The Daily
The Daily
The New York Times
Monday, Sept. 25, 2017
21 minutes Posted Sep 25, 2017 at 2:48 am.
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For years, the N.F.L. has avoided bringing politics onto the field. But in stadiums across the country on Sunday, players locked arms in protest as the national anthem played. We discuss how President Trump has forced professional athletes to become more political than ever before. Guest: Michael Powell, a sports columnist for The Times. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily.