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In the December 29 newsletter:
An early power ranking of all 30 NBA teams, a look at the man behind Pixar's deepest films, and an explanation of the Hilaria Baldwin saga currently in the news.

Power Rankings: Early Observations on All 30 Teams

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With almost a week of the 2020-21 campaign in the books, we’re bringing our NBA rankings into the regular season with a look at one trend or takeaway for every organization.

[Join Kevin O'Connor for a power ranking of all 30 NBA teams nearly a week into the season.]

The Man Behind Pixar’s Deepest Explorations

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Pixar always has been known for making profound animated movies, but no one has pushed that imperative further than Soul director Pete Docter.

[Join Scott Tobias as he takes a journey into the soulful filmography of Pixar's secret weapon, Pete Docter.]

The Dwayne Haskins–Washington Marriage Was Doomed to Fail

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The Football Team released Haskins on Monday, ending a tumultuous tenure for the former first-round quarterback. After a chaotic season, both sides needed a fresh start.

[Kaelen Jones takes a look at what went wrong between Dwayne Haskins and the Washington Football Team.]

Who Is the Winner of Doctor Strange? | Binge Mode

This season on Binge Mode: Marvel, Mallory and Jason will debate the winner of every episode. This week, it’s a Doctor Strange showdown between Dr. Stephen Strange and the Time Stone.

This Is What Happens When You Let Pedro Pascal Take Off His Helmet

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The pretty messed-up loser guy goes off in Wonder Woman 1984.

[Join Claire McNear as she parses Pedro Pascal's unhinged performance in the new Wonder Woman film.]

FAQ: The Hilaria Baldwin (a.k.a. Hillary From Boston) Saga

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Juliet Litman and Amelia Wedemeyer discuss everything you need to know about the claims that Hilaria Baldwin has been faking her Spanish heritage.

[It's a Ringer Dish emergency! Listen to learn everything you need to know about the Hilaria Baldwin saga.]

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Power Rankings: Early Observations on All 30 Teams

The Man Behind Pixar’s Deepest Explorations

The Dwayne Haskins–Washington Marriage Was Doomed to Fail

Who Is the Winner of Doctor Strange? | Binge Mode

This Is What Happens When You Let Pedro Pascal Take Off His Helmet

FAQ: The Hilaria Baldwin (a.k.a. Hillary From Boston) Saga

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