The Cubs Talk Podcast breaks down all things baseball on the North Side. Host Leila Rahimi, James Neveau, and Nate Poppen bring insider perspectives, regular player interviews, and news updates during the team's pursuit of another championship. New episodes release every Wednesday morning.
Former Cub and now field coordinator for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Bobby Scales joins the podcast with host David Kaplan and Gordon Wittenmyer to discuss the racial injustice in America, and the experience of a black baseball player in the MLB.
(1:55) - America is in a dark place right now
(9:40) - Racial issues in the MLB
(16:20) - There is a reason protests are going on around the country
(24:58) - Making front offices more diverse in the MLB
(31:46) - Reaction to Dexter Fowler's comments on being black in baseball and in America