The Press Box Dokoupil, Part Deux, and the Death of a Newspaper. Plus, ESPN’s Joe Buck.
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Jan 9, 2026 Joe Buck, a renowned sports announcer known for his NFL and MLB broadcasts, joins the conversation to share anecdotes from his career and life. He recounts an amusing story about getting a black eye while breaking up a fight between his sons. Buck reflects on his father, Jack Buck's, influence and his own experience with nepotism. The discussion also includes insights into his partnership with Troy Aikman and Buck's fond memories of St. Louis. Additionally, the hosts analyze the decline of local journalism with the closure of a Pittsburgh newspaper.
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Paper Closure Is A Labor And Democracy Issue
- The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette closure shows labor rulings can trigger owners to shut papers, not just cost-cutting failings.
- The loss erases long institutional memory and local sports and civic reporting in the city.
Union Demands Can Trigger Actual Closures
- Owners' threats to close over union concessions were once seen as bluff but are now a real business strategy.
- Joel Anderson warns losing local competitors weakens journalism quality and community record-keeping.
Chilling Closure Announcement
- Bryan described the employees' recorded notice about the Post-Gazette closing as chilling and impersonal.
- He noted the announcement even appeared behind a paywall, which felt callous given the layoffs.
