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EPISODE · Jan 30, 2026 · 22 MIN

We NEED Athletes to Speak Up About Politics

from Hoops for Hotties · host Mariah Rose

This episode is a real conversation about the relationship between sports and politics because whether people like it or not, they’ve always been connected.We talk about why sports are political, the long history of athletes using their platform to speak up, and the power sports have to influence culture, public opinion, and real change. From past examples to what we see today, this episode is about understanding the role sports actually play in society, not just reacting to headlines.1:43 — Part 1: Sports ARE Political6:29 — Part 2: The History of Athlete Activism16:58 — Part 3: The Power of Sports🎥 Watch on YouTube:  @HoopsforHotties  📱 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hoopsforhotties/ 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hoopsforhotties 🎧 Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/3YhVfXj🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://bit.ly/3SksWUtMake sure to like, subscribe, and comment your thoughts below! You know where to find me on:- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mariahcrose- IG: https://www.instagram.com/mariahcrose/?hl=en. Let’s chat, hotties! 🔥🎥 Watch on YouTube: @hoopsforhotties 📱 Follow on Instagram: @hoopsforhotties 📱 TikTok: @hoopsforhotties 🎧 Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/3YhVfXj🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://bit.ly/3SksWUt

This episode is a real conversation about the relationship between sports and politics because whether people like it or not, they’ve always been connected. We talk about why sports are political, the long history of athletes using their platform to speak up, and the power sports have to influence culture, public opinion, and real change. From past examples to what we see today, this episode is about understanding the role sports actually play in society, not just reacting to headlines. 1:43 ...

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