Kareem Abdul-Jabaar

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  1. Science of the Skyhook with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Re-release)

    06/10/2022

    Science of the Skyhook with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Re-release)

    What’s the best shot in basketball? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly break down the physics behind what makes the Skyhook so effective, as well as one of the greatest eras with basketball greats, Jamaal Wilkes, Michael Cooper, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Thanks to our Patrons Chris Quinn, Devon Romano, Jack Thurman, Israel Jarvis, Ace Warner, Mallory L Anderson, Putin Ontheriz, Zachary Kleier, and Jose Jaime for supporting us this week. Photo Credit: PROPOLI87, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

    36 min
  2. Basketball Physics, with NBA Legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

    05/11/2018

    Basketball Physics, with NBA Legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

    Slam dunks, skyhooks, three-pointers, bank shots and rebounds – Investigate the physics of basketball with host Neil deGrasse Tyson, NBA All-Time leading scorer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, comic co-host Chuck Nice, astrophysicist Charles Liu, and NBA analyst Jim Spanarkel. NOTE: StarTalk All-Access subscribers can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://www.startalkradio.net/all-access/basketball-physics-with-nba-legend-kareem-abdul-jabbar/ Photo Credit: Brandon Royal. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

    49 min
  3. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Gets Students to Camp Skyhook

    04/15/2021

    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Gets Students to Camp Skyhook

    The basketball legend is teaching kids from all over Los Angeles a different kind of hook-then-look shot. He wants students to get hooked on science, then come to camp and observe their environment both in the forest and in the sky.

    36 min
  4. #ICYMI - Game Changer – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's Skyhook

    06/08/2017

    #ICYMI - Game Changer – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's Skyhook

    Gary O’Reilly and Chuck Nice explore the physics of the legendary Skyhook with the help of Neil deGrasse Tyson and three superstars from the LA Lakers’ “Showtime” dynasty: Jamaal Wilkes, Michael Cooper, and the NBA’s all-time point scorer, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Don’t miss an episode of Playing with Science. Subscribe to our channels on: TuneIn: http://www.tunein.com/playingwithscience Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/playing-with-science/id1198280360?mt=2 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/startalk/playing-with-science SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/startalk_playing-with-science GooglePlay Music: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iimke5bwpoh2nb25swchmw6kzjq NOTE: StarTalk All-Access subscribers can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Find out more at https://www.startalkradio.net/startalk-all-access/ Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

    34 min
  5. #ICYMI - NBA – Evolution of the Game, with Julius Erving, Rasheed Wallace, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

    05/03/2018

    #ICYMI - NBA – Evolution of the Game, with Julius Erving, Rasheed Wallace, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

    In case you missed this episode on the Playing with Science channel… Investigate the evolution of the NBA with Gary O’Reilly and Chuck Nice in the first of our two part mini-series featuring NBA greats Julius “Dr. J” Erving, Rasheed Wallace, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and our own Neil deGrasse Tyson. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

    40 min
  6. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on NBA, Activism, and Personal Growth

    02/27/2023

    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on NBA, Activism, and Personal Growth

    NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar discusses what inspired him to lead a life of activism, handing over his all-time scoring record to LeBron James, and what he learned from his friendship with Bruce Lee.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    18 min
  7. Lockdown Continues in the U.K. & Florida Bans Race Studies | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

    06/15/2021

    Lockdown Continues in the U.K. & Florida Bans Race Studies | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

    World leaders welcome President Biden to the G7 summit with open arms, Ronny Chieng dissects America's addiction to outrage, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar discusses "Fight the Power."   Donate at dailyshow.com/TrevorProject to support The Trevor Project in providing suicide prevention, crisis intervention, and education, research and advocacy programs for LGBTQ youth. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    38 min
  8. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Walter Mosley on Empire, English, and Beethoven

    08/30/2016

    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Walter Mosley on Empire, English, and Beethoven

    On this week’s podcast, we welcome basketball legend, activist, and bestselling author Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who came to the Library this summer for a conversation with his hero, critically acclaimed author Walter Mosley. In this thought-provoking conversation, Abdul-Jabbar and Mosley talk about fiction, racial injustice, and the nature of truth.

    1h 22m
  9. Amanpour: Heidi Heitkamp, Faiz Shakir, Yogita Bhayana, Jamie Klingler, David Chase and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

    10/01/2021

    Amanpour: Heidi Heitkamp, Faiz Shakir, Yogita Bhayana, Jamie Klingler, David Chase and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

    Former U.S. Democratic Senator Heidi Heitkamp and Faiz Shakir, former Campaign Manager for Bernie Sanders 2020, join Bianna Golodryga to discuss the two high stakes bills making their way through Congress and what they mean for Americans. As the world's attention focuses once again on violence against women, Yogita Bhayana, Women's and Children's Rights Activist, and Jamie Klingler, Co-founder of Reclaim These Streets, talk about the heightened calls for racial and social justice. David Chase, Co-writer of "The Many Saints of Newark", discusses his new prequel to the hit show "The Sopranos" and what lies in store for fans. Michel Martin speaks with NBA Hall of Fame legend Kareen Abdul-Jabbar about why he thinks high profile sports players need to set an example and get the covid vaccine. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    57 min
  10. NBA Hall Of Famer: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

    06/22/2021

    NBA Hall Of Famer: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is one of the greatest basketball players of all time: an NBA Hall of Famer, six-time MVP, 19-time All-Star and, of course, the master of the skyhook shot. He excelled at basketball in high school, went on to play college ball at UCLA and was drafted first overall in the NBA, where he played for 21 seasons. Since retiring from basketball, he has written books and columns, and he even worked as a writer for Veronica Mars. He's also an outspoken advocate for social justice, and his most recent project is the documentary film Fight the Power: The Movements That Changed America. We talk with the NBA legend about this new documentary, playing alongside Magic Johnson and his roller disco days. Plus, he shares why he was never able to play a game of double Dutch as a kid. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    41 min
  11. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | Mitch McConnell Shamelessly Says “The Era of Bipartisanship Is Over”: A Closer Look

    06/11/2021

    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | Mitch McConnell Shamelessly Says “The Era of Bipartisanship Is Over”: A Closer Look

    Seth takes a closer look at Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell declaring an end to bipartisanship as President Biden continues fruitless talks with Republicans. Then, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar shares his experience meeting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., breaks down his new project Fight the Power: The Movements That Changed America and speaks on the power of activism in sports. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    21 min
  12. Can the Dems finally get Biden's 'Build Back Better' passed?

    08/04/2022

    Can the Dems finally get Biden's 'Build Back Better' passed?

    Democrats are on the brink of an agreement over a substantial climate, healthcare and tax package – without a single Republican vote. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has lambasted the bill, calling it “a terrible deal,” and its fate now comes down to just one senator: Arizona Democrat Kyrsten Sinema. Will President Biden finally get this key piece of his agenda passed? Colorado Democratic Senator John Hickenlooper is a staunch advocate of the bill and joins the show from DC.  Also on today's show: CNN US Security Correspondent Kylie Atwood on the Brittney Griner verdict; Annie Lowrey, staff writer at The Atlantic, on her difficult pregnancies and the heartbreaking choices women sometimes face; NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the passing of his friend, mentor and role model, Bill Russell. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    57 min
  13. Biden On Gun Violence: “Enough Is Enough”

    02/04/2022

    Biden On Gun Violence: “Enough Is Enough”

    President Biden traveled to New York City to talk about his administration’s efforts to combat gun violence. The visit came less than two weeks after two NYPD officers were fatally shot on the job. The President met with local, state and federal authorities including New York City Mayor Eric Adams, a retired NYPD police captain. He joins AC360 to discuss his meeting with Biden and says “we need the federal government to stop the flow of guns into our cities across America.” Plus, former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores is suing the NFL and its 32 teams, accusing them of racial discrimination. NBA Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar tells Anderson Cooper why he thinks there’s such a lack of diversity in management and head coaching positions in the NFL. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 22m
  14. NBA Hall Of Famer: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

    11/15/2022

    NBA Hall Of Famer: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is one of the greatest basketball players of all time: an NBA Hall of Famer, six-time MVP, 19-time All-Star, the master of the skyhook shot and a key part of the Showtime era Lakers. Since retiring from basketball, Abdul-Jabbar has written books, columns and even worked as a writer for Veronica Mars. When we talked with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar last year, he'd just narrated a documentary: Fight the Power: The Movements That Changed America. We'll revisit our conversation with the NBA legend. Kareem discusses playing alongside Magic Johnson, his roller disco days, and so much more. Plus, he shares why he was never able to play a game of Double Dutch as a kid. A version of this interview originally aired in June of 2021 Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    35 min
  15. Oppenheimer, Zoe Saldana, The WGA and SAG Strike

    07/16/2023

    Oppenheimer, Zoe Saldana, The WGA and SAG Strike

    Guest host: Lee Cowan. In our cover story, David Martin looks at how J. Robert Oppenheimer changed the world with the first detonation of an atomic bomb. Plus: Tracy Smith examines the writers' and actors' strikes that have shut down Hollywood; Jim Axelrod interviews Kareem Abdul-Jabbar about his social criticism being posted on Substack; Ben Mankiewicz delves into the history of the Hollywood blockbuster; Seth Doane profiles actress Zoe Saldaña, star of the new Paramount+ series, "Special Ops: Lioness"; and Elaine Quijano goes backstage at a new Broadway dance-pop musical about Imelda Marcos, "Here Lies Love." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    48 min
  16. S&P 500 Breakout Ahead?

    03/12/2021

    S&P 500 Breakout Ahead?

    The Dow hitting more record highs. Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee are joined by Fundstrat’s Tom Lee, who’s got a big new call on the S&P 500’s potential upside in the first half of the year. The Committee also share where they are putting their money to work. Plus, NBA Legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar joins us later to discuss his foundation Skyhook, which works to give much needed opportunities to underserved students across the country.

    50 min
  17. All four former police officers charged in George Floyd’s death

    06/04/2020

    All four former police officers charged in George Floyd’s death

    Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who pressed his knee into George Floyd’s neck, has had his charge of third-degree murder upped to a more serious charge of second-degree murder. The other three former officers who were at the scene are charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, who announced the charges, tells Anderson Cooper he’s “committed to holding the defendants accountable at the highest ethical charge.” Plus, NBA Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar joins AC360 to react to the protests going on throughout the country and says it’s not enough to say “that was terrible and my thoughts and prayers are with you.” Airdate: June 3, 2020 To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    53 min
  18. Remembering Bill Russell

    08/01/2022

    Remembering Bill Russell

    Doc Rivers, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and others reflect on the life and legacy of Bill Russell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    53 min
  19. Election eve

    11/08/2022

    Election eve

    On election eve, Jake Tapper discusses how early election results may be misleading depending on the election rules in each state, and how the phenomenon of the ‘Red Mirage’ was used by Trump to push false election fraud claims in 2020. With control of Congress up for grabs, CNN Political Director David Chalian joins to break down some of the key races you should be watching. Former Senior Homeland Security Official Christopher Krebs was fired in 2020 for contradicting Trump’s election fraud claims. He tells Jake why he thinks the Kremlin’s claims of election interference are disinformation and discuses if he thinks tomorrow’s election systems will be secure.Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro joins to discuss John Fetterman’s lawsuit which argues Pennsylvania mail in ballots should be counted even if they’re not signed with a valid date. North Carolina Republican Congressional candidate Pat Harrigan tells Jake about his family being affected by what he calls political violence after his parent’s home was shot at, and why he thinks his Democratic opponent has run a dishonest and indecent campaign. Former Los Angeles Lakers Center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar joins to discuss Kyrie Irving’s suspension, says the Brooklyn Nets star is “being unwittingly used to promote hatred, and reflects on Lebron James approaching his career points mark.Hosted by Jake Tapper. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    43 min
  20. Biden’s Policy Plea

    10/21/2021

    Biden’s Policy Plea

    “There is so much at stake, so much at stake.” President Biden urged democrats in congress to unify in order to pass his multi-trillion economic package. From his hometown of Scranton, Biden outlined democratic spending including universal pre-K, Medicare and Medicaid expansion, child tax credit, clean energy incentives, and more. Can Biden win the requisite number of votes? The President sits down for a CNN town hall tomorrow night.  The NBA is the latest terrain for public health and personal choice as Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving is sidelined until he complies with New York City’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.  Kareem Abdul-Jabbar joins to discuss the latest reactions within the sports and entertainment worlds.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    49 min
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