97.9 The Hill’s Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell discuss on Friday, Feb. 13 the controversy around political statements and cultural highlights made at both the Olympics and Super Bowl. Bad Bunny’s halftime show electrified the biggest football game in the world, but some conservatives tried to argue it was either too political or non-American for the event. Stroman and McConnell discuss the musical artist using the platform to promote a cultural celebration before turning to Italy and the Olympics, where some Team USA athletes have drawn the ire of conservatives for criticizing current events in their home country.

Dr. Deborah Stroman — who is a consulting professor for UNC and Virginia, sports businesswoman, former basketball player, and columnist — chats with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell each week about headlines from the world of sports. Covering both local and national stories, Stroman specializes in connecting the on-field product to the impact of sports on business, culture and society. Listen to their past conversations on Chapelboro, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts.

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