Stateside for Friday, July 17, 2020
Today on Stateside, we had a conversation with Jordyn Wieber, an Olympic champion gymnast from Michigan, and one of the central figures in ESPN’s new podcast series "Heavy Medals". Plus, a new podcast from Detroit producer Zak Rosen called "The Best Advice Show".
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Elite gymnast Jordyn Wieber and her mom talk about the abusive culture fostered at the Karolyi Ranch
Stateside’s conversation with Jordyn Wieber and Rita Wieber
- Jordyn Wieber is one of the gymnasts featured in a new ESPN 30-for-30 podcast "Heavy Medals". In 2012 she was part of the Fierce Five, who brought home a gold medal for team competition at the Summer Olympics in London.
- Rita Wieber is Jordyn Wieber’s mother and an ER nurse in Michigan.
“The Best Advice Show” offers pearls of wisdom, great and small
Stateside’s conversation with Zak Rosen
- Zak Rosen is a radio producer and host of a new podcast called "The Best Advice Show".
- Support for arts and culture coverage comes in part from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs.
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