"I lingered because the new owner/operator Gary Baxter (former Baylor legend) was extremely gracious and gave me a chance to be part of his new lineup. I’ll announce my new gig soon."
"I’m thrilled to lead this incredible team as we continue to innovate how we understand our audiences, anticipate behavior, and define success in this rapidly evolving media landscape."
"ESPN has increased year-over-year viewership across the board. The network is up 4% in total-day audience and 9% in prime time compared to the same period in 2024."
Whatever the underlying motivation, the message to every other host and producer on the payroll is the same: sharing confidential editorial strategy with outside political figures will get you fired. No matter how close you are to the audience or the administration.