Behind the Line

Jake Paul took on Anderson Silva last weekend...in a match few people were clamoring to see. Jake Paul last two fights have been box office failures...and he was hoping a match with the legendary Anderson Silva would boost buyrates. Unfortunately...that wasn't the case.

We reveal and react to the potential buyrate of Jake Paul vs Anderson Silva. We discuss how Jake Paul has ruined the legitimacy of boxing. We explain why Jake Paul is no longer a draw at the box office...and question whether the sport of boxing will ever be revitalized.

Even though the World Series in Major League Baseball was the number one program on television last weekend...there wasn't much positive news regarding ratings for the World Series. Major League Baseball drew dismal numbers against subpar competition.

We reveal and react to World Series ratings for Game 1 and Game 2. We also analyze the mainstream media reaction to World Series ratings. We discuss how the media is covering for Major League Baseball...just like they covered for low ratings in the NBA. We also give a quick update on NBA ratings through the first two weeks of the season.

Chris Cuomo made his highly anticipated debut on News Nation last month to less than favorable ratings. Over the last several weeks...Chris Cuomo has tried to boost ratings by bringing on high-profile guests. Unfortunately for Chris Cuomo...it appears nothing can save him from failure.

We reveal and react to ratings for Chris Cuomo on News Nation. We also react to a report from the New York Post...claiming Chris Cuomo is blaming everyone but himself for his failure. We discuss Chris Cuomo wanting to take Dan Abrams timeslot...and explain why Chris Cuomo is missing the one thing he needs to succeed.

Stanford University students were quick to silence Vice President Mike Pence...when he visited the campus earlier this year. Stanford students and college students across the country...are known for embracing the woke narrative.

However...when policies inspired by this narrative begin impacting students day-to-day lives...their attitudes seem to change. We discuss the War on Fun happening at Stanford University. We also explain how what's happening at Stanford is a microcosm of what America could look like.

Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets are off to a disastrous start to the NBA season. As an NBA reporter for ESPN...you would figure Nick Friedell would inquire about the troubles in Brooklyn. After another blowout loss Saturday night...Nick Friedell wasn't focused on asking Kyrie Irving about basketball. Instead...he had what he thought were more important questions.

We reveal and react to the exchange between Kyrie Irving and Nick Friedell. We also analyze the mainstream media reaction to this situation. We discuss the decline in real journalism at ESPN...and explain why Nick Friedell really asked these questions to Kyrie Irving.

Stephen A Smith has worked for decades to become the face of ESPN. Stephen A Smith is one of the only on-air personalities at ESPN...that possesses the ability to generate headlines in the mainstream media. ESPN is paying Stephen A Smith between 8-12 million per year...but apparently that isn't enough.

We reveal and react to Stephen A Smith complaining about being underpaid at ESPN. We compare his salary to Joe Buck and Troy Aikman...as well as Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon. We explain why Stephen A Smith is being paid fair market value...and how he could increase his earnings.

Chris Wallace was initially brought to CNN to launch their streaming service CNN+. After CNN+ failed...CNN president Chris Licht planned for Chris Wallace to save CNN ratings in primetime Sunday nights.

Unfortunately...Chris Wallace doesn't appear to be the answer to CNN problems. We reveal and react to the ratings for Chris Wallace on CNN. We also discuss a memo sent by Chris Licht...informing employees of massive layoffs before the end-of-year. We explain why Chris Licht plan to move CNN towards the center might not work...and question whether CNN can be saved.

There's no doubt Kanye West is a polarizing figure...prone to saying things that some will find offensive. Many on the far-left are suddenly faking outrage...over Kanye West remarks concerning the Jewish community. The same far-left who has a tendency to ostracize the same community.

Why are they pushing so hard to silence Kanye West and have him erased from the culture? We answer that question...and discuss the dangerous precedent being set. We also wonder...why more people aren't defending the rights of Kanye West to speak freely?

The World Series in Major League Baseball is set to begin Friday night. The Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros will be competing for the championship in Major League Baseball. While baseball fans are excited about the World Series...the Associated Press found a problem.

We reveal and react to the Associated Press complaining about the lack of diversity in the World Series. We also discuss recent MLB ratings for the playoffs...and potential ratings for the World Series. We explain the biggest problem in Major League Baseball...and how there is no solution.

Stephen A Smith once again found himself in the doghouse of Molly Qerim on Wednesday morning. The discussion on First Take was on the season long struggles of Tom Brady...and Stephen A Smith echoed the same sentiment we've had all season here on the channel. Tom Brady is struggling because of his divorce.

The comments from Stephen A Smith didn't set well with Molly Qerim. We reveal and react to the exchange between Stephen A Smith and Molly Qerim. We explain how a potentially fascinating discussion...was ruined by a minor case of fake outrage. We also discuss the impact Tom Brady personal life is having on his season.