

PTFO Exclusive: The NFL Union Elected a New Leader. We Investigated the Hollywood Cover-Up They Ignored.
Aug 14, 2025
Join Mike Florio, NFL expert and founder of Pro Football Talk, alongside Anne Henry, child actor advocate and co-founder of the Biz Parents Foundation. They delve into the controversial election of David White as NFLPA leader and unmask troubling connections to SAG-AFTRA. Topics include the urgent call for investigations into the Epstein scandal and chilling tales of child exploitation in Hollywood. With fierce discussions on transparency and the union's responsibilities, this conversation is a powerful exploration of accountability in both sports and entertainment.
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Audience Demand Drove Epstein Thread
- Pablo and Mike recount how social media pushed them to investigate Jeffrey Epstein connections.
- They tie public curiosity to digging into David White's past at SAG-AFTRA.
Repeat Of A Flawed Selection
- The NFLPA elevated David White after a flawed search that previously produced Lloyd Howell.
- That choice reflects a preference for management-friendly leaders over fighters for players' interests.
Management-Friendly Leadership Pattern
- David White was seen in Hollywood as management-friendly and conciliatory to studios.
- That management-aligned ethos mirrors Lloyd Howell and worries labor advocates about weak bargaining.