The Browns rookie GM talks about the culture he’s working to build in Cleveland (11:24), what makes Kevin Stefanski the right fit as the team’s head coach (06:07) and why he believes why the conversation about diversity goes beyond race and gender (26:44). Plus, Steve and Jim give their takes on the most desirable open head coach and GM jobs (45:41).

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The Bengals third-year safety talks about how watching his mom as a single mother has influenced his perspective of the game, life and his work with his Single Mother’s Initiative (37:03). Bates explains why Joe Burrow has the “it” factor (42:23) and how Julio Jones welcomed him to the NFL (35:13). Plus, Steve and Jim try to make sense of the Eagles QB situation (14:03).

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The New Orleans Saints All-Pro linebacker gets candid about his 9-month-old daughter losing her eye to cancer (29:16), how he is guided by his faith (25:36), why chemistry is the key to the Saints dominance on D (10:56) and why being Black isn’t the driving force of his social activism (34:30).

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Cari and Jemele are back as we bring you Part 2 of their conversation with Steve and Jim. Today, we hear Cari expound on what she calls “corporate social justice” (06:41). Jemele explains the power in taking control of your own career destiny (08:58). And the quartet has some fun with the good, bad and ugly remakes of hit songs and movies (18:36).

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The conversation with the budding media moguls is so good that we’re giving you a double dose this week! In Part 1, the ladies discuss why their TV show “Cari & Jemele (Won’t) Stick to Sports” on Vice TV is just one way they’re living their purpose (13:11), why athlete activism can’t stop even with Donald Trump out of office (34:13) and why they’re calling on Black men to be more supportive of Black women (38:34). Plus, Steve and Jim debate Calvin Johnson’s chances of making the Hall of Fame (49:39).

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In his first year in Buffalo, Diggs talks playing with “Superman” Josh Allen (12:49), what it would mean to make his first Pro Bowl (15:43), why he’s chosen to stay out of the media spotlight this season (22:20) and Stefon plays our “Wide Receiver Rapid Fire” game (33:00). Plus, Steve and Jim say it’s too early to panic about recent struggles for the Seahawks and Ravens (41:44).

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The New York mayoral candidate talks about her daughter’s influence on her run for Mayor (08:00), why reforming the NYPD is a central issue of her campaign (15:49), why the voting power of Black women is not a new phenomenon (21:47) and why her fandom of the New York Giants can’t be shaken (37:23). Plus, Steve and Jim shout out a couple players who’ve overcome the longest of odds (45:44).

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The hip-hop icon also shares his thoughts on the 2020 presidential election (06:45), why LeBron James is more Muhammad Ali than Michael Jordan (15:36) and his love of art (34:32). Plus, Steve and Jim tackle NFL subjects Public Enemy style (42:45).

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The legendary businessman also details why he fired Dan Quinn and Thomas Dimitroff (09:10), Mr. Blank describes how his core values impact him as an owner (17:53) and he also talks his gameday fashion (08:11). Plus, Steve and Jim salute the courage of Alex Smith and his wife (38:59).

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The Super Bowl MVP also shares why becoming a father heightens his motivation to be politically aware (16:12), why he doesn’t fear criticism for speaking out on social justice issues (19:26) and why he believes his offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy will make a great head coach (22:50). Plus, Steve and Jim give their direct assessments of the role racism played in the 2020 elections (03:17)

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