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The Washington NFL team lost the latest round in their claim for federal trademark protection for their team name. The U.S. Supreme Court turned down the appeal challenging the law against copyrighting disparaging names. The team’s lawyers say the law violates their First Amendment rights. Is this the beginning of the end for the controversial mascot?
Guests:
Dr. Gavin Clarkson (enrolled member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma) – professor of finance and business law at New Mexico State University
Aaron Henderson (Navajo and Oneida) – co-founder of a 505 Washington football team fan club in New Mexico
Jeffrey Charley (Navajo) – co-founder of a 505 Washington football team fan club in New Mexico
Break music: Four Two-Step Songs (song) Pyawasits, Silas & Webster (artist) Wild Rice: Songs From The Menominee (album)
