BARSTOOL SANSOM ANTISEMITISM

UPDATE: Dave Portnoy slams 6ABC for 'bait and switch' interview after antisemitism fallout at Philly bar

Portnoy called out 6ABC for a "bait and switch" during an interview where they asked him a question which he felt suggested that he and Barstool's culture were somehow responsible for the incident

Dave Portnoy (Credit: The Wrap)

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Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy is publicly criticizing Philadelphia’s 6ABC Action News, alleging the station misrepresented his interview regarding an antisemitic incident at Barstool Sansom Street, a bar affiliated with his brand.

The controversy began when a group of patrons at Barstool Sansom Street ordered bottle service accompanied by a sign displaying an antisemitic message. 

The incident led to widespread condemnation, including from Portnoy himself, who expressed outrage and took immediate action by firing the staff involved and proposing educational measures for the patrons responsible.

In the aftermath, 6ABC requested an interview with Portnoy to discuss the incident. However, Portnoy claims the interview took an unexpected turn when the reporter suggested that Barstool Sports and Portnoy's leadership contributed to a culture fostering such behavior. 

Portnoy shared a video clip of the interview on social media, expressing his frustration and labeling the interaction a "bait and switch."


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Anthony SanFilippo

Anthony SanFilippo has been covering professional sports in Philadelphia since 1998. He has worked for WIP Radio, NBCSportsPhilly.com, the Delaware County Daily Times and its sister publications in the Philly burbs, the Associated Press, PhiladelphiaFlyers.com and, most recently, Crossing Broad. These days he predominantly writes about the Phillies and Flyers, but he has opinions on the other teams as well. He also hosts a pair of Philly Sports podcasts (Crossed Up and Snow the Goalie) and dabbles in acting, directing, teaching, serves on a nonprofit board and works full-time in strategic marketing communications, which is why he has no time to do anything else, but will if you ask. Follow him on X @AntSanPhilly.


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