Professor James Waller
University of Connecticut scholar who directs the Dodd Center for Human Rights and served as the on-stage interviewer for the episode's keynote conversation about sport and human rights.
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Nov 4, 2025 • 1h 1min
We All Have a Number
Pablo Torre welcomes Professor James Waller, an esteemed scholar from the University of Connecticut's Dodd Center for Human Rights. They dive into the wavering athlete resistance against political regimes like Trump and discuss the concept of sportswashing. The conversation also explores the complexities of trans athlete debates, revealing how these issues amplify societal fears and connect to broader oppressions. With insights on the structural power dynamics between players and owners, they highlight sports as a unique platform for accountability.
