What LeBron James Teaches Us About Parenthood and Empathy
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LeBron James made headlines for confronting ESPN's Stephen A. Smith after criticism of his son, Bronny. Esau and Malcolm Foley unpack the moment and ask: What's a parent's role in their child's success, and when does helping become too much? They also explore the growing backlash against empathy and wrestle with how we should use power and privilege for the good of others. Plus, in our new "Freezing Cold Takes" segment, we admit seasonal depression is real… and maybe soccer is actually good?
0:34 - Show Begins
1:20 - Freezing Cold Takes
6:05 - Holy Sports
17:52 - The Sin of Empathy Book
26:27 - Is This a Real Problem?
38:45 - Our Moment of Cultural Shame
44:14 - End Credits
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