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In today’s episode, John interviews longtime sports pundit, Luke Thomas, who has recently entered the political commentary landscape. There was a wide range of topics including: the UFC’s hard pivot to the right, the threat of Zuffa Boxing to the sport of boxing, if the Left hurts its own causes, and why Luke started covering politics. We have also included the latest filing in the Cirkunovs v. Zuffa antitrust case in our written post here. There’s a lot more, so make sure to follow along with our outline as you listen or watch:

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Episode 240 Outline

* Why has the UFC pivoted towards the Right?

* How much of the UFC’s support for Trump is transactional?

* Does the UFC antitrust case represent the public’s view of monopolies overall?

* Do boxing’s stakeholders understand the threat posed by Zuffa Boxing?

* Why are so many overlooking what the Ali Act protections do?

* 5.What have we gotten wrong in the past?

* Why did Luke Thomas also start covering politics?

* Does the Left sometimes hurt its own causes?

* Does the Left take the threat of Trump seriously enough?

* Should we be more optimistic or pessimistic?*PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION FOR ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND EXPENSES AS TO DOMINANCE MMA PER COURT ORDER ECF NO. 471*