In this solo episode, Shannon discusses the current controversy that's rising in the sports world: Steven van de Velde, the beach volleyball player convicted of raping a child, is set to compete in the Paris Olympic Games this year.

Should Olympic athletes be celebrated solely for their physical capabilities? Should someone with a history of heinous crimes be allowed to represent the pinnacle of sportsmanship and national pride? Stand up, do some jumping jacks, and get ready for a passionate rant filled with questions, opinions, and controversy. Cheers!

Read more about today's topic: https://www.today.com/news/sports/steven-van-de-velde-netherlands-volleyball-controversy-rcna159587 https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/27/sport/steven-van-de-velde-olympics-intl-spt/index.html

Get Educated: https://www.rainn.org/statistics/victims-sexual-violence

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