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    Between the Scenes - Trump's Most Powerful Tool Is Wielding Victimhood

    enOctober 31, 2018

    Podcast Summary

    • Navigating Complexity: NBA Podcast Adapts to Recent EventsA sensitive and contextually aware approach is crucial when addressing complex and tragic events, as demonstrated by the NBA podcast Beyond the Arc's adaptation to recent incidents.

      The world we live in can be unpredictable and complex, and navigating it requires sensitivity, context, and understanding. This was highlighted during a recent weekend, which saw both a series of seemingly contained events, like an arrest following bombings, and more tragic incidents, such as shootings at a synagogue and a black church. As a comedian and NBA insider, John Gonzalez acknowledges the importance of addressing these issues while providing the right context and sensitivity. The events have affected the planned content for his new NBA podcast, Beyond the Arc, which aims to provide insightful discussions, upbeat commentary, breaking news, interviews, and coverage of NBA stories. Listeners can tune in 5 days a week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. The podcast, like the world, is a place of constant evolution, where the unexpected can happen, and where the right balance of humor, insight, and sensitivity is key.

    • Drawing parallels between the president and recent incidentsThe president's rhetoric may encourage divisive actions and deny responsibility, despite claims of unity

      During a recent episode of The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, the topic of discussion revolved around three incidents and the connection to the rhetoric of the President of the United States. The speaker emphasized that it's not a leap to draw parallels between these individuals and the president's messages. However, it's important to be cautious and not assign blame directly to the president. Instead, it's expected that a president would try to discourage such actions. But, the president's message seems to be one of denial and blame towards the media. He portrays himself as an advocate for unity but in reality, it's more of a call to come together under his terms, which can be compared to an invasion. The speaker used an analogy of aliens coming to earth to illustrate this concept. The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11, 10 Central on Comedy Central and the Comedy Central app. For more NBA-related content, check out Beyond the Arc on the CBS Sports Podcast Network.

    • Your go-to destination for NBA coverageBeyond the Arc offers NBA insights, commentary, news, interviews, and analysis, available five days a week on major podcast platforms

      Beyond the Arc is your go-to destination for comprehensive NBA coverage, offering a mix of insightful discussions, upbeat commentary, breaking news, interviews, and in-depth analysis on the biggest stories in the NBA. Five days a week, you can download and follow this engaging podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms. Whether you're an avid fan or just starting to explore the world of basketball, Beyond the Arc delivers the content you need to stay informed and entertained. So, don't miss out – tune in now and join the conversation!

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