About this episode

The episode discusses Disney's decision regarding ESPN, the NFL Draft's TV ratings, and a WNBA record set by Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever, along with insights from Churchill Downs CEO Bill Carstanjen about the Kentucky Derby.

On this week's pod, SBJ media reporters Austin Karp and Josh Carpenter break down Disney's decision not to spin off ESPN, as well as the CW landing on ESPN's app. The NFL Draft's opening round was surpisingly down on TV, and Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever set a record with 44 national broadcasts. Also, Churchill Downs CEO Bill Carstanjen breaks down what to expect at the Kentucky Derby.

People in this episode

Hosts: Austin Karp, Josh Carpenter

Guest: Bill Carstanjen

Topics covered

• Disney's ESPN decision
• NFL Draft
• WNBA TV record
• Kentucky Derby
• sports media analysis

Keywords

• Disney
• ESPN
• NFL Draft
• WNBA
• Caitlin Clark
• Kentucky Derby
• sports media
• TV ratings
• Indiana Fever

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Disney, ESPN, CW, Indiana Fever

Books & works: WNBA

Places: Kentucky

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