"I think ESPN rightly wanted to own and operate and produce RedZone outright because of the galactic popularity of the show. But the NFL, for their reasons, wanted to retain control of the production of RedZone."
He continued by saying Le Batard "forgets free speech exists" when someone criticizes him and defends himself "like a 13-year-old who just learned about curse words".
"When did it start happening that local media is supposed to be the PR firm or a PR branch of an NFL team? That guy asked great questions! Those are questions that should be asked!"
Lahren said she's observed drastic changes to country music radio stations which include more pop-themed songs which she said is a departure from what she's accustomed to.
On June 13th, ESPN 94.9 will launch as 94.9 The Fan and bring back popular local hosts Jonathan Hutton, Chad Withrow and Paul Kuharsky to the Nashville market.
"I think ESPN rightly wanted to own and operate and produce RedZone outright because of the galactic popularity of the show. But the NFL, for their reasons, wanted to retain control of the production of RedZone."