Not My Job: We Quiz Rock Climber Ashima Shiraishi On Escalators
Shiraishi a pro at climbing sheer rock faces, we've invited her to play a game called "Let's take the easy way up."
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'Long Gone Summer' Documentary Revisits Controversial 1998 Home Run Chase
Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa slugged it out to beat a baseball home run record in 1998. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with director AJ Schnack about his documentary Long Gone Summer.
NASCAR Driver Bubba Wallace On Confederate Flag Ban: 'A Long Time Coming'
Bubba Wallace is the only black driver to race full time in NASCAR's top series. He tells All Things Considered that banning the Confederate flag will bring in people who felt uncomfortable before.
NASCAR Top Circuit Driver Comments On Company's Decision To Ban Confederate Flag
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Bubba Wallace, the only black NASCAR top circuit driver, about NASCAR banning the Confederate flag.
The NFL Announces A New Holiday. It's Listening. But Is It Enough?
The NFL is giving all employees the day off on June 19th. That day - known as Juneteenth - commemorates the effective end of slavery. It's the third major race-related directive by the NFL in a week.
How Taking A Stand For Justice Can Threaten The Careers Of Black Athletes
Howard Bryant, author of The Heritage, discusses the history of social protest among African American athletes, including Jackie Robinson and Muhammad Ali. Originally broadcast Jan. 13, 2018.
Bubbles And Empty Seats: How Each Pro Sport Plans To Come Back Amid Pandemic
As cities continue relaxing shelter-in-place mandates and reopening, sports leagues are cautiously readying to compete again.
NASCAR Bans Confederate Flag From Events
The stock car racing group says the presence of the Confederate Flag runs contrary to its commitment to be welcoming and inclusive.
U.S. Soccer Lifts Ban On Kneeling During National Anthem
"It has become clear that this policy was wrong and detracted from the important message of Black Lives Matter," U.S. Soccer said on Wednesday. The ban has been in place since February 2017.
NASCAR Bans Confederate Flag
"The presence of the Confederate flag runs contrary to our commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all fans, our competitors and industry," officials announce Wednesday.