Erick Erickson Show: S15 EP68: Hour 2 – Fang Fang, Bang Bang, and Swalwell

In this episode of The Ricochet Superfeed, Eric Erickson delivers a blistering critique of the media's coverage of Eric Swalwell's exit from the California gubernatorial race, accusing CNN and other outlets of failing to report on long-standing allegations of sexual misconduct and harassment for over a decade. Erickson argues that the story was not a triumph of investigative journalism but rather a politically motivated smear campaign orchestrated by Democratic operatives, with reporters admitting they knew about the allegations but didn't cover them because it wasn't their 'beat.' He draws parallels to other Democratic figures like Katie Porter and Hassan Piker, accusing the party of protecting problematic figures as long as they were politically useful. The discussion then pivots to the chaotic streaming experience of the 2026 Masters Tournament, where fragmented coverage across multiple platforms—Paramount Plus, ESPN, Prime Video, and the Masters app—created confusion and frustration for fans. Erickson praises Augusta National for treating fans as patrons by offering free, unified access to the Masters app, contrasting it sharply with the NFL and other leagues that are 'nickel-and-diming' fans through fragmented, paywalled streaming. He warns that this trend risks alienating audiences and undermining the unifying power of sports in America.