Playoffs and Politics

About Playoffs and Politics

The Playoffs and Politics podcast, hosted by Stephen Denis, is a weekly conversation focused on sports, politics, and when they intersect in society. This space serves as a voice for the progressive movement. Listen weekly to hear adversarial commentary and analysis on real issues you won’t see on the front page of traditional media, because we believe you have the right to know. Challenging the status quo since ‘96. We don’t stick to sports. https://linktr.ee/playoffsandpolitics Follow Our Podcast: Twitter: @PlayoffPolitics Instagram: @playoffsandpolitics Facebook: @playoffsandpolitics

Publisher

Playoffs and Politics

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

4 Jan 2019

Latest episode

27 Sept 2021

Latest episodes

42 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Sept 2021

   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 around AOC's "Tax the Rich" dress at the Met Gala. Listen here: https://linktr.ee/playoffsandpolitics Follow Our Podcast: Twitter: @PlayoffPolitics Instagram: @playoffsandpolitics Facebook: @playoffsandpolitics

2. 

   23 Aug 2021

   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 for the failed, two-decade long, military occupation. Listen here: https://linktr.ee/playoffsandpolitics Follow Our Podcast: Twitter: @PlayoffPolitics Instagram: @playoffsandpolitics Facebook: @playoffsandpolitics

3. 

   16 Aug 2021

   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 future to come. Listen here: https://linktr.ee/playoffsandpolitics Follow Our Podcast: Twitter: @PlayoffPolitics Instagram: @playoffsandpolitics Facebook:  @playoffsandpolitics

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