Hour 2: The George Soros of Journalism (feat. his beneficiary, Pablo Torre)
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What is the significance of Give Miami Day?
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Smirnoff!
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Me.
That's right, Chris. Fans 21 and over can head to Smirnoff Socials to learn how to sign up. And don't forget to grab a bottle of Smirnoff vodka, number 21, at your local retailer. Smirnoff. Please drink responsibly. Smirnoff. Number 21 vodka distilled from grain, 40% alcohol by volume. The Smirnoff Company, New York, New York. Please do not share with anybody under legal drinking age. Smirnoff. No purchase necessary. Must be legal. U.S. resident, 21 or older. Sweepstake starts 12-15-2025 at 12 a.m. Eastern and ends 1-23-2026 at 11-59-59 p.m. Eastern. See official rules at program website.
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Don't place parlays on multiple long shots. Don't say a game is won when it hasn't hit triple zero. Always drink your Jägermeister ice cold. That's the rule. Everything else is merely a suggestion. Everything else? Everything else. Wearing clean underwear every day? Well, that's just a personal decision. Brushing your teeth? Obviously smart, but not a rule. Never pee-pee on an electric fence.
How does Pablo Torre analyze Riley Gaines' impact on politics?
Okay, maybe there are two rules, but the one that is 100% that I insist on completely, Jagermeister, must be drank ice cold. Or don't drink it at all.
Damn, that's cold. Exactly. You're finally starting to get it. Drink responsibly. Jagermeister liqueur, 35% alcohol by volume, imported by Mass Jagermeister U.S., White Plains, New York.
This is the Dan Levitar Show with the Stugatz Podcast.
Zaz had to rush out of here. He's got a flight to catch as part of his college football coverage this weekend.
You got to watch some movies on that flight.
And I will tell you, as he leaves, he's going to come back with stories because I don't believe he owns clothing for Madison, Wisconsin, this time of year. I don't believe that he knows what he's headed toward. What's the temperature right now in Madison? Have we gotten to the terrible days of it just feels like nothing but icy cold in your bones? Or are we not there yet because he didn't tell us he was going to Madison? I have also in front of me an assortment of gifts that we are not using to celebrate what is supposed to be today before Thanksgiving. During the holidays, a time of giving.
Illinois, Wisconsin, really something they're sending them to? 44 degrees out there.
That's actually pleasant. That's not so bad? Okay. For Wisconsin? He hasn't gotten to the bad years yet, or the bad months yet, or the bad weeks. GiveMiamiDay.org is where you go. You've got till midnight tonight. If you're listening to this later in the day, if you're running, we know we're in gyms with you.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What is the significance of Give Miami Day?
0:01–2:20
2
How does Pablo Torre analyze Riley Gaines' impact on politics?
2:20–5:34
3
What are the contradictions in Riley Gaines' messaging?
5:34–8:21
4
How does funding influence political narratives in sports?
8:21–14:19
5
What role do coaches play in the narrative surrounding women's sports?
14:19–18:49
6
How does Pablo Torre's reporting challenge mainstream narratives?
18:49–24:39
7
What are the implications of the current political climate on trans athletes?
24:39–28:15
8
What lessons can be learned from the discussion about media and sports?
28:15–43:19
Speakers
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