichick’s Shit Isn’t Flying Anymore
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Samer Kalaf
May 1, 2025
MLB
The Nationals Know What Goes Great Together: Dogs And Fireworks
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Samer Kalaf
April 28, 2025
NFL
Jeff Ulbrich’s Dreadful Son Was Behind The Shedeur Sanders Prank Call
225
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Samer Kalaf
April 28, 2025
Media Meltdowns
Bill Belichick Brings His Trademark Charm To Excruciating CBS Interview
154
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Samer Kalaf
April 27, 2025
NBA
Aaron Gordon Bails Out Nuggets With Buzzer-Beating Dunk
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Samer Kalaf
April 27, 2025
NFL
Shedeur Sanders’s Weekend Of Humiliation Ends With Him Going To The Browns
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Samer Kalaf
April 27, 2025
Media Meltdowns
Seal Up The Pit That Contains Fox Sports 1
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Samer Kalaf
April 25, 2025
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