The conversation continues as attorney C.K. Hoffler, NAACP President Derrick Johnson, and sports journalist Dave Zirin explore the growing influence of college athletes in shaping social and political change. Drawing lessons from Muhammad Ali, the 1968 Olympic protest, and generations of athlete-led activism, they discuss NIL-era leverage, family decision-making, voting rights, and whether sports can once again become a frontline battleground in the fight for equality and representation.

Start with Hour 1 for the introduction to the NAACP’s Out of Bounds campaign and the debate over whether Black student-athletes should withdraw support from institutions in states restricting Black political representation.

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