Episode 59 - National Pastimes: Mindless Militarism in American Sports by Citations Needed Podcast published on 2018-12-05T16:04:26Z F-22 flyovers, 160-foot flags draped across the playing field, full color guards, camouflage uniforms, The Star-Spangled Banner, God Bless America, Support The Troops Nights, special perks for vets. What is the origin of the runaway military worship so ingrained in our sports? How did our professional baseball and football leagues become so infused to our military state and what can fans of these sports do to deconstruct and pushback against the forces of jingoism and military fetishizing? We are joined by Professor Robert Elias. Comment by Gavin Westley I think it's a huge omission to not discuss the NBA in this episode. 2019-06-04T15:54:38Z Comment by Rainbowbelt S'ok guys, I enjoy gaming. We all know the culture there. 2018-12-06T20:48:19Z Comment by haku how about the option to also watch your podcast, not just listen to it? 2018-12-06T16:08:50Z Comment by Jwayne24 Pat Tillman was corresponding with Chomsky, wasn't he? .... this is all such a fascinating subject . 2018-12-06T09:20:39Z Comment by princess complex i really enjoyed this episode, but the way that you clip big segments of yhe interview amd put them in the intro is really annoying. it gives me a weird deja Vu every time. like, didnt we hear all of this already?!?!?! XDDD 2018-12-06T00:25:53Z Comment by Conversations with Slava He argued that professional sports helps develop jingoistic beliefs, cheer for one's own team. 2018-12-05T19:28:51Z Comment by Conversations with Slava Chomsky talked about this phenomenon. 2018-12-05T19:27:16Z