Tag Archives: Sports

Independence Day

Posted on November 19, 1995 by Steve Weiss

“In his new novel, Independence Day, Richard Ford again brings us the memorable voice of Frank Bascombe, the central character of Ford’s highly acclaimed earlier novel, The Sportswriter. Over a July 4th weekend, we listen as Frank reflects on love, … Continue reading →

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Students and/or Athletes

Posted on September 11, 1988 by Steve Weiss

In the late 1980s, sports announcer Woody Durham and free-lance journalist Scott Shuger discuss proposed reforms in the National Collegiate Athletic Association, including higher academic standards and less special treatment for student athletes, and more guidance from college administrators. At the time of this … Continue reading →

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Women, Sports, and Social Values

Posted on July 6, 1986 by Steve Weiss

Jan Boxill and Carol Mann discuss the role of women’s athletics in American society. What is the status of women and sport in America in the 1980s? How should we account for it historically, and what is its connection to American social values?  At … Continue reading →

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Sports and Social Values, Part 2 of 2

Posted on May 4, 1986 by Steve Weiss

Following the discussion about sports and education in the United States, Larry Keith and Robert Simon examine the role of money in the professionalization of American sports and the resulting social implications. At the time of this interview, Keith was an editor … Continue reading →

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Sports and Social Values, Part 1 of 2

Posted on April 27, 1986 by Steve Weiss

In practice and ideas, the cultural significance of play and sport is as old as the Olympics of ancient Greece and as modern as the sociological theories of the Dutch scholar Johan Huizinga. Larry Keith and Robert Simon, following those ideas, … Continue reading →

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Sports and Social Values, Part 2 of 2

Posted on September 20, 1981 by Steve Weiss

Robert Bryan and George Sher discuss the intersections of professional sports, entertainment, and philosophy. The scholars discuss excellence and limitations as taught by sports, the state of intercollegiate athletics, and compensation for professional athletes. William Bennett joins the conversation.  At the time of … Continue reading →

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Sports and Social Values, Part 1 of 2

Posted on August 16, 1981 by Steve Weiss

Robert Bryan and George Sher discuss the intersections of professional sports, entertainment, and philosophy. The scholars discuss excellence and limitations as taught by sports, the state of intercollegiate athletics, and compensation for professional athletes. William Bennett joins the conversation.  At … Continue reading →

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