Brittney Griner

Nov 29, 2022

In this conversation, Brittney Griner, a two-time Olympic medalist, shares her harrowing experience of facing severe legal challenges in Russia. She reflects on her journey from champion athlete to being wrongfully detained, revealing the complexities of her arrest for cannabis oil. The discussion delves into the broader issues of inequality and sexism in the justice system, alongside the growing political support for her release. Griner's story highlights the intertwining of personal struggle and global politics, making her plight resonate far beyond sports.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

The Fall of a Champion

01:35 • 15min

Wireless Pricing Discrepancies and Legal Turmoil

16:25 • 7min

Unpacking the Detention of an Athlete

22:59 • 11min

Reflections and Future Prospects on a Legal Case

33:51 • 1min

Transparent Wireless Pricing with Mint Mobile

35:20 • 2min

Ep 103: An American two-time Olympic medalist faces almost a decade of jail time in a Russian prison. At the mercy of a foreign justice system and far from home, her only options are completely reliant on the ever-shifting pendulum of global politics.

This is the Brittney Griner story

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Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks
Produced & Edited by James Varga
Script Editor: Abagail Belcastro
Music by Dessert Media

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