Ian Williams, a former standout nose tackle for Notre Dame, joined the podcast to discuss a wide array of topics, including George Floyd's death, racial inequality, going to protests, being teammates with Colin Kaepernick on the San Francisco 49ers, Drew Brees' comments, instances of racism he has endured, Notre Dame's response this past week and more (3:59). Later, Eric Hansen and Carter Karels detailed Notre Dame's plans to bring its football players back to campus (57:24).

<p>Ian Williams, a former standout nose tackle for Notre Dame, joined the podcast to discuss a wide array of topics, including George Floyd's death, racial inequality, going to protests, being teammates with Colin Kaepernick on the San Francisco 49ers, Drew Brees' comments, instances of racism he has endured, Notre Dame's response this past week and more (3:59). Later, Eric Hansen and Carter Karels detailed Notre Dame's plans to bring its football players back to campus (57:24).</p>

NDInsider.com's "Pod of Gold" podcast is powered by The South Bend Tribune and recorded at the studios of WNDU-TV, South Bend Indiana's NBC affiliate. Notre Dame football beat writers Mike Berardino, Tom Noie and Austin Hough talk Irish sports, pop culture and the latest athletic news swirling around the Golden Dome with special guests. 

<p>NDInsider.com's "Pod of Gold" podcast is powered by The South Bend Tribune and recorded at the studios of WNDU-TV, South Bend Indiana's NBC affiliate. Notre Dame football beat writers Mike Berardino, Tom Noie and Austin Hough talk Irish sports, pop culture and the latest athletic news swirling around the Golden Dome with special guests. </p>

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