Could Athlete Activism Fight MAGA Redistricting?
May 12, 2026
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Could Athlete Activism Fight MAGA Redistricting?
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Could Athlete Activism Fight MAGA Redistricting?
Summary
Tonight, we break down the state of the American economy, and for a lot of people, things are feeling bleak.
Inflation remains high, recession fears are growing, and millions of Americans are struggling just to keep up with the cost of basic necessities. Add in rising gas prices fueled by ongoing tensions and conflict abroad, and the pressure on everyday people keeps building. So how much worse could this get, and who’s actually paying the price?
Then we pivot to the growing movement around sports and political protest. Calls are intensifying for athletes to boycott SEC events in states pushing racist redistricting plans that weaken Black political representation. Can sports create real political pressure? And could athlete activism actually move the needle?
Tonight, Don is joined by activist and Tennessee State Representative Justin J. Pearson and sports journalist Jemele Hill to break it all down.
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