In today's episode, published on January 8, 2026, I assess the state of journalism with this week's news of the impending closing of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
I also am joined by ESPN SportsCenter anchor Kevin Negandhi, who will receiver the Bill Campbell Award at the 121st Philadelphia Sports Writers Association Banquet on January 21, 2026, at the DoubleTree in Cherry Hill, N.J.
Click HERE to learn more about the PSWA banquet and order tickets.
That and more in Episode 61!
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Story mentioned
Big5Hoops.com: Aaron Bracy’s Big 5 Column: What has happened to the once-great Saint Joseph’s program?
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Negandhi Sources:
For my preparation to interview Kevin Negandhi, I referenced several sources, including this article in the Temple News by Isabella DiAmore. I also reviewed two articles in the Philadelphia Inquirer, by Jonathan Tannenwald on Oct. 4, 2016 and John Gonzalez on May 22, 2011.
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My second book, Are You Kidding Me? The Incredible, Inspiring Story of Allen Iverson and the 2001 Philadelphia 76ers (Brookline) is scheduled to be published in April 2027. Follow updates at #2001SixersBook.
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