• 1. The Invisible Revolution

  • Mar 31 2021
  • Length: 39 mins
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1. The Invisible Revolution

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  • In the late 70s, basketball was changing rapidly, as was the country. The ABA, a start-up basketball league showcased a faster style of play that captivates fans and introduced a 3-point line to professional basketball. But it was struggling financially. The NBA was just the opposite — gaining a foothold but lacking that “cool” factor. After a merger, and the rise of satellite TV, everything came together — Dr. J, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird’s highlights reached fans across the country. Cable and satellite TV would showcase a revolution in the rest of America as well — and no politician was better equipped for the moment than the movie-star-turned-president, Ronald Reagan. A new era of superstardom and fast living was on the horizon — one that would also leave many behind. Want the full story? Unlock all episodes of Death at the Wing, ad-free, right now by subscribing to The Binge. Plus, get binge access to brand new stories dropping on the first of every month — that’s all episodes, all at once, all ad-free. Just click ‘Subscribe’ on the top of the Death at the Wing show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you listen. Death At The Wing is hosted by Adam McKay (The Big Short, Vice, Succession) and produced by HyperObject Industries and Sony Music Entertainment. Jody Avirgan, executive producer and editor, Raghu Manavalan, senior producer, Brian Steele, producer. Want to get in touch? Email us datw@hyperobjectindustries.com. Find out more about The Binge and other podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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