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EPISODE · Jan 27, 2026 · 31 MIN

Ep #525: ‘ABOLISH ICE’ — A brief history of athlete activism

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It’s tough to talk sports during times like these. After the tragedy that occurred in Minneapolis, Minnesota, over the weekend, today’s episode of The GIST of It is a brief history of recent athlete activism, inspired by hoops star Breanna Stewart, who held up an “ABOLISH ICE” sign before Sunday’s Unrivaled game. Let’s reflect. Show notes:Shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis has put America’s gun lobby at odds with the White HouseWhat Trump officials claimed about Alex Pretti — and what the evidence actually showsStand With MinnesotaMN NOICEImmigrant Law Center of MinnesotaMore on The GIST: 🎧 Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepod✉️ Email: [email protected] 📷 Instagram: @thegistca @thegistusa 🐦 X: @thegistpod

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