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The Conflicts

The Hack and the Flack get ethical. Michael and Merrill return after a long hiatus, chatting GOP candidates, TechCrunch firings and a big year for tennis. Check it out at gelfmagazine.com.

Posted by Michael Myser, Sep 17, 2011

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Runtime: 30:46 |

About the Show

The Hack and the Flack take a (hopefully) witty, sometimes smart, and inane look at the week’s news and stories through the eyes of a writer and a PR exec. Your hack is Michael Myser in New Jersey, and your flack is Merrill Freund in San Francisco.

Authors: Michael Myser

Topics: News & Politics, Business, Sports & Recreation

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New Entries

Jun 11

The Heros

The Hack and the Flack salute fallen heros. Michael and Merrill talk Apple’s latest announcements, Weiner’s weiner, and vicious attacks on sporting heros. Take it all in at gelfmagazine.com.

Posted by Michael Myser, Jun 11, 2011

The Heros
The Heros
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Runtime: 33:17

May 09

The OBLs

The Hack and the Flack go covert. In a timely podcast, Michael and Merrill discuss the death of Osama bin Laden, the media and public reactions, political bumps and photos. Check it out at gelfmagazine.com.

Posted by Michael Myser, May 09, 2011

The OBLs
The OBLs
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Runtime: 25:20

Apr 30

The Playoffs

The Hack and the Flack talk playoffs. Michael and Merrill talk Obama’s birth certificate, Apple’s delayed PR response and the excitement and expansion of professional sports playoffs. Check it out at gelfmagazine.com.

Posted by Michael Myser, Apr 29, 2011

The Playoffs
The Playoffs
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Runtime: 25:04

Apr 16

The Mannys

The Hack and the Flack being the Hack and the Flack. Michael and Merrill talk steroids and baseball, Obama’s budget answer and the Facebook feuds. Check it out at gelfmagazine.com.

Posted by Michael Myser, Apr 15, 2011

The Mannys
The Mannys
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Runtime: 26:08

Apr 08

The Shutdowns

The Hack and the Flack turn it off. Michael and Merrill talk streaming music, government budget battles and horrible NCAA finals. Check it out at gelfmagazine.com.

Posted by Michael Myser, Apr 07, 2011

The Shutdowns
The Shutdowns
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Runtime: 28:49

Mar 27

The Upsets

The Hack and the Flack NCAA. Michael and Merrill talk MSFT v. Android in the courts, Obama’s first “war,” and the Selection Committee’s vindication. Check it out at gelfmagazine.com.

Posted by Michael Myser, Mar 27, 2011

The Upsets
The Upsets
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Runtime: 29:03

Mar 12

The Defunders

The Hack and the Flack go accounting. Michael and Merrill defend the GOP attack on NPR, marvel and MSFT and hold out hope there’s a defense for Tressel. Check it out at gelfmagazine.com.

Posted by Michael Myser, Mar 11, 2011

The Defunders
The Defunders
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Runtime: 27:01

Mar 05

The Unions

The Hack and the Flack decertify. Michael and Merrill talk Obama’s luck, iPad 2 launch and who the biggest loser will be in the impending sports’ lockouts. Check it out at gelfmagazine.com.

Posted by Michael Myser, Mar 05, 2011

The Unions
The Unions
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Runtime: 29:17