Episode
How Brittney Griner Became a Political Pawn: With Coach Dawn Staley
49:53
Published: Thu Jul 21 2022
Description
Basketball legend and coach Dawn Staley is here with the latest on Brittney Griner—one of the best players in the WNBA—who has been detained in Russia since February after officials allegedly found cannabis oil in her luggage. Dawn and Jon break down the financial inequalities of the WNBA, how we can keep players from becoming political pawns, and what needs to happen to get Griner home. Plus, writers Tocarra Mallard and Kasaun Wilson tell the odd tale of how Stephon Marbury starred in a Chinese musical about himself.CREDITSHosted by: Jon StewartFeaturing, in order of appearance: Tocarra Mallard, Kasaun Wilson, Dawn StaleyExecutive Produced by Jon Stewart, Brinda Adhikari, James Dixon, Chris McShane, and Richard Plepler.Lead Producer: Sophie EricksonProducers: Zach Goldbaum, Caity Gray, and Robby SlowikAssoc. Producer: Andrea BetanzosSound Engineer & Editor: Miguel CarrascalSenior Digital Producer: Frederika MorganDigital Coordinator: Norma HernandezSupervising Producer: Lorrie BaranekHead Writer: Kris AcimovicElements: Kenneth Hull, Daniella PhilipsonTalent: Brittany Mehmedovic, Marjorie McCurry, Lukas Thimm Research: Susan Helvenston, Andy Crystal, and Cassie MurdochTheme Music by: Gary Clark Jr.The Problem with Jon Stewart podcast is an Apple TV+ podcast, produced by Busboy Productions.https://apple.co/-JonStewart
Chapters
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00:00 - 01:10 (01:10)
Summary
The episode begins with a discussion about Ralph Samson, a former basketball player who was known for his height and dunking abilities. The hosts also briefly mention Jon Stewart's new TV show on Apple TV+.
EpisodeHow Brittney Griner Became a Political Pawn: With Coach Dawn Staley
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
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EpisodeHow Brittney Griner Became a Political Pawn: With Coach Dawn Staley
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Brittany Griner is a transformational player who raises the level of her team from mediocre to world-class and puts them on par with top-tier programs like UConn.
03:29 - 08:31 (05:01)
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EpisodeHow Brittney Griner Became a Political Pawn: With Coach Dawn Staley
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
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08:31 - 17:37 (09:06)
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EpisodeHow Brittney Griner Became a Political Pawn: With Coach Dawn Staley
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
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17:37 - 24:35 (06:57)
Summary
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EpisodeHow Brittney Griner Became a Political Pawn: With Coach Dawn Staley
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
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24:35 - 30:54 (06:19)
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EpisodeHow Brittney Griner Became a Political Pawn: With Coach Dawn Staley
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
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30:54 - 36:55 (06:01)
Summary
The group discusses Brittany Griner's situation with her ex-wife and how it reflects deeper issues with the treatment of women in sports and the justice system as a whole.
EpisodeHow Brittney Griner Became a Political Pawn: With Coach Dawn Staley
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
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36:55 - 43:07 (06:11)
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The speaker discusses the importance of empathy and how it can influence our perception of justice.
EpisodeHow Brittney Griner Became a Political Pawn: With Coach Dawn Staley
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EpisodeHow Brittney Griner Became a Political Pawn: With Coach Dawn Staley
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