Impolitic with John Heilemann Will Leitch & Pablo Torre: The Year In Sports (Shut Up & Dribble? Sure!)
Dec 30, 2024
Will Leitch, founder of Deadspin, and Pablo Torre, former ESPN writer, dive into the year's sports highlights with sharp insights. They discuss the remarkable rise of Caitlin Clark and the WNBA, and how sports provided solace during political tensions. The duo highlights the anticipation for the Paris Olympics and riffs on the evolving nature of sports media. They also tackle the complex role of athletes in activism and can’t resist taking jabs at Aaron Rodgers, blending humor with cultural commentary.
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Caitlin Clark Wins Athlete of the Year
- Caitlin Clark won Time Magazine's Athlete of the Year.
- She was later criticized by right-wing media for mentioning white privilege in the interview.
Caitlin Clark and the Rise of Women's Sports
- Caitlin Clark introduced many to women's basketball, sparking attention and debate.
- Her experience highlights cultural controversies, like race and gender, in sports.
Caitlin Clark and the Culture War
- Caitlin Clark's fame made her a target in the culture war.
- She was fearless on the court but apprehensive about cultural debates.
