Notes from America with Kai Wright is a show about the unfinished business of our history, and its grip on our future.
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episode 64: What’s Wrong With the NFL?
Jon Gruden, a star coach in the NFL, recently resigned from the Las Vegas Raiders. A sexual harassment investigation within a separate part of the league surfaced old emails in which Gruden used homophobic, racist, and misogynistic language. Scandals like these – driven by men in positions of power – have plagued the sport and the league for decades. But what does this mean for fans who just want to enjoy the game? When a sport is a crucial part of a person’s community and culture, should bigotry like this change the way they watch?
Companion listening for this episode:
The 'Indoor Man' and His Playmates (10/2/18)
Sexism and the sexual exploitation of women isn’t new, just like Playboy wasn't just about the pictures. Revisit how Hugh Hefner's magazine helped create the notion that women were there for the taking.
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