Drew Brees, Race and the American Flag Collide - No MLB this year? Plus, NBA is on the right track

09/06/2020 48 min Temporada 1 Episodio 14
Drew Brees, Race and the American Flag Collide - No MLB this year? Plus, NBA is on the right track

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Drew Brees, Race and the American Flag Collide - No MLB this year? Plus, NBA is on the right trackJoin Carl Falk for 'Falkin' Around', as Carl talks about the Black Lives Matter protests (01:21 - 03:50), and the hopes that equality will become our 'new' 'new normal'  ...Carl talks the Drew Brees comments (03:51 - 10:13) and apology, and what his mindset says about him and a lot of white Americans - while Michael Wilbon (10:14 - 18:43) offers a viewpoint from Black America, and how these different viewpoints can maybe lead to some new understanding.Carl looks at Colin Kaepernick (18:44 - 23:50) and his future with the NFL - why this is the time to bring him back to the league, and what team needs him the most...Plus, Carl's thoughts on Arian Foster (23:51 - 34:14) and Foster's terrific interview on 'Pardon My Take' - where he encapsulated the views of many Black Americans when it comes to the American Flag and kneeling - and how Donald Trump's stance may now differ from the NFL...Talking baseball - and maybe the lack of it (34:17 - 41:04) - can MLB and the MLBPA come to an agreement - or are we looking at a lost season for the American pastime?  The NBA has a plan in place (41:05 - 44:04) and they are making it look easy...And a final thought on Syracuse basketball (44:05 - 48:02) - Could the recruiting woes of the last few seasons be behind the Orange now?  It looks like next season's crop of talent has turned the tide for Boeheim...Listen in, and join the conversation - leave a comment or question, and make sure to subscibe to 'Falkin' Around'! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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