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THE STERLING AFFAIRS Part 1: That Tape (2019)

May 28, 2024
The podcast dives into the scandal involving Donald Sterling and his mistress V. Stiviano, as leaked tapes shake the NBA. It explores the racist remarks, media frenzy, and fallout that ensued, sparking outrage and racial tensions.
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  • The leaked tapes of Donald Sterling exposed his racist beliefs and sparked conversations on racism in sports.
  • The Sterling scandal prompted discussions on wider societal issues like racism, power dynamics, and accountability.

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Shelly Sterling's Encounter with V. Stiviano

Shelly Sterling, known primarily as Donald Sterling's wife, had a significant encounter with V. Stiviano, a woman 49 years Donald's junior. Shelly discovered Donald's infidelity as she encountered V. Stiviano, leading to a confrontation and subsequent legal actions to reclaim gifts bought for V. The altercation at Neiman Marcus between Shelly and V. Stiviano triggered a chain of events that brought Donald Sterling's controversies to the forefront, forcing the NBA to address his behavior.

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