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Underlying the public spat is an intricate blend of race and politics. The speaker hints at a perceived racial imbalance in how criticism is distributed within sports media, suggesting that figures like Clark, a prominent Black commentator, react adversely to the platform that McAfee has built—where a predominantly white panel discusses sports. The suggestion is that Rodgers’ criticism directed at commentators like Clark and others may reflect deeper-seated rivalries anchored in race and political beliefs, especially considering Rodgers’ conservative leanings.