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Susanna Fogel's twist on the 'Spy' movie
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Susanna Fogel's twist on the 'Spy' movie

The director and co-writer of "The Spy Who Dumped Me" turns the action-comedy genre on its head; what's the fate of CBS chief Les Moonves?; Netflix and Amazon preview their coming attractions at the TV Critics Assn. press tour.

Susanna Fogel (center) directed and co-wrote "The Spy Who Dumped Me," which stars Kate McKinnon (left) and Mila Kunis.
Susanna Fogel (center) directed and co-wrote "The Spy Who Dumped Me," which stars Kate McKinnon (left) and Mila Kunis.
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Here's today's lineup:

A funny shoot-'em-up starring women? Sign up Susanna Fogel

(Starts at 8:02)

"The Spy Who Dumped Me" director and co-writer, Susanna Fogel, turns the action-comedy genre  on its head with her film that stars Kate McKinnon and Mila Kunis.

Guest: Susanna Fogel

What's the fate of Les Moonves?

(Starts at :45)

The longtime CBS chief is accused of inappropriate workplace behavior in the latest exposé from Ronan Farrow for The New Yorker magazine. The CBS board of directors meets today to discuss possible action.

Guest: Dawn Chmielewski of Deadline

What do Netflix and Amazon have in store?

(Starts at 19:10)

The streaming giants that have changed the way we watch television previewed their coming attractions over the weekend at the TV Critics Assn. press tour.

Guest: Daniel Fienberg, TV critic, The Hollywood Reporter