Will Leitch & Pablo Torre: The Year In Sports (Shut Up & Dribble? Sure!)
Impolitic with John Heilemann
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Safety, Politics, and Youth Sports
This chapter explores the safety concerns surrounding youth football amid rising evidence linking the sport to long-term health issues like CTE. The speakers discuss the complex dynamics of parental choices, societal perceptions of youth sports, and the evolving political engagement of athletes post-Black Lives Matter. Additionally, they reflect on the shifting identity of athletes in the public eye and the challenges faced by fans, particularly in context to the New York Jets and the broader implications of athlete activism.
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