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Extended Interview: DeMaurice Smith on his book, "Turf Wars: The Fight for the Soul of America's Game"

Extended Interview: DeMaurice Smith on his book, "Turf Wars: The Fight for the Soul of America's Game"

Update: 2025-08-13
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Major interviews DeMaurice Smith, Former Executive Director of the NFL Players Association and author of the new book, "Turf Wars," where he provides a behind-the-scenes look of how the NFL responds to Colin Kaepernick's kneeling, workers' rights for players and President Trump's impact on the game. Smith even shares his perspective on some coaches within the sports league. Join us to hear the full conversation!

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Extended Interview: DeMaurice Smith on his book, "Turf Wars: The Fight for the Soul of America's Game"

Extended Interview: DeMaurice Smith on his book, "Turf Wars: The Fight for the Soul of America's Game"

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