ESPN's Paul Kix - How Anyone Can Change Everything

Oct 10, 2020

Paul Kix, a writer and editor at ESPN and author of 'The Saboteur,' dives into the fascinating world of the French Resistance during WWII. He discusses the moral complexities faced by individuals under Nazi occupation, emphasizing the importance of civic responsibility today. Kix explores how historical lessons can inspire contemporary action, drawing connections between past and present athlete activism and the necessity of understanding our agency to effect change. His insights encourage listeners to reflect on their ethical choices in turbulent times.

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ADVICE

Be a Good Person

Don't just talk about being a good person.
Be one.

ANECDOTE

Kix Family Actions

Paul Kix and his wife formed a Christian-Muslim solidarity pact after the Muslim ban.
They also actively resettled a family from Myanmar, opposing the Trump administration's reduced refugee intake.

INSIGHT

French Resistance Reality

The narrative of ubiquitous French Resistance during WWII is historically inaccurate.
Only a small percentage actively resisted Nazi occupation.

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On today’s podcast, Ryan talks with Paul Kix about the French Resistance (the topic of Kix’s first book), what we can learn from historical events and the people who made them happen, and more.

Paul Kix is a writer, editor, and podcaster. Kix is a deputy editor at ESPN who both writes and edits articles. He has written for outlets such as The New Yorker, GQ, and The Wall Street Journal. Kix’s first book, The Saboteur, discusses the wartime exploits of a French aristocrat who fought against the Nazi occupation of France.

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