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.
"The standing that they’re in with the Messi brand – the fact that they are chasing a championship this season. It’s just a great opportunity all around for me.”
"I will be exiting the station, but instead of being given a pink slip or being booted out the door...Good Karma Brands...is going to help me to my next opportunity."
Marks-Peltz wrote that while he was leaving the air, he would still be working with ESPN West Palm and Good Karma Brands in the same capacity he is now, just without the show.
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.