Wright Thompson
Person
American sportswriter and author known for long-form journalism about sports, place, memory, and the American South. He has written for ESPN and authored books including Pappyland and The Barn.
Works by Wright Thompson
3 episodes featuring Wright Thompson
The Bulwark Daily
Stevens urges Democrats to confront Trump and Republican weakness
The conversation tests whether Democrats can turn Republican vulnerabilities on corruption, foreign policy, and Trump into a confident midterm strategy.
Sep 22, 2026 · 59 min
The Bulwark Daily
Politics and memory reshape the South’s Democratic prospects
The episode connects electoral strategy with the deeper cultural memories and identities that shape how voters understand political change.
Sep 17, 2026 · 1h 32m
Fearless with Jason Whitlock
Whitlock challenges sports institutions on sex, authority and star power
The episode treats the WNBA controversy as a test of whether sports organizations can define standards without surrendering authority to outrage or player pressure.
Aug 26, 2026 · 58 min