Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
Despite the controversy surrounding its name, the Washington football team remains one of the most valuable brands and franchises in the NFL. A trademark lawsuit against the company is pending appeal in Virginia, but it’s possible that a seldom-used legal action could tie the case to another the Supreme Court may hear sooner than the “Redskins” case could be heard on appeal. We talk with a Supreme Court reporter about the legal underpinnings of this possibility and a professor of ethnic studies about the racial politics of the team name and how it reflects on broader cultural questions we face in our national landscape.
Guests
- Adam Liptak Supreme Court reporter, The New York Times
- C. Richard King Author, "Redskins: Insult and Brand;" professor of comparative ethnic studies, Washington State University
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