From conscience to platforming Trump: inside the slow death of 'woke' ESPN

🤔 ESPN's recent move to give Trump a free pass on their show is super concerning. I mean, where's the accountability? They're essentially letting politicians use their platform to spew divisive rhetoric without pushing back. It's like they're more interested in maintaining their relationships with powerful figures than holding them accountable for their actions.

I think this shift towards personality-driven content is also a big part of the problem. It's all about ratings and clickbait headlines now, rather than having real journalists and thinkers on the show. And let's be real, Trump's antics are just going to keep getting worse. 🤦‍♂️ We need ESPN to take back control and start holding politicians accountable for their actions.

It's also worth noting that this is exactly what you'd expect from a network that's been watered down by corporate interests. The fact that they're losing millions of dollars due to their dispute with YouTube TV just goes to show how far they've sold out. 😒
 
I gotta say, I'm kinda surprised that ESPN would let themselves get pulled in this direction. They used to be all about giving a voice to the people, but now it feels like they're just trying to appease the wealthy and powerful. I mean, $5 million per day is a lot of money, but at what cost? Their credibility is shot and viewers are taking notice. It's not just about holding politicians accountable, it's about providing nuanced coverage of social issues too. I wish they'd focus on getting real journalism back on the air instead of prioritizing their personalities. 🤔
 
🤔 espn's loss of 'woke' vibes is sad, but not entirely surprising. they've always had a strong sports focus, but now it feels like they're prioritizing ratings over real journalism 😒. pat mcafee and stephen a smith are great personalities, but their lack of critical thinking skills is showing 🤦‍♂️. espn used to be the go-to for nuanced analysis, but now they're stuck in a cycle of bland talking heads 💬. it's no wonder ad revenue and subscriber engagement are tanking 📉. i still love watching espn, but if they don't get their act together, they'll lose me too 👋
 
Back
Top