Morgan Stanley Global Sports and Entertainment to Sponsor Global Sport Institute at Arizona State University Podcast

Morgan Stanley Global Sports and Entertainment is sponsoring Global Sport Institute (GSI) at Arizona State University’s “Global Sport Matters" podcast.

Global Sport Matters Podcast

TEMPE, Ariz. (Dec. 14, 2021) - Morgan Stanley Global Sports and Entertainment is sponsoring Global Sport Institute (GSI) at Arizona State University’s “Global Sport Matters” podcast, which focuses on timely, relevant topics impacting sport.

The podcast’s main host is Kenneth L. Shropshire, CEO of the Global Sport Institute and adidas Distinguished Professor of Global Sport. Shropshire is joined by a diverse set of experts and guests, including regular co-host William C. Rhoden of ESPN’s The Undefeated and guest producer Karen Given formerly of WBUR & NPR’s “Only A Game.” Past guests of note include Muffet McGraw, John Beam, Jerome Allen, and Carl Douglas. 

The program discusses the intersection of sport and research, business, race, and culture. Previous show topics include: Name, Image, Likeness (NIL), vaccine mandates, mental health issues, transgender athletes’ rights, race, gender and equity issues; and the hiring and firings of Athletic Directors, NFL coaches and other league leadership positions. The goal of the podcast and GSI’s work is to share knowledge and make a positive impact through sport with compelling stories and an interdisciplinary approach.

“We are thrilled to forge this new relationship with Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment. Our podcast has been focused on bringing forth sports stories and commentary that go beyond post game reporting.” says Shropshire. “We offer up a unique perspective on the state of sport, and this support will enable us to take our storytelling even further, to those it will impact the most.”

“We’re proud to partner with the Global Sport Institute and its leadership to help amplify their platform through meaningful programs like the ‘Global Sport Matters’ podcast,” said Sandra Richards, Head of Global Sports & Entertainment and Segment Sales & Engagement at Morgan Stanley. “Our team firmly believes in the power of sport and its ability to educate, empower, unify and positively impact communities across the globe. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with Ken and his team to impart valuable lessons, skills and wisdom through impactful storytelling and insights from leading industry experts.”

To listen to GSI’s podcast, visit: https://globalsportmatters.com/listen/ or search for “Global Sport Matters” wherever podcasts are available. If you’d like to suggest a guest for an upcoming podcast, please contact us via email at globalsporteditor@asu.edu.