The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards was simulcast on MTV and CBS Sunday night. Although not nearly as woke as previous years...the 2025 VMAs still featured several instances of woke activism. Sabrina Carpenter used the MTV platform to advocate for transgender rights...while Ariana Grande thanked some interesting groups during her accpetance speech.

We review and react to the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards. We discuss the performance from Sabrina Carpenter...and the acceptance speech from Ariana Grande. We also question the purpose of awards shows in 2025...and discuss the music industry failing to create mainstream stars.

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Angel Reese was scheduled to return Sunday night in the second half against the Las Vegas Aces. Angel Reese was suspended by the Chicago Sky for the first half for conduct detrimental to the team...but Angel Reese was supposed to return in the second half. Unfortunately...Angel Reese refused to play and claimed she was mysteriously injured.

We react to Angel Reese not playing the second half Sunday night. We discuss the ongoing tension between Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky...and why we believe they're heading for divorce. We question why the Chicago Sky would want to keep Angel Reese...and explain why Angel Reese is likely to be traded.

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CNN ratings were once again atrocious in the month of August. CNN ratings experienced massive declines...as CNN lost over half their audience compared to last year. Kaitlan Collins continues to tank the primetime lineup at CNN...and Kaitlan Collins is now being beaten in the ratings by Scott Jennings.

We reveal and react to CNN ratings in primetime. We discuss CNN continuing to promote Kaitlan Collins as the face of the network...even though Kaitlan Collins is tanking CNN primetime lineup. We explain why Scott Jennings should be moved into her timeslot...and why CNN should remove Kaitlan Collins from the primetime lineup.

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ESPN endured a brutal week of criticism...as a couple of ESPN stars embarrassed themselves. An ESPN SportsCenter anchor boasted on social media...about not being married or having children. And Ryan Clark humiliated himself and ESPN on Friday morning...by disrespecting Peter Schrager on live television.

We reveal and react to the embarrassing moments on ESPN this week. We discuss Ryan Clark diminishing Peter Schrager for not being a former NFL player...but talking about the league. We question why Ryan Clark wouldn't say the same to Mina Kimes or Stephen A Smith...and explain why Ryan Clark should be suspended or potentially fired.

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Angel Reese was suspended by the WNBA for receiving her 8th technical foul of the season. The Chicago Sky decided to add to the suspension...by suspending Angel Reese for the first half of Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Aces. According to the Chicago Sky...Angel Reese was suspended for comments detrimental to the team.

We react to the Chicago Sky suspending Angel Reese...and explain why this is likely the first stage of divorce. We explain why the Chicago Sky are likely to trade Angel Reese. We also compare Angel Reese to Derek Carr...and explain why Angel Reese is more trouble than she's worth.

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Kalen DeBoer continues to face mounting pressure from the Alabama fanbase...but now it seems that people in powerful positions want Kalen DeBoer fired. ON3 spoke with a prominent Alabama booster...who shared shocking remarks about the future of Kalen DeBoer.

We reveal and react to comments from Alabama boosters about Kalen DeBoer. We discuss the ongoing tension at Alabama...and explain why Alabama might be stuck with Kalen DeBoer. We compare Kalen DeBoer contract to Kawhi Leonard and NBA contracts...and explain the main problem with long-term guaranteed contracts.

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Stephen Colbert returned to The Late Show on CBS...after being on hiatus during August. Stephen Colbert was fired in July...and began his final season this week. As expected...it didn't take long for Stephen Colbert to showcase why he was fired by CBS.

We reveal and react to a couple of segments of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. We discuss Stephen Colbert being given the opportunity to audition for other networks...and ruining the opportunity by continuing his obsession with Donald Trump. We also explain why Stephen Colbert betrayed his audience...in order to gain acceptance from the mainstream media.

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Angel Reese was interviewed by the Chicago Tribune Wednesday...and Angel Reese made some interesting remarks. Angel Reese not only hinted at leaving the Chicago Sky...she also blamed her teammates for her failed WNBA career. We reveal and react to Angel Reese blaming her teammates.

We also react to Angel Reese press conference last night...where she blamed the media for taking her comments out of context. We explain why this behavior is typical of Angel Reese...and how Angel Reese always refuses to accept responsibility. We also explain why Angel Reese is not capable...of being the face of an organization.

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Caitlin Clark has been injured for most of the WNBA season...and the Indiana Fever have been vague with her timeline to return. According to Stephanie White...the Fever are hoping Caitlin Clark can return for the regular season and playoffs.

We explain why Caitlin Clark doesn't appear ready to return...and question whether the WNBA is pushing Caitlin Clark to return. We discuss the potential for WNBA ratings to drastically decline in the playoffs...and how Caitlin Clark is their only hope to generate interest. We also explain why Caitlin Clark missing the playoffs could benefit the WNBA...while damaging leverage for WNBA players in negotiations for a new CBA.

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Joe Scarborough and the Morning Joe on MSNBC saw drastic ratings declines after the election. Over the last couple of weeks...Joe Scarborough has suddenly began criticizing woke politicians in Chicago. We reveal and react to several MSNBC segments...of Joe Scarborough criticizing woke politicians in Chicago.

We discuss this sudden change with Joe Scarborough...and question why Joe Scarborough is suddenly speaking logic. We discuss Joe Scarborough MSNBC ratings being unavailable...and question if Joe Scarborough is trying to appeal to normal people to increase ratings and save his job at MSNBC.

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