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Manny Fidel
Brooklyn-based writer and producer who covers politics, culture, and sports; author of the forthcoming essay collection Colored People Time and writer of the GQ piece discussed in this episode.
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Episode 419: Two for the Money (w/ Special Guest: Manny Fidel)
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Join Manny Fidel, a Brooklyn-based writer and producer, as he delves into the impact of online sports betting on societal norms and emotions. He discusses how betting apps are transforming the culture of sports bars, shifting fans from emotional connections to profit-driven motives. The panel also explores the rising influence of celebrity endorsements and the alarming ease of access to gambling, highlighting links to addiction and societal harms. Ultimately, they ponder the future of fandom in an era increasingly defined by betting.
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