Keith is joined by Julie DiCaro, senior writer and editor at Deadspin, and author of 'Sidelined: Sports, Culture, and Being A Woman in America' to discuss why Aroldis Chapman's past matters, how league policies could shift fan attitudes about domestic violence and sexual assault, the complication of lifetime bans, and more.

Rundown

2:11 'Why Should I Care About Aroldis Chapman’s Past?'

5:35 Can Leagues Shift Fan Attitudes About Domestic Violence?

9:48 The Complications of Lifetime Bans

11:57 The Media's Role in Coverage of Bad Behavior

15:18 Getting Women Into Decision-Making Positions & The Mirror Complex

19:27 Should We Continue to Bring Up Transgressions from the Distant Past?

23:54 Was the Mets' Quick Dismissal of Jared Porter a Sign of Progress?

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Why bad behavior in baseball matters w/Julie DiCaro