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James Brown joins Amna Nawaz on ‘Settle In’

Season 2026 Episode 36 | 2m 12s

For our podcast “Settle In,” Amna Nawaz spoke with legendary CBS sportscaster James Brown, better known as J.B. Among many things, including his upbringing in D.C. and how being cut from the NBA shaped his path, they talked about the role of protest in sports and how he decides when to weigh in on difficult topics.

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