What LeBron James Teaches Us About Parenthood and Empathy
Podcast: The Esau McCaulley PodcastPublished On: Thu Mar 20 2025
Description: LeBron James made headlines for confronting ESPN's Stephen A. Smith after criticism of his son, Bronny. Esau and Malcolm Foley unpack the moment and ask: What's a parent's role in their child's success, and when does helping become too much? They also explore the growing backlash against empathy and wrestle with how we should use power and privilege for the good of others. Plus, in our new "Freezing Cold Takes" segment, we admit seasonal depression is real… and maybe soccer is actually good? 0:34 - Show Begins 1:20 - Freezing Cold Takes 6:05 - Holy Sports 17:52 - The Sin of Empathy Book 26:27 - Is This a Real Problem? 38:45 - Our Moment of Cultural Shame 44:14 - End Credits
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