This is Democracy – Episode 5: Sports and Democracy: How Can Sports Encourage Democracy?

Natalie Suri joins Jeremi in the studio today to discuss the role of athletes, sports and competition in the realm of democracy. In the wake of Kaepernick’s Nike advertising deal, Naomi Osaka’s victory over Serena Williams at the US Open, and Lebron James’ criticism of the Trump Administration, a national conversation has opened up about the role of sports in politics. The two also take a look back at the history of outspoken athletes throughout American history, in particular Muhammad Ali’s famous objection to the War in Vietnam. Natalie Suri attends McCallum High School in Austin Texas, where she participates in the Fine Arts Academy and plays basketball. Natalie also dances and plays violin. She loves sports, travel, and even history (sometimes).