Topic: Thanksgiving

2 chapters across the catalog

88: Business Decision
• 13:28 - 22:28

88: Business Decision

Jerry Jones Response to Integration Photo and NFL Media Power

Jerry Jones addresses the 1957 photograph during a press conference, characterizing his presence as a result of teenage curiosity rather than active participation in segregationist efforts. The analysis highlights the immense cultural and financial power of the NFL, noting how Jones manages his media image through various protectors like Stephen A. Smith. The segment also touches on the league's business-first approach to social issues, such as the Colin Kaepernick kneeling controversy, and the growing influence of sports betting on the industry.

70: Four Freedoms
• 35:54 - 40:41

70: Four Freedoms

Holiday Pressure, Family Division and Testing Logic

Public health analysts are shown encouraging families to require vaccination for holiday guests at Thanksgiving and Christmas. The hosts argue that this pressures individuals through the family structure, potentially ruining the holidays for those who cannot afford gifts due to job loss. They point out the logical inconsistency of refusing guests with antibodies while allowing vaccinated individuals who can still spread the virus.