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Writer, director and avid hoops fan Adam McKay joins the show to explain how Reagan-era social policies intertwine with an unfortunate series of basketball tragedies & the exciting game we see today. But first, Jason and Renee unpack LeBron's recent criticism of the NBA Play-In Tournament, Aaron Rodgers' looming departure from Green Bay, Floyd Mayweather's exhibition (cash grab) vs. Logan Paul and a violent protest staged by Manchester United fans in backlash of the foiled Super League. All that and more on the latest episode of Takeline.Don't forget to smash the subscribe button at http://youtube.com/takelineshow for exclusive video clips and to watch ALL CAPS NBA. New episodes every Friday!Check out Adam McKay's Death at the Wing podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/death-at-the-wing/id1558869948For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/takeline. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Takeline, Jason and Renee discuss the quick rise and even quicker fall of the European Super League, ESPN’s announcement that it will broadcast a Marvel themed NBA game, and they breakdown the top 5 teams in the NBA Eastern Conference. Plus, they are joined by former president of the WNBA Lisa Borders to talk about her career and the responsibility of sports leagues when it comes to social justice.Don’t forget to smash the subscribe button at http://youtube.com/takelineshow for exclusive video clips and to watch ALL CAPS NBA. New episodes every Friday!Check out Lisa Borders podcast “Enlightened”https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enlightened/id1553861681To support Jonathan Tjarks please visithttps://www.caringbridge.org/visit/jonathantjarks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Takeline, The Kid Mero joins to talk his Knicks and play Take Survivor! Jason and Renee discuss the decision from Europe’s top soccer clubs to form their own super league, Renee gives Jason a first hand account from inside the WNBA war room during draft day, and they debate whether the recent string of NBA injuries is due to the condensed season.    Don’t forget to smash the subscribe button at http://youtube.com/takelineshow for exclusive video clips and to watch ALL CAPS NBA. New episodes every Friday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Takeline, Jason Concepcion and Renee Montgomery discuss Alex Rodriguez finalizing a deal with billionaire Marc Lore to purchase the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx, their feelings on the state of the NBA’s Western Conference, and the recent postponements of several professional sports games in response to protests after an unarmed black man was shot and killed during a traffic stop in Brooklyn Center. Plus, Diana Moskovitz joins to talk about the current Deshaun Watson civil case and Jason and Renee react to Hideki Matsuyama winning The Masters with Takeline’s new golf correspondent, Jason’s mom.SHOW NOTES:Don’t forget to smash the subscribe button at http://youtube.com/takelineshow for exclusive video clips and to watch ALL CAPS NBA. New episodes every Friday!You can read Diana’s work for Defector Media here https://defector.com/author/diana-moskovitz/ Or follow her on Twitter @DianaMoskovitzDonate to the Minnesota Freedom Fund, which is just one organization that fights police and racial injustice in Minnesota on the local level. You can find out more at https://minnesotafreedomfund.org  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Takeline Jason Concepcion and Renee Montgomery discuss the impact of the MLB pulling the All-Star game and MLB draft out of Atlanta in response to the restrictive voting law SB202. They also react to JJ Redick’s comments on being traded, and the viewership milestones made by women’s college basketball. Plus, Travon Free talks about his Oscar nominated short film and plays Take Survivor.Don’t forget to smash the subscribe button at http://youtube.com/takelineshow for exclusive video clips and to watch ALL CAPS NBA. New episodes every Friday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Takeline, Jason Concepcion and Renee Montgomery react to the results of the Sweet Sixteen games in both the Men’s and Women’s NCAA tourney and are joined by Tate Frazier to talk about what to expect from the Elite Eight games. Taylor Rooks talks about her experiences as a black woman in the media and what it was like to cover the NBA inside the bubble. Jason and Renee also discuss the recent restrictive voting law passed in Georgia. Plus, Take Survivor is back!SHOW NOTES:For more on how to get involved to help protect voting rights you can go to votesaveamerica.com/forthepeopleDon’t forget to smash the subscribe button at http://youtube.com/takelineshow for exclusive video clips and to watch ALL CAPS NBA. New episodes every Friday!Watch Taylor’s show Take It There & follow Taylor on Twitter @TaylorRookshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6c3C9W8oW_c&list=PLoqDIJHlyN3OhgFTmjvA6OTyy-7tczRynListen to the Titus & Tate show & follow Tate on Twitter @tatefrazierhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/titus-tate/id1485321758 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Takeline, Jason Concepcion and Renee Montgomery discuss the incredible upsets so far in the men’s NCAA basketball tournament, and are joined by Chantel Jennings of The Athletic to deep dive into the controversy regarding the lack of training facilities provided to the women’s college basketball players. They also talk about the latest news in the NBA, particularly the MVP and Rookie of the Year races. Plus, author, chef, and now director, Eddie Huang joins the show to discuss his new film Boogie and talk about his Knicks!SHOW NOTES:Info on Eddie Huang’s new film Boogiehttps://www.focusfeatures.com/boogie/aboutYou can follow Eddie on Twitter at @MrEddieHuangRead Chantel’s work at The Athletichttps://theathletic.com/author/chantel-jennings/You can follow her on Twitter at @ChantelJenningsDon't forget to smash the subscribe button at http://youtube.com/takelineshow for exclusive video clips and to watch ALL CAPS NBA. New episodes every Friday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the premiere of Takeline, Jason Concepcion and Renee Montgomery welcome Jeremy Lin to discuss the recent surge in anti-asian violence, his NBA journey, and the height of “Linsanity.” Dan Pfeiffer joins the show for a new game called Take Survivor. Then, Jason and Renee cover the recent racist remarks during a live broadcast of Oklahoma high school girls basketball game, the Republican effort to undermine transgender athletes rights, March Madness, Oscar noms and more.SHOW NOTES:To learn more about the Jeremy Lin Foundation visit https://www.jeremylinfoundation.org/Follow and subscribe to TAKELINE on Youtube for special clips and to watch ALL CAPS NBA Welcome to Takeline and ALL CAPS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Introducing Takeline, the newest podcast from Crooked Media. Takeline is a weekly podcast hosted by Jason Concepcion and Renee Montgomery that’s a fast-paced exploration of the NBA and world of sports and culture. Each week Jason and Renee talk about the games, players, controversies and issues that run both on and off the court. The show will be a place for lively debates, guests (experts and super fans), and contributors who will provide game analysis, get deep into the storylines and will give the audience a chance to learn everything they didn’t even know about the games. Subscribe now! New episodes drop every Tuesday starting March 16th.Subscribe to Takeline on Youtube for exclusive content including ALL CAPS NBA: http://youtube.com/takelineshowFollow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Renee: twitter.com/reneemontgomery Follow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices