Best NBC Sports Group Podcasts (2024)

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Greg Olsen on 49ers winning 'because of' Purdy, NFC running through San Francisco 35:57

1d ago35:57

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Jennifer Lee Chan breaks down Brandon Aiyuk's ongoing contract negotiations with the 49ers, and some possible scenarios as the talks continue into the summer. Then, Jennifer is joined by NFL analysts Greg Olsen and Matt Hasselbeck to break down Brock Purdy’s greatness, and Dak Prescott makes a pit stop to weigh in on George Kittle’s importance. (1:…

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Two mayors deliver lessons on bipartisanship to Washington: Andrew Ginther & David Holt 51:26

3h ago51:26

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Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt (R) and Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther (D) join Chuck to talk about the role of elected officials closest to the people in showing the federal government how bipartisanship works, and why there's "hardly any better job in American politics" than mayor of a city.By NBC News

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UP400 Other People's Money - What happens when P/E owns you? 52:55

2d ago52:55

52:55

This is the second episode of Other People’s Money, our regular deep dive in to the world sports investment, with my regular co-host Matt Rogan, one of the co-founders of Two Circles and a serial adviser to sports organisations. Today the conversation is about private equity. We went to the Victoria offices of Phoenix Capital to talk to Tim Dunn, a…

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George Kittle, Logan Thomas from Tight End University 31:44

3d ago31:44

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Jennifer Lee Chan is joined by current 49ers tight ends George Kittle and Logan Thomas to break down the happenings at TEU in Nashville, what they saw at 49ers OTAs and how Brock Purdy has continued to develop. Plus, former 49ers tight ends Charlie Woerner and Ross Dwelley join the show to share their experiences in Nashville and discuss what is ne…

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'Macron's mega-gamble': Why France's president may soon share power with the far right 48:10

5d ago48:10

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Sophie Pedder, Paris bureau chief for The Economist, joins Chuck to talk about French President Emmanuel Macron's decision to call snap legislative elections following his party's shellacking by the far right in the E.U. elections.By NBC News

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Safety, tight end and other potentially concerning 49ers position groups 40:22

7d ago40:22

40:22

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down which positions 49ers fans should be concerned about ahead of training camp, how Logan Thomas can unlock a rarely seen dimension in the offense and if Talanoa Hufanga will be ready for the start of the season. (1:26) When will Hufanga be ready to return? (8:48) Is safety a concern for the 49ers? (14:50)…

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The crisis at the Washington Post, with Erik Wemple 58:04

7d ago58:04

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Erik Wemple, media critic for the Washington Post, joins Chuck to talk about the scandal unfolding at his newspaper over the conduct of the Post's publisher and CEO. Plus, they analyze the downsizing of media outlets, as big tech, disinformation and a deeply divisive election put additional strain on those who report the news.…

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How Lawrence’s new contract extension impacts Purdy’s negotiations 39:53

10d ago39:53

39:53

Following the news of the Jacksonville Jaguars and Trevor Lawrence agreeing to a new five-year, $275 million contract extension, Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss how this contract will impact Brock Purdy’s negotiations next offseason. (2:35) What Lawrence's contract means for Purdy (6:45) How Lawrence's contract impacts Jordan Love, Tua T…

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UP399 What Castore Did Next 1:00:24

10d ago1:00:24

1:00:24

Tom Beahon created the Castore sportswear brand with his brother Phil in 2016. Today, their shareholding in the firm is valued at around £500million following a recent capital round, led by US merchant bank and investor The Raine Group, which values the company at £950mn. This investment will contribute to Castore’s attack on the sportswear industr…

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‘From Havana to DC’: How Cuban Americans shaped U.S. politics 1:06:55

12d ago1:06:55

1:06:55

Carlos Orta, author of, “From Havana to DC: The Rise of Cuban Americans in Florida Politics,” talks about his “love letter” to the Latino trailblazers who shaped U.S. politics. Plus, Chuck’s thoughts on how international affairs affect how U.S. elections on the heels of far-right gains in European elections.…

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Examining the 49ers’ Super Bowl window, Purdy’s impending contract and more mailbag questions 47:53

14d ago47:53

47:53

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss if the 49ers’ Super Bowl window is closing, the roster impact Brock Purdy’s next contract will have and how San Francisco can start evolving the offense with its unique skill position players. (1:26) Analyzing the 49ers’ Super Bowl window (8:48) How will the 49ers’s shift their roster construction moving f…

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Hunter Biden’s guilty verdict, and the big Trump veepstakes question. Plus Split Ticket’s simplified polling 58:23

14d ago58:23

58:23

Chuck talks with Lakshya Jain and Harrison Lavelle, political scientists at Split Ticket, a new organization that presents electoral data in simple, easy-to-understand maps and graphs.By NBC News

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UP398 Steve Martin: "Our ambition is to create a super group" 42:26

16d ago42:26

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Steve Martin and Jamie Wynne-Morgan created and developed the award-winning M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment agency over a 20-year period. Six months ago they resigned, and there's been speculation ever since as to what they'll do next. Today they answer that question. It's called MSQ Sport + Entertainment. We went to meet the pair at their new Lo…

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Analyzing the possible outcomes of Brandon Aiyuk’s holdout 37:28

17d ago37:28

37:28

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss the most likely scenarios Brandon Aiyuk’s contract holdout could develop into, if signing the star wide receiver is what's best for the overall roster and how Aiyuk's price tag could go up the longer it takes. Then, Matt and Jennifer discuss how impressive Renardo Green has been so far and the 49ers' depth…

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Rep. Jake LaTurner: Why a 36-year-old congressman is calling it quits 53:56

19d ago53:56

53:56

Rep. Jake LaTurner (R-Kansas) joins Chuck to talk about his decision not to seek a third term in Congress, and discusses the "sadness" and "burden" that lawmakers carry with them.By NBC News

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'Alternative facts' and generative A.I.: Why we're witnessing the 'Death of Truth' 1:12:12

21d ago1:12:12

1:12:12

Steven Brill, author of "The Death of Truth," joins Chuck to talk about the spread of misinformation and disinformation and what his company NewsGuard is trying to do to restore trust in media.By NBC News

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McCaffrey’s extension, Aiyuk’s no-show and more mandatory minicamp takeaways 34:06

22d ago34:06

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Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss Christian McCaffrey's contract extension with the 49ers, Brandon Aiyuk’s absence at mandatory minicamp and the big impression Ricky Pearsall has made. Plus, Matt and Jennifer break down the signing of veteran tight end Logan Thomas and pay respects to Larry Allen after his tragic passing. (1:26) McCaffrey,…

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UP397 Other People's Money: The sports investment podcast 43:39

22d ago43:39

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What does sport look like from the money side of the equation? What’s the investment rationale behind buying a football team, cricket franchise, the new sports tech thing or a sports agency? What are assumptions about how the market will develop? Who’s going to win, who will lose out? These are just a few of the questions we’re looking to explore i…

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Aiyuk’s attendance, McCaffrey’s status and more things to look for at 49ers mandatory minicamp 50:00

24d ago50:00

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Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan look ahead to the start of the 49ers mandatory minicamp, and break down some of the most important storylines, including if Brandon Aiyuk will attend and the current status of Christian McCaffrey. Plus, Matt and Jennifer turn their attention to some of the injured 49ers and when we could see their return.(3:26) 49…

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Trump found guilty, Chuck talks impact on the 2024 campaign; plus John Ellis 59:54

26d ago59:54

59:54

Former President Trump is guilty, but how will the campaigns handle it? And Chuck speaks with John Ellis, the author of a simple but elegant newsletter on Substack called Political News Items, to talk about the data that matters from across economic and political indicators, both foreign and domestic.…

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How Jennings’ extension impacts Pearsall, Deebo and the 49ers’ future 41:29

28d ago41:29

41:29

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down Jauan Jennings' contract extension, its impact on Ricky Pearsall’s rookie season and the larger ramifications it could have on Deebo Samuel's future. Plus, Matt and Jennifer discuss the new NFL kickoff rules and discuss what Brandon Staley can bring to the 49ers’ defense. (1:46) Jennings agrees to 49ers…

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The stakes for the states: Reid Wilson looks at what 2024 means for statehouses 59:45

28d ago59:45

59:45

Reid Wilson, founder and editor of Pluribus News, focuses on statehouses across the country as local leaders reckon with AI, abortion and marijuana legalization.By NBC News

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UP396 Wedge Issues - Overthinking the Golf Business with Iain Carter 52:39

29d ago52:39

52:39

Wedge Issues is a new series focused on the business of golf. Our first guest is the BBC's voice of golf Iain Carter, who leads the corporations coverage of the sport across audio and online at a time of unprecedented upheaval. The traditional men's game has been attacked by LIV Golf, backed by Saudi's PIF money, which is attempting to disrupt the …

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Ted Leonsis: "I was wrong" to try to move Washington sports teams to Virginia 1:17:20

1M ago1:17:20

1:17:20

Washington Wizards and Capitals owner Ted Leonsis joins Chuck to talk about the intersection of sports, business and politics ... and how he miscalculated on his plan to move the teams to Virginia.By NBC News

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UP395 Wanna buy a Hundred Franchise? 43:01

1M ago43:01

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Let us take you inside the Great Hundred Franchise Sell-Off The Hundred is the England and Wales Cricket Board’s controversial short form format. This week, the ECB has secured an agreement on a funding model between the host and non-host counties - those counties who have a Hundred franshics and those who don’t. This could have seismic ramificatio…

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The Purdy-Pearsall connection, Aiyuk’s absence and more takeaways from start of 49ers OTAs 28:48

1M ago28:48

28:48

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down the start of 49ers OTAs, including the absence of two veteran receivers and the growing connection between Brock Purdy and Ricky Pearsall. Plus, the duo share other takeaways and pinpoint what fans should look for as OTAs continue. (1:26) Aiyuk, Jennings, McCaffrey absent at voluntary minicamp (5:30) Pu…

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Doris Kearns Goodwin travels back and forth in time, with new book 1:14:42

1M ago1:14:42

1:14:42

Doris Kearns Goodwin, historian and author of "An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s" joins Chuck to talk about what she learned working on a biography of someone unusually close to her life — her husband, Dick.By NBC News

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UP394 Athletics CEO: 'The Olympics are in far more trouble than most people realise' 53:07

1M ago53:07

53:07

Jack Buckner is the former two Olympic Games athlete and 5000 metre European Champion who is now CEO of UK Athletics, the governing body for track and field in Britain. Buckner has held the same position at British Triathlon and more recently British Swimming. This followed a career in sports marketing at Adidas, in the UK, Germany and the US. The …

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49ers' 2024 record prediction and Dwight Clark Legacy Series event recap 59:53

1M ago59:53

59:53

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan continue their breakdown of the 49ers’ schedule, share their win-loss projections for the team next season and why the win column might look different compared to last season. Then, Matt and Jennifer recap the Dwight Clark Legacy Series event and share an exclusive segment including Brock Purdy and some former 49e…

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UP393 The Bundle - Overthinking the sports media market 1:02:55

1M ago1:02:55

1:02:55

Our regular deep dive in to the latest happenings in sports media, with regular co-hosts Murray Barnett and Yannick Ramcke. The episode covers a variety of topics starting with the NFL's strategic move to stream Christmas Day games on Netflix and the broader implications for live sports streaming. They delve into Sky Sports Plus' new streaming opti…

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Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers targets Big Tech for her closing act in Congress 32:53

1M ago32:53

32:53

Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.), chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, joins Chuck for an exit interview on what she’s learned during her decades in Congress, and her ongoing fight to regulate Big Tech.By NBC News

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Complete breakdown of the 49ers’ 2024 schedule 45:51

1M ago45:51

45:51

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan react to the 49ers’ 2024 schedule release, break down when San Francisco will face its toughest stretch, and discuss which games they view as the marquee matchups and which ones have the most interest. (1:26) Immediate reaction to the 49ers’ schedule (7:30) 49ers open season vs. Jets at home (13:36) New-look Seaha…

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Why Spring will make or break Biden’s campaign, plus AI’s do’s and dont’s in politics 1:02:17

1M ago1:02:17

1:02:17

As regulators and election workers try to catch up to a technology evolving at a break-neck speed, one group is trying to give campaigns a list of do’s and don’ts when it comes to the responsible use of AI. Chuck talks with Ben Resnik and Matt Hodges of Zinc Labs, a Democratic group at the intersection of tech and politics.…

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UP392 Has NBC earned the right to host Premier League games in the US? 52:09

1M ago52:09

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NBC has built an audience for the Premier League in North America, creating a broadcast home for English club football for more than a decade. The television giant's latest six year deal is worth $450million-per-season to the league, more than five times the size of their original US rights deal, in 2013. Does that money buy them the right to host …

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Observations from 49ers rookie minicamp and NFL schedule release preview 43:22

1M ago43:22

43:22

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down what changes Nick Sorensen will bring to the 49ers’ defense, the influence and role Brandon Staley will have on the defense and which players you can expect more from next season. Plus, Matt and Jennifer share their takeaways from rookie minicamp and look ahead to the NFL schedule release. (1:26) Sorens…

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Brain Worms and Normal People in Plato’s Cave: Jonah Goldberg 52:10

2M ago52:10

52:10

Jonah Goldberg, co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Dispatch, joins Chuck to talk about an extremely weird week in politics and news.By NBC News

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UP391 What are Sportradar's big sport business bets? 46:44

2M ago46:44

46:44

Sportradar is one of the big beasts of the sports business, providing software, data and content through subscription and revenue share arrangements to sports leagues, betting operators and media firms. It serves more than 1,600 customers across 120 countries, including DraftKings, Twitter and ESPN, and is an official partner of the National Basket…

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Dre Greenlaw on his Super Bowl injury, rehab status and goals for the 2024 season 40:18

2M ago40:18

40:18

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan are joined by 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw to discuss his Achilles injury during the Super Bowl, how his rehab is progressing this offseason and his opinion of new defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen. (1:26) NFL schedule release set for next week (9:30) Greenlaw relives his Super Bowl injury (15:36) Greenlaw on t…

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This legendary Democratic pollster says Biden is only on message once per week 58:44

2M ago58:44

58:44

Stan Greenberg, a Democratic pollster and strategist who’s advised candidates from former President Bill Clinton, to former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, joins Chuck to talk about his firm’s latest report, which he says shows a path for a Biden victory in November.By NBC News

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UP390 Live from Madrid - The Billion Euro Club Football Brainstorm at ECA Club Connect 1:09:47

2M ago1:09:47

1:09:47

Live from Madrid, The Billion-Euro Club Football Brainstorm. Big ideas discussed by great panelists from across the European club game, courtesy of ECA Club Connect, the inaugural business summit convened by the European Club Association. Over 350 directors and operational leaders from more than 200 clubs met at the Meliá Castilla Hotel over 24-25 …

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49ers’ biggest position battles as OTAs approach 47:59

2M ago47:59

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Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down the 49ers’ 90-man roster as OTAs approach and examine positions with the most questions surrounding them. Plus, Matt and Jennifer look at which rookies can have the biggest impact and the anticipated return of safety Talanoa Hufanga. (4:26) Will the 49ers add more players this offseason? (11:48) Who wil…

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‘The Wolves of K Street’: Inside the D.C. lobbying industry 50:58

2M ago50:58

50:58

How did lobbying evolve from influence peddling to a power center where “corporate lobbyists are the only ones with their thumb on the scale”? Brody and Luke Mullins join Chuck to talk about their new book, “The Wolves of K Street.”By NBC News

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Exclusive one-on-one with Aldon Smith 1:06:25

2M ago1:06:25

1:06:25

Former 49ers player Aldon Smith joins Matt Maiocco to look back at his NFL career, how he has matured since his early days in San Francisco and his planned offseason work with rookies in the Jaguars and Raiders organizations. Then, Matt and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss the pressure on the 49ers’ roster and the impact the rookies can make next season. …

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How Trump trials stretch the court system: Laura Jarrett & Lawrence Hurley 57:22

2M ago57:22

57:22

With former President Trump's ongoing trial in Manhattan, last week's hearing in front of the Supreme Court on presidential immunity, plus federal cases in Florida and Washington, DC, we're getting a glimpse at the edges of how the justice system works. NBC News Senior Legal Correspondent Laura Jarrett and NBC News Supreme Court reporter Lawrence H…

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Complete 49ers 2024 NFL Draft review 32:47

2M ago32:47

32:47

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down all the selections the 49ers made in the 2024 NFL Draft, how each player brings unique skills to help the team next season and which positions they will add more depth. Plus, Matt and Jennifer look at what is next for the 49ers as the offseason progresses. (1:26) 49ers add depth at skill positions in dr…

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Exclusive Ricky Pearsall interview and NFL draft Day 2 recap 39:04

2M ago39:04

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Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan are joined by first-round draft pick Ricky Pearsall to discuss the skills he brings to the 49ers' offense, what he learned from being Brandon Aiyuk’s college teammate and his history with Brock Purdy. Plus, Matt and Jennifer break down what Renardo Green and Dominick Puni add to the roster, and preview the final d…

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Biden's narrow path as seen through 11 maps, with Doug Sosnik 1:15:12

2M ago1:15:12

1:15:12

Doug Sosnik, former senior adviser to President Bill Clinton, joins Chuck to explore how President Biden may have a narrower path to the presidency than former President Trump (edited)By NBC News

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49ers surprisingly draft Florida WR Ricky Pearsall; NFL draft Day 2 preview 34:16

2M ago34:16

34:16

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down the 49ers picking Florida wide receiver Ricky Pearsall in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, what this could mean for Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel's futures, and which positions the 49ers will target on Day 2. (1:26) 49ers pick Florida WR Pearsall No. 31 overall (6:48) How much will Pearsall play …

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Race between Biden and Trump tightens: Inside the latest NBC News poll 58:31

2M ago58:31

58:31

Senior Political Editor Mark Murray joins Chuck to talk through the findings in the April 2024 NBC News poll, as former President Trump’s hush money trial begins in Manhattan.By NBC News

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UP389 The Buy Side - UBS, MercedesF1 and inheriting Roger Federer 47:54

2M ago47:54

47:54

The Buy Side is our regular series where we talk to brand side marketers about sport and sponsorship. Today's guest is Anneliese Mesilati, Head of Brand Activation and Sponsorships, Americas at UBS, the private banking group and wealth management business. We talk about the brand's extensive sport portfolio and its role within the marketing of the …

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