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Pushkin Industries
Legacy of Speed
When two Black sprinters raised their fists in protest at the 1968 Olympic Games, it shook the world. More than 50 years later, the ripple effects of their activism are still felt. In this new series from Pushkin Industries, get to know the runners who took a stand, and the coaches and mentors who helped make them fast enough — and brave enough — to change the world. Hosted by Malcolm Gladwell.
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“It’s amazing that any topic Malcolm picks turns into something so interesting. Love him!!”
Cuca Girl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/08/23
“The podcasts are enjoyable at the beginning - a story of athletics, coaching, and the social and political environment at the time. Sadly several episodes in it deteriorated into one-sided narratives about race and politics. As a POC, I’d enjoy it if it dug deep into the complex and debatable...”Read full review »
Dci34 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/24/23
No Disrespect
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“Thank you for sharing the story of such important moments in the history of the ongoing fight for Civil Rights in this country. I enjoyed this entire podcast with the exception of one comment. During your description of Lee Evan’s podium ceremony you stated, “then when the star spangled banner...”Read full review »
James Lesniak via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/24/23
Recent Episodes
Published 03/29/23
Here's a special preview of a new Pushkin podcast, Started from the Bottom. Every week on Started from the Bottom, host Justin Richmond interviews successful people who grew up on the outside – people of color, people who weren’t part of the old boys’ network, people who came from a world where...
Published 03/29/23
Here's a special episode of another Pushkin podcast, What's Your Problem? Every week on What's Your Problem?, former Planet Money host Jacob Goldstein talks with entrepreneurs and engineers about the future they’re trying to build – and the problems they have to solve to get there. Caspar...
Published 03/16/23
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