I agree the mascot debate was a joke...but the bigger joke was some of the stupid reaction on both sides. My biggest point was a mascot - whether a bear, plantation owner, slave, dog or ballerina -is a cartoon character, period. And frankly, if I remember correctly, I didn't spend a ton of time on the mascot.<div>I try to let people talk when they call. If I cut a caller off, it is for one of 3 reasons:</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space

re"> </span>1. Time constraints - breaks are hard timed and I have a lot of interviews, which sometimes makes for a clumsy end to a call</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space

re"> </span>2. The caller is dumb - I don't have a lot of patience for illogical/ignorant arguments. It works for Finebaum; doesn't work for me.</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space

re"> </span>3. The caller said something profane or offensive</div><div>Matt and I are looking forward to the new show. More info will be coming soon on affiliates, show name, website and format.</div><div>Thanks for listening.</div>