"In this role, Ben will deliver sports betting insights, break down the industry’s most compelling news and trends, and contribute to our overall sports betting content strategy."
“Over the last three years, each entity has grown, both collectively and individually, accentuating the brand of our league and member institutions—and thus elevating the viewing experience.”
"One of the reasons I love podcasts – and we did this back in the day with Grantland – it was such a great touchpoint with fans because it’s so intimate."
Douthat’s opinion-writing background, which I once viewed as a liability, actually helped him here. He thinks about big questions for a living. Therefore, he knew where to push Trump beyond the usual talking points.
"I get to talk about sports on a daily basis. I haven't lost the fandom for these teams. This is what I want to do, be as successful as possible. And do it for as long as I possibly can."