The LIX Super Bowl festivities included the first presidential appearance by Donald Trump, amplified boos for Travis Kelce’s girlfriend, Taylor Swift, and mixed reactions to Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s halftime performance. (READ MORE: The Super Bowl Is Out of Bounds)

On this episode of The Spectacle Podcast, hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay reflect on highlights and moments of the Super Bowl. Melissa and Scott discuss the cultural implications evoked by Kendrick Lamar’s artistic message, which included hidden references to his drama with Canadian rapper Drake and a cameo by Drake’s former flame, tennis star Serena Williams. Melissa and Scott also break down various Super Bowl commercials and the denouncement of social justice that had been previously forced on Americans.

Tune in to hear their discussion! 

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