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Hi, I'm Stefan Fatsis, the author of the book's word freak in a few seconds of panic,

and this is Hang Up and Listen for the week of June 29th, 2020.

On this week's show, we'll talk about the decision of the New England Patriots to sign quarterback Cam Newton to maybe succeed Tom Brady. We'll also examine the new wave of on-field

expression in pro sports from women's soccer players kneeling en masse to the NBA, letting players

put social justice messages on the backs of their jerseys.

Finally, we'll interview Javaro Edwards, the interim athletic director at Morehouse College,

about the historically black school's decision to cancel fall sports because of the coronavirus.

Oh, we'll also talk about the original decision, LeBron James is 2010, taking my talents to South Beach TV show, which was the subject of an ESPN TV show over the weekend.

I'm in Washington.

Joining me from Palo Alto, California is Slate Staff Writer and Slow Burn Season 3 host, Joel Anderson.

What's up, Joel?

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