The Connection: Vin Baker's Road to Recovery (7/14/19)

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On this week’s program, NBA All Star and U.S. Gold Medalist Vin Baker joins hosts Ann Baldwin and Lisa DeMatteis-Lepore for a very candid conversation about his struggles with alcoholism that began after he turned pro. After losing it all, Vin Baker rebuilt his life, which he chronicled in his book, God and Starbucks, and now is the Assistant Coach of the Milwaukee Bucks basketball team. Vin has also started the Bouncing Back Foundation, which is all about saving lives from the perils of addiction. Vin invites everyone to join him for his upcoming 5K road race on Saturday, July 20th in his hometown of Old Saybrook to benefit his foundation.

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On this week’s program, NBA All Star and U.S. Gold Medalist Vin Baker joins hosts Ann Baldwin and Lisa DeMatteis-Lepore for a very candid conversation about his struggles with alcoholism that began after he turned pro. After losing it all, Vin Baker...

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