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Hosts Alex Kirshner, Ben Lindbergh and Lindsay Gibbs break down the NBA Finals and the savvy draft and trade decisions that led to this year’s showdown between two small-market teams. They also unpack the NHL Finals rematch between Edmonton and Florida and whether a Canadian team can finally reclaim glory. Finally, they speak with New York Times sports business reporter Ken Belson about looming tax code changes proposed by the Trump administration that could spell major headaches for NFL owners.
On the bonus episode available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the panel discusses the vibe-crushing “foul up 3,” strategy plaguing the end of high-stakes NBA games.
NBA Finals (4:41): Pacers vs. Thunder
NHL Finals (19:49): Panthers vs. Oilers
Sports Tax Issues (31:10): Will Trump kneecap sports team owners?
(Note: time codes are only accurate for Slate Plus members, who listen ad-free.)
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You can email us at [email protected].
Podcast production and editing by Kevin Bendis, with production assistance from Ben Richmond.
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Hosts Alex Kirshner, Ben Lindbergh and Lindsay Gibbs break down the NBA Finals and the savvy draft and trade decisions that led to this year’s showdown between two small-market teams. They also unpack the NHL Finals rematch between Edmonton and Florida and whether a Canadian team can finally reclaim glory. Finally, they speak with New York Times sports business reporter Ken Belson about looming tax code changes proposed by the Trump administration that could spell major headaches for NFL owners.
On the bonus episode available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the panel discusses the vibe-crushing “foul up 3,” strategy plaguing the end of high-stakes NBA games.
NBA Finals (4:41): Pacers vs. Thunder
NHL Finals (19:49): Panthers vs. Oilers
Sports Tax Issues (31:10): Will Trump kneecap sports team owners?
(Note: time codes are only accurate for Slate Plus members, who listen ad-free.)
Want more Hang Up and Listen? Subscribe to Slate Plus to immediately unlock weekly bonus episodes. Plus, you’ll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page, or visit slate.com/hangupplus to get access wherever you listen.
You can email us at [email protected].
Podcast production and editing by Kevin Bendis, with production assistance from Ben Richmond.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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