453: Enes Kanter Freedom—In the Name of Freedom
October 7, 2025
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Episode 453 · October 7, 2025
453: Enes Kanter Freedom—In the Name of Freedom
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453: Enes Kanter Freedom—In the Name of Freedom
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<p>NBA player turned human rights activist Enes Kanter Freedom shares his remarkable journey growing up in Turkey under an oppressive regime, his rise to NBA stardom, and the high personal cost of speaking out against tyranny. From being exiled by his home country to being effectively blackballed from the NBA, Enes opens up about the courage it takes to stand alone—and why he refuses to stay silent. He also discusses his powerful new book, <em><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Name-Freedom-Political-Dissidents-Rights/dp/1668078368/ref=sr_1_1?crid=X2YWK85VTWU7&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.387sgglltsA2gSujwb0glKwKf9KHSqCtTE2Qohylm-QE9wugtyoHjNzJ156C1lDqkH1v6rNzqR7w4hn5V1clSjsiMUI5P9_DtwZHKTuCRA9SAb056w9QLSloF0I4a2JMsAg85nOhRAtbVM7KaCKaRhxZ3KiA41AkDt3tF0WYVPBmt0JV-kHH6a-OM2cUw8uQ.1wV-2vEo8TmXjwjqNAFHyAE5GhFyohTSKhkzR3-P1HI&dib_tag=se&keywords=enes+kanter+freedom+book&qid=1759778223&sprefix=enes%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-1"> In the Name of Freedom</a></em>, and what it means to fight for something bigger than the game.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Shout out to our great sponsors</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.american-giant.com/collections/mike">American-Giant.com/MIKE</a> Use code <strong>MIKE</strong> to get 20% off your order.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://knobelspirits.com/">KnobelSpirits.com</a> Spend $100, get bitters-infused sugar cubes <strong>FREE.</strong> Just add to cart & use code <strong>CARL.</strong></p>
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