Episode 797 • • 6:41 - 10:00
797: Laptop Bomb
Super Bowl 50 Predictions, Racial Narratives and Halftime Show
The matchup between the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers is being framed through various cultural and racial lenses, specifically highlighting the contrast between quarterbacks Peyton Manning and Cam Newton. The halftime performance featuring Beyonce and Coldplay is also noted for its potential social commentary. Local media outlets have begun localizing the "Oscars So White" controversy in tandem with game promotion.