About this episode

The episode discusses recent ESPN layoffs and various sports topics including the Texas Rangers' performance and a legal issue involving the FDA.

The landscape of sports media shifts dramatically as breaking news reveals that long-time ESPN staples Karl Ravich and Tom Pelissero are among the latest round of network layoffs. Discussion also covers the Texas Rangers' defensive struggles and a heated legal dispute between the FDA and Taylor Farms over a lettuce recall. Below the Belt.

People in this episode

Hosts: Shan, RJ

Topics covered

• ESPN layoffs
• NFL breakout team
• Texas Rangers
• FDA legal dispute
• lettuce recall

Keywords

• ESPN layoffs
• Karl Ravich
• Tom Pelissero
• Texas Rangers
• FDA
• Taylor Farms
• lettuce recall
• NFL

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Organizations: ESPN, FDA, Taylor Farms, Texas Rangers

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