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Show Notes
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin are joined by Sports Illustrated’s Jon Wertheim to talk about journalist Grant Wahl, who died suddenly over the weekend at the age of 49. They’re also joined by the Atlantic’s Franklin Foer for a conversation about Morocco’s thrilling run to the World Cup semifinals. Finally, they discuss Brittney Griner’s long-awaited return to the United States after a prisoner swap with Russia.
Grant Wahl (6:26): The life and legacy of a great journalist, mentor, and friend.
Morocco (32:01): What their success means for soccer, Africa, and the Arab world.
Griner (49:08): How she got released and what comes next.
Afterball (1:04:31): Josh on Grant Wahl’s Sports Illustrated cover story on LeBron James.
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