The Press Box The New Epstein Emails, Pat McAfee and Donald Trump, and the Nico Harrison 'Now They Tell Us.' Plus: NBC’s Cris Collinsworth.
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Nov 14, 2025 Chris Collinsworth, a veteran NFL broadcaster and NBC Sunday Night Football analyst, joins to discuss the intricacies of sports media. He shares insights on the evolving nature of broadcasting, comparing his experiences with Al Michaels and Mike Tirico. Collinsworth also talks about the culture-first approach of Dan Campbell in Detroit and deconstructs the impact of PFF’s grading system. The conversation touches on the balance between authority and autonomy in sports discussions, revealing the behind-the-scenes dynamics that shape game analysis.
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Epstein Emails Fuel Facts And Speculation
- The newly released Epstein emails are real documents linking many prominent figures to Epstein and fueling both verified news and speculation.
- Those messages create factual reporting while simultaneously prompting a thousand unresolved questions about who else is implicated.
Reporter-Source Boundaries Blurred
- Michael Wolff advised Epstein on using Trump as a "counter-narrative," revealing unusually intimate advisor-source behavior.
- That correspondence highlights blurred lines between reporting and role-playing that undermine journalistic trust.
Access Journalism Has A Hierarchy Of ick
- Off-the-books access is common in high-level reporting, but its degree varies widely across journalists.
- Ordinary access journalism can enable useful scoops without reaching the extreme compromises seen in the Epstein-Wolff exchanges.
