EPISODE · Feb 5, 2026 · 45 MIN
Hour 2 - The Washington Post Cuts: Russell Reacts, Wilbon Weighs In & Listener Thoughts
Hour 2 tackles the shocking news of the Washington Post eliminating its entire sports department. Chris Russell opens with a heartfelt reaction, reflecting on what this means for sports journalism and the industry as a whole. The hour features audio from ESPN’s Michael Wilbon sharing his perspective on the layoffs, followed by audience calls giving their own thoughts on the decision. Russell closes the hour by discussing why these layoffs extend beyond sports coverage, highlighting the broader implications for media and culture while sharing more listener reactions to this pivotal moment in sports news.
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Hour 2 tackles the shocking news of the Washington Post eliminating its entire sports department. Chris Russell opens with a heartfelt reaction, reflecting on what this means for sports journalism and the industry as a whole. The hour features audio from ESPN’s Michael Wilbon sharing his perspective on the layoffs, followed by audience calls giving their own thoughts on the decision. Russell closes the hour by discussing why these layoffs extend beyond sports coverage, highlighting the broader implications for media and culture while sharing more listener reactions to this pivotal moment in sports news.
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