Latest Episodes
Mary-Ellen Powers
May 31, 2023
- 28:06
Mary-Ellen Powers joins JR. She is an athlete and Board Member of Special Olympics Rhode Island. The two discuss her start and growth in...
The Global Athlete Congress
May 24, 2023
- 19:06
Jamaican athlete and Special Olympics employee David Duncan speaks with JR ahead of the Global Athlete Congress. David began his Special...
Unified Sports: A Movement And A Message
May 17, 2023
- 23:50
The New York Red Bulls hosted a Unified Soccer team over the weekend, and after the game JR spoke with Isabelle Noonan and Shaeleigh...
About The Show
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 create big change.
More Episodes
Mary-Ellen Powers
May 31, 2023
- 28:06
Mary-Ellen Powers joins JR. She is an athlete and Board Member of Special Olympics Rhode Island. The two discuss her start and growth in...
The Global Athlete Congress
May 24, 2023
- 19:06
Jamaican athlete and Special Olympics employee David Duncan speaks with JR ahead of the Global Athlete Congress. David began his Special...
Unified Sports: A Movement And A Message
May 17, 2023
- 23:50
The New York Red Bulls hosted a Unified Soccer team over the weekend, and after the game JR spoke with Isabelle Noonan and Shaeleigh...
The Torch Run From A Cyclist
May 10, 2023
- 24:10
Special Olympics Athlete and SO Maryland Digital Media Coordinator Adam Hays joins JR to discuss the "inclusion revolution" and share...
Lincoln Tunnel Challenge
May 3, 2023
- 25:36
Ahead of this weekend's Lincoln Tunnel Challenge, avid runner Bobby Fredericks explains to JR why this road race is unlike any other in...
Tajha Ilerant - Athlete Leader
April 26, 2023
- 26:29
Tajha Ilerant joins JR. Tajha explains how Special Olympics helped her embrace her true self and how she carries that sense of self into...
Michael Kelley -"The Voice"
April 19, 2023
- 29:22
JR is joined by his longtime friend from the Special Olympics of Massachusetts, Michael Kelley. Michael discusses his athletic career,...
Unified Sports at Carroll College
April 12, 2023
- 14:57
Special Olympics athlete Tanner Davis and his unified partner Geri Cutler join JR. Tanner discusses his 15-year career as a Special...
Autism Is My Super Power
April 5, 2023
- 24:47
Special Olympics global ambassador and certified health messenger Amanda Harrinauth joins JR. In an empowering conversation, Amanda...
Unified Sports
March 29, 2023
- 19:38
JR is joined by two Unified Sports athletes from Houston, TX - Emerson & Julian. The two explain how the Unified Sports program sparked...
Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day
March 22, 2023
- 23:13
Laura Stremble from Special Olympics Canada joins JR on this week's episode focused on World Down Syndrome Day - 3/21. Laura explains...
Hoops & Health No. 1 for this Player / Coach
March 15, 2023
- 34:08
Special Olympics Health Operations Coordinator Justin Hunsinger joins JR. The two discuss the importance of Justin's role with Special...
A Worldwide Ambassador for Special Olympics
March 8, 2023
- 36:45
Special Olympics Ambassador & Chief Inspiration Officer Loretta Claiborne joins JR. Loretta started participating in Special Olympics in...
Take The Plunge For Special Olympics
March 1, 2023
- 17:47
Some cities this week are experiencing record high temperatures -- perfect for swimming if you're in Florida. Meanwhile, a winter storm...
Youth Ambassadors Charting The Future For Special Olympics
February 22, 2023
- 22:45
Earlier this month the Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl. The timing was serendipitous that JR would speak with two U.S. Youth...
Ohana: Special Olympics Is A Family
February 15, 2023
- 26:49
Renee Manfredi never considered herself athletic growing up. Now, she's a multi-sport athlete and a gold medal winner. JR Jackson speaks...
Coming Soon: Agents of Inclusion - a Special Olympics Podcast
February 13, 2023
- 01:10
Each week, CBS Sports Radio's JR Jackson sits down with a different Special Olympics athlete or member of the community. We bring the...