Jason Sklar

host of “View from the Cheap Seats” podcast

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Jason Sklar on KCRW

This may be the last Olympics for some of the most dominant American athletes in recent history. It’s also the first games for a new competitive sport inspired by break dancing.

Can Simone Biles, Katie Ledecky and Lebron James win Olympic gold?

This may be the last Olympics for some of the most dominant American athletes in recent history. It’s also the first games for a new competitive sport inspired by break dancing.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Aside from his son’s youth basketball squad, the Lakers’ new hire has never coached a team. Did his relationship with Lebron James make all the difference in his latest job?

JJ Redick has never coached. Can he lead the Lakers?

Aside from his son’s youth basketball squad, the Lakers’ new hire has never coached a team. Did his relationship with Lebron James make all the difference in his latest job?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

University of Connecticut basketball coach Dan Hurley said, “Thanks, but no thanks” to a reported six-year deal to be the Lakers’ new coach. The offer would’ve doubled his salary.

Search for Lakers coach continues after top candidate says no

University of Connecticut basketball coach Dan Hurley said, “Thanks, but no thanks” to a reported six-year deal to be the Lakers’ new coach. The offer would’ve doubled his salary.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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