Sally Jenkins is a sports columnist and feature writer at the Washington Post. She is known for infusing her sports coverage with politics, history, and culture. Jenkins joins Preet to discuss her new book, “The Right Call: What Sports Teaches Us About Work and Life,” and her thoughts on the merger between the PGA and Saudi-backed LIV golf tour. Plus, new developments in the Mar-a-Lago documents case, the likelihood of a juryless trial for Donald Trump, and how lawyers decide which clients to take on. Don’t miss the Insider bonus, where Preet and Jenkins discuss the influence of her father, the iconic sportswriter, Dan Jenkins. Try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider.   For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/trump-documents-continued-life-lessons-from-sports-with-sally-jenkins/Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with the hashtag #AskPreet, email us your questions and comments at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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In this discussion, sports columnist Sally Jenkins from the Washington Post sheds light on the complex interplay of politics and sports ahead of the Paris Olympics. She addresses the impact of Russia’s ban, the Israeli athletes competing under a neutral flag, and the looming security concerns. Jenkins also dives into the issues of Saudi sportswashing and the NBA’s entanglement with China, while celebrating the rising prominence of women's sports. This insightful dialogue captures the thrilling yet tumultuous landscape of the global sporting arena.

Sportswriter Sally Jenkins shares insights on the importance of candidness and self-awareness in champions. Discover the five crucial ways observing exceptional athletes and coaches can enhance performance. Learn about conditioning, effective practice, embracing failure, and more. Explore the significance of failure in achieving success and shared principles of confident decision making.