Chapo Trap House 969 - Pablo Torre Fucks Around and Finds Out feat. Pablo Torre (9/15/25)
Sep 16, 2025
Pablo Torre, a sharp journalist and host of "Pablo Torre Finds Out," joins the conversation to discuss the eerie political consequences of Charlie Kirk's assassination. They dive into the NFL's hidden collusion, starting with Deshaun Watson and revealing connections to billionaires and Hollywood's dark side. The chat highlights the ongoing struggle in player labor rights, comparing modern athlete contracts to historical labor dynamics. With humor and insight, they tackle quirky topics, including Kawhi Leonard's peculiar $28 million tree-planting gig.
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Owners Prioritize Limiting Guarantees
- Deshaun Watson's fully guaranteed Browns contract exposed an ownership priority: prevent guaranteed pay above all else.
- The NFL's structure prizes limiting owner liability over competitive parity or player security.
Hidden Ruling Revealed Owner Documents
- The leaked 61-page arbitration ruling forced owners and executives to submit testimony and cell phones.
- That discovery revealed documentary proof of coordinated owner behavior the NFLPA had wanted to expose.
Owner Solidarity Trumps Competition
- Owners coordinated to avoid offering guaranteed deals to stars like Lamar Jackson after Watson's contract.
- Solidarity among billionaires outweighed competitive incentives to sign top players.
