The Powers That Be: Daily

Media Monday: ESPN's McAfee Makeover & Netflix Red Flags

July 27, 2026·25 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Besties Jon Kelly and Peter reunite to discuss the power players in media, politics, and private equity who quietly helped bring LeBron to Philadelphia. Then they turn to the ESPN layoffs and make the case that the future of sports belongs to formats like the Manningcast and personalities like McAfee, not the traditional studio-reporter model. They also break down Netflix’s most recent engagement report and pick apart what’s working for the streamer—and what isn’t.

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