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Sports In America with David Greene

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Sports in America explores stories that shape athletes and fans alike. Each week, David Greene hosts in-depth conversations with people across the world of sports  – from the star who hits the game winner to the millions of us whose lives are touched by the game.

From WHYY and PRX.

2025

Sports in America explores stories that shape athletes and fans alike. Each week, David Greene hosts in-depth conversations with people across the world of sports  – from the star who hits the game winner to the millions of us whose lives are touched by the game.

From WHYY and PRX.

2025
20hr 49min
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Why Bomani Jones Won’t ‘Stick to Sports’

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March 19, 202650min 4sec

Just after the closing ceremonies of the Olympics in Milan, we sat down with Emmy award-winning commentator Bomani Jones for a special live recording. 

We get into FBI director Kash Patel’s locker room antics after the US men’s team won gold, why Bomani calls them the “whiter Olympics,” and we ask who gets to define America as the US gets ready to host the World Cup this summer. 

We also sit down with producers Paula Lavigne and Dan Arruda from ESPN’s 30 for 30 Podcasts to discuss their latest true crime series, “Murder at the U,” which investigates the killing of former Miami Hurricanes star Bryan Pata and the 20-year saga of trying to find justice for him and his family. 

Show Notes

  1. FBI director joins US men's hockey team celebration | ABC
  2. Why is ICE going to the Winter Olympics in Milan | The Guardian
  3. Trump discourages Iranian soccer team from attending the World Cup, citing safety concerns | PBS
  4. The Right Time with Bomani Jones Podcast
  5. Introducing: Murder at the U | 30 for 30 Podcasts

Show Credits

Host: David Greene

Executive Producers: Joan Isabella, Tom Grahsler

Senior Producer: Michael Olcott

Producer: Michaela Winberg

Associate Producer: Bibiana Correa

Talent Booker: Britt Kahn

Engineer: Mike Villers, Adam Staniczeski

Tile Art: Bea Walling

Sports in America is a production of WHYY, distributed by PRX, and part of the NPR podcast network.

Transcript

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