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The Press Box

The Media Tries on Formula One, Free Speech, and a Tribute to ESPN’s John Clayton

The Press Box

The Ringer

Sports

4.43.2K Ratings

🗓️ 21 March 2022

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Summary

Bryan and David open by discussing the boom of Formula One in the United States, Netflix, and how this changes the sports-media landscape (1:08). Then, they weigh in on The New York Times’ editorial column on free speech, the subtweets, and how this was all handled (27:18). They end by paying respect to ESPN NFL reporter John Clayton (35:57). Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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