Papa John’s the company is distancing itself from remarks that CEO John Schnatter made on a conference call with investors, citing NFL protests as a factor in slower sales for the pizza joint. Brad has the story in today’s headlines along with a bitcoin update, a nod to National Bundt Day and news that Mattel and Hasbro may merge to become a [turns to camera] monopoly. 

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