- "And sometimes when I have a real thick briefing I have to read through, I'll have the game on with the sound off." Kevin Lamarque / Reuters President Barack Obama on Friday appeared on ESPN Radio show "The Herd with Colin Cowherd," where he discussed his views on social media, the political and personal responsibilities of athletes, and the state of Chicago sports. Immediately, Obama found an opportunity to promote healthcare.gov, which he says is now fully recovered from the problems that plagued its rollout. He also closed the program with a joke about "weekend warriors" on the basketball court, and said that at his age he needs to make sure to have great health care. During the interview he said he supports LeBron James and Magic Johnson using their platforms to make statements about political causes they feel are important, referencing Muhammad Ali and Arthur Ashe as a precedent for athletes speaking out. He called it important for athletes to embrace that they are "citizens as we
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