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8/20/26 -McAfee Joins ESPN’s ‘MNC,’ Walter’s $17B Problem, Bueckers-Fudd Go Public

Aug 20, 2026 · 13m

Summary

This episode covers Pat McAfee’s expanded role at ESPN, including joining Monday Night Countdown and nearing a $60 million contract. It details Mark Walter’s asset sell-off amid a federal investigation into $17 billion in undisclosed loans. The show also discusses Liv Golf’s financial struggles and Nneka Ogumike’s retirement from the WNBA after 15 seasons. Finally, it highlights UConn stars Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd discussing their relationship in a new docuseries.

Topics discussed

Indeed Sponsored Jobs ad and episode intro Pat McAfee joins Monday Night Countdown at ESPN Mark Walter's asset sell-off and federal loan investigation Liv Golf financial struggles and player reactions Nneka Ogumike retires from WNBA after 15 seasons Analysis of Pat McAfee's $60M deal and ESPN value Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd relationship revealed Tonight's sports schedule and trivia game
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