It looks like the end of an era at ESPN. Dan leads a conversation on how newspaper writers built the company's credibility as the company itself killed newspapers and how singular entertainers are now taking up the mantle from collaborative environments. If a personality or a show leaves the network, do you care? Then, Jessica explains why she loves the Olympic opening ceremonies, Tony longs for the Olympics of 1,000 years ago, and Chris tries out a French accent. Plus, The Nation's Dave Zirin is here to explain how the citizens of Paris are being disrupted for the Olympics including details on the security officials, barricades, unhoused people being shipped out of the country, and strikes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices