In Depth With Graham Bensinger

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Trending Now: Bob Costas’s ”back-up” job offer Sep 29, 2023

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Bob Costas takes us back to his early days of broadcasting - one day in particular that he thought may be his last on the airwaves.

Forward Progress with Shaun White: My love-hate relationship with losing Sep 28, 2023

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Olympic gold medalist Shaun White talks about his extreme disdain for losing in anything, but how he’s also motivated and educated by losses.

Canelo Alvarez: Boxing Icon Sep 25, 2023

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Graham spends the day in Mexico with the No. 1-ranked boxer in the world: Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez. The historically private athlete - in his first long-form profile interview - reveals why he is spending less time in his native country. Álvarez also discusses fighting his way past doping allegations, his split with Oscar De La Hoya and catching COVID just weeks before a fight earlier this year. Plus, there’s zero hesitation when asked who would win a match between him and Floyd Mayweather Jr. if both were in their primes.

Canelo Alvarez: Campeón del Mundo de Boxeador Sep 25, 2023

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Graham pasa el día en México con el boxeador número uno del mundo: Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez. El atleta históricamente privado, en su primera entrevista de perfil larga, revela por qué pasa menos tiempo en su país natal. Álvarez también habla de luchar para superar las acusaciones de dopaje, su separación con Oscar De La Hoya y la captura de COVID solo unas semanas antes de una pelea a principios de este año. Además, no hay dudas cuando se le pregunta quién ganaría un partido entre él y Floyd Mayweather Jr. si ambos estuvieran en su mejor momento.
Mira todas las entrevistas en video de Graham en YouTube.com/Grahambensinger.

Trending Now: Aaron Rodgers on his relationship with Brett Favre Sep 22, 2023

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Aaron Rodgers looks back at the earliest days of his career, and his complicated relationship with Brett Favre.

Forward Progress with Ray Lewis: Absent father fueled my drive for success Sep 21, 2023

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Ray Lewis discusses growing up alongside his young mother plus his strong motivation to show his absent father that the child he left behind will do something great and the anger/pain of that family vacancy.

Lincoln Riley: USC Head Football Coach Sep 18, 2023

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We travel to Los Angeles to sit down with USC head football coach, Lincoln Riley. While reflecting on the origins of his coaching career, Riley recalls his days as a quarterback and a critical turning point at the hands of his mentor, Mike Leach. Coach Riley discusses his 2021 departure from the University of Oklahoma, the backlash he and his family faced as a result, and how the death of a dear friend put everything into perspective. Plus, Riley reveals his plans to retire relatively early, and reminisces on his relationship with his wife, Caitlin.

Trending Now: Howard Schultz describes the impact of Bill Gates Sr. had on buying back Starbucks Sep 15, 2023

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Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz recalls his meeting with Bill Gates Sr. that would ultimately change his life and Starbucks Coffee Company.

Forward Progress with David Blaine: Single mom did so much with so little Sep 14, 2023

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David Blaine describes the role his mother played in his life, and how her cancer journey affected him at such a young age.

Howard Schultz: Former Starbucks CEO Sep 11, 2023

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Graham is caffeinated and composed during his two days with billionaire businessman Howard Schultz. We meet up with the former Starbucks CEO in Milan, Italy to see first-hand the origins of his billion-dollar idea and savor the triumph of a capstone product launch, after four decades shaping the world’s largest coffee empire. During a long-form interview in Seattle, Schultz reflects on a series of life-changing events, including haunting memories of his war-stricken father, appreciation for Bill Gates Sr.’s intimidation tactic and regret during his time as the Seattle SuperSonics owner. Plus, Schultz candidly reveals vitriol he faced from politicians while vetting a presidential campaign, and while addressing allegations before Congress earlier this year.