The USA men’s hockey team captured its first Olympic gold since 1980—but the celebration quickly turned political. After a locker room call with former President Donald Trump and a controversial joke about the women’s team, backlash followed. Trump later invited the team to the White House and announced plans to award them the Medal of Freedom, sparking debate over diplomacy, sexism, patriotism, and politics in sports .

In this breakdown, the hosts debate whether the outrage is justified, whether “locker room humor” crosses a line when it comes from the President of the United States, and why women’s sports are often undermined despite historic success. The conversation also touches on athlete activism, political alignment, and whether patriotism can ever truly be separated from politics.

What do you think—harmless joke or poor taste from the highest office?

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Five-time NBA All-Star and former No. 1 overall pick John Wall joins The Fumble for an in-depth conversation on the state of basketball—from the NBA to college hoops. Wall weighs in on Ja Morant’s off-court struggles, Zion Williamson’s health concerns, and why Anthony Edwards is the best American candidate to become the face of the league .

He breaks down NIL’s impact on college basketball, the transfer portal chaos, and why players who go pro shouldn’t be allowed to return to college. Wall also defends Chris Paul’s legacy, calls out how CP3’s career ended, and shares his thoughts on Kentucky’s struggles and Calipari’s coaching tree.

Plus, Wall opens up about his broadcasting transition, fatherhood, discipline, his mother’s sacrifices, Wizards memories, and what it really means to be a professional on and off the court.

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Stephen A. Smith says he would consider running for president because “the country is devoid of leadership”—but should he? In this heated breakdown, we examine whether a sports media personality transitioning into politics is bold, absurd, or simply a reflection of the times. Critics argue there’s nothing about Stephen A.’s public persona that feels presidential, pointing to his ego, inflammatory commentary, and controversial track record .

The conversation expands into a broader debate: when did celebrity and sports fame become a stepping stone to public office? From Ronald Reagan to Arnold Schwarzenegger and now the possibility of media personalities entering the race, is this the natural evolution of American politics—or a dangerous erosion of qualifications?

Would Stephen A. Smith actually gain votes? Or is this just another headline-grabbing moment in the attention economy?

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