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NYT Daily • September 6, 2025

Many TV panelists

Answer:

TALKING HEADS

Hint:

Think of a band known for their 1980s hits, or a group of people who discuss topics on screen but aren’t always experts.

Explanation:

Many TV panelists" hints at the people you see on talk shows or news programs who discuss topics—often called "talking heads" in media slang. The term plays on the literal idea of heads that talk, making it a clever double meaning. It’s a common phrase for pundits or commentators who appear frequently on screen.

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