The Press Box ESPN’s Gamble, CBS and John Dickerson, and Graham Platner’s Reddit Posts
Oct 29, 2025
The hosts dive into the NBA gambling scandal, examining major arrests and ESPN's questionable coverage. They discuss John Dickerson's exit from CBS Evening News and speculate on possible replacements. A controversial Reddit post by Senate candidate Graham Platner brings attention, highlighting past comments and a tattoo controversy. The conversation emphasizes the blurring lines between media and politics, alongside a playful take on football cliches and the latest trending jokes.
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ESPN's Coverage Gap Exposed
- ESPN lacks depth to cover major legal/gambling news effectively and often leans on insiders unsuited for hard reporting.
- Bryan Curtis argues the network's staffing cuts and programming rigidity left viewers underinformed during the NBA gambling arrests.
Shams Charania On An Uncomfortable Morning
- Bryan Curtis describes feeling uncomfortable watching Shams Charania deliver halting legal updates on TV.
- He felt Shams seemed out of his element and that the presentation left viewers less certain of facts.
Gambling Money Shapes Sports Coverage
- Gambling money now funds sports programming, creating conflicts when gambling-related scandals break.
- Bryan Curtis highlights the awkwardness of ESPN showing its betting sponsor logos while covering an NBA gambling indictment.