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The WNBA launched an investigation into Caitlin Clark fans...after the Indiana Fever opened the season against Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky. According to the WNBA...they were investigating potential discriminatory speech towards Angel Reese. However...Brittney Griner was caught on video with similar speech towards Caitlin Clark...and the WNBA is choosing to remain silent. We question the WNBA decision not to investigate Brittney Griner...after she verbally attacked Caitlin Clark. We provide possible reasons...as to why the WNBA is ignoring the incident with Brittney Griner. We also explain why we believe the WNBA is ignoring this...and explain why the WNBA policy was designed specifically for Caitlin Clark fans. USE PROMO CODE BTL10 TO SAVE 10% WITH WOODHAVEN: https://firewoodracks.com
Sesame Street has been a staple of American television for decades...while being programming that parents could blindly trust. Unfortunately...Sesame Street is no longer trustworthy for most parents...as Sesame Street has potentially been indoctrinating young minds. We reveal and react to a segment from Sesame Street with Jonathan Van Ness. We question the purpose of this Sesame Street segment...along with the intent. We explain why we believe Sesame Street is producing segments like this...and why Sesame Street is indoctrinating children with pride. USE PROMO CODE BTL25 TO SAVE 25% WITH FUEL GUYS: https://fuelguys.com
AB Hernandez won two gold medals in the California track and field state championships...this past weekend. Parents were outraged that a biological male won in girls track and field...and event organizers had police escort outraged attendees out of the event. We reveal and react to California...removing outraged parents from the track and field state championship. We also react to parents in Washington...booing a biological male for winning a girl's event. We discuss parents losing patience with biological males in women's sports...and explain why California and Washington are mostly responsible. SUBSCRIBE TO BEHIND THE LINE - SHORTS: https://www.youtube.com/@btlshorts-84
WNBA referees called security to the court Thursday night...after the game between the Dallas Wings and Chicago Bravado. Dijonai Carrington approached a WNBA official after the game...and the referee asked security to witness the exchange. We reveal and react to the exchange between Dijonai Carrington and a WNBA referee. We theorize as to why a WNBA official felt the need...to have security witness an exchange with a WNBA player. We also discuss Dijonai Carrington reacting to the exchange on social media...and explain why this is another reason that WNBA players aren't taken seriously. USE PROMO CODE BTL20 TO SAVE 20% WITH SUGAR MOUNTAIN TRADING: https://sugarmountaintrading.com
Jake Tapper spent the entire month of May promoting his book about Joe Biden...as well as promoting CNN. Unfortunately for Jake Tapper...the month of self-promotion failed to resonate...as Jake Tapper is struggling to sell books and CNN ratings hit ten-year lows. We reveal and react to CNN ratings and Jake Tapper book sales. We discuss Kaitlan Collins continued struggles in primetime...and explain why Kaitlan Collins in primetime isn't sustainable. We also explain why Jake Tapper is struggling to sell books...and question whether CNN ratings will ever recover. SUBSCRIBE TO BEHIND THE LINE - SHORTS: https://www.youtube.com/@btlshorts-84
June is a special month for those who celebrate pride. The month of June has been set aside as pride month...and usually features parades and festivals to celebrate. Unfortunately...the celebrations could look different this year as corporate sponsors are abandoning pride month. We discuss corporate America rejecting pride celebrations...and the millions of dollars being lost for pride month. We explain why corporate America has suddenly rejected pride month. We also discuss a recent incident in Tim Walz state of Minnesota...and question why Dems continue to support movements that most Americans reject. SUBSCRIBE TO BEHIND THE LINE - SHORTS: https://www.youtube.com/@btlshorts-84
Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers faced off for the first time in the WNBA Thursday night. Unfortunately for Angel Reese...she continues to struggle to sell tickets as the Chicago Sky once again failed to sellout at home. We reveal and react to ticket prices...for Paige Bueckers debut against Angel Reese in Chicago. We discuss Angel Reese struggling to sellout home games...even though tickets were less than $20. We discuss Paige Bueckers lackluster debut in the WNBA...and question whether Paige Bueckers was benefitting from UConn being the mainstream draw. We also explain why the Chicago Sky are promoting the wrong player in Angel Reese...and why Kamilla Cardoso should be the face of the team. SUBSCRIBE TO BEHIND THE LINE - SHORTS: https://www.youtube.com/@btlshorts-84
MSNBC debuted their new primetime lineup at the beginning of May...and MSNBC ratings have struggled since. Jen Psaki is struggling to maintain Rachel Maddow audience...while Symone Sanders has been unable to maintain Joy Reid ratings. We reveal and react to MSNBC ratings for May. We discuss the excuse being used that...viewer fatigue is the reason MSNBC ratings declined. We provide an alternate theory...and explain why MSNBC could be on the same path as CNN...where MSNBC ratings never fully recover. SUBSCRIBE TO BEHIND THE LINE - SHORTS: https://www.youtube.com/@btlshorts-84
Chiney Ogwumike was one of many at ESPN who believed Angel Reese...when Angel Reese insinuated that Caitlin Clark fans discriminated against her two weeks ago. After the WNBA proved the story to be false...Chiney Ogwumike apologized for spreading blatant propaganda. We reveal and react to the apology from Chiney Ogwumike. We commend Chiney Ogwumike for having the courage to apologize...and admit she was wrong. We also explain why the WNBA continues to rely on racial controversy...and explain why this strategy will ultimately fail. USE PROMO CODE BTL20 TO SAVE 20% WITH SUGAR MOUNTAIN TRADING: https://sugarmountaintrading.com
The WNBA released a statement Tuesday afternoon...revealing that the claims made by Angel Reese against Caitlin Clark fans were unsubstantiated. While most people knew these claims were false...Angel Reese continued with the story until the WNBA exposed it as false. We discuss Angel Reese and her baseless accusations against fans of Caitlin Clark. We explain why Angel Reese continues to plead for sympathy...and how Angel Reese continues to destroy her own career. We also react to recent highlights of Angel Reese...and explain why Angel Reese could be out of the WNBA in the next two years. SUBSCRIBE TO BEHIND THE LINE - SHORTS: https://www.youtube.com/@btlshorts-84
Joy Behar and the ladies on The View have been instructed to layoff Donald Trump...and tone down their political rhetoric. Due to falling ratings...Bob Iger has requested that the ladies on The View focus more on pop culture. Unfortunately for Bob Iger...Whoopi Goldberg and the ladies have ignored his request. We reveal and react to a segment on The View with Joy Behar. We discuss Joy Behar attempting to be comedic...and the embarrassment that followed. We also discuss the negative perception The View creates for women...and how it's ironic that women are the primary audience supporting The View. BECOME SELF-RELIANT WITH PRAETORIAN CONSULTING: https://praetorian.consulting
Caitlin Clark will miss a minimum of two weeks and potentially longer...due to a quad strain. With Caitlin Clark missing time...the pressure will fall on other WNBA players to maintain ratings and attendance. Most of the pressure will fall on Angel Reese...who's already struggling to maintain without Caitlin Clark. We discuss ticket prices falling for the Chicago Sky versus Indiana Fever. We explain how Angel Reese has consistently proven to not be a draw...during her time at LSU and her time in the WNBA. We discuss the impact of the Caitlin Clark injury on the WNBA CBA...and explain why WNBA players have lost all leverage. SUBSCRIBE TO BEHIND THE LINE - SHORTS: https://www.youtube.com/@btlshorts-84
The Indiana Fever announced Monday that Caitlin Clark sustained a quad injury...and will be reevaluated in two weeks. If Caitlin Clark happens to miss significant time...it could mean disaster for WNBA ratings and attendance. We discuss the Caitlin Clark injury...and the potential impact on the WNBA. We explain why the Caitlin Clark injury came at the worst time for WNBA players...as WNBA players are negotiating a new CBA. We discuss the Caitlin Clark injury removing the leverage that WNBA players thought they had...and explain why WNBA players will now be expected to carry the league in her absence. USE PROMO CODE BTL20 TO SAVE 20% WITH SUGAR MOUNTAIN TRADING: https://sugarmountaintrading.com
MSNBC ratings continued their massive decline last week...as Jen Psaki continues to maintain Rachel Maddow audience. MSNBC ratings were once again beaten by CNN in the 25-to-54 demo...while Jen Psaki has lost half of Rachel Maddow audience. We reveal and react to MSNBC ratings in primetime. We discuss Jen Psaki being in a lose/lose situation...and how Jen Psaki will eventually be blamed for MSNBC ratings decline. We also explain why MSNBC is a struggling brand...and why it's too late for MSNBC to apologize for the coverup of Joe Biden. SUBSCRIBE TO BEHIND THE LINE - SHORTS: https://www.youtube.com/@btlshorts-84
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever lost a close game to the New York Liberty Saturday afternoon. During the final seconds...many believe that WNBA officials missed a foul that would've sent Caitlin Clark to the free throw line. Caitlin Clark fans are also complaining about the free throw disparity with the Indiana Fever...and head coach Stephanie White confirmed these suspicions in her postgame press conference. We reveal and react to Stephanie White blasting WNBA officials...for disrespecting Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever. We question whether WNBA officials are biased against Caitlin Clark...and explain why the perception is the only thing that matters. We also discuss the WNBA continuing to push social justice...and question why the WNBA refuses to protect Caitlin Clark. USE PROMO CODE BTL30 TO SAVE 30% WITH FLUFFERNOGGIN: https://fluffernoggin.com/discount/btl30
Paige Bueckers first week in the WNBA has been uninspiring...as Paige Bueckers is struggling to sellout home games. Paige Bueckers is also struggling to command the attention of the media...while having zero games broadcast on major networks. We discuss Paige Bueckers struggles for relevance...through her first week in the WNBA. We highlight how the media and broadcast networks...aren't viewing Paige Bueckers as equivalent to Caitlin Clark. We also discuss Brittney Griner vocally attacking Caitlin Clark...and discuss the overall disdain of Caitlin Clark throughout the WNBA. SUBSCRIBE TO BEHIND THE LINE - SHORTS: https://www.youtube.com/@btlshorts-84
Whoopi Goldberg and the ladies on The View...recently met with Bob Iger and executives at ABC. According to the Daily Beast...Bob Iger made the suggestion that the ladies on The View layoff Donald Trump and the political rhetoric. Whoopi Goldberg and the cast of The View...immediately ignored Bob Iger request. We discuss executives at ABC wanting to silence The View politically. We react to a segment from The View on Thursday...where Whoopi Goldberg opens the show with Donald Trump. We discuss recent tension between ABC and The View...and question whether changes could be coming to The View next season. SUBSCRIBE TO BEHIND THE LINE - SHORTS: https://www.youtube.com/@btlshorts-84
Angel Reese had another embarrassing performance Thursday night...as the Chicago Sky were dominated against the New York Liberty. Angel Reese only managed to score two points...and had a horrific sequence of missed layups. We reveal and react to the embarrassing performance of Angel Reese. We also discuss the WNBA ruining the experience for Caitlin Clark fans in Atlanta...by lecturing Caitlin Clark fans and demanding respect for the WNBA. We criticize the WNBA for continuing to focus on the wrong things...and explain why the WNBA should be focused on presenting a quality on-court product. SUBSCRIBE TO BEHIND THE LINE - SHORTS: https://www.youtube.com/@btlshorts-84
Angel Reese has once again been active on social media this week...where Angel Reese continues to publicly embarrass herself. Angel Reese reposted a video to TikTok...where the creator claimed that Angel Reese is unsafe around Caitlin Clark fans. We reveal and react to this reposted video from Angel Reese. We discuss the absurdity of the claims...and Angel Reese insinuating that Caitlin Clark fans are discriminating against her. We also discuss the WNBA protecting the feelings of Angel Reese...and explain why the WNBA is protecting the wrong player. USE PROMO CODE BTL30 TO SAVE 30% WITH FLUFFERNOGGIN: https://fluffernoggin.com/discount/btl30
ESPN seems to be shifting away from political programming...while refocusing their efforts on sports. According to Awful Announcing...recent layoffs and the cancellation of Around the Horn is causing insecurity amongst employees at ESPN. The insecurity could be heightened...as ESPN announced Wednesday they were letting go of Stan Verrett. We discuss the potential shift at ESPN away from woke politics...and the insecurity it's causing at the network. We discuss the firing of Stan Verrett and the cancellation of Around the Horn...and explain why Around the Horn was cancelled. We also explain why we believe...ESPN is shifting away from woke politics. SUBSCRIBE TO BEHIND THE LINE - SHORTS: https://www.youtube.com/@btlshorts-84
CNN Jake Tapper has been making the media rounds this week...to promote his book Original Sin. In order to promote to a demographic outside of CNN and MSNBC...Jake Tapper agreed to be interviewed by Megyn Kelly. During the interview...Megyn Kelly pressed Jake Tapper on his inadequate coverage of Joe Biden...which led to an uncomfortable moment. We reveal and react to Jake Tapper interview with Megyn Kelly. We discuss Jake Tapper and Joe Scarborough suddenly admitting...they were wrong about Joe Biden. We explain why we doubt Jake Tapper and Joe Scarborough sincerity...and how Jake Tapper is potentially doing this to sell books. USE PROMO CODE BTL20 TO SAVE 20% WITH SUGAR MOUNTAIN TRADING: https://sugarmountaintrading.com
Angel Reese continues to show her disdain towards Caitlin Clark...after their altercation last Saturday. Angel Reese reposted a fan tweet on social media...where Angel Reese claims that Caitlin Clark ran away from their fight. The tweet from Angel Reese was potentially motivated by race...which would prove RGIII theory right. We reveal and react to this social media post from Angel Reese. We discuss the WNBA investigation into Caitlin Clark fans...and question why the WNBA has failed to address this incident with Angel Reese. We provide our theory as to why the WNBA is remaining silent....and explain why the WNBA initiative was specifically designed to target Caitlin Clark fans. USE PROMO CODE BTL55 TO RECEIVE (5) BAGS OF FLUFFERNOGGIN BEEF JERKY FOR $55: https://fluffernoggin.com/discount/btl55
MSNBC fired Joy Reid in early-February...and Joy Reid has largely remained out of the spotlight since then. This week...Joy Reid made her return by uploading an unhinged rant on TikTok...where Joy Reid was spreading the same propaganda that failed to draw an audience on MSNBC. We reveal and react to Joy Reid rant against Donald Trump. We discuss Joy Reid ratings struggles at MSNBC...and how Joy Reid is struggling to gain traction on TikTok. We also explain the real reason that...Joy Reid opposes Donald Trump. BECOME SELF-RELIANT WITH THE EXPERTS AT PRAETORIAN CONSULTING: https://praetorian.consulting
ESPN Ryan Clark attacked RGIII and his wife Monday...after RGIII criticized Angel Reese. Over the weekend...RGIII claimed that Angel Reese hates Caitlin Clark...while criticizing Angel Reese for overreacting to Caitlin Clark fouling her. Ryan Clark defended Angel Reese...and claimed that RGIII was unqualified to criticize Angel Reese because he's married to a white woman. We reveal and react to Ryan Clark...attacking RGIII and his family. We discuss Ryan Clark crossing the line...by involving the wife of RGIII in the discussion. We also discuss this unwritten rule in the media regarding black men criticizing black women...and criticize Ryan Clark for not fighting against it. SUBSCRIBE TO BEHIND THE LINE - SHORTS: https://www.youtube.com/@btlshorts-84
The View saw a four percent increase in ratings...during the first quarter of 2025. Unfortunately for Whoopi Goldberg and the ladies...the increase was short-lived as ratings for The View have plummeted in the past month. We reveal and react to ABC ratings for The View. We also react to several clips from The View...where Sunny Hostin and Alyssa Farah Griffin clash over Joe Biden and Donald Trump. We discuss the media coverup of Joe Biden...and question how The View has avoided the ratings struggle that's plagued the rest of the media. USE PROMO CODE BTL55 TO RECEIVE (5) BAGS OF FLUFFERNOGGIN BEEF JERKY FOR $55: https://fluffernoggin.com/discount/btl55
The WNBA announced Sunday afternoon that...they were investigating fan behavior in Indianapolis. According to several reports...the WNBA is investigating potentially hateful comments that were directed towards Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky. Unfortunately...the WNBA failed to provide a single shred of evidence to support these claims. We discuss the WNBA investigation into Caitlin Clark fans. We provide a couple of potential examples...of what the WNBA is calling unacceptable behavior. We criticize the WNBA for launching this investigation without providing evidence...and explain why the WNBA can't afford to alienate Caitlin Clark fans. USE PROMO CODE BTL20 TO SAVE 20% WITH SUGAR MOUNTAIN TRADING: https://sugarmountaintrading.com
Angel Reese tried to start an altercation with Caitlin Clark...in their WNBA season opener on Saturday. Caitlin Clark fouled Angel Reese midway through the third quarter...and Angel Reese lost her temper while trying to fight Caitlin Clark. We reveal and react to the altercation...between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. We discuss opening weekend of the WNBA...and how it further proved that the basketball isn't enough for the WNBA to draw. We discuss Paige Bueckers failing to sellout her home opener in Dallas...and explain why the WNBA needs controversy to survive. SUBSCRIBE TO BEHIND THE LINE - SHORTS: https://www.youtube.com/@btlshorts-84
Joe Biden was interviewed by Robert Hur in October of 2023...and the Biden administration refused to release audio of the interview. Friday afternoon...Axios obtained and released audio from this interview with Joe Biden. Unfortunately for Joe Biden...the audio confirms what most Americans knew all along. We reveal and react to the audio of Joe Biden. We also react to Joe Scarborough and MSNBC...along with the rest of the mainstream media...covering up the decline of Joe Biden. We explain why this media coverup should be a scandal...and question whether the media will ever regain their credibility. SUBSCRIBE TO BEHIND THE LINE - SHORTS: https://www.youtube.com/@btlshorts-84
The WNBA regular season begins Friday night...and the WNBA has implemented a new policy. The WNBA announced Thursday the implementation of their No Space for Hate policy. The WNBA will be policing fan behavior in the arena...as well as on social media. Fans who violate this policy could be banned from WNBA games. We discuss the WNBA new policy...along with the LA Sparks revoking season tickets from their loyal fanbase. We explain why we believe the WNBA policy is directed at Caitlin Clark fans. We explain why the WNBA has experienced too much success to soon...and how the WNBA doesn't know how to handle it. USE PROMO CODE BTL55 TO RECEIVE (5) BAGS OF FLUFFERNOGGIN BEEF JERKY FOR $55: https://fluffernoggin.com/discount/btl55
CNN Jake Tapper is releasing his latest book Original Sin next week...which will expose behind the scenes details of the coverup of Joe Biden. Jake Tapper has been universally criticized this week...because Jake Tapper was a participant in the Biden coverup. We discuss Jake Tapper monetizing his lies about Joe Biden...then monetizing the truth about Joe Biden. We question the credibility of Jake Tapper...and provide examples of Jake Tapper blatantly covering for Joe Biden. We commend Jake Tapper for how he's handling the criticism...but question if Jake Tapper new book can be trusted. SUBSCRIBE TO BEHIND THE LINE - SHORTS: https://www.youtube.com/@btlshorts-84
MSNBC selected Jen Psaki to replace Rachel Maddow in primetime...after Rachel Maddow returned to her parttime schedule. No one was expecting Jen Psaki to immediately replicate the success of Rachel Maddow...but MSNBC ratings are down 50% since Rachel Maddow left the network. We reveal and react to MSNBC ratings for Jen Psaki. We discuss Jen Psaki potentially taking the blame for MSNBC ratings failure...but explain why it's not Jen Psaki fault. We explain why MSNBC has a branding problem...and how MSNBC set themselves up in a situation where they desperately need Rachel Maddow. SUBSCRIBE TO BEHIND THE LINE - SHORTS: https://www.youtube.com/@btlshorts-84
Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky held a press conference...as the WNBA regular season is set to begin this weekend. During the press conference...someone from the media asked Angel Reese about her previous comments...where Angel Reese is boasting about her impact on the WNBA. When confronted with the question...Angel Reese immediately shut the media down. We reveal and react to this exchange between Angel Reese and the media. We discuss the lack of humility with Angel Reese...and her constant need to elevate herself. We also explain why Angel Reese shutdown the question...and how Angel Reese popularity is in decline. SUBSCRIBE TO BEHIND THE LINE - SHORTS: https://www.youtube.com/@btlshorts-84
Kaitlan Collins has been anchoring the primetime lineup at CNN...for the last two years. Kaitlan Collins CNN ratings have declined significantly since her debut in July 2023...and Kaitlan Collins is tanking CNN primetime lineup. To make matters worse...Kaitlan Collins is one of the least watched shows on CNN. We reveal and react to Kaitlan Collins CNN ratings. We discuss the vast majority of the daily and primetime lineup at CNN outperforming Kaitlan Collins. We explain why Kaitlan Collins in primetime is unsustainable...and question how much longer CNN will allow Kaitlan Collins to underperform. USE PROMO CODE BTL20 TO SAVE 20% WITH SUGAR MOUNTAIN TRADING: https://sugarmountaintrading.com
ESPN continues to air the final episodes of Around the Horn...before the show is ultimately cancelled next week. ESPN once again featured a panel of unknowns on Around the Horn Tuesday...and Bill Plaschke burst into tears during his final appearance on the show. We reveal and react to Bill Plaschke crying on Around the Horn. We discuss Bill Plaschke being partially responsible...for Around the Horn being cancelled. We explain what led to the demise of Around the Horn...and ESPN confirming off the record that Around the Horn was cancelled for being too woke. SUBSCRIBE TO BEHIND THE LINE - SHORTS: https://www.youtube.com/@btlshorts-84
The WNBA season begins this Friday...and Vivid Seats released their WNBA Loyalty Report. The report details which teams are generating the most fan engagement...and which teams in the WNBA are selling the most tickets. Unfortunately for Angel Reese...she failed to make the list. We reveal and react to Vivid Seats WNBA Loyalty Report. We discuss Caitlin Clark dominating the list...along with Paige Bueckers elevating the Dallas Wings. We also discuss the decline of Angel Reese...and explain why Angel Reese is at risk of being overshadowed in the WNBA this season. USE PROMO CODE BTL55 TO RECEIVE (5) BAGS OF FLUFFERNOGGIN BEEF JERKY FOR $55: https://fluffernoggin.com/discount/btl55
Joe Biden suddenly reappeared throughout the mainstream media last week...after he spent most of his presidency hiding from the media. Joe Biden was interviewed by the BBC...and he visited with the ladies on The View. According to Politico...leaders and strategists are begging Joe Biden to quit participating in interviews and fade into the background. We reveal and react to this article from Politico. We discuss the irony of Joe Biden being betrayed...by the same people who covered for him during his presidency. We also explain why Joe Biden is making these media appearances...and the possibility that it has something to do with Jake Tapper upcoming book. SUBSCRIBE TO BEHIND THE LINE - SHORTS: https://www.youtube.com/@btlshorts-84
WNBA MVP Aja Wilson is considered the best player in the league...but has constantly whined about her lack of opportunities. Aja Wilson was recently given a shoe deal with Nike...with her shoe selling out in five minutes. However...during a recent interview with the New York Times...Aja Wilson blamed race for the lack of marketing opportunities given to herself and other WNBA players. We reveal and react to Aja Wilson interview with the New York Times. We dispute Aja Wilson claims...by highlighting marketing deals given to Angel Reese and JuJu Watkins. We also explain why WNBA players have been passed over for marketing opportunities...and how the WNBA isn't sustainable unless they start appealing to women. USE PROMO CODE BTL20 TO SAVE 20% WITH SUGAR MOUNTAIN TRADING: https://sugarmountaintrading.com
Jordon Hudson competed in the Miss Maine pageant over the weekend...with Bill Belichick in attendance to support her. According to the New York Post...Jordon Hudson was dejected after losing the Miss Maine pageant and refused to speak with the media. We discuss Jordon Hudson and Bill Belichick at the Miss Maine pageant. We react to Bill Belichick sitting with Jordon Hudson father...who's almost half his age. We also discuss Jordon Hudson smiling for the cameras after leaving Miss Maine...as Bill Belichick appeared to be miserable. BECOME SELF-RELIANT TODAY WITH PRAETORIAN CONSULTING: https://praetorian.consulting
Rachel Maddow once again stepped away from MSNBC...after Donald Trump completed his first 100 days in office. Since Alex Wagner was struggling in the ratings...MSNBC decided to replace Rachel Maddow with Jen Psaki. Unfortunately for MSNBC...early returns on Jen Psaki in primetime aren't promising. We reveal and react to MSNBC ratings with Jen Psaki. We discuss Jen Psaki ratings declining by 53 percent in the key demo...after her debut episode Tuesday night. We also discuss MSNBC ratings losing to CNN in the key demo...and explain why Jen Psaki could struggle to replace Rachel Maddow. SUBSCRIBE TO BEHIND THE LINE - SHORTS: https://www.youtube.com/@btlshorts-84
WNBA players are preparing for the possibility of a labor strike...and the cancellation of the 2026 WNBA season. WNBA players believe they're entering negotiations for a new CBA with leverage...and WNBA players are demanding maximum salaries of a million dollars. We discuss an ESPN article detailing what WNBA players are demanding from the league. We explain why these demands are unreasonable...and why WNBA players are in no position to be making demands. We also explain why the biggest problem in the WNBA is the substandard product...and how there's no solution to the WNBA problem. SUBSCRIBE TO BEHIND THE LINE - SHORTS: https://www.youtube.com/@btlshorts-84
Donald Trump initially appointed conservative lawyer Ed Martin...to be the US Attorney in the District of Columbia. Due to backlash from Republican senators...Donald Trump rescinded the nomination of Ed Martin. Thursday afternoon...Ed Martin was speaking to NewsMax when a woke woman started yelling at him...and spit in Ed Martin face. We reveal and react to this NewsMax segment with Ed Martin. We discuss the disgusting behavior of this woman...and explain why she had the courage to disrespect Ed Martin in this fashion. We also explain why it's highly unlikely that...this woke woman would do the same to a random stranger. USE PROMO CODE BTL20 TO SAVE 20% WITH SUGAR MOUNTAIN TRADING: https://sugarmountaintrading.com
Jay Leno spoke with Graham Besinger this week...about Jimmy Kimmel betraying him 15 years ago on The Tonight Show. At the time...Jay Leno was being attacked by the entire industry...and he invited Jimmy Kimmel on The Tonight Show for a segment. Jay Leno thought he could trust Jimmy Kimmel...but Jimmy Kimmel quickly betrayed his trust. We reveal and react to Jimmy Kimmel on The Tonight Show...and the explanation from Jay Leno. We discuss Jay Leno taking the high road...and refusing to fight back against attacks from David Letterman and Howard Stern. We question why Jay Leno refused to attack Jimmy Kimmel...and explain why Jay Leno was disliked by his colleagues. USE PROMO CODE BTL55 TO RECEIVE (5) BAGS OF FLUFFERNOGGIN BEEF JERKY FOR $55: https://fluffernoggin.com/discount/btl55
Joe Biden has been speaking with the media this week...for the first time since leaving the White House in January. Joe Biden started with the BBC on Wednesday...and visited with the ladies on The View Thursday morning. During his interview on The View...Joe Biden blamed race and gender for Kamala Harris losing to Donald Trump. We reveal and react to Joe Biden on The View. We discuss the irony of Joe Biden blaming race...when he was on the ticket when Barack Obama won twice. We also discuss Joe Biden being represented by CAA...and explain why we believe Jill Biden is instrumental in keeping Joe Biden in the spotlight. SUBSCRIBE TO BEHIND THE LINE - SHORTS: https://www.youtube.com/@btlshorts-84
MSNBC ratings continued their double-digit declines...through the last week of April. Even with the assistance of Rachel Maddow five nights per week...MSNBC ratings continued to struggle. Unfortunately for MSNBC...Rachel Maddow is once again leaving her fulltime status at the network. And this time...Rachel Maddow could eventually be leaving permanently. We reveal and react to MSNBC ratings. We discuss Rachel Maddow future at the network...and MSNBC replacing Rachel Maddow with Jen Psaki. We explain why MSNBC ratings could get significantly worse...and question how long MSNBC can justify paying Rachel Maddow not to work fulltime. SUBSCRIBE TO BEHIND THE LINE - SHORTS: https://www.youtube.com/@btlshorts-84
ESPN/ABC broadcast Formula One over the NBA Playoffs on Sunday afternoon...which was a perplexing decision. Instead of broadcasting Game 7 between the Warriors and Rockets...ESPN broadcast the Miami Grand Prix. The decision to broadcast Formula One over the NBA...cost ESPN millions of potential viewers. We reveal and react to NBA ratings...and ESPN ratings for Formula One. We discuss ESPN launching their new streaming service this fall...and the potential impact it could have on the network. We also discuss the impact ESPN going DTC could have on cable...and how it's becoming prohibitively expensive to be a sports fan. USE PROMO CODE BTL20 TO SAVE 20% WITH SUGAR MOUNTAIN TRADING: https://sugarmountaintrading.com
The WNBA presented their biggest stars on national television last weekend to open the WNBA preseason. Caitlin Clark...Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers had their preseason games nationally televised. Unfortunately for Angel Reese...she drew the smallest audience of the weekend with embarrassingly low ratings. We reveal and react to WNBA ratings for the preseason. We discuss Caitlin Clark continuing to dominate...with Caitlin Clark drawing the highest preseason ratings of any sport outside of the NFL since 2018. We also discuss the ongoing decline of Angel Reese...and explain why Angel Reese is at serious risk of being overshadowed. SUBSCRIBE TO BEHIND THE LINE - SHORTS: https://www.youtube.com/@btlshorts-84
CNN has been universally criticized for their softball interview with an alleged leader of the Sinaloa Cartel. At one point during the interview...CNN asked the Sinaloa leader his feelings about Donald Trump going after them. Ironically enough...the Sinaloa leader expressed his respect for Donald Trump protecting the American people. We reveal and react to CNN interviewing an alleged leader of the Sinaloa Cartel. We also react to CNN attempting to incite fear...over Cinco de Mayo celebrations. We discuss the difference between legacy and digital media...and explain why CNN continues to struggle. SUBSCRIBE TO BEHIND THE LINE - SHORTS: https://www.youtube.com/@btlshorts-84
Paige Bueckers was interviewed by Time Magazine...to promote the upcoming WNBA season. Paige Bueckers interview with Time Magazine was well put together...but most of the article is being overlooked because Paige Bueckers once again mentioned her white privilege. We reveal and react to Paige Bueckers interview with Time Magazine. We dispute claims made by Paige Bueckers...regarding minority athletes and endorsement deals. We also discuss Paige Bueckers potentially wanting acceptance from WNBA players...and discuss the negative impact it could have on Paige Bueckers drawing power. SUBSCRIBE TO BEHIND THE LINE - SHORTS: https://www.youtube.com/@btlshorts-84
Maine governor Janet Mills continues to defy the law...by allowing boys identifying as girls to compete in women's sports. Over the weekend...Soren Stark-Chessa won two events in girls' track and field in Maine. Janet Mills allowing Soren Stark-Chessa to compete in these events...is a violation of Title IX according to Donald Trump. We reveal and react to Soren Stark-Chessa...dominating girls' track and field in Maine. We explain why we don't blame Soren Stark-Chessa...while blaming Maine governor Janet Mills. We also question the example that Janet Mills is setting...by refusing to follow laws because she doesn't agree with them. USE PROMO CODE BTL20 TO SAVE 20% WITH SUGAR MOUNTAIN TRADING: https://sugarmountaintrading.com
Angel Reese return to LSU was overshadowed this weekend...as Caitlin Clark made her return to Iowa. Angel Reese failed to fill the arena to half-capacity...while Caitlin Clark drew over 15,000 fans for her Iowa homecoming. We reveal and react to Caitlin Clark return to Iowa. We commend the WNBA for their marketing strategy...in booking the return of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese in the same weekend. We discuss the drawing power of Caitlin Clark...and explain why Angel Reese could be overshadowed this summer by Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers. USE PROMO CODE BTL55 TO RECEIVE (5) BAGS OF FLUFFERNOGGIN BEEF JERKY FOR $55: https://fluffernoggin.com/discount/btl55
Angel Reese returned to LSU this past weekend to open the WNBA preseason against Brazil. The event was marketed as a homecoming for Angel Reese...as LSU fans were supposed to show their appreciation. Unfortunately for Angel Reese...her return to LSU was played in a half-empty arena. We reveal and react to the crowd size for Angel Reese return to LSU. We also discuss Angel Reese mother calling out Caitlin Clark fans...who were pointing out the uninspiring crowd at LSU. We discuss the career trajectories of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese...and explain why Angel Reese is not a mainstream draw. SUBSCRIBE TO BEHIND THE LINE - SHORTS: https://www.youtube.com/@btlshorts-84