Episode 384: We Came To See Cheeks

"Headlines, Hard Conversations & The Business of Sports" ❓ Question of the Week When does protecting your family cross the line into breaking the law? If you found someone hiding in your child's bedroom, how far would you go to protect your family? Should intent matter more than the outcome? 📰 Notable News 🚨 Memphis Mother Charged After Fatal Shooting A Memphis mother was granted a $100,000 bond after allegedly shooting and killing a 20-year-old man she found hiding under her 13-year-old daughter's bed. Reports say the teen had secretly arranged to meet him, and it has since been reported that the young man had a mental disability or special needs. This tragic story raises several difficult questions: Was the mother acting to protect her child? Does the victim's disability change how people view the case? What responsibilities do parents have in monitoring children's online interactions? How should the justice system balance fear, intent, and accountability? 🏛 Politics This week we discuss any developing political stories making headlines and how they intersect with culture and everyday life. 🎤 Hip-Hop The hip-hop world never sleeps. We catch up on the latest music, industry moves, and conversations shaping the culture this week. 🎬 Pop Culture 💰 Malcolm-Jamal Warner Estate Dispute Following the passing of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, reports claim his widow is seeking $1.2 million from his mother, alleging the money was promised under the terms of a prenuptial agreement. We discuss: Should family members honor verbal promises after someone passes away? Do prenups protect families—or create more conflict? How often do estate disputes become public spectacles? 🏀 Sports 📺 New Broadcasting Guidelines for Women's Sports New broadcasting recommendations aim to reduce camera angles and slow-motion shots that critics say unnecessarily sexualize female athletes. Topics of discussion: Is this a positive step toward respecting women in sports? Can networks balance entertainment with professionalism? Have broadcasts focused too much on appearance instead of athletic performance? 👑 Adam Silver Waiting on LeBron NBA Commissioner Adam Silver> joked that where LeBron James decides to play impacts the NBA schedule. We discuss: Is LeBron still the biggest draw in basketball? Has any athlete ever influenced league scheduling this much? What should his next move be? 🌈 Dwyane Wade on Supporting Zaya Dwyane Wade shared that he recognized signs his child, Zaya Wade, was transgender from an early age and has supported her throughout her journey. We discuss: What role should parents play when children express their identities? How should families navigate these deeply personal decisions? Why do stories like this generate such strong public reactions? 🎙️ ESPN Parts Ways with Ryan Clark and Cam Newton? Reports of changes involving Ryan Clark and Cam Newton have sports fans debating the future of sports media. Is ESPN changing its direction? Do outspoken personalities help or hurt sports coverage? What does the future of sports broadcasting look like? 🔥 Hot Takes Parents will do almost anything to protect their children—but where should the legal line be drawn? Family disputes over money often become uglier after someone passes away. LeBron's influence on the NBA extends far beyond the basketball court. Sports media is evolving, and not everyone will survive the changes. 🎧 Join the Conversation This week's Question of the Week: When does protecting your family become going too far? Share your thoughts in the comments, subscribe, leave a five-star rating, and tell a friend about That's Absurd Podcast. That's Absurd Podcast — Where the conversations are authentic, the headlines are wild, and every opinion is up for debate.  Leave Voice Message by Clicking Here. 📲 Follow Us: Instagram/Twitter: @ThatsAbsurdPod #ThatsAbsurdPodcast #Trump #DrUmar #CardiB #Gunna #LilBaby#Drake#JayZ#PDiddy #50cent