The Mascot Distraction: Smoke, Fire, and Trump’s Culture War Playbook

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The Chicago Smokehouse

John Howell / Rick Telander

22 episodes

3 days ago

John Howell and Rick Telander share a cigar and conversations and insightful analysis of the stories shaping headlines today

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John Howell and Rick Telander share a cigar and conversations and insightful analysis of the stories shaping headlines today

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Mascot Distraction: Smoke, Fire, and Trump’s Culture War Playbook

The Chicago Smokehouse

45 minutes 22 seconds

3 months ago

The Mascot Distraction: Smoke, Fire, and Trump’s Culture War Playbook

John Howell and Rick Telander dive into the controversy over Trump’s push to revive racist team names like the Redskins and Indians. They explore how the former president weaponizes nostalgia and grievance to distract and divide, all while Telander shares personal stories—from interviewing Trump in 1986 to a touching tribute to his late dog. It’s a candid, wide-ranging conversation about sports, politics, culture, and the cost of not evolving.

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