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Barack Obama's former senior advisor David Axelrod talks Cubs

Barack Obama's former senior advisor David Axelrod talks Cubs

FromCubs Talk Podcast


Barack Obama's former senior advisor David Axelrod talks Cubs

FromCubs Talk Podcast

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Length:
47 minutes
Released:
Jul 24, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

David Kaplan and Gordon Wittenmyer are joined by David Axelrod, former advisor to Barack Obama, and now senior contributor to CNN to talk baseball and the Cubs. They dive into finally getting baseball back, the Cubs coming to the White House, and Axelrod tells stories of the split Obama household of Cub and Sox fans and his own personal connection to baseball and the Cubs.(1:45) - Axelrod's love of baseball and Chicago baseball(9:00) - The Cubs visit the White House(14:00) - MLB using its platform to promote social justice(22:30) - What it was like when all of sports had to stop(33:20) - Running a campaign vs managing a baseball team(43:40) - Could Theo Epstein run for office one day?
Released:
Jul 24, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The Cubs Talk Podcast breaks down all things baseball on the North Side. Host David Kaplan and a rotating cast, bring insider perspective, regular player interviews, and news updates during the team's pursuit of another championship.