2017: How Sports and Politics Collided Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email Members of the New England Patriots kneel during the national anthem before a game on September 24, 2017 ( Michael Dwyer / AP Images ) Produced by Ethan Oberman Hosted by Todd Zwillich Produced by PRI and WNYC