Sports and Nationalism

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Air date: 
Mon, 10/09/2017 - 9:00am to 10:00am
HOW SPORTS AND POLITICS GO TOGETHER

Old Mole and sports fan Denise Morris reminds us of how sporting events are venues for political expression, comparing the kneeling of black atheletes during the National Anthem with the unfortunate choice of right wing Republican Steve Scalise to throw out the first pitch at the National League Playoffs.

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