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June 19, 2025 85 mins

In today’s jam-packed episode, we dive into some of the hottest headlines and wildest moments making waves right now. Jeremy Allen White is set to play Bruce Springsteen—does he have what it takes to channel The Boss? Sophie Cunningham comes to Caitlin Clark’s defense as the WNBA drama continues. Is World War III actually on the horizon, or is the internet just spiraling again? We break down the online panic.

Then, it’s Tucker Carlson vs. Ted Cruz in a spicy conservative clash, a UCLA grad gives all the credit to ChatGPT (should professors be worried?), and the Buss family reportedly sells the Los Angeles Lakers—is this the end of an era?

All that, plus more trending stories, debates, and your favorite takes. Let’s get into it.

We Talk
Jeremy Allen White As Bruce
Sophie Cunningham Defends Caitlin Clark
Is WWIII Happening?
Tucker Carlson vs Ted Cruz
UCLA grad graduates cuz of ChatGPT
Buss family sells Lakers
And more

Tap in to Episode 560 of the Productive Conversations Podcast—available now on all podcast platforms and YouTube.
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Is WWIII Happening? (3:30)
Tucker Carlson vs Ted Cruz (28:00)
What is better? Wings or Pizza? (33:25)
Jeremy Allen White As Bruce (41:00)
Sophie Cunningham Defends Caitlin Clark (51:15)
Buss family sells Lakers (57:12)
UCLA grad graduates cuz of ChatGPT (1:00:42)
JDSNEVERMISSIN (1:01:12)
OCDA (1:11:00)

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