Overview
- Mike Felger and Tony Massarotti described parts of San Francisco as a 'zombie apocalypse' during Super Bowl week broadcasts from Radio Row.
- San Francisco Chronicle culture critic Peter Hartlaub rebuked the portrayal and cited low violent crime and the city’s fewest homicides since 1954.
- Felger responded on-air, conceding he lacks empathy yet maintaining his account of visible open-air drug use near their hotel.
- 'Big Jim' Murray joined his co-hosts in the criticism as their comments circulated widely through sports and local media coverage.
- Pat McAfee praised his experience in the city after speaking with residents and hosted Mayor Daniel Lurie to discuss recent improvements.