Nike's Bold Ad Campaign

Nike has launched a new sportswear advertising campaign featuring former NFL player Colin Kaepernick, known for protesting racial injustice on the football field by kneeling during the national anthem. Reactions to both Kaepernick’s protests and Nike’s new “Just Do It” ad campaign have been mixed. Listen to hear about Nike’s controversial choice of spokesman, as well as reactions from both supporters and opponents of that choice.

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What was one of Malala Yousafzai’s first experiences with the dangers of religious extremism?
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