LA Times Journalist: Dirty Debutantes

Ben Bolch is a columnist who writes for the LA Times.  Recently he compared two women's basketball teams as "milk and cookies" vs "dirty debutantes" and boy was that not the comparison to use!  Dirty Debutantes will always win every game, always! 

He received a fair amount of pushback from the world and issued a public apology on instagram.

And now we make way for our newest feature on the show, a word from our A.I. Robot overlord:

Join hosts Theo and Juliette in an exciting episode of "Apologies Accepted" where they dive deep into the UCLA-LSU basketball controversy, shedding light on the sexist and racially biased narratives surrounding the event. They critically analyze the controversial actions of LSU coach Kim Mulkey and her interaction with player Brittany Griner. Tune in as our hosts illuminate the bias and discrimination present in sports and society.

Theo and Juliette give a firsthand account of the daily lives of athletes, sharing personal tales and issues they face day-to-day. The conversation dives deeper into the recent incident with Angel Reese, a player of the women’s LSU basketball team who received a tidal wave of negative attention and threats. They discuss the regrettably humorous attempt and disrespect exhibited by Ben Bolch of the L.A. Times, in a way praising the Times for removing the offensive language and revising it with an editor’s note to apologize.

Apart from the issue of public apologies and journalistic responsibility, they also touch upon the history of women's basketball and the societal implications it carries. The role of debutantes in society, specifically in the context of women empowerment is also discussed. To maintain a casual atmosphere, the episode concludes with a fun chat about astrology.

Listen in for a incredible dissection of bias, sexism, and the power of sincere apologies in sports and beyond. So, gear up for this enlightening episode packed with humor, history and heartfelt conversation!