Hang Up: The NFL's Nine-Figure Quarterback Crisis
Slate contributing writer and co-host of the podcast Split Zone Duo, Alex Kirshner is back in the host chair this week. Joining Alex is the founder of the Power Plays newsletter, Lindsay Gibbs, and Yahoo Sports\u2019 Charles McDonald. The panel comb through\xa0NFL Week 1, the American near victories at the US Open, and Angel Reese\u2019s season-ending injury. In the Bonus episode, Slate Plus members can hear a discussion about Deion Sanders' disappointing Buffaloes.\n\n\nNFL (3:13): The big budgets and big gambles on the current crop of QBs\n\nUS Open (23:02): The American Grand Slam drought continues.\n\nWNBA (40:21): Angel Reese\u2019s rookie season is cut short.\n\n(Note: time codes are only accurate for Slate Plus members, who listen ad free.)\n\nWant more Hang Up and Listen? Subscribe to Slate Plus to immediately unlock weekly bonus episodes. Plus, you\u2019ll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking \u201cTry Free\u201d at the top of our show page, or visit slate.com/hangupplus to get access wherever you listen.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices