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America’s Most Popular Sport Is “Doomed.” Here’s Why

Season 2026 Episode 8128 | 16m 54s

American football is woven into America's culture, traditions and identity. Why does it hold such a powerful grip on the public's imagination? Cultural critic Chuck Klosterman explores that question in his new book. He argues that football reflects deeper truths about American society, from violence and spectacle to community and ritual. Klosterman joins Michel Martin to discuss.

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