In this first episode of Politically Uncorrect, Michael tries a new approach with the pod and experiments....

We begin with the Warriors’ frustrating loss to the Clippers and his disappointment in Jimmy Butler, then pivots into a deeper philosophical dive on contrarianism — examining how the label gets misused and where simple disagreement becomes something else entirely.

The personal and sports topics continue with a story about sharing “liberties” with a coworker and the (perceived) awkwardness of exchanging phone numbers, followed by breaking news in the NBA as Trae Young gets traded and the implications of the 65-game minimum rule and future cap chaos.

Michael then previews NFL Wild Card weekend, acknowledging the downside of releasing this after the games were played — but highlighting how hindsight can actually make for a compelling listening experience. He tosses out a friendly wager with Jeff, rails about cedar fever, and voices his frustration over underwhelming quarterback play in the playoffs.

The episode ends by addressing the controversial ICE shooting in Minneapolis, where an ICE agent fatally shot 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, a U.S. citizen, during a large enforcement operation — an incident that has sparked protests and political debate over the use of force, federal authority, and community safety. Officials and leaders are publicly clashing over narratives, the investigation’s transparency, and the broader impact on Minneapolis and beyond, while nationwide demonstrations continue.

It’s an episode that moves from sports heartbreak to social frustration and national controversy — grounded in reality but told through Michael’s unfiltered lens.