Are fans happy about the Lakers’ new coach?

May. 17, 2019 Sports

In the NBA playoffs, the Curry brothers are playing against each other for the Western Conference title. The Lakers also have a new coach, Frank Vogel; and a new assistant coach, Jason Kidd, the former player and coach. Meanwhile, Tiger Woods is being sued.

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Guests:

Randy Sklar - host of “View from the Cheap Seats” podcast - @SklarBrothers
Jason Sklar - one half of the Sklar brothers comedy team, and cohost of the “View From the Cheap Seats” podcast - @SklarBrothers

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Yael Even Or, Alexandra Sif Tryggvadottir, Adriana Cargill, Nihar Patel

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