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Episodes
BONUS EPISODE: The Politics of Charlie Kirk
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special bonus episode, Jemele addresses the murder of right influencer Charlie Kirk, who was tragically killed while speaking to students at U...
Ep 45: The Politics of Adjustment - Featuring Donte’ Stallworth
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's filibuster, Jemele wraps up the first season of Spolitics by discussing the many ways in which sports + politics have proven to be impo...
Ep 44: The Politics of Being Unpopular - Featuring Brandon Johnson
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's filibuster, Jemele fires back at right wing critics who are outraged over Cracker Barrel changing its logo. Jemele is then joined by Ch...
Ep 43: The Politics of Filmmaking - Featuring Spike Lee
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's filibuster, Jemele takes aim at the fake outrage over male NFL cheerleaders. Jemele is then joined by award-winning filmmaker Spike Lee...
BONUS EPISODE: The Politics of Survivor’s Remorse Part II - Featuring Amin Elhassan
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the second part of Jemele’s interview with sports media personality, Amin Elhassan, who went from having a successful NBA career to beco...
Ep 42: The Politics of Survivor’s Remorse - Featuring Amin Elhassan
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's filibuster, Jemele issues a strong rebuke of the clowns who have been throwing dildos on the court at WNBA games. Jemele is then joined...
Ep 41: The Politics of Turf Wars - Featuring DeMaurice Smith
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's filibuster, Jemele gives her thoughts on basketball analyst Candace Parker receiving blowback because of her WNBA player rankings. Jeme...
BONUS EPISODE: The Politics of Forgiveness - Featuring Jason Wilson
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
More from Jemele’s conversation with Jason Wilson, author, educator and founder of the Cave of Adullam Transformational Training Academy, which ...
Ep 40: The Politics of The Comprehensive Man - Featuring Jason Wilson
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's filibuster, Jemele shares her thoughts on two-time NL MVP Bryce Harper confronting MLB commissioner Rob Manfred when Manfred surfaced t...
BONUS EPISODE: Q & A with Chris Paul
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this special episode, Jemele shares more of her conversation with future NBA Hall of Famer Chris Paul at the American Black Film Festival. Audience...
Ep 39: The Politics of The Quincy Avery Effect - Featuring Quincy Avery
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's filibuster, Jemele shares her thoughts on Donald Trump reportedly preparing to sign an executive order that provides guidance on name, ...
BONUS EPISODE: The Politics of WNBA Collective Bargaining
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this special episode, Jemele breaks down the notable moments from WNBA All-Star weekend, including the polarizing reaction to the players wearing t...
Ep 38: The Politics of She’s Got Time - Featuring Swin Cash
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's filibuster, Jemele shares her thoughts on whether Laker fans should be worried that LeBron James won’t be a Laker next season. Je...
Ep 37: The Politics of DNA - Featuring Sarah Spain
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's filibuster, Jemele takes listeners back to LeBron James’ The Decision, which just had its 15th anniversary. Jemele is then joined...
BONUS EPISODE: The Politics of 50/50 - Featuring John Hope Bryant
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jemele is joined by finance expert John Hope Bryant, the founder and CEO of Operation Hope in Atlanta. John gives his thoughts on the Buss family sell...
Ep 36: The Politics of Inclusion - Featuring Khalen Saunders
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's filibuster, Jemele dives into NBA player Malk Beasley being under federal investigation as part of gambling probe and how the sports le...
Ep 35: The Politics of Running the Point - Featuring Chris Paul
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s filibuster, Jemele takes a deeper look at Tyrese Haliburton’s devastating injury and whether the number of ACL tears suffer...
Ep 34: The Politics of They/Them - Featuring Layshia Clarendon
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s filibuster, Jemele questions why FIFA decided to drop its anti-racism campaign while the Club World Cup tournament is being playe...
Ep 33: The Politics of Narrative - Featuring Hakeem Jeffries
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s filibuster, Jemele gets to the bottom of why there’s only one Black female head coach in the WNBA, despite Black women maki...
Ep 32: The Politics of the Can-do Mindset - Featuring Candace Parker
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s filibuster, Jemele questions whether this year’s NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indianapolis Pacers m...
Ep 31: The Politics of Healing - Featuring Rickey Smiley
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s filibuster, Jemele examines the 5-year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, reflecting on how athletes' activism helped po...
Ep 30: The Politics of Around the Horn - Featuring Tony Reali
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s filibuster, Jemele weighs in on the latest drama surrounding Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, including the back-and-forth commenta...
Ep 29: The Politics of Negotiating Like A Girl - Featuring Amy Trask
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s filibuster, Jemele answers a provocative question: Was the NBA draft lottery rigged so that the Dallas Mavericks could get the No...
Ep 28: The Politics of Black Business Ownership - Featuring Lanny Smith
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s filibuster, Jemele takes a deep dive into Bill Belichick’s controversial relationship with his 24-year-old girlfriend Jordo...
Ep 27: The Politics of Finding Peace - Featuring Alexis Belton
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s filibuster, Jemele addresses the Shedeur Sanders draft controversy, making a compelling case for why Sanders’ fall in the d...
Ep 26: The Politics of Play By Play - Featuring Tiffany Greene
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s filibuster, Jemele takes a deep dive into how some in sports are using their money to curry influence with this presidential admi...
Ep 25: The Politics of Civil Disobedience - Featuring Chris Kluwe
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s filibuster, Jemele jumps into the case of Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava, who held out from team meetings and practice...
Ep 24: The Politics of Lawyering - Featuring Andrew Brandt
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s filibuster, Jemele takes the Los Angeles Dodgers to task for visiting the White House after Donald Trump’s administration t...
Ep 23: The Politics of Audacity - Featuring Kenny Mayne
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s filibuster, Jemele takes a 360-degree view of the transfer portal, looking at its impact on college basketball, including the upc...
Ep 22: The Politics of Loneliness - Featuring Roy Wood Jr.
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s filibuster, Jemele breaks down what’s wrong with Fox Sports’ list of greatest women’s college basketball player...
Ep 21: The Politics of Building Wealth - Featuring Troy Millings & Rashad Bilal
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's opening filibuster, Jemele breaks down the Department of Defense temporarily deleting the military history of Jackie Robinson. Later, s...
Ep 20: The Politics of Storytelling - Featuring Matthew Hatchette
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With the NFL’s free agency in full swing, on this week’s filibuster Jemele remembers Curt Flood, the Major League Baseball player whose fi...
Ep 19: The Politics of Athlete Activism - Featuring Etan Thomas
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s opening filibuster, Jemele makes the case for why MLB legend Pete Rose shouldn’t be inducted into the Hall of Fame posthumo...
BONUS EPISODE: The Politics of the GOAT - Featuring LaChina Robinson
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jemele is joined by ESPN women’s basketball analyst LaChina Robinson to discuss the incredible career of basketball legend Diana Taurasi, who re...
Ep 18: The Politics of Authenticity - Featuring RaMell Ross
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s opening filibuster, Jemele explains the historical significance of Howard University swimming and diving team recently winning th...
Ep 17: The Politics of Healthy Arrogance - Featuring Will Packer
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s opening filibuster, Jemele shares the story of Bill Nunn, the longtime Pittsburgh Steelers scout who was the architect of the Ste...
Ep 16: The Politics of Creating Your Own Lane - Featuring Josiah Johnson
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's opening filibuster, Jemele shares the inspiring story of Rose Robinson, who is believed to be the first Black athlete to protest agains...
BONUS EPISODE: The Politics of Super Bowl LIX - Featuring Carron J. Phillips
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jemele is joined by journalist Carron J. Phillips to discuss the Eagles dominating win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl, the overall politica...
Ep 15: The Politics of A Second Wind - Featuring Marion Jones
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s filibuster, Jemele explains how the Super Bowl halftime show became so popular. Jemele is joined by Olympic gold medalist Marion ...
Ep 14: The Politics of Perseverance - Featuring Taylor Townsend
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week in Jemele’s opening filibuster, Jemele addresses whether the NFL’s Rooney Rule — their version of DEI for coaches and fron...
Ep 13: The Politics of Laughter - Featuring Ryan Davis
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jemele answers some of her critics over an old tweet about Caitlin Clark in her opening filibuster. Jemele is joined by actor and comedian ...
Ep 12: The Politics of Athlete Empowerment - Featuring Paul McDonald
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jemele’s opening filibuster focuses on the origin story on how the NCAA came to be one of the most powerful and lucrative organizatio...
Ep 11: The Politics of Fandom - Featuring Jake Tapper
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jemele’s “The Filibuster” focuses on the NFL MVP race between Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson. Then, CNN anchor and rabid Ph...
ANNOUCEMENT
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Ep 10: The Politics of Diplomacy - Featuring Sydney Kamlager-Dove
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jemele's "The Filibuster" explains the fine line between sports diplomacy and sportswashing. Then, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove ...
Ep 09: The Politics of Fighting - Featuring Claressa Shields
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's "The Filibuster,” Jemele shares her thoughts on Caitlin Clark winning TIME's Athlete of the Year 2024. Then, Olympic gold medalis...
BONUS EPISODE: The Politics of Capitalism and Oppression - Featuring John Hope Bryant
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special bonus episode, Jemele and John Hope Bryant discuss whether capitalism mimics oppression. John explains his belief in Black p...
Ep 08: The Politics of Money - Featuring John Hope Bryant
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jemele spends "The Filibuster" exploring athletes' volatile relationship with financial literacy. Then, Jemele welcomes the foremost expert on financi...
Ep 07: The Politics of Conflict - Featuring Ibtihaj Muhammad
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's "The Filibuster" focuses on the ongoing war in Gaza and challenges why it seems impossible to discuss without someone being labeled as an...
BONUS EPISODE: The Politics of A Second Trump Presidential Term
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special bonus episode, Jemele reacts to Donald Trump winning the 2024 US presidential election and breaks down what ramifications a second T...
Ep 06: The Politics of American Basketball - Featuring Craig Robinson
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jemele's "The Filibuster" draws attention to the mounting gap between American and European basketball. North Carolina Central University head men's...
Ep 05: The Politics of Worth - Featuring Terri Carmichael Jackson
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jemele uses this week’s “The Filibuster” to give a state of the union on player unions. Jemele is later joined by WNBPA Executive Director Terri...
Ep 04: The Politics of Investing in Women’s Sports - Featuring Alexis Ohanian Sr.
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jemele uses this week's "The Filibuster" to show decades' worth of receipts on women's sports being a viable investment. With the help of Jane McManus...
Ep 03: The Politics of Black Male Voters - Featuring Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For this week's "The Filibuster," Jemele digs into Black male voters' role in the upcoming presidential election — and calls out Black male athletes...
Ep 02: The Politics of WNBA Leadership - Featuring Nneka Ogwumike
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
First, "The Filibuster" finds Jemele explaining the inextricable links between women in politics and women in sports, with help from Errin Haines, th...
Ep 01: The Politics of El Gusano - Featuring Dan Le Batard
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jemele opens the premiere episode of SPOLITICS with "The Filibuster," explaining the state of the union between politics and sports — a history les...
Introducing: Spolitics
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SPOLITICS is a weekly sports and politics podcast hosted by sports journalist Jemele Hill, produced by iHeart Podcasts and the Unbothered Network. On ...