Topic: Sports Media

2 chapters across the catalog

70: Four Freedoms
3:37:27 - 3:41:10

70: Four Freedoms

Joy Reid's Critique of Kyrie Irving and the Ali Comparison

MSNBC's Joy Reid criticized Kyrie Irving, calling his stance an "anti-vax tirade" and mocking the comparison to Muhammad Ali made by Stephon Marbury. The hosts argue that Reid is "triggered" because Irving's calm, soft-spoken defense of personal choice is difficult to marginalize. They suggest the media industrial complex is desperate to smear Irving because he represents a threat to the mandatory vaccination narrative.

57: Capitol Heel
1:08:17 - 1:13:31

57: Capitol Heel

Trump's Political Future, Closet Fans

Using sports analogies involving LeBron James and Michael Jordan, the hosts discuss the emotional connection fans have with Trump. They lament that Trump's actions on January 6th have forced his followers to become "closeted," making it socially unacceptable to support him. They express sadness for the fans who viewed Trump as their last hope against a corrupt political system.