Hunter's Buddy Testifies, Left's Asian Discrimination, and Non-Woke Sports, with Josh Holmes, Jonathan Isaac, and Kenny Xu | Ep. 598
Jul 31, 2023
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Guests: Josh Holmes (Co-host of the Ruthless podcast), Jonathan Isaac (Founder of values-based sports brand), Kenny Xu (Author of "School of Woke").
Topics: Hunter Biden friend testifying, Biden corruption allegations, Trump's indictments, Jonathan Isaac's non-woke sports brand, LeBron James' son's health scare, U.S. women's soccer team not singing anthem, Asian discrimination in education.
Jonathan Isaac has launched Unite Us, a values-based alternative to woke sports companies, offering athletic gear that aligns with consumers' values of faith, family, and freedom.
Jonathan Isaac emphasizes the importance of heart health for young athletes and advocates for regular heart screenings to detect potential abnormalities.
The podcast discusses the controversy surrounding athletes refusing to stand for the national anthem, highlighting concerns about fairness and raising awareness of a spiritual battle in society.
Deep dives
Jonathan Isaac launches Unite Us as an alternative to woke sports brands
Orlando Magic power forward Jonathan Isaac has launched Unite Us, a values-based alternative to woke sports companies. Unite Us offers a range of leisure wear and plans to expand into sneakers and other sports apparel. Isaac's goal is to provide consumers with the option to purchase athletic gear that aligns with their values, such as faith, family, and freedom. While he has faced criticism, Isaac is focused on uniting those who share his values rather than engaging with those who disagree.
Jonathan Isaac discusses health scare and importance of heart health
Jonathan Isaac shares his relief that LeBron James' son Bronny is recovering well after a recent health scare. Isaac highlights the importance of heart health for young athletes and recalls the loss of a former teammate to cardiac arrest. He emphasizes the need for regular heart screenings and applauds efforts by organizations like Simon's Heart to raise awareness and detect potential heart abnormalities in young athletes.
Jonathan Isaac comments on US women's soccer team's anthem protests
Jonathan Isaac expresses disappointment with the US women's soccer team's handling of the national anthem. He believes that pride in one's country and representing it with honor is important, irrespective of a nation's flaws. Isaac contrasts the team's lackluster anthem participation to the spirited singing by teams from Vietnam and the Netherlands, stating that America's achievements and freedoms should be acknowledged. He urges the team to reconsider their actions and show national pride.
Inequality in sports
The podcast episode discusses the controversy surrounding athletes who refuse to stand for the national anthem. The host criticizes players like Megan Rapinoe, saying they should be grateful for the opportunities they have and respect the country that pays them millions of dollars. The podcast also touches on the issue of transgender athletes participating in women's sports, arguing that it raises fairness concerns and highlights a spiritual battle in society.
Affirmative action ruling
The podcast episode covers the recent Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action in college admissions, focusing on the case involving Harvard and UNC. The guest, Kenny Shoe, president of Color Us United, explains how Asian American students were discriminated against in the admissions process. The episode discusses the need to end legacy admissions and the pushback against critical whiteness studies being taught in universities.
The future of education
The podcast episode explores the declining confidence in higher education and the need for reform. The guest emphasizes the importance of valuing hard work and meritocracy in America. They discuss the impact of critical race theory on K-12 education and the need for school choice to help struggling students, particularly in the black community. The episode concludes by highlighting the significance of education in addressing racial disparities and empowering individuals for the future.
Megyn Kelly is joined by Josh Holmes, co-host of the Ruthless podcast, to talk about former Hunter Biden friend and business partner Devon Archer testifying before Congress today, the DOJ's odd letter over the weekend about jailing Archer, new details emerging about Biden corruption, the Biden family finally acknowledging their seventh grandchild, the latest news about Trump's indictments, Trump potentially running for president from jail, and more. Then Jonathan Isaac, founder of values-based sports brand UNITUS and NBA player, joins to discuss his new leisure and sportswear brand, the importance of family, faith and patriotic value, the scary story about LeBron James' son Bronny James suffering cardiac arrest on the basketball court last week, the U.S. Women’s soccer team refusing to sing the national anthem, young sports stars being ashamed of America despite making millions, and more. Then Kenny Xu, author of “School of Woke,” joins to discuss his affirmative action victory before the Supreme Court, the cultural tendency for Asian Americans to prioritize academic success, why merit should be the key decision factor for elite institutions, how Asians are discriminated against by the left, polls showing the decline in trust in higher education, the status of legacy admissions in America, and more.