You tweeted you are friends, not just co-hosts, with Pete Hegseth and Jedediah Bila. It reflects who I am. if ( localStorage.getItem(skinItemId ) ) { Just a day before announcing his departure, Cain and Bomani Jones were trending on Twitter after Jones grilled his White colleague on his belief that NASCAR reporting the Bubba Wallace noose incident was an impediment to race relations. We were showing remarkable success and ratings growth. And that's everything, man. Then you layer on top of those executives that also, by and large, share the same point of view. They’re sacrificing their ratings. There’s a disconnect between hosts and fans. I used to think everybody suffered from confirmation bias. 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Will Cain: I feel very fortunate that a time when, economically, physically, spiritually, this has been very difficult on most people across America I had an opportunity for a job change. Get the latest odds on all the top sports. I am open to having those conversations.        Boston Helps. Cain: If I had to write two reasons, the number one reason that I moved over to Fox was that I was by both their estimation and mine, opening new doors, not closing any existing doors. And honestly, that’s what I’m excited about at Fox News. But in my lifetime, this is the most divisive time we’ve lived through. Why did you choose to take a risk and move in this climate? ESPN strongly denied that Cain asked for $2 million or that $1.2 million was discussed; through an ESPN spokeswoman, Cain declined to comment. Hill took a buyout from ESPN and now hosts a podcast and writes for the Atlantic. All I ever cared about was connecting with people. Amanda Gifford, in radio, in talent, in radio again, has been a great ally of mine. As for the shows, I don’t think so. Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. The New York Post reported Cain’s upcoming move to Fox News on Monday, after Front Office Sports forecast it earlier this month. Pete and Jedediah are both smart, earnest. Fear is driving the day at every level of leadership, but it’s not leadership anymore. What Fox represents, to me, is one of the last bastions of media that welcomes various points of view and disagreements. Apart from this he also hosts a show called The Will Cain Show which is telecasted on ESPN radio. We think about the listener. Burack: Do you look at this opportunity as a way to pave the way for others? The final relationship I want to talk about is ours. I hope he’s successful on Fox & Friends Weekend. Predicting that this move by Will Cain will be one of the biggest payoffs for a persons’ career. Which by the way, Fox has both opinion and a stellar news organization separate from their opinion. I know he’s into that whole USA is great and there is so much to be thankful for living in this country – Icky I get it my woke brethren.. 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Cain: Live games will be. Following Urinating Drama, Fans Spots ‘Certified Lover Boy’ Truck On Toronto Interstate For Upcoming Drake Album. At ESPN, he hosted a daily radio show and appeared frequently on “First Take.” He was a conservative voice on a network known for left-leaning viewpoints. I've harped on it. It was important for me to move over to Fox to participate in the national discussion and I’m grateful that I had that opportunity. I truly mean that, Bobby. And so Cain made the jump back to politics, leaving ESPN for Fox News’ “Fox & Friends Weekend,” five years after leaving the politics forum for sports. That’s what resonated about the. Fox News offered the opportunity to take part in so many other discussions that, right now, are critical. So, I intend to be someone going forward in the media that is capable of participating in both worlds. Ryan Glasspiegel I don’t ordinarily watch it, but I will tune in to see Will. Pete Hegseth is someone you want in the foxhole with the bullets flying. I still have a tendency to raise my eyes and look for the fans. Well, I’ll tell you this: I’m much more focused on singles and doubles than I used to be. I really do. That's the start and finish of this whole deal. You can apply that now, to a larger degree, to Americans just wanting something different. This Saturday, Will Cain makes his debut on his new show, Fox & Friends Weekend. Why Is Will Cain Leaving ESPN Radio? } Sports media is, simply, just like the rest of corporate America. . If these concepts are sacrificed at the altar of a huge movement at this given point in time, and I don’t participate in an effort to try to save that culture, to save those principles, I’ll never forgive myself. September 1, 2020 | 1:10pm | Updated September 1, 2020 | 3:37pm. Several news outlets reported in April that Will Cain is expected to return to Fox News where he once was an on-air political commentator. Bobby Burack: The pandemic has hit the media hard. And it was a table of four to five people, many of whom had disagreements with each other and debated the news of the day with each other. Most of the gutless personalities are just trying to get rich. Good luck in your new job at Fox News where you can debate issues, unlike ESPN where debate makes you a racist. is much more of a team sport than a solo radio show is on a day-to-day basis. It’s the core of who we are. This is the type of in-depth article that makes my investment in Outkick worthwhile. He is a married man. I was happy to leave, even to some extent, politics behind. Pete and Jedediah are both smart, earnest. “Let me be honest with you about my biases, my beliefs,” Cain said. Terms of Use To interview Bobby Burack, contact him on Twitter @burackbobby_. Here’s the ecosystem that led to sports media being completely and utterly one-sided, and, in my estimation, totally out of touch with the audience: First, the media in general, suffers from a self-selection mechanism. He has contributed to many outlets in America such as ESPN, Blaze, and CNN. AUDIO: Will Cain Gives Emotional Sign-Off on Last Day at ESPN. Listening to each other. I think that’s what the audience wants. Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify, Gang's All Here: A NY Jets Podcast He gets out of the way to let Will talk. I began talking to Fox sometime in early 2020, I didn’t anticipate moving on from ESPN. But over time, as I got to know everyone at Fox, I was very impressed with them as individuals and with Fox as a company. The United States has been through a lot. October 15, 2020, 4:34 pm. ESPN TV and Radio Host Will Cain announced on Twitter that Friday will be his last day with ESPN. I've said it's how I think I should live my life. “Will is a great example.”. But we’re also going to talk about these ideas I’ve referenced several times in this interview with you. Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify, © 2020 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved I refuse to watch ESPN anymore. As I’ve reported, I’m told ESPN wanted to keep you. Thumbs up!!! Burack: Who is the most influential media talent right now? Bobby Burack It was a whirlwind, but Cain's final day arrived regardless. TV and radio host Dan Le Batard once mentioned Cain by name on the air, suggesting the best way to get hired at ESPN was to be conservative. I loved the Will Cain Show. I thought the past few years that Will looked out of place on ESPN. 1 reason you chose your new home? Anytime I talk to somebody older, “how does this compare to the 1960s? That’s going to be up to them as individuals and the career paths they’re able to forge for themselves. It is simply spineless followers at every level of what we would hope would be leadership.