Will Hobson

Will Hobson, an investigative sports reporter at The Washington Post, dives into the NFL’s controversial concussion settlement. The conversation reveals how racial dynamics impact the payout process for former players. Hobson discusses the alarming connections between brain diseases and football, particularly highlighting CTE. The podcast also addresses the unsettling practice of race norming in cognitive assessments, revealing its disproportionate effects on African-American players seeking compensation. It's a deep look into the NFL's challenges and the ramifications for those involved.

Christian Paz, a journalist focused on democratic shifts in immigration policy, discusses the Democratic Party's surprising rightward shift amid political pressures. Will Hobson, who covers NFL concussion settlements, reveals troubling findings about outdated screening methods for brain injuries. They dive into Kamala Harris's acceptance speech, highlighting its themes and the surrounding media reactions. The episode also touches on new COVID vaccine authorizations and the significant drop in Black student enrollment at MIT following a Supreme Court ruling.

Will Hobson, sports reporter for the Washington Post, discusses the NFL's controversial concussion settlement. The podcast highlights the struggles of players denied help, differences between settlement and medical definitions of dementia, misleading promises, and proposed changes to improve fairness and expedite care.