This episode examines whether sports and politics should mix, highlighting how athletes and media figures use their platforms to speak on social issues—from historic protests to modern debates like abolishing ICE.

It reviews Breonna Stewart's public stance and the backlash to radio host & Voice of the Minnesota Vikings Paul Allen's attempt at a joke about "paid protesters" in Minnesota. Stewart nailed it. Allen may lose both his jobs after letting his mouth go in motion before his brain was in gear.

The host erupts after Cam Newton calls Notre Dame "irrelevant," defending the Fighting Irish with season-by-season facts and arguing they remain part of the college football conversation.

He also criticizes ESPN's clickbait culture, mocks Newton's credentials and NFL record, and calls out Notre Dame's controversial bowl boycott while insisting the program is still relevant.

Ed Berliner tells the overlooked story of NHL goaltender Linus Ullmark, who took a leave of absence to address severe anxiety and mental-health struggles following a trade. Ullmark speaks openly about panic attacks, grief, and the pressure athletes face to appear invulnerable.

Within 24 hours of his leave, malicious online rumors about his personal life spread, harming his family and teammates. Berliner condemns the clickbait culture and urges people to treat athletes as humans, not entertainment, and to think twice before sharing harmful speculation.