# Could Athlete Activism Fight MAGA Redistricting?

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Podcast: [The Don Lemon Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-don-lemon-show-6837790)
Published: 2026-05-12T22:54:00+00:00
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Tonight, we break down the state of the American economy, and for a lot of people, things are feeling bleak. Inflation remains high, recession fears are growing, and millions of Americans are struggling just to keep up with the cost of basic necessities. Add in rising gas prices fueled by ongoing tensions and conflict abroad, and the pressure on everyday people keeps building. So how much worse could this get, and who’s actually paying the price? Then we pivot to the growing movement around sports and political protest. Calls are intensifying for athletes to boycott SEC events in states pushing racist redistricting plans that weaken Black political representation. Can sports create real political pressure? And could athlete activism actually move the needle? Tonight, Don is joined by activist and Tennessee State Representative Justin J. Pearson and sports journalist Jemele Hill to break it all down. This episode is brought to you by Helix. Go to helixsleep.com/DON for 27% off sitewide. Make sure you enter our show name after checkout, so they know we sent you! This episode is sponsored by Lean. Get started with 20% off and free rush shipping so you can add LEAN to you healthy diet and exercise plan. Visit https://takelean.com enter LEMON for your discount. This episode is brought to you by Incogni. Go to https://incogni.com/donlemon and use code donlemon for 60% off. Incogni HELPS wipe yourself from the Internet — they can’t harm you if they can’t find you. Click the link below to claim your 60% off and get your personal data off the market! Erase yourself from the internet This episode is sponsored by “Bullies, Parasites and Slaves.” Get your copy of “Bullies, Parasites and Slaves” at https://www.BPS.online or text the word, “BULLY” to 511511 and receive an immediate…

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