The Super Bowl LIX 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. 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 invoked by Kendrick Lamar’s artistic message, which included hidden references to his drama with Canadian rapper Drake, such as a cameo to 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 has been impressed on Americans in previous years. Tune in to hear their discussion!

The Spectacle Podcast: While Eagles Soar High at the LIX Super Bowl, Woke Soars Low with hosts @MelissaTweets and @RVIVRdotcom

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