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Toby's Radio

Toby enters the Press Room during C.J.'s live briefing on Zoey's abduction and announces he caught most of it on the radio while traveling through the city lockdown. Reporters including Katie Witt, Lyle, Steve, and a female reporter turn as Toby grabs Will's draft to toughen the response. The device delivered real-time audio of C.J.'s announcement, description of Zoey, and tip line plea, keeping Toby synced for his arrival intervention.

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Purpose

Broadcasts live White House press briefings for remote access during transit

Significance

Equips Toby with current details on the kidnapping crisis, fueling his push for a defiant message that raises recusal, constitutional, and market issues amid personal news of Andy's twins.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

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S4E23 · Twenty-Five

C.J. Holds Press Briefing — Zoey Missing; Toby Reframes the Message

Toby reports he caught most of the briefing on the radio while moving through the locked-down city; the radio serves as the real-time information channel that synced him with the feed before he arrived.

Before: With Toby during transit, transmitting the live briefing audio.

After: Used to bring Toby up to speed; remains a background information source but not central after arrival.

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