The September Issue: ‘Primetime’ and the Age of ‘To Catch a Predator.’ Plus: The Latest on the Trump Ban!
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Today on The Press Box, it’s the September Issue. Bryan and David give updates on the banned outlets from the White House and the awkward situation surrounding Graham Bensinger and Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald, as well as their reaction to the latest trailer for David O. Russell’s ‘Madden.’ Next, they share their opinions on the new movie ‘Primetime,’ starring Robert Pattinson as Chris Hansen, host of the popular TV series ‘To Catch a Predator’ from 2004. They discuss how the show grew from a segment on 'Dateline NBC' to a full-fledged TV series, the early-2000s era of sensational TV programming, and the legacy of ‘To Catch a Predator’ and Chris Hansen since the show ended (32:32).
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