ESPN producer's racist remarks about Stephen A. Smith leak

Stephen A. Smith is at the center of a controversy involving ESPN. This follows the leak of audio from producer Ryan Bertrand, who made racially insensitive comments about Smith. The audio has become widely circulated on social media, attracting significant public attention. In the leaked audio, Bertrand criticizes Smith for his remarks about the Gaza conflict. He labels Smith an "angry Black man" and questions his credibility, saying, "Brother, you were just talking about the Lakers three hours ago... What do you know about Gaza?" He also describes Smith as "crazy" and claims he only seeks to create controversy for ESPN. Since the leak, Ryan Bertrand has gone into hiding online. His social media accounts have been made private, and his LinkedIn profile is no longer available. Neither Bertrand nor ESPN has commented on the incident so far. Fans are calling for ESPN to take action against Bertrand due to the racially charged nature of his comments. Many are concerned about the implications for the company's workplace culture. As of now, Stephen A. Smith has not publicly responded to the controversy. Fans hope to hear his thoughts in his next podcast or during his ESPN show.