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Why David Hoffmann lost enthusiasm in Augusta
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In an exclusive interview with the St. Louis Business Journal, billionaire David Hoffmann lifts the curtain on an ambitious plan linking media power, pro‑sports ownership and a St. Louis expansion spree. He hints at reshaping local journalism, moving Lee Enterprises, and even pursuing the Cardinals — all while revealing how community backlash and industry headwinds have redirected his once‑grand Augusta vision.
SHOW NOTES:
https://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/news/2026/02/05/david-hoffmann-takes-control-lee-enterprises.html
https://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/news/2026/02/05/hoffmann-says-he-wants-to-buy-cardinals.html