The Chicago Smokehouse
The Chicago Smokehouse
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John Howell and Rick Telander share a cigar and conversations and insightful analysis of the stories shaping headlines today Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Focuses on sports journalism, personal anecdotes, and the evolution of sports culture, with episodes covering topics such as the legacy of sports figures like John Feinstein and Mike Ditka, as well as broader themes like race representation in football and the storytelling aspect of sports writing.
John Howell and Rick Telander share a cigar and conversations and insightful analysis of the stories shaping headlines today
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
John Howell and Rick Telander dive into the controversy over Trump’s push to revive racist team names like the Redskins and Indians. They explore how the former president weaponizes nostalgia and grievance to distract and divide, all while Telander shares personal stories—from interviewing Trump in 1986 to a touching tribute to his late dog. It’s a candid, wide-ranging conversation about sports, politics, culture, and the cost of not evolving.
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