Episode 93: Wrongfully Detained and the Fallout of War

It has been three months since the illegal invasion of Ukraine by Russia and Ukrainians have settled into their new "normal." How have sports begun to lift their spirits? And how can we advocate for a U.S. citizen who has been wrongfully detained in Russia? We start with another update about the LIV golf tour, and answer some questions we didn't get to on last week's podcast (1:15). Then we recap the NBA finals, as the Golden State Warriors secured their fourth championship in eight years (13:35). The big story this week is about Brittany Griner's unlawful detention in Russia and the fallout of the war in Ukraine. We take a look at life on the ground in Ukraine, how sports have helped lift the spirits of the people, and what the latest news is about Griner and when she might be coming home (17:53). Finally, we hit on Obi-Wan Kenobi leading up to the finale (40:55), John caught up on Stranger Things season 4 (49:18), Chad finally gets to talk about Top Gun Maverick (51:22), and Chad also gives two animated recommendations (53:51). As always, make sure to share this episode if you enjoyed it, and give us a follow on all our social media platforms!