Director of Audio

Sophie Bearman

Before Sam Sanders became an American culture guru, pop music was ‘forbidden fruit’

Life in Seven Songs

Culture

Raised Pentecostal in Texas, Sam Sanders wasn’t allowed pop music. He smuggled CDs home in his underwear and tells the story on The Standard’s music podcast.

Sports Editor

Kerry Crowley

Section 415: After the 49ers’ 4-1 start, what’s a realistic outcome for this season? 

Section 415 Sports

The Standard’s David Lombardi details how the team has managed to survive amid a flurry of injuries, including one to Brock Purdy that’s forced Mac Jones into action.

Section 415: Buster Posey talks manager qualities, his first year on the job, and more

Posey discussed the qualities he’s looking for in a manager, how he’s thinking about the Giants’ roster, and MLB’s move to implement the automatic ball-strike system.

From the South Bronx to Sesame Street: How Sonia Manzano made Maria a Latina icon

As Maria on “Sesame Street,” Sonia Manzano became the role model she never had—and changed children’s TV forever.

Misty Copeland broke ballet’s color barrier. These songs carried her through

From growing up homeless to becoming the first Black female principal at American Ballet Theatre, she shares her soundtrack on our podcast “Life in Seven Songs.”

Podcasts

Before Sam Sanders became an American culture guru, pop music was ‘forbidden fruit’

Section 415: After the 49ers’ 4-1 start, what’s a realistic outcome for this season?

Section 415: Buster Posey talks manager qualities, his first year on the job, and more

From the South Bronx to Sesame Street: How Sonia Manzano made Maria a Latina icon

Misty Copeland broke ballet’s color barrier. These songs carried her through