Chris talks with his high school basketball coach, Kurt Keener, about his childhood growing up in Detroit, and his reluctancy to attend Detroit Country Day School. They also discuss how Chris' mom and coach Keener prepped Chris for life after b

Conversation with Buzz Braman

Feb 28th, 2017 1h 1m

I talk to my friend and shooting coach Buzz Braman, the first full time shooting coach in NBA history, about how players can improve their game. Buzz also discusses working with me throughout my career, how Craig Sager was instrumental in havin

From Words to Action part 2

Feb 21st, 2017 1h 30m

San Jose University launches the SJSU Institute for the Study of Sport, Society, and Social Change at "From Words to Action," a town hall meeting featuring sports, media and social leaders discussing the past, present, and future of athlete act

From Words to Action part 1

Feb 14th, 2017 1h 11m

The Boys of Dunbar

Feb 7th, 2017 1h 33m

Chris talks with author Alejandro Danois about the inspiring true story of a high school basketball team that overcame desperate circumstances in 1980's Baltimore to produce four NBA players and give hope to a neighborhood and a city, thanks to

On The Map: My interview with Tal Brody and Dani Menkin

Jan 31st, 2017 43m 20s

"On The Map" tells the story of the '77 team, the one that brought the first European Cup to Israel and became "The Team of the Nation."Still demoralized after the 1973 Yom Kippur War, Israel was hungry for a collective uplifting event. "On The

The resurgence of the politically aware athlete: The Dr. Harry Edwards interview

Jan 24th, 2017 1h 9m

Chris and one of his mentors, Dr. Harry Edwards, take the fearless or insane discussion to another level. Dr. Edwards talks about his life as an activist, the resurgence of the politically conscience athlete, and lays groundwork for the next ge

Son of a King

Jan 16th, 2017 1h 26m

In celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we speak with Dr. King's eldest son and namesake, Martin Luther King III, global human rights activist and humanitarian who continues his efforts to realize his father's dream. Martin III

Activist Athlete Etan Thomas

Jan 10th, 2017 55m 33s

Chris and his guest, former NBA first round draft pick and current writer, author and activist, Etan Thomas, discuss the role of the politically aware athlete. Chris talks to Etan about defying the stereotype of the apolitical athlete and his l

Bad Sports

Jan 3rd, 2017 1h 8m

Chris interviews author David Zirin about his numerous books, including "Bad Sports: How Owners Are Ruining The Game We Love." They also rap about the state of the politically aware athlete, today's sports culture and the relationship between s

Interview with Peter Gilbert

Dec 27th, 2016 1h 20m

Chris and his friend, documentarian, director and cinematographer, Peter Gilbert, discuss the 25th anniversary of the iconic film "Hoop Dreams." Peter also talks about his passion for storytelling and the most heartbreaking and inspiring accoun

Conversation with Coach

Dec 20th, 2016 53m 15s

Chris takes a trip down memory lane with friend, mentor, and AAU coach, Curtis 'Harve' Hervey. Chris and his AAU coach discuss what it takes to be a mentor, what parents should look for when searching for a coach, and their favorite memories of

The John Carlos Story: The Sports Moment That Changed The World

Dec 13th, 2016 1h 3m

Chris speaks with the infamous man behind one of the most controversial and iconic Olympic images in history, Dr. John Carlos. Chris and Dr. Carlos engage in a profound discussion about his early vision as a child that foreshadowed his monument

The Real All-Americans

Dec 6th, 2016 1h 9m

Sally Jenkins, sports columnist and feature writer for the Washington Post, talks about her book The Real All Americans. This story is about the origins of football and the controversial events at the Carlisle Indian School. Chris and Emmy awar

Death Row Chaplain

Nov 29th, 2016 1h 22m

An in depth conversation with Rev. Earl Smith, Chaplain of the Golden State Warriors, San Francisco 49'ers, and former Chaplain of the San Francisco Giants for over 10 years. In his new book, Death Row Chaplain, he recounts unbelievable stories