First Take 11/17/25

First Take 11/17/25

Plus what the Epstein Files reveal about conspiracy theorists, Tom Cruise gets an Oscar and a chat with Morning Joe

1. An AI Podcasting Machine Is Churning Out 3,000 Episodes a Week — and People Are Listening

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2. WaxWord: The Epstein Emails Show That Conspiracy Theorists Are Right: ‘Eyes Wide Shut’ Is Real

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3. Steve Pond: Tom Cruise Uses Governors Awards to Lobby for Moviegoing – Even If You Have to Sneak In

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4. Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski on Trump, Retirement Rumors and ‘Morning Joe’ on MS NOW: ‘Feel of a Start-Up’

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5. 'Now You See Me 3' Snags No. 1 at Box Office With $21.3 Million Opening

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6. Governors Awards Red Carpet Photos: Sydney Sweeney, Chase Infiniti, Kristen Stewart and More

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7. Taylor Sheridan Shows Have Generated $800 Million for Paramount+

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