Episode 231 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with “Washington Post’  sports media reporter, Ben Strauss. During the podcast, Strauss and host Jimmy Traina discuss the recent sale of Sports Illustrated to Authentic Brands Group, the increasing presence of Stephen A. Smith and how ESPN handled Smith’s reaction to the controversial Magic Johnson story written by colleague, Baxter Holmes, the longevity of Mike Breen, why ESPN’s President Jimmy Pitaro keeps insisting the network doesn’t cover politics and much more.

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<p>Episode 231 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an interview with “Washington Post’  sports media reporter, Ben Strauss. During the podcast, Strauss and host Jimmy Traina discuss the recent sale of Sports Illustrated to Authentic Brands Group, the increasing presence of Stephen A. Smith and how ESPN handled Smith’s reaction to the controversial Magic Johnson story written by colleague, Baxter Holmes, the longevity of Mike Breen, why ESPN’s President Jimmy Pitaro keeps insisting the network doesn’t cover politics and much more.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

Every week on the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast, host Jimmy Traina sits down for an informal conversation with the biggest broadcasters, athletes, sports personalities, celebrities, and anybody else interested in sports or media. Plus, get a window into the storylines Jimmy is following closest in the weekly Traina Thoughts segment.

Analyzing sports through the lens of the media, and media through the lens of sports.

SI Media With Jimmy Traina

Washington Post Sports Media Reporter, Ben Strauss

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