MLB NC & the Rays? Tom Dundon Puts Portland on Blast! Plus a Revisit to Episode 1 with John Fisher
I break down recent comments from Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon regarding the financing challenges surrounding renovations to the Moda Center and why those remarks may offer another perspective on the growing debate over public funding for sports venues.
I also discuss Major League Baseball's long-term interest in North Carolina and why, if the Tampa Bay Rays' stadium situation falls through after the August deadline, acquiring the Rays could become a more realistic path for Raleigh than waiting for a future expansion franchise—assuming the funding and political support are in place.
This episode also revisits the very first episode of Stadium BS, where I originally asked a simple question: What would I ask Athletics owner John Fisher if I had the opportunity to interview him?
It's been one year since construction began on June 23, 2025. Since then, the Athletics' move to Las Vegas has continued to reshape Major League Baseball while raising even more questions about stadium financing, public funding, ownership, and relocation.
Whether you're interested in MLB expansion, stadium economics, franchise relocation, or the business behind professional sports, this episode explores how these stories may be more connected than they first appear.
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