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The hosts note that the Michael Jordan documentary "The Last Dance" had higher ratings than the actual NBA Finals featuring LeBron James. They argue this proves that audiences prefer the "hero" vibe of Jordan over the "woke" messaging of modern athletes. They discuss how sports used to be a "portal to youth" and a mental escape that has been "polluted" by politics.
The hosts open the episode discussing the documentary series The Last Dance, focusing on the career of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls. A comparison is drawn between the supportive father figure in Jordan's life versus the upbringing of LeBron James. This dynamic of influential father figures serves as a thematic bridge to the primary subject of the episode.
Producer Rochelle Stowe writes about how the show helped her navigate the overwhelming "victimhood" narrative pushed by her peers after the death of George Floyd. She also asks about Michael Jordan following the release of The Last Dance. Mo defends Jordan against "woke" critics, noting that Jordan's success paved the way for modern players who now have the financial freedom to be more politically active.
