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Hosts Alex Kirshner, Ben Lindbergh, and Lindsay Gibbs discuss ESPN’s new $30-a-month streaming service, and the media giant’s attempt to maintain a streaming service without cutting off its cable cash cow. The panel then welcomes the New Yorker staff writer Louisa Thomas to review the U.S. Open’s revamped mixed doubles event. They also weigh in on Anthony Richardson and the Colts’ decision to bench their young quarterback ahead of the regular season.
On the bonus episode available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the hosts look at the Minnesota Lynx and Napheesa Colliers' return to WNBA dominance.
ESPN Plus (4:19): The broadcaster’s bet on streaming.
Mixed Doubles (22:10): The U.S. Open's newest competition was mostly a success.
Anthony Richardson (41:47): Are NFL teams giving young quarterbacks enough of a shot?
(Note: time codes are only accurate for Slate Plus members, who listen ad-free.)
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Podcast production and editing by Kevin Bendis, with production assistance from Patrick Fort.
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Hosts Alex Kirshner, Ben Lindbergh, and Lindsay Gibbs discuss ESPN’s new $30-a-month streaming service, and the media giant’s attempt to maintain a streaming service without cutting off its cable cash cow. The panel then welcomes the New Yorker staff writer Louisa Thomas to review the U.S. Open’s revamped mixed doubles event. They also weigh in on Anthony Richardson and the Colts’ decision to bench their young quarterback ahead of the regular season.
On the bonus episode available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the hosts look at the Minnesota Lynx and Napheesa Colliers' return to WNBA dominance.
ESPN Plus (4:19): The broadcaster’s bet on streaming.
Mixed Doubles (22:10): The U.S. Open's newest competition was mostly a success.
Anthony Richardson (41:47): Are NFL teams giving young quarterbacks enough of a shot?
(Note: time codes are only accurate for Slate Plus members, who listen ad-free.)
Get more Hang Up and Listen with Slate Plus! Join for weekly bonus episodes of Hang Up and Listen and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Hang Up and Listen show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or visit slate.com/hangupplus for access wherever you listen.
You can email us at [email protected].
Podcast production and editing by Kevin Bendis, with production assistance from Patrick Fort.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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