The Tuff Juice Podcast with Caron Butler

On this edition of The Tuff Juice Podcast with Caron Butler, we are featuring the third NBA Together Virtual Roundtable Series which explores the rise in anti-Asian discrimination and violence during the coronavirus pandemic.

Dr. Michael Eric Dyson Dissects Protests and Progress for Racial Justice in America in 2020.

After winning the NBA Finals with the Los Angeles Lakers, making it his 3rd in the last four seasons, 12-Year center Javale McGee discusses his NBA journey that began with Caron Butler and has now flourished into titles with the Golden State Warriors and the Lakers.

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Gimlet… RESISTANCE. 

Inspired by this summer’s protests, these are new stories from the front lines of the movement for Black lives, told by the generation fighting for change. Hosted by Saidu Tejan-Thomas Jr., RESISTANCE is out now on Spotify. 

Political consultant famous for running the campaign for Bill Clinton to be elected President twice James Carville reacts to the Presidential debate, shares an optimistic outlook on the election and our nation's future overcoming our divisions.

Willie Colon discusses his rags to riches story of persevering to ultimately win Super Bowl XLIII with the Pittsburgh Steelers and how he gives back today to give opportunities to those who need it.

12-year veteran NBA shooting guard Rex Chapman talks about race in America, stories from his playing days, and becoming an internet sensation and TV Show host with 'Block of Charge'

21-year veteran MLB pitcher LaTroy Hawkins discusses his passion for being healthy and making a difference in the world through staying informed and voting at the state and local levels. He discusses his mentors who guided him toward success, his friendships in the sport of baseball which helped him succeed, giving back to the Minnesota Twins organization as a Special Assistant in the Front Office, and his godson Patrick Mahomes who won the Super Bowl MVP earlier this year.

Santia Deck is way more than an athlete, and she shares her thoughts on her faith, the social justice movement and Kamala Harris becoming the next Vice President of the United States. The 28-year-old former track star, and Olympian rugby player is now the face of professional women's tackle football, set to launch next year. After a successful fitness career growing her brand as the 'Queen of Abs' and the first female athlete to launch her own sneaker company, TRONUS.

Hall of Famer Terrell Owens is one of the greatest wide receivers to ever play football — and he has no problem telling you that! Known for his big talent, big personality, and big ego, T.O. is also incredibly disciplined and dedicated, traits that took him from a small school and doubting he had pro ability, to wearing the prestigious gold HOF jacket. On this episode of “The Tuff Juice Podcast,” T.O. talks with Caron Butler about his version of Kobe Bryant’s Mamba Mentality, the importance of recognizing his deficiencies, teaching younger receivers, the impact of George Floyd’s murder on him, his experiences with racism in the NFL, how he wants to see the league change, the effect of Patrick Mahomes’ play and contract on Black QBs, his expectations for Cam Newton on the New England Patriots, and more. Plus, T.O. makes a BIG claim when comparing his hoops game to an NBA player. You don’t want to miss this!

Atlanta Dream point guard Renee Montgomery was one of the first WNBA players to opt out of the 2020 season to focus on the fight for social justice and equality. On this episode of “The Tuff Juice Podcast,” Renee talks with Caron Butler about why she decided to opt out, the unexpected support she received, the origins of her activism and Black pride, the impact of former teammate Maya Moore walking away from basketball in the prime of her Hall of Fame career to focus on reforming the criminal justice system, fundraising for historically black colleges and universities, the importance of celebrating wins in the larger fight against racism, Dream co-owner and Senator Kelly Loeffler’s anti-BLM stance, the response from Minnesota Lynx ownership and management when police walked out on the team for wearing Black Lives Matters shirts in 2016, and much more. This is a powerful episode you do not want to miss!