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EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 28 MIN

Questlove’s new documentary and Steph Curry’s new sneaker deal

from Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud

Culture critic Jay Smooth joins Elamin to discuss two new docs that are out. First, HBO's Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs That's the Weight of the World) - plus he unpacks the new Netflix docuseries, Michael Jackson: The Verdict.Plus, the Golden State Warriors' Steph Curry announced a new 10-year endorsement deal with Chinese sportswear giant Li-Ning. While he’s not the first American athlete to partner with a Chinese company, he is the most prominent player to date to do it. Journalist and sneaker expert Aaron Dodson talks to Elamin about Curry’s new deal, and how footwear continues to shift the culture at the NBA.

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