Athletes and Free Speech, North Korea and 21st Century
Season 4 Episode 449 | 27m 50sVideo has Closed Captions
We discuss the controversy over NFL players taking a knee during the national anthem.
From the gridiron to the living room, the controversy over NFL players taking a knee as a form of protest during the national anthem has revealed deep divisions among players, owners and fans alike. The issue has spilled over to other professional sports, while NFL teammates continue to lock arms in solidarity to support their right to make a statement on and off the field.
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Athletes and Free Speech, North Korea and 21st Century
Season 4 Episode 449 | 27m 50sVideo has Closed Captions
From the gridiron to the living room, the controversy over NFL players taking a knee as a form of protest during the national anthem has revealed deep divisions among players, owners and fans alike. The issue has spilled over to other professional sports, while NFL teammates continue to lock arms in solidarity to support their right to make a statement on and off the field.
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