Sports Illustrated: A Political Tribute and Political Memories
\u201cGovernor Bush, Atlanta Braves pitcher John Rocker gave a venomous interview to Sports Illustrated recently spewing hatred towards gays, blacks, single mothers and foreigners.\u201d\nThat was Suzanne Geha of WOOD-TV in Grand Rapids Michigan teeing up a question for Republican presidential candidate George W. Bush \u2013 January 10, 2000 \u2013 a debate at Calvin College in Grand Rapids Michigan.\nWhat was that citation of Sports Illustrated in a presidential debate all about?\n\nDo we hear Sports Illustrated mentioned often in politics?\n\nActually, Sports Illustrated has a lengthy history with politics and political rhetoric.\n\nBut now, sadly, it looks like it\u2019s ending - They recently fired their whole staff \u2026\n \nSo let\u2019s give the magazine -- and its reporters -- a loving send-off \u2013 and devote a whole episode of C-SPAN\u2019s \u201cThe Weekly\u201d in tribute to Sports Illustrated.\n \nIn this week\u2019s podcast, we remember some of the most prominent \u2013 and colorful -- times this legendary, iconic magazine has been part of the political scene.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices