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Past, Present, and Future of the Activist Athlete

Past, Present, and Future of the Activist Athlete

Released Thursday, 12th April 2018
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Past, Present, and Future of the Activist Athlete

Past, Present, and Future of the Activist Athlete

Past, Present, and Future of the Activist Athlete

Past, Present, and Future of the Activist Athlete

Thursday, 12th April 2018
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The Nation's Sports Editor Dave Zirin joins the TFG Pod to discuss the whirlwind process and shocking aftermath of co-writing, Things That Make White People Uncomfortable, with Eagles DE Michael Bennett. (11:50) Dave explains who exactly should read the book and why Michael is such a prescient voice for our times. (21:42)He also discusses his next book, Jim Brown: Last Man Standing, about perhaps the most complex mega athlete of the last century (24:21), and reveals the under-the-radar athlete activists whose impact we'll be talking about in 10 years (36:00). Plus, Dave and Melissa examine Eric Reid and the NFL's attempts to squash its anthem issues. (32:39)Finally, Melissa muses on why the NFL needs Josh Rosen and why it needs to send Ray Lewis into exile. (48:15)MUSIC: Funky Cha Cha - Arturo Sandoval | They Reminisce Over You - Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth | Confident - Demi Lovato | GOD. - Kendrick Lamar | Mr. Brightside - The Killers
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