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Kneecapped
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Length:
17 minutes
Released:
May 23, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Today the National Football League released a statement saying players will be fined if they kneel during the national anthem. It’s the ultimate response to a protest that began with former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick in 2016, and became a cause célèbre for President Trump. SB Nation’s Tyler Tynes explains the significance of this moment.
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Released:
May 23, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
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