In 'Heartbreak City,' Seattle sports are a product of its politics — and vice versa
Podcast |
Soundside
Publisher |
KUOW
Media Type |
audio
Categories Via RSS |
Daily News
News
Publication Date |
Dec 20, 2023
Episode Duration |
00:25:48
For many, the spheres of sports and politics are totally separate arenas: one is a fun and low-stakes pastime, the other is a struggle for real-world power. But in his new book, “Heartbreak City: Seattle Sports and the Unmet Promise of Urban Progress,” author Shaun Scott makes the case that sports and politics have more in common than meets the eye. Going back to the city’s early roots, "Heartbreak City" traces the stories of athletes and activists who made Seattle an athletic and political powerhouse.

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