The McCarthy Report Episode 317: Pardon Protestations
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Oct 30, 2025 The hosts dive into the ongoing sports betting scandal, unraveling how legalization has shifted incentives in the game. They also discuss the controversy around Biden's autopen usage and its constitutional implications. Another gripping topic is the legal challenges surrounding the deployment of the National Guard in Chicago. Additional insights emerge on U.S. actions in Venezuela, weighing the legality of targeting drug boats and the complexities of potentially seizing Maduro. It's a whirlwind of legal, political, and sports intrigue!
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Streaming And Fandom Fatigue
- Andy McCarthy describes personal baseball fandom shifts after attending many college games and dropping cable.
- He explains streaming fragmentation and rising costs reduced his enthusiasm for following teams.
Betting's Threat To Sports Integrity
- Legalized sports betting and prop bets have expanded incentives for players and coaches to manipulate outcomes.
- Rich Lowry and Andy McCarthy argue this shift threatens the integrity of professional sports.
Henry Hill And Point Shaving
- Andy McCarthy recounts working with Henry Hill while assigned to witness protection during the Boston College point-shaving case.
- He uses the story to show how point-shaving schemes were historically manipulated and fixed.