The High Price of Being a New York Sports Fan

The High Price of Being a New York Sports Fan28 Aug24 min

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WNYC arts and culture editor Matthew Schnipper joins Janae Pierre to talk about the US Open, rising New York Liberty ticket prices and what it costs to be a sports fan in the city right now. Also discussed are Dolly Parton’s legacy and some of the best ways to spend the final days of summer across New York City.

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