The Press Box A Stunning Non-Endorsement, World Series Walk-Off Calls, and a Visit to the Set of ‘Good Morning Football’
Oct 28, 2024
The hosts dive deep into the surprising decision by prominent newspapers to withhold endorsements in the presidential race, stirring debates on media integrity. They explore Kamala Harris's star-studded campaign event in Houston and analyze Trump's controversial Madison Square Garden rally. Baseball fans get excited as the best Dodgers World Series walk-off calls are revisited. Plus, there’s an entertaining behind-the-scenes glimpse of the 'Good Morning Football' set, highlighting the camaraderie that makes sports commentary come alive.
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Endorsements Are Weak Signals, Owners Aren't
- Newspaper endorsements have largely lost political power but still matter as signals about owner influence.
- Jeff Bezos's last-minute non-endorsement looked like owner meddling and raised fears about future vulnerability to Trump pressure.
Canceling Hurts Reporters More Than Owners
- Layoffs and subscription cancellations mostly hurt newsroom staff, not wealthy owners.
- Journalists worry that canceling subscriptions as protest removes leverage and harms their bargaining power.
Two-Tiered Campaign Media Strategy
- Campaigns now run multi-layered media strategies: big spectacle events for attention and targeted ads for voters.
- Kamala Harris used a star-studded Houston event to force mainstream headlines while ads handle swing-state persuasion.