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Semi-retired NASCAR racer Bill Lester, one of four Black drivers to ever compete at the sanctioning body's top national series, talks about his new book, the state of the sport and his unusual path to competition. He also chimes in on barriers to inclusion on the track as well as the boardroom for historically marginalized people. Host: Herb White.

Black college football made waves with Jackson State University's hire of Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Deion Sanders as head coach. Donal Ware, host of From the Press Box to Press Row on SirusXM, talks about the hire and its impact on HBCUs going forward. Host: Herb White.

High school football is as American as apple pie and muscle cars, and Matt Morrow might be the sport's top local advocate. Morrow,  founder of Charlotte Football Insiders, previews the state playoffs, the Queen City Senior Bowl and answers why Mecklenburg County has North Carolina's most competitive programs. Host: Herb White.

Charlotte Independence goalkeeper Brandon Miller is a co-founder of Anti-Racist Soccer Club, a movement to fight bigotry in the sport. Miller also discusses his 10th season as a professional and juggling his many ventures. Host: Ashley Mahoney.

Brandt Bronico, who played college soccer with the Charlotte 49ers, will resume his MLS career with expansion side Charlotte FC in 2022. In 2021, he's playing with the Charlotte Independence in USL Championship. He's talking homecoming and all things soccer with host Ashley Mahoney.

Charlotte 49ers defender Patrick Hogan is on the MAC Hermann Award Watch List as one of the nation's top players. He talks about the delayed start, soccer during the COVID-19 era and what he does away from the pitch. Host: Ashley Mahoney.