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Chuck Klosterman still sees football as a net positive (but it's close)

By Juana Summers,
Vincent Acovino, Patrick Jarenwattananon
Published January 23, 2026 at 1:51 PM PST

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with cultural critic Chuck Klosterman about his new book, which trains a critical eye on the cultural significance and future of a sport he loves: football.

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Juana Summers is a co-host of NPR's All Things Considered, alongside Ailsa Chang, Ari Shapiro and Mary Louise Kelly. She joined All Things Considered in June 2022.
Vincent Acovino
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