Amanda and Sami are joined by Alexis Barber, host of Betches’ new “Bad Vibes” podcast, to unpack all of the ethical problems involved with the Super Bowl and why we still watch it anyway. They start with a harsh assessment of the halftime show and whether the NFL asked Eminem not to kneel in honor of Colin Kaepernick. They also discuss how sports fans can use their purchasing power to demand better practices without fully boycotting the NFL. Finally, they rate the vibes on the Ukrainian border.

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