Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast

Being Michael Jordan with David Roth and Joel Anderson

What is the toll of becoming one of the most recognizable figures in the world? What are the downfalls of that level of fame? This week, we thought we'd try something a little different and discuss one of the most popular pieces of pop culture to come out in the era of physical distancing: ESPN's docuseries on Michael Jordan. "The Last Dance" paints a compelling portrait of the corrosive nature of fame and what's left when you get everything you want. Joel Anderson's article in Slate titled <a href="https://slate.com/culture/2020/05/the-last-dance-michael-jordan-bulls-wizards.html" target="_blank">"Michael Jordan Is Exactly Who I Thought He Was"</a> and David Roth's work <a href="https://www.vulture.com/author/david-j.-roth/" target="_blank">recapping the series for Vulture</a> both caught Chris' eye, so he brought them on to discuss the life and legacy of #23. RELATED LINKS:Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/david_j_roth" target="_blank">David Roth on Twitter</a>Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/byjoelanderson" target="_blank">Joel Anderson on Twitter</a>Listen to Joel Anderson host Season 3 of <a href="https://slate.com/podcasts/slow-burn/s3/biggie-and-tupac" target="_blank">Slow Burn: Biggie and Tupac</a>

Every week Chris Hayes asks the big questions that keep him up at night. How do we make sense of this unprecedented moment in world history? Why is this (all) happening?

This podcast starts to answer these questions. Writers, experts, and thinkers who are also trying to get to the bottom of them join Chris to break it all down and help him get a better night’s rest. “Why is this Happening?” is presented by MSNBC and NBCNews Think.