Balls
by Nanci Kincaid
Mentioned once across 1 show · first heard Jul 2025 on Becoming UnDone.
The general take
Toby Brooks sees Balls as a prophetic work that established you as a voice for coaches' wives, with the book's insights proving relevant beyond its 1998 publication date.
About
This is the wild story of how Donald Trump capitalized on the Democrats’ growing disconnect with male voters -- told through the explosive culture war battles playing out in sports. Democrats don’t have a Trump problem. They have a man problem. And Trump was just the guy to exploit it. Young men see the Democratic Party as anti-men, run by weak, low-testosterone beta males. And here’s the truth: Trump won with balls. And he won’t be the last Republican to do it. The 2024 red tsunami was led by men fed up with woke nonsense. Unless Democrats change fast, it’s only going to get worse for them. This book breaks down how Trump used sports as his secret weapon to rack up votes.
Who said what
Toby Brooks👍 Recommends
…discussing nanci kincaid's notable book about coaches' wives experiences
“You're known for being a voice for Coach's Wives, the world over. Your book, Balls, that was published in 98, talks all about it, prophetic in some ways.”
Becoming UnDone — 127 | The Life, Lessons, and Legacy of Dick Tomey Part 14: The Untold Love Story of Coach Tomey & Nancy Kincaidat 13:00
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