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Dana White, Donald Trump and the Rise of Cage-Match Politics

Dana White, Donald Trump and the Rise of Cage-Match Politics

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Warning: this episode contains strong language.

Over the past five years, one sports league has gained popularity
faster than any other: Ultimate Fighting Championship, or U.F.C.

Matt Flegenheimer, a correspondent for The Times, discusses the
man behind the league and how his longtime friendship with
President-elect Donald J. Trump has transformed what once was a
fringe sport into a culture and political powerhouse.

Guest: Matt Flegenheimer, a correspondent at The New York Times
who focuses on in-depth profiles of powerful figures.

Background reading:

Dana White, the U.F.C.’s chief executive, has shot to the
peak of Trump-era culture and political influence. What does he
want?

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