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Drone Strikes, Athletes Defend Abortion Rights, and Tax the Rich
On today's episode of the Playoffs and politics podcast, we discuss the US military's latest drone strike to kill an innocent family overseas, a coalition of female athletes stepping up as the Supreme Court eyes repealing Roe vs Wade, and the discourse ar
American Empire Falls in Afghanistan
On today's episode of the Playoffs and politics podcast, we discuss the American withdrawal of Afghanistan after 20 years of war. We'll talk about the failed execution of the withdrawal, the takeover of the Taliban, and debate who deserves the most blame
On Climate, the Future is Now
On today's episode of the Playoffs and politics podcast, we discuss Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York announcing his resignation, the MLB's gamble to attract a younger audience, and the IPCC's latest climate report which paints a bleak picture of the futu
Least Surprising News Ever?
On today's episode of the podcast, we discuss the findings that Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York repeatedly sexually harassed women in his administration and even retaliated against them when they told their stories. We will also react to the lawsuit filed a
Vaccine Passports and the NFL's COVID Policy
On this week's episode of the Playoffs and Politics podcast, we discuss the narratives around the vaccinated vs unvaccinated populations, the push for vaccine passports, and the NFL dropping the hammer with its new policies around COVID for the upcoming s
Not Everyone Sucks (ft. Misha Brahmbhatt, MPH)
This week's episode of the Playoffs and Politics podcast features an interview with @misha_inspires. Misha lives in Southern Florida and recently graduated with her Master's in Public Health. During a time where America is more divided than it has been si
Rachel Nichols and Trevor Bauer are What's On the Grill
On this episode of the Playoffs and Politics podcast, we discuss some recent controversies in the sports industry that served as fireworks in the lead-up to the 4th of July. We will break down the sexual assault accusations against Cy Young winner Trevor
Hi Neighbor! (ft. Amanda Farnan)
On today's episode of the Playoffs and Politics podcast, we speak with Amanda Farnan, who was elected Commissioner to represent ANC1B-11 in Washington, D.C. During our conversation, we discuss what she views as the biggest problem in American politics tod
Checking In + 2021 Updates
Stephen catches you up on what he's been working on behind the scenes, discusses Playoffs and Politics' newest show, and the search to expand the team.Listen here:https://linktr.ee/playoffsandpoliticsFollow Our Podcast:Twitter: @PlayoffPoliticsInsta
Bernie Breaks the Internet
On today's episode of the Playoffs and Politics podcast, we recap some major happenings over the past two weeks in the world of sports and politics. We discuss Inauguration Day and how Bernie Sanders broke the internet, check-in on how COVID-19 is impacti