The Press Box Zach Lowe Leaves ESPN and the Kelce Backlash With Jason Gay. Plus, Kate Conger and Ryan Mac on Elon Musk and Twitter.
Sep 27, 2024
Jason Gay, a writer for The Wall Street Journal, discusses the layoffs at ESPN, focusing on Zach Lowe's departure and its impact on sports commentary. He also examines Travis Kelce's media scrutiny and its cultural implications. Technology reporters Kate Conger and Ryan Mac delve into Elon Musk's controversial changes at Twitter, including the block feature modifications and the chaos at the headquarters. They address Twitter's decline in value and the aftermath of verifying check removals, highlighting the shifting landscape of social media.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
ESPN's Layoffs and the Future of Sports Media
01:57 • 20min
Kelsey, Media, and the Modern Athlete
22:02 • 14min
Reflections on the Past and Modern Sponsorships
35:54 • 2min
Musk's Twitter Takeover: Chaos and Change
37:42 • 11min
The Intricacies of Social Media Engagement During Major Sports Events
48:18 • 2min
Twitter's Verification Controversy
50:01 • 4min
Mission-Driven Culture in Tech: The Twitter Experience
54:23 • 2min
Elon Musk and the Evolution of Twitter
56:04 • 12min
Punny Headlines and Upcoming Political Events
01:07:48 • 2min