Sports Media With Richard Deitsch

Episode 248 of the Sports Media Podcast features two guests. First up is Boston Globe writer Chad Finn for some sports media talk. He is followed by Meredith Shiner, a freelance writer, communications strategist, lecturer in public policy and the host of ‘The Franchise,’ a limited series podcast from Tablet Studios exploring the intersection of sports and American Jewish culture.  In this podcast, Deitsch and Finn converse on Al Michaels discussing ESPN’s story on Dan Snyder acquiring dirt in owners during Amazon Prime Video's Bears-Commanders broadcast; NBA broadcasts this season; Stephen A Smith appearing on "Hannity" and does it open the door for other ESPN-ers to appear on similar shows; whether Draymond Green punching Jordan Poole will impact his broadcasting career; Fox’s decision not to discuss any issues regarding Qatar during its World Cup coverage, such as migrant workers, LGBTQ concerns or any issues regarding the upcoming World Cup away from the pitch; 1970s MLB players getting rooked by the Hall