WWE, UFC merging into $21B Endeavor company; Angels ban reporter over criticism; No, Iowa should not go to the White House! (Episode 787)

Today’s word of the day is ‘merged’ as in the WWE and the UFC are becoming one company. Endeavor is leading the charge. The new live sports behemoth is valued at $21B. Why did Vince McMahon want out now? Who is Ari Emanuel? What does Dana White think about this? What does it all mean!? (13:10) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Los Angeles Angels opting to get a reporter removed from team-owned radio station for being critical of the organization. (30:40) Review: Palm Trees and Power Lines. (33:30) Anthony Rendon has been suspended by MLB for putting his hands on a fan. Come on! (39:55) Here we go again. Jill Biden wants LSU AND Iowa to come to the White House. This isn’t how it works! (45:20) NPPOD. (46:55) The Yankees want to get rid of manager jersey numbers. They’ve retired so many numbers that they’re running out! How's everyone doing!? No one ever reaches out to me so I'm assuming you're all doing well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices