Howard Bryant on How 9/11 Changed Sports Forever | 09.11
Summary
Howard Bryant joins Bomani Jones to discuss how 9/11 permanently altered the landscape of American sports by injecting patriotism and politics into the game. They explore how the NFL and MLB leveraged symbols like the American flag and "God Bless America" for commercial gain and military recruitment, while simultaneously eroding civil liberties. The conversation highlights how this era elevated police to hero status, creating a cultural backdrop that shaped the backlash against Colin Kaepernick. Ultimately, the episode argues that the post-9/11 emphasis on conformity and fear, rather than g…
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