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ESPN reportedly moving on from debate-style TV programming

Debate-style discussion has trickled into just about every ESPN program that the network hasn't shut down. That could be ...

‘A Blight on TV,’ ‘Well Past Time’ — NFL World Reacts to ESPN Moving On From ‘Embrace Debate’ Era After Ryan Clark, Cam Newton Layoffs

For nearly two decades, ESPN built much of its identity around “First Take” and its debate-driven format, with heated disagreements becoming a feature. “Embrace Debate” was the show’s tagline, and ...