Why the Dodgers are the true evil empire

Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh talk about the dominant Dodgers, why NCAA coaches are hiring lobbyists, election gambling, and the return of Afterballs! On the Bonus episode exclusively for Slate Plus members, the hosts get into esports, and gaming star FAKER’s fifth League of Legends World Championship.

– Read Ben Lindbergh’s recent piece for the Ringer about how the Dodgers got it right this time.
– Read a breakdown of college Olympic sports coaches hiring lobbying groups.
– Read a Sportico article on sportsbooks election betting avoidance.
– Listen and read about Coco Gauff’s comments on the WTA Finals being held in Saudi Arabia.
– Read the Athletic’s profile on the “Michael Jordan of esports,” FAKER.

Podcast production and edit by Kevin Bendis.

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