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#24 – Wren vs. Francisco: Does The Word “Poontang” Belong In A Family Newspaper?

#24 – Wren vs. Francisco: Does The Word “Poontang” Belong In A Family Newspaper?

by kbronson | Apr 1, 2026 | Episodes

In this episode, I’m diving into one of my favorite San Francisco stories—the kind that lives right at the intersection of journalism, mischief, and outright audacity. It centers on two unforgettable characters from the San Francisco Examiner: the hard-driving,...

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