It’s tough to talk sports during times like these. 

After the tragedy that occurred in Minneapolis, Minnesota, over the weekend, today’s episode of The GIST of It is a brief history of recent athlete activism, inspired by hoops star Breanna Stewart, who held up an “ABOLISH ICE” sign before Sunday’s Unrivaled game. Let’s reflect. 

Show notes:
Shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis has put America’s gun lobby at odds with the White House

What Trump officials claimed about Alex Pretti — and what the evidence actually shows

Stand With Minnesota

MN NOICE

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota

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