Posting Through It 079: A Super Bowl to Call Our Own [Preview]
Feb 12, 2026
Comedic banter sets up a deep-dive into TPUSA’s alternative halftime spectacle and the media swirl it created. They map how the story ballooned over days and what it revealed about the racist right’s goals and limits. The conversation unpacks Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl significance and the MAGA backlash. They also recap a bizarre push for a counter show and an odd fixation on Creed.
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Event Exposed Movement's Strengths And Limits
- Jared Holt argues the TPUSA halftime stunt revealed how the racist right operates and its limits.
- He says the event exposed both capability and glaring weaknesses within that movement.
Bad Bunny Was A Strategic Booking
- Michael explains Bad Bunny was booked because he's the biggest global artist and appeals to markets the NFL wants to reach.
- He frames the booking as a strategic move to expand the NFL internationally, especially into Latin America.
Outrage Wrapped In Racialized 'Un‑American' Framing
- Jared and Michael note MAGA outrage focused less on music and more on Bad Bunny's race, language, and activism.
- They point out 'un‑American' attacks signaled racialized backlash against a Puerto Rican performer.