What Happened Between Troy Aikman and ESPN? Plus, a Senator's Hawk-Sized Airball.
Summary
The Press Box discusses Kirk Herbstreit’s Amazon re-signing and the NFL’s shifting analyst landscape, including Troy Aikman’s contract status. The hosts also analyze the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger and CNN’s leadership changes. A major segment covers Senator Eric Schmitt’s viral gaffe during testimony, where he confused the Atlanta Hawks with the Iowa Hawkeyes. The episode concludes with a guest appearance by former Michigan state representative Mari Manugian.
Topics discussed
Tremfya advertisement for Crohn's and colitis
Kirk Herbstreit re-signs with Amazon for Thursday Night Football
Speculating on future TSNF booth partners and Greg Olson
ESPN's Troy Aikman and Joe Buck contract situation
Preview of upcoming segment on a US Senator
News on CNN and Ellison media merger leadership
Eric Schmittz's 'Hawks Gate' testimony and political fallout
Eric Schmittz as potential VP pick and Amy Klobuchar's gaffe
Personal anecdote about visiting Charlotte, NC
Carhart advertisement for game day workers
Interview with Mari Manugian on Michigan and national politics
Next 50 strategy for Wisconsin and down-ballot races
Ohio politics and the Shared Brown primary
Mari Manugian's story about a Grantland negative ad
Sydney Sweeney controversy and podcast sign-off
Blinds.com advertisement
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