Hour 2 – Hot Dogs & Hot Takes (and Hotcakes), Caitlin Clark Deserves MVP Consideration
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The podcast begins by discussing the Mafia's long-standing dominance in New York City, where they used terror and extortion to create a climate of fear. The podcast then delves into the controversial topic of sex testing in women's athletics, exploring its history and implications for female athletes. It highlights the Good Morning Football podcast, which provides daily coverage of NFL news, game plan analysis, player interviews, and recaps of the latest events. The podcast also introduces the Law and Order Criminal Justice System podcast, which focuses on the dismantling of the Mafia in American history, highlighting the efforts of young prosecutors and law enforcement in bringing down powerful crime figures. It promotes NFL Daily with Greg Rosenthal, a daily podcast offering news, previews, recaps, and analysis of the NFL. The podcast also promotes Tested, a new series from CBC and NPR's Embedded podcast, which explores the history of sex testing in women's athletics. It promotes Against the Rules, hosted by Michael Lewis, which explores the impact of sports betting on fans, teams, and families. The podcast concludes with a final promotion of the Law and Order Criminal Justice System podcast, highlighting its focus on the Mafia's downfall and the efforts of prosecutors and law enforcement in bringing down powerful crime figures.
Outlines
The Mafia's Dominance and the Rise of Sports Betting
The podcast explores the Mafia's long-standing dominance in New York City, where they used terror and extortion to create a climate of fear. It also introduces the growing phenomenon of sports betting and its impact on fans, teams, and families.
Sex Testing in Women's Athletics: A Controversial History
The podcast delves into the controversial topic of sex testing in women's athletics, exploring its history and implications for female athletes. It highlights the Tested series from CBC and NPR's Embedded podcast, which examines the practice and its impact on female athletes.
Good Morning Football Podcast: Your Daily Dose of NFL News
The podcast highlights the Good Morning Football podcast, which provides daily coverage of NFL news, game plan analysis, player interviews, and recaps of the latest events. It offers a mix of entertainment and information for football fans.
Law and Order Criminal Justice System Podcast: The Mafia's Downfall
The podcast introduces the Law and Order Criminal Justice System podcast, which focuses on the dismantling of the Mafia in American history, highlighting the efforts of young prosecutors and law enforcement in bringing down powerful crime figures.
NFL Daily with Greg Rosenthal: Smart Hot Takes and Insights
The podcast promotes NFL Daily with Greg Rosenthal, a daily podcast offering news, previews, recaps, and analysis of the NFL. It emphasizes the podcast's focus on smart hot takes and its diverse lineup of guests.
Against the Rules Podcast: The Impact of Sports Betting
The podcast promotes Against the Rules, hosted by Michael Lewis, which explores the impact of sports betting on fans, teams, and families. It provides insights into the social and cultural implications of this growing phenomenon.
Keywords
Sex Testing in Women's Athletics
The practice of subjecting female athletes to sex verification tests to ensure they meet gender criteria for competition. This has been a controversial topic, raising concerns about privacy, discrimination, and the validity of such tests.
Sports Betting
The act of wagering on the outcome of sporting events. It has become increasingly popular and legalized in many jurisdictions, impacting fans, teams, and the sports industry as a whole.
Hot Takes
Bold and often controversial opinions or predictions about sports, entertainment, or other topics. Hot takes are often made for entertainment value and can be based on speculation or limited evidence.
NFL Daily
A daily podcast dedicated to covering the latest news, previews, recaps, and analysis of the National Football League. It provides insights and opinions on various aspects of the sport, including player performance, team strategies, and upcoming games.
Good Morning Football Podcast
A daily podcast that provides comprehensive coverage of the NFL, including game plan analysis, player interviews, and recaps of the latest events. It offers a mix of entertainment and information for football fans.
Against the Rules Podcast
A podcast hosted by Michael Lewis, exploring various characters and issues in American life, with a focus on the impact of sports betting on fans, teams, and families. It provides insights into the social and cultural implications of this growing phenomenon.
Law and Order Criminal Justice System Podcast
A podcast that tells the story of the dismantling of the Mafia in American history, focusing on the efforts of young prosecutors and law enforcement in bringing down powerful crime figures. It provides a glimpse into the complexities of organized crime and the fight against it.
Embedded Podcast
A podcast produced by CBC and NPR, exploring various topics through in-depth reporting and interviews. The series "Tested" focuses on the history of sex testing in women's athletics, examining the controversial practice and its impact on female athletes.
Q&A
How did the Mafia maintain its power in New York City for so long?
The Mafia used terror and extortion to control New York City for decades, creating a climate of fear that made it difficult for law enforcement to intervene.
What event marked the beginning of the end for the Mafia's dominance?
The murder of Carmichael Auntie sparked a chain of events that ultimately led to the dismantling of the Mafia, as it demonstrated that law enforcement could prosecute these individuals.
What is the main focus of the Law and Order Criminal Justice System podcast?
The podcast tells the story of how a group of young prosecutors and law enforcement officials brought down the Mafia's most powerful figures, ultimately dismantling the organization.
What is the purpose of the NFL Daily podcast?
NFL Daily with Greg Rosenthal provides daily news, previews, recaps, and analysis of the NFL, offering smart hot takes and insights from a diverse lineup of guests.
What is the main topic discussed in the Tested series from the Embedded podcast?
The Tested series explores the history of sex testing in women's athletics, examining the controversial practice and its impact on female athletes.
What is the main focus of the Against the Rules podcast?
Against the Rules, hosted by Michael Lewis, explores the impact of sports betting on fans, teams, and families, with Lewis traveling to Las Vegas and New Jersey to understand the phenomenon.
What is the main focus of the Good Morning Football podcast?
The Good Morning Football podcast provides daily coverage of the NFL, including game plan analysis, player interviews, and recaps of the latest events, offering a mix of entertainment and information for football fans.
Show Notes
Dan and the Danettes discuss some of their “hot takes” from last year and make their own predictions for this season. And while Dan thinks it’s probably A’ja Wilson’s to lose, he makes a case that Caitlin Clark should be at least in consideration for the WNBA MVP Award.
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