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Can Linear TV Actually Afford More NFL?

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Jul 8, 202643:50

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Wells Fargo Securities analyst Steven Cahall joins John to cut through the noise on sports media’s biggest storylines: why a sale of NBC is less likely than the market assumes, the fuzzy logic surrounding the $22 billion Fox–Roku deal, whether linear networks can actually afford to pay more for the NFL, and much more.

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When was this episode published?: July 8, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 43 min.
What podcast is this from?: The Varsity. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: The Varsity covers general sports. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

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Episode Notes

Wells Fargo Securities analyst Steven Cahall joins John to cut through the noise on sports media’s biggest storylines: why a sale of NBC is less likely than the market assumes, the fuzzy logic surrounding the $22 billion Fox–Roku deal, whether linear networks can actually afford to pay more for the NFL, and much more.

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All from The Varsity →

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Jay Bilas’s NCAA Gospel

Yesterday43:39

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How do I listen to this episode of The Varsity?

"Can Linear TV Actually Afford More NFL?" is an episode of The Varsity. Runtime 43 min. Published July 8, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.

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Open Spot Sports. Get the free Spot Sports app for background play, lock-screen controls, and offline downloads.
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Quick FAQ

When was this episode published?: July 8, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 43 min.
What podcast is this from?: The Varsity. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: The Varsity covers general sports. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.