Hawks CEO Steve Koonin on Bringing Games Back to Free TV

FULL SHOW - July 16, 2026

Thursday's FULL SHOW - July 16, 2026

Hour 1 - Messi’s Atlanta Masterclass and World Cup Magic

Steak and Sandra reflect on the electric atmosphere in Atlanta during the historic Argentina versus England soccer match. They break down Lionel Messi’s legendary performance and compare his elite longevity to icons like Tom Brady and LeBron James. The Steakhouse also reviews Marcello Hernandez's ESPYs highlights and previews a major Atlanta Hawks announcement. 01:50 - World Cup Atmosphere Atlanta 06:00 - Messi Versus England Analysis 10:40 - Sports Update Leaderboard 16:40 - England Strategy Critique 22:45 - Comparing Messi to Brady 28:30 - Atlanta Hosting Pride 35:50 - Marcello Hernandez ESPYs 39:45 - Halftime Show Rumors

Hour 2 - World Cup, and Steve Koonin on Atlanta Hawks Moving Games to Free Over-the-Air TV

Sandra Golden and Snake Shapiro host Atlanta Hawks executives Steve Koonin and Andrew Saltzman on Sports Radio 92.9 The Game to discuss the team's move to free TV on WANF. They analyze the failure of regional sports networks and the ongoing transformation of downtown Atlanta. The discussion also highlights the buzz surrounding the NBA Summer League and the team's newest rookie class. 01:02 - Atlanta City Progress Update 02:18 - Hawks Free TV Announcement 10:22 - Regional Sports Networks Collapse 15:36 - NBA Summer League Vibes 20:33 - Three Strikes Sports Segment

Hawks' Steve Koonin on Local TV Deal and NBA Momentum

Hawks executives Steve Koonin and Andrew Saltzman discuss the team's move to free-to-air TV on WANF and the current buzz surrounding the NBA Summer League. They also explore the ongoing redevelopment of downtown Atlanta and the impact of the Centennial Yards project. 01:00 - Hawks Games Move to Free TV 02:14 - NBA Momentum and Summer League 04:30 - Hawks Rookie and Draft Class 08:22 - Downtown Atlanta Development Plans 12:10 - Steakhouse Sides and Fan Questions

Hawks CEO Steve Koonin on Bringing Games Back to Free TV

Steve Koonin and Andrew Saltzman explain the Atlanta Hawks' decision to move game broadcasts to free over-the-air television on WANF. They break down the collapse of the regional sports network model and why prioritizing fan accessibility across Georgia is the franchise's new priority. 01:02 - City Safety and Mayor Dickens 02:18 - Hawks Move to Free TV 10:10 - Regional Sports Network Collapse