Amna Nawaz
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David Portnoy: I'm 'East Coast blunt,' not 'overly divisive'
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July 2, 2026
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2:16Now PlayingBarstool Sports' Dave Portnoy says his views are not "overly divisive" and people would be "shocked" to learn where he stands on several issues.
"I have, like, a very East Coast blunt, straightforward attitude. So when I say I don't like something, it's straightforward," he told PBS News' Amna Nawaz. "But I don't think my views are overly divisive when you actually cut them down and look at the things I believe in."
In his new memoir, "Cancel Me If You Can," Portnoy shares how he grew Barstool from a free gambling newsletter into a media goliath.
He joined Amna Nawaz for the latest episode of PBS News' podcast, "Settle In," to discuss his new book, how he became such a polarizing figure and more.
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