The Tony Kornheiser Show “Attention Must Be Paid”
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Feb 6, 2026 
James Carville, political consultant known for sharp takes and betting picks. Jason La Canfora, national NFL reporter and analyst. Jeanne McManus, veteran sports editor and journalist. They dig into the Washington Post’s sports cuts and what that means for journalism. They preview Super Bowl matchups, NFL coaching hires, and share betting angles in lively, opinionated conversation.
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Post's Cuts Are Both Emotional And Strategic Crisis
- The Washington Post gutted core sections, which Tony and Jeanne view as both emotional loss and unclear business strategy.
- Jeanne questions the plan and worries the paper is abandoning essential local and sports accountability reporting.
Personal Loss Of A Dream Job
- Tony recalls his lifelong dream of being a sports writer and how the Post unified the city through sports coverage.
- He stresses that losing a sports section removes a civic institution that held teams and coaches accountable.
Local Reporting Enables Deep Accountability
- Jeanne emphasizes the unique newsroom support the Post historically provided, enabling deep sports accountability and investigative work.
- She warns wire copy cannot replace locally driven enterprise sports journalism.