Pablo Torre Finds Out The Sporting Class: Woke NFL Media Mob, How Netflix Wins & MLB's Life-Changing Mistake
Jan 16, 2026
David Samson, a former MLB executive and media podcaster, and John Skipper, ex-ESPN president, join Pablo to tackle the impact of political correctness on sports journalism. They debate whether beat reporters should show team allegiance and how teams control media access. The conversation shifts to the world of media mergers, discussing Netflix's aggressive strategies and MLB's missed streaming opportunities. They explore the balance between professionalism and humanity in reporting, making for a lively discussion on media ethics in a changing landscape.
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Who Counts As A Reporter?
- Definitions of 'reporter' and 'journalist' matter because they shape public trust and professional expectations.
- Pablo Torre argues transparency about bias and role clarifies what each media figure is offering the audience.
Control The Press Room
- Control access to press events to protect time and messaging for teams and executives.
- David Samson says teams decide credentials and question order to manage pressroom efficiency.
Journalism Is A Practice, Not A Label
- Journalistic identity relies on a commitment to pursue truth even against resistance from subjects.
- Pablo Torre defines journalists by their willingness to impose difficulty on themselves to get the story right.
