Chapo Trap House 969 - Pablo Torre Fucks Around and Finds Out feat. Pablo Torre (9/15/25)
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Sep 16, 2025 
Pablo Torre, a sharp journalist and host of "Pablo Torre Finds Out," joins the conversation to discuss the eerie political consequences of Charlie Kirk's assassination. They dive into the NFL's hidden collusion, starting with Deshaun Watson and revealing connections to billionaires and Hollywood's dark side. The chat highlights the ongoing struggle in player labor rights, comparing modern athlete contracts to historical labor dynamics. With humor and insight, they tackle quirky topics, including Kawhi Leonard's peculiar $28 million tree-planting gig.
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Owner Solidarity Trumps Competition
- Owners coordinated to avoid offering guaranteed deals to stars like Lamar Jackson after Watson's contract.
- Solidarity among billionaires outweighed competitive incentives to sign top players.
Union Leadership Hid The Ruling
- The NFLPA and NFL leadership signed an NDA to bury the arbitration outcome from players and the public.
- Union leadership's secrecy turned crucial evidence of collusion into a concealed victory.
Secretive Selection Process Engineered
- J.C. Tretter amended the NFLPA constitution to limit notice and steer the executive selection process.
- That change let Lloyd Howell enter the room unknown and become the chosen executive director.
