Agents of Inclusion

JR is joined by his longtime friend from the Special Olympics of Massachusetts, Michael Kelley. Michael discusses his athletic career, how it shaped him, and his work as a coach & broadcaster. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Special Olympics athlete Tanner Davis and his unified partner Geri Cutler join JR. Tanner discusses his 15-year career as a Special Olympic athlete and his love for music. Geri reflects on her experiences as a student in the Special Olympics Club at Carroll College in Montana. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more abo...

Special Olympics global ambassador and certified health messenger Amanda Harrinauth joins JR. In an empowering conversation, Amanda explains how she embraced Autism as her super power and shares some of her exclusive poetry with JR. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoi...

JR is joined by two Unified Sports athletes from Houston, TX - Emerson & Julian. The two explain how the Unified Sports program sparked their friendship and what it means to them to continue to grow that program. Plus, what they like to do outside of sports - including some Lego art and hunting hobbies. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/pr...

Laura Stremble from Special Olympics Canada joins JR on this week's episode focused on World Down Syndrome Day - 3/21. Laura explains how she first got involved with Special Olympics, her close relationship with her mom / coach, her side hustle, and her upcoming trip to Berlin for the Special Olympics World Games. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audac...

Special Olympics Health Operations Coordinator Justin Hunsinger joins JR. The two discuss the importance of Justin's role with Special Olympics, his career as a Special Olympics athlete, and the thrill of winning a silver medal. Plus Justin's passion for healthy living, basketball...and his prediction for NCAA Tournament To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://ww...

Special Olympics Ambassador & Chief Inspiration Officer Loretta Claiborne joins JR. Loretta started participating in Special Olympics in 1970. The two discuss her lifelong journey in the Special Olympics community, how she has been a worldwide ambassador and why she continues to train and inspire the next generation of athletes. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: ht...

Some cities this week are experiencing record high temperatures -- perfect for swimming if you're in Florida. Meanwhile, a winter storm has blanketed much of the country, dropping record snowfall in some regions -- also perfect for swimming if you're a polar bear. With winter weather in full swing this week, it is apropos to discuss one of Special Olympics most beloved/chilly events that takes pla...

Earlier this month the Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl. The timing was serendipitous that JR would speak with two U.S. Youth Ambassadors who live in the Kansas City area -- Daniel Schnacker & Addison Willcott. The three discuss how Special Olympics and Unified Sports have shaped their lives. Daniel and Addison explain the power of words in both our everyday lives and in sports -- that they c...

Renee Manfredi never considered herself athletic growing up. Now, she's a multi-sport athlete and a gold medal winner. JR Jackson speaks with Renee about the journey that brought her to the pinnacle of sports, earning the honors of Female Athlete of the Year in 2018. The conversation spans from being a child in a military family to the lessons she's learned from Star Wars to singing the National A...

Each week, CBS Sports Radio's JR Jackson sits down with a different Special Olympics athlete or member of the community. We bring the audience closer to the athletes than ever before, encouraging listeners to take action and create more inclusion in their lives. The Special Olympics community has impacted millions across the world, and everyone is welcome here as we dive deep into small stories to...