Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Breaking down the 2020 Olympics, Dodgers and Lakers welcome new players

The 2020 Tokyo Olympics end this weekend, and for Team USA, there have been plenty of triumphs and a few stumbles coming out of the blocks. That includes a third-place finish for the U.S. Women’s National Team.

By Marisa Lagos • Aug 6, 2021 • 10m Listen

The 2020 Tokyo Olympics end this weekend, and for Team USA, there have been plenty of triumphs and a few stumbles coming out of the blocks. That includes a third-place finish for the U.S. Women’s National Team. Plus, the Lakers and Dodgers acquired big name players — some of whom are in the autumn of their careers.

Marisa Lagos
KQED political correspondent
Sarah Sweeney
Vice President of Talk Programming, KCRW
Angie Perrin
Producer, Press Play
Michell Eloy
Line Editor, Press Play
Randy Sklar
sports commentator and comedian
Jason Sklar
sports commentator and comedian

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Breaking down the 2020 Olympics, Dodgers and Lakers welcome new players

The 2020 Tokyo Olympics end this weekend, and for Team USA, there have been plenty of triumphs and a few stumbles coming out of the blocks. That includes a third-place finish for the U.S. Women’s National Team.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Breaking down the 2020 Olympics, Dodgers and Lakers welcome new players

The 2020 Tokyo Olympics end this weekend, and for Team USA, there have been plenty of triumphs and a few stumbles coming out of the blocks. That includes a third-place finish for the U.S. Women’s National Team.

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