May 1, 2026

This week, Scott and Sprague watch the 1974 disaster film THE TOWERING INFERNO, starring Steve McQueen and Paul Newman (and uh…a certain CBB World host). Joining them is New York Times columnist, CBS political analyst, and co-host of the political thriller podcast Unclear and Present Danger, Jamelle Bouie! How does this movie stack up among the classic disaster thrillers? And now that Scott has seen it, will he be fired up or ready to evacuate??

Next week: Matchstick Men (2003)