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Race politics and the NFL's culture of silence

Hosted by Warren Olney Aug. 18, 2017 National

Devoted sports fans may not like it, but America's most divisive controversy has reached the National Football League. We'll hear how players are speaking out — for racial equality and protection from debilitating injury.

Photo: Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles strong safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) and defensive back Ron Brooks (33) hold up fists during the national anthem before action against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lincoln Financial Field, September 25, 2016. (Bill Streicher, USA TODAY Sports)

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Credits

Host:

Warren Olney

Producers:

Devan Schwartz, Gideon Brower, Sáša Woodruff