Spolitics
by iHeartPodcasts and Reasoned Choice
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BONUS EPISODE: The Politics of Charlie Kirk
BONUS EPISODE: The Politics of Charlie Kirk
About this podcast
SPOLITICS is where we don’t just stick to sports, but examine the world and all of its complexities through the lens of sports. Each week, this podcast will enthusiastically explore the intersection between sports, race, gender, sexuality and culture. In this narrative-style podcast, expect sharp commentary, novel conversations, and compelling guests that will drive nuanced sports conversations that drive culture.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 57 episodes
- BONUS EPISODE: The Politics of Charlie Kirk · 34 min · Season 1In this special bonus episode, Jemele addresses the murder of right influencer Charlie Kirk, who was tragically killed while speaking to students at Utah Valley State University…
- Ep 45: The Politics of Adjustment - Featuring Donte’ Stallworth · 1 h 24 min · Season 1 Episode 45On this week's filibuster, Jemele wraps up the first season of Spolitics by discussing the many ways in which sports + politics have proven to be important. Jemele is then joined…
- Ep 44: The Politics of Being Unpopular - Featuring Brandon Johnson · 1 h 10 min · Season 1 Episode 44On this week's filibuster, Jemele fires back at right wing critics who are outraged over Cracker Barrel changing its logo. Jemele is then joined by Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson…
- Ep 43: The Politics of Filmmaking - Featuring Spike Lee · 1 h 7 min · Season 1 Episode 43On this week's filibuster, Jemele takes aim at the fake outrage over male NFL cheerleaders. Jemele is then joined by award-winning filmmaker Spike Lee, who discusses his new…
- BONUS EPISODE: The Politics of Survivor’s Remorse Part II - Featuring Amin Elhassan · 33 min · Season 1This is the second part of Jemele’s interview with sports media personality, Amin Elhassan, who went from having a successful NBA career to becoming a key voice in sports media…
- Ep 42: The Politics of Survivor’s Remorse - Featuring Amin Elhassan · 1 h 29 min · Season 1 Episode 42On this week's filibuster, Jemele issues a strong rebuke of the clowns who have been throwing dildos on the court at WNBA games. Jemele is then joined by sports media personality…
- Ep 41: The Politics of Turf Wars - Featuring DeMaurice Smith · 1 h 31 min · Season 1 Episode 41On this week's filibuster, Jemele gives her thoughts on basketball analyst Candace Parker receiving blowback because of her WNBA player rankings. Jemele is then joined by…
- BONUS EPISODE: The Politics of Forgiveness - Featuring Jason Wilson · 28 min · Season 1More from Jemele’s conversation with Jason Wilson, author, educator and founder of the Cave of Adullam Transformational Training Academy, which uses martial arts to teach at-risk…
- Ep 40: The Politics of The Comprehensive Man - Featuring Jason Wilson · 1 h 10 min · Season 1 Episode 40On this week's filibuster, Jemele shares her thoughts on two-time NL MVP Bryce Harper confronting MLB commissioner Rob Manfred when Manfred surfaced the possibility of a salary…
- BONUS EPISODE: Q & A with Chris Paul · 29 min · Season 1On this special episode, Jemele shares more of her conversation with future NBA Hall of Famer Chris Paul at the American Black Film Festival. Audience members were granted the…
- Ep 39: The Politics of The Quincy Avery Effect - Featuring Quincy Avery · 1 h 0 min · Season 1 Episode 39On this week's filibuster, Jemele shares her thoughts on Donald Trump reportedly preparing to sign an executive order that provides guidance on name, image, and likeness, and the…
- BONUS EPISODE: The Politics of WNBA Collective Bargaining · 39 min · Season 1On this special episode, Jemele breaks down the notable moments from WNBA All-Star weekend, including the polarizing reaction to the players wearing t-shirts that read “Pay Us…
- Ep 38: The Politics of She’s Got Time - Featuring Swin Cash · 50 min · Season 1 Episode 38On this week's filibuster, Jemele shares her thoughts on whether Laker fans should be worried that LeBron James won’t be a Laker next season. Jemele is then joined by Hall of…
- Ep 37: The Politics of DNA - Featuring Sarah Spain · 1 h 22 min · Season 1 Episode 37On this week's filibuster, Jemele takes listeners back to LeBron James’ The Decision, which just had its 15th anniversary. Jemele is then joined by media personality Sarah Spain…
- BONUS EPISODE: The Politics of 50/50 - Featuring John Hope Bryant · 39 min · Season 1Jemele is joined by finance expert John Hope Bryant, the founder and CEO of Operation Hope in Atlanta. John gives his thoughts on the Buss family selling a majority stake of the…
- Ep 36: The Politics of Inclusion - Featuring Khalen Saunders · 1 h 8 min · Season 1 Episode 36On this week's filibuster, Jemele dives into NBA player Malk Beasley being under federal investigation as part of gambling probe and how the sports leagues alliance with the…
- Ep 35: The Politics of Running the Point - Featuring Chris Paul · 59 min · Season 1 Episode 35On this week’s filibuster, Jemele takes a deeper look at Tyrese Haliburton’s devastating injury and whether the number of ACL tears suffered by NBA players this season is an…
- Ep 34: The Politics of They/Them - Featuring Layshia Clarendon · 1 h 8 min · Season 1 Episode 34On this week’s filibuster, Jemele questions why FIFA decided to drop its anti-racism campaign while the Club World Cup tournament is being played in America. Jemele is then…
- Ep 33: The Politics of Narrative - Featuring Hakeem Jeffries · 1 h 6 min · Season 1 Episode 33On this week’s filibuster, Jemele gets to the bottom of why there’s only one Black female head coach in the WNBA, despite Black women making up 70 percent of the league. Jemele…
- Ep 32: The Politics of the Can-do Mindset - Featuring Candace Parker · 1 h 5 min · Season 1 Episode 32On this week’s filibuster, Jemele questions whether this year’s NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indianapolis Pacers means we’ve seen the end of NBA dynasties…
