Bad Bunny and should English be the National Language? S5E18 02.13.2026

Today we have two questions. First, from Tina in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, who writes, "I’m sure someone on the panel watched the Super Bowl." The game was a disappointment, but the half-time show was outstanding. Bad Bunny, it’s being reported, had the biggest audience in Super Bowl history. And, as expected, the far right is crying about the program being in Spanish. I didn’t see it, but I heard the TPUSA alternative program was a complete disaster and had minimal viewership compared to the real show.  I know you all are constantly asked when these right-wing supporters are finally going to get their heads out of their collective butts. And I know the panel can’t really predict when this might happen.  But can’t they see how unpopular they are? How silly they look!  But I will ask this: Does the collective condemnation from those who haven’t been made part of the MAGA cult embolden them?  Might it be time to just ignore them altogether?

Next up, Tom from Boulder, Colorado writes: Trump is criticizing our athletes at the Winter Olympics for speaking out about the social and political issues America faces today.  This reminds me of the Black Power signs in past Olympic games. My question is, should athletes refrain from these types of political gestures and statements? Shouldn’t the focus be on the games and sportsmanship rather than on the political divisions facing our country? Do these statements help or just fuel the fire of political division?