Nick Reed PODCAST 03.27.23 - UFC fighter Holly Holm Calls For An End To The Sexualization Of Children

Published: March 27, 2023, 1:17 p.m.

Hour 2 -  Good Monday morning! Here's what Nick Reed covers this hour: National Public Radio (NPR) issued a correction to its Friday tweet claiming there is “limited scientific evidence” men have athletic advantages over women. Riley Gaines, a 12-time All-American swimmer who competed at Kentucky, blasted ESPN for honoring Lia Thomas in its "Celebrating Women’s History Month" segment. Holly Holm called for the end of the sexualization of children on Saturday after defeating Yana Santos via unanimous decision. "Something’s been on my heart and I feel like I have the platform to say it, I need to say it," Holm said. "I just feel it’s really sad all the sexualization of our children right now and we need to protect them whatever that may be. Let’s protect the children, please!" Cracker Barrel this week became the latest company to announce it is leaving the Portland, Oregon, area shortly after Walmart announced its departure following comments from the CEO that crime and theft were taking their toll.