Topic: Halftime Show

2 chapters across the catalog

76: Third Rail
• 31:21 - 36:22

76: Third Rail

Super Bowl Halftime Show, Corporate Funding and Ownership

Analysis of the Super Bowl LVI halftime show featuring Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg. Mo Facts argues that while the show was framed as a win for Black culture, the performers remained "workers" while corporate figures like Jimmy Iovine reaped the primary benefits. They discuss the difference between performative representation and actual institutional ownership or coaching spots in the NFL.

16: Whiteballed
• 1:42:05 - 1:44:55

16: Whiteballed

Jay-Z Rock Nation Deal, NFL Commissioner Conflict

The hosts discuss Jay-Z's partnership with the NFL through Rock Nation to oversee entertainment and social justice initiatives. Stephen A. Smith noted that Kaepernick's actions in Atlanta antagonized the very people, including Jay-Z and Roger Goodell, who were attempting to facilitate his return. This conflict highlights the divide between establishment figures and Kaepernick's more radical approach.