In hour 3, Mark is joined by John Ziegler, co-host of The Death of Journalism podcast, to discuss his recent cover story for Chronicles magazine titled "The Wussification of Sports." Ziegler shares his analysis on the evolving nature of modern athletics, the heavy reliance on analytics over instinct in baseball, shifting rules in football, and broader cultural trends impacting sports. Mark is later joined by Bill King, Research Fellow at Rice University's Baker Institute, former attorney, columnist, and author of Unapologetically Moderate, to discuss the latest political developments in Texas. King provides an on-the-ground analysis of the competitive Texas Senate race between Ken Paxton and his opponent, examines shifting voter demographics across the state, and breaks down the key issues influencing Texas voters as election day approaches. He wraps up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.
