The 2025 Kentucky Derby Was a Hit But Is Horse Racing Dying?

Subscribe to Hyphenly, our latest newsletter that explores the real, everyday experiences of immigrant identity. You will find honest opinions, real stories, and perspectives that don’t follow a script. : https://immigrantlys-newsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe This episode is brought to you by Zocdoc. Stop putting off those doctor appointments and visit http://Zocdoc.com/Sportly⁠⁠ The 151st Kentucky Derby brought the usual spectacle — record crowds, outrageous hats, and a dramatic finish. But beyond the mint juleps and million-dollar bets lies a sport in crisis. In this episode, Kavitha Davidson unpacks the sharp contrast between Churchill Downs' pageantry and the steady decline of horse racing across America. From track closures to growing concerns over animal welfare, we ask: can the Derby’s magic survive when the rest of the industry is falling apart? Host: Kavitha A. Davison | Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writers: Nicholas Black & Kavitha Davidson I Fact Checking and Research: Suhasini Patni I Sound Designer & Editor: Paroma Chakravarty I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound | Cover Art Graphic Designer: Sarah DiMichele   Join us as we create new intellectual engagement for our audience. You can get more information at ⁠http://immigrantlypod.com⁠.   Please share the love and leave us a review on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ & ⁠Spotify⁠ to help more people find us!    Remember to subscribe to our Apple podcast ⁠channel ⁠for insightful podcasts.    Follow us on ⁠social media⁠ for updates and behind-the-scenes content.   You can reach the host, Kavitha, at ⁠[e-mail]⁠   Follow us on TikTok @immigrantly   IG @immigrantlypods   Sportly is an Immigrantly Media Production   For advertising inquiries, you can contact us at [e-mail]     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices