# World Cup Takes and Trump’s UFC Birthday Party. Plus, Peter Kafka on Fox and Roku.

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Podcast: [The Press Box](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-press-box-435192)
Published: 2026-06-17T01:50:00+00:00
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Today on The Press Box, Bryan and David share some thoughts from the first few days of the World Cup. Then they dive into UFC Freedom 250 at the White House and discuss the event and Trump's attraction to UFC (15:30). Then they give a few notes from the NBA Finals (35:05). Finally, Bryan is joined by Peter Kafka, chief correspondent for Business Insider, to talk about Fox's $22 billion purchase of Roku (55:37). Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week, and David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline! Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David ShoemakerGuest: Peter KafkaProducers: Isaiah Blakely and Jason Arreola Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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