The SALA Series Podcast
Welcome to the SALA Series Podcast – bringing together purpose-driven leaders and ideas that matter. Hosted by Dalen Cuff and Monica McNutt, SALA celebrates diverse voices and highlights a commitment to community and individuals who are driving positive change across the interrelated worlds of sports, entertainment, corporate and nonprofit.
Episodes
March 14, 2025 • 87 mins
Marcia Chatelain, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, historian and professor at the University of Pennsylvania, is one of the nation's foremost experts on the intersections of race, capitalism, and social change. From her work on the civil rights movement to her exploration of corporate influence in Black communities, she uncovers the forces that shape economic and social power in America. In this episode, she discusses the challenge...
Mark as Played
February 6, 2025 • 69 mins
Frank Bruni, a longtime New York Times journalist, bestselling author, and Duke University professor, has spent decades analyzing the forces shaping American politics, media, and culture. From his work as a White House correspondent to his role as an op-ed columnist, he has explored the narratives that define our times. In this episode, he discusses his latest book, The Age of Grievance, examining how resentment has become a powerf...
Mark as Played
January 16, 2025 • 82 mins
As the former Executive Editor of the Los Angeles Times, acclaimed author and journalist Kevin Merida looks back on a forty-year career as a master storyteller. From covering politics today and yesterday, to tackling hard, thorny issues, Merida discusses the evolving role of the media and its impact. Whether offering unique insights into Kamala Harris’ rise within the broader context of leadership, identity, and politics or in deve...
Mark as Played
December 27, 2024 • 67 mins
Hear from Isaac Saul, the award-winning founder of Tangle; a media company that reaches hundreds of thousands of engaged subscribers from across the political spectrum. In addition to understanding the positions from the left and right, Saul and his colleagues help us understand (and challenge) where (and how) media coverage leads us, while also deftly providing their own balanced views on some of the most polarizing issues of our...
Mark as Played
December 17, 2024 • 40 mins
Co-hosts Monica McNutt and Dalen Cuff carve out time for a pre-holiday catch-up ranging from the day-to-day (hoops and travel) to bigger-picture musings (consumerism, intentionality and self-awareness) - and what it takes to juggle all of it as both evolve their on-air careers (including Monica being featured as part of a cartoon for the motion-enabled, animated NBA Christmas Day broadcast). With all the humor, heart, and refreshi...
Mark as Played
November 26, 2024 • 29 mins
Colleagues at ESPN, our SALA Series co-hosts Dalen Cuff and Monica McNutt, are first and foremost good friends. Former college hoopers, Dalen (Columbia University) says Monica (Georgetown), both have a shared love for highlighting - and understanding - what drives purpose-driven leaders and the 'why' behind the impact they're making. With a shared sense of humor, Dalen says he appreciates Monica keeping him positive. And Monica ...
Mark as Played
November 4, 2024 • 57 mins
Join us for a special episode featuring Juju Chang, Emmy Award-winning journalist and co-anchor of ABC News’ Nightline, Julian Zelizer, renowned historian, author and CNN political analyst, Eddie Glaude Jr., distinguished scholar, author and political analyst and Anne-Marie Slaughter, former Director of Policy Planning for the U.S. State Department and CEO of New America. This special episode days prior to the election is a timely ...
Mark as Played
Jonathan Greenblatt - Social entrepreneur, author and visionary Leader of the Anti-Defamation League
November 1, 2024 • 61 mins
As CEO and National Director of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), Jonathan Greenblatt, fights against hate and antisemitism while promoting justice and inclusion. Greenblatt’s work focuses on creating a more equitable society while bridging divides and promoting resilience in these polarized times. With a deep commitment to civil rights and a clear vision for social change, Greenblatt offers insights into the power of leadership...
Mark as Played
October 10, 2024 • 56 mins
Morgan Harper, a congressional candidate and progressive policy advocate, and Anne-Marie Slaughter, former Director of Policy Planning for the U.S. State Department and current CEO of New America, are both widely recognized for their leadership in addressing systemic challenges. Morgan Harper's work focuses on economic and racial justice, while Dr. Slaughter is one of the foremost experts on global network design and leadership; on...
Mark as Played
October 3, 2024 • 57 mins
The former dean of Duke University Divinity School and current President of Belmont University, Dr. Greg Jones is well known for his ability to re-shape cultures and navigate complex challenges. As an academic, Jones is one of the foremost thinkers around the power of forgiveness and ways to build (and heal) community. Dr. Jones leads with a uniquely optimistic and 'can do' mindset driving evolution and innovation within a sector...
Mark as Played
September 26, 2024 • 76 mins
With a selfless commitment to others and a modesty starkly at odds with her extraordinary career, Lieutenant General Nadja West, the first African American Army Surgeon General and the highest-ranking woman to graduate from West Point, shares remarkable insights into leadership, resilience and teamwork. In these divisive and polarizing times, Dr. West and her almost forty year career represents the best of America.
Mark as Played
September 19, 2024 • 54 mins
Join us for a remarkable conversation with NFL legend Larry Fitzgerald as he shares stories and insights from his extraordinary seventeen-year playing career, along with what has driven both his business success and extraordinary commitment to community and philanthropy.
Mark as Played
September 12, 2024 • 47 mins
Arne Duncan, former U.S. Secretary of Education, hosts Marshall Hatch Jr. and Sr., esteemed pastors and community leaders, in a compelling conversation around building community, driving social impact and investing in young people from marginalized communities. Pastor Marshall Hatch Sr., leader of New Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, has long been a force in faith-based initiatives on Chicago’s West Side, while Hatch Jr. b...
Mark as Played
September 5, 2024 • 69 mins
Jonathan Koppell, the ninth president of Montclair State University, shares his vision for one of New Jersey’s leading public research institutions and insights into the challenges (and opportunities) for higher education more generally, including student protests, the impact of AI technology and inclusiveness in admissions. Drawing from his experience at Arizona State University, where he led one of the nation's largest public af...
Mark as Played
August 29, 2024 • 92 mins
An extraordinary discussion with Larry Miller, Chairman of the Jordan Brand, around the power of second chances. Having been in jail decades ago and now serving as a leading executive at the Jordan Brand (NIKE, Inc.), Miller serves as a remarkable example of second chances. Among other things, Miller shares his rationale for writing “Jump: My Secret Journey from the Streets to the Boardroom” and more generally reflects on his jo...
Mark as Played
August 22, 2024 • 61 mins
As professor of government and law at Georgetown University and founder of the Frederick Douglass Project for Justice, Marc Howard has dedicated his life to addressing the deep flaws in America’s criminal justice system. From exposing misaligned incentives to advocating for meaningful second chance programs, Marc provides a powerful perspective on what systemic change needs to look like. Leading a movement to ensure the humanity ...
Mark as Played
August 15, 2024 • 53 mins
Rich Gotham, long-time president of the Boston Celtics, pairs with Allison Feaster, Vice President of Team Operations and Organizational Growth and one of the highest ranking women executives in the league, to share insights into the culture and operations of one of the world's most recognizable sports brands. From building a world championship team to the organization's commitment to social impact and community leadership, Gotham ...
Mark as Played
August 6, 2024 • 51 mins
As a New York Times best-selling author, CNN Political Analyst, and Professor of History and Public Affairs at Princeton University, Julian Zelizer provides remarkable historical context around the fragile nature of our democracy, political polarization and the impact of modern media. Beyond offering remarkable insights into how we find ourselves in this current state, Zelizer adeptly foreshadows future possibilities and both the ...
Mark as Played
July 19, 2024 • 62 mins
One of the nation's most prominent scholars, Dr. Eddie S. Glaude Jr., offers nuanced insights into the complexity of the American experience and experiment. Drawing upon his vast writings, he shares profound observations into the experiences of Black communities, the difficulties of race in the United States and the challenges we face as a democracy. A highly accomplished and respected scholar of religion, Glaude's exemplary schola...
Mark as Played
January 25, 2024 • 72 mins
A remarkable discussion with Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie, the Founding Spiritual Leader of Lab/Shul NYC. Uncover the profound impact of Rabbi Amichai's transformative efforts, offering a renewed outlook on the challenges of faith amid conflict. Delve into his extraordinary approach to merging diverse spiritual forms and fostering community cohesion. Gain exclusive insights into navigating the complex Israeli-Palestinian conflict from a...
Mark as Played
Popular Podcasts
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!
Listen to 'The Bobby Bones Show' by downloading the daily full replay.
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.