"The industry has spent decades telling talent to be genuine, build trust, and create authentic relationships with listeners. Yet when those same qualities extend beyond sports and into the realities of the business itself, they can suddenly be viewed as liabilities instead of strengths."
In a statement to NPR, Stelter said "It was a rare privilege to lead a weekly show focused on the press at a time when it has never been more consequential," noting that Sunday would be the final episode.
In an article, The National Review called Smith an “ambassador” for Planned Parenthood and accused her of writing what amounted to press releases for the organization.
"The industry has spent decades telling talent to be genuine, build trust, and create authentic relationships with listeners. Yet when those same qualities extend beyond sports and into the realities of the business itself, they can suddenly be viewed as liabilities instead of strengths."
"I, somehow, have been able to survive and adapt. My career is full of different chapters. Every one of those chapters, I never really knew if I’d make it out of it."