A Farewell to 'Around the Horn,' ESPN's Politically-Bias Show
ESPN Welcomes Back Kate Fagan, Advocates Instantly for Inclusion of Transgender Athletes in Sports
Prepare for the End of 'Around the Horn'
The iconic ESPN show, 'Around the Horn,' is winding down its historic run. The reason? Well, it's no secret that the show has been a breeding ground for left-wing political ideologies. Most panelists have leaned left for quite some time, with exceptions like Frank Isola.
Fast forward to Thursday — yep, it didn't change. In fact, it spiraled even more. ESPN, in their wisdom, decided to invite Jemele Hill and Kate Fagan, two former ESPN employees, back to the show for a special farewell episode. Oh, and they also brought Justin Tinsley into the mix.
You may not recognize Tinsley's name, but his recent column was a blatant critique of Philadelphia Eagles' running back Saquon Barkley for playing golf and hanging out with President Donald Trump. Tinsley wrote, "[Barkley] could very well care about democracy and equality, but apparently not enough to forgo associating with someone waging a war on both." So, yeah, his political stance is pretty clear.
Familiar Faces Return, Sowing Controversy
Is it necessary to rehash Jemele Hill's tracks? Plenty of details about her notable moments are easily found in our archives. You might wonder, "Who is Kate Fagan?" Well, ESPN gave her numerous chances to succeed across various radio and TV shows, but alas, it didn't work out.
Fagan, known for her radical left-wing views (take it from someone who worked with her), had little sports knowledge, which is, you know, important in sports media.
Kate Fagan's Return: A Redundant Strawman Argument
On this particular return to 'Around the Horn,' Fagan took the victory. I've always suspected the show chose winners based on who would force their political views on the audience during spare time.
My suspicions were confirmed when Fagan grabbed the mic at the end of Thursday's show and began with an emotionally charged statement. She laid out her views on transgender kids participating in sports.
Fagan argued, "Trans kids deserve to play sports" focusing on the sense of community and joy sports provide. However, her statement has sparked controversy amongst rational-thinking individuals, who believe sports should align with biological reality for everyone — not only trans kids.
ESPN's Last Stand: A Celebration of Radical Ideologies
Despite the backlash, 'Around the Horn' made no effort to veer off its radical path during its final days. Fagan's argument was simply another example of the show's disregard for common-sense views.
As the show bids farewell, it leaves behind a legacy that champions diversity only when it comes to immutable characteristics like skin color and gender, but remains closed to varied perspectives.
Man, it's a shame 'Around the Horn' is ending.
Enrichment Data:
- Kate Fagan, Jemele Hill, and Justin Tinsley returned to 'Around the Horn' for a special farewell episode, honoring the show's history and impact[3].
- Kate Fagan, in her final moment on the show, spoke passionately about transgender athletes' right to participate in sports, emphasizing the importance of community and joy for young people[1].
- While some sources may characterize Fagan and other panelists as having "radical left-wing views," her invitation was likely part of a broader effort to bid farewell to the show's iconic origins[2].
- 'Around the Horn,' known for its politically-biased panelists, was a platform for like-minded individuals and often sparked controversy[2].
- ESPN's decision to invite Jemele Hill, Kate Fagan, and Justin Tinsley for the final episode of 'Around the Horn' might signify a celebration of the show's radical political characteristics.
- Jemele Hill's political views and controversies are evident in the archives, and her return to 'Around the Horn' further demonstrates the show's association with pop-culture and entertainment.
- Kate Fagan, while returning to 'Around the Horn,' argued for transgender kids' right to participate in sports, sparking further debate in the realm of social-media and sports.
- Maybe, the return of familiar faces like Jemele Hill, Kate Fagan, and Justin Tinsley is an indication of theShow's traditional characteristics, as these individuals have often carried left-wing ideologies in the sports media.
- As 'Around the Horn' winds down its historic run, it leaves behind a legacy that champions diversity mainly based on immutable characteristics like skin color and gender, rather than embracing varied perspectives in social-media, entertainment, and sports.
