It’s August. Which usually means college students are heading back for the fall semester. But this year, back-to-school tailgates and freshman orientation look a little different. Think: hand sanitizer relay races. We’ll break down how some of the biggest campuses in the country are planning to open safely. And what the concerns are from some faculty, parent ... Show More
Yesterday
Well Played LIVE at the National Women's Soccer League Championship with Sarah Spain
Well Played headed to the West Coast for a LIVE podcast recording at the NWSL Championship weekend. Joined by special guests Sarah Spain, we recapped the NWSL awards, handed out a few of our own (hi, Midge Purce), and set the scene for the title match, including alll the drama th ... Show More
32m 2s
Nov 19
Ciara and Russ Address Baby No. 5, LeBron and Bronny Go Freaky Friday, and Timothée and Adam Ball Out
Since at least late 2024, Russell Wilson has left thirsty comments on his wife Ciara’s Instagram posts asking for baby number five – aka, “Cinco.” Blake and Caroline join Ciara in her public plea to give her uterus a break. In other ick-worthy news, Sky Sports addressed the patro ... Show More
58m 7s
Nov 12
Joe Burrow's Crystal Collection, Dua Lipa's Sporty Day off, and Prince Harry's Apology ft. Jaedyn Shaw
Bengals fans, rejoice. The streets are saying Joe Burrow will return by Thanksgiving after healing his turf toe. Shocked he’s already making a comeback? Us too. Blake and Caroline suspect it’s all thanks to an Etsy witch – with a side of Joe’s crystal collection. Meanwhile, Dua L ... Show More
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Jun 2022
One Elite High School’s Struggle Over Admissions
<p>A bitter debate about the criteria for enrolling students at Lowell, in California, has echoes of the soul-searching happening across the U.S. education system.</p><p>Guest: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/jay-caspian-kang?smid=pc-thedaily">Jay Caspian Kang</a>, a writer f ... Show More
51m 36s
Jul 2021
A New Era in College Sports
<p>Throughout its 115-year history, the N.C.A.A.’s bedrock principle has been that student-athletes should be amateurs and not allowed to profit off their fame.</p><p>This week, after years of agitation and legislation, the rule was changed.</p><p>What will this new era of colleg ... Show More
30m 28s
Jan 2024
213. Question Time: Standing up to Netanyahu, why Starmer would work with Trump, and the differences between Sunni and Shia
Will the West come to terms with the idea that Netanyahu is not interested in a two state solution? Is 'populism' patronising? Would Starmer tread a fine line or stand up to Donald Trump?
Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more on today's episode of Qu ... Show More
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