Bob Costas
The Diplomat
People, composure and the difficult conversation held well.
Bob Costas is a renowned sports broadcaster known for his incisive commentary and deep understanding of the intersection between sports and societal issues. This interview reveals his ability to navigate complex conversations, build trust across divides, and advocate for thoughtful engagement in the sports community.
“But Colin Kaepernick also said, I don't vote because the oppressor will never allow you to vote your way out of your oppression. When he said that, Barack Obama was president.”
“With that. After all, football wasn't just the most important thing sports wise. And it just, I couldn't reconcile my... There. I realize that their presentation was fabulous. Sunday night football, Al Michaels, and now Chris Collinsworth and the way it's produced and directed, it's the finest sports presentation on television.”
“Stick ball or whatever in the street. I was hearing Mel Allen or Red Barber. I was hearing Marty Glickman on the Knicks or on the Giants in football. And then those two years that I mentioned earlier, which we spent in California, I listened to Vin Scully.”
“When I think it was the Marlins and the Mets walked off before the schedule started the game at City Field and they put a Black Lives Matter t-shirt on home plate. That was very moving. But remember, no fans in the stands. No one had bought tickets and schlept to the ballpark or to the arena. So again, this is a moment in time thing.”
The Axe Files with David Axelrod — Ep. 411 — Bob Costas
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