New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with New York Times staff writer Jonathan Abrams about who’s to blame for the Malice at the Palace. Jonathan’s Oral History of the event was featured in ESPN’s Grantland and he helps remind us of the big emotions, both personal and professional, that were all coalescing during this historic moment in the NBA. Afterward, Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith stop by to revisit the verdict with Rebecca. And if you want more Jonathan, check out his new book The Come Up, An Oral History of the Rise of Hip-Hop out this month!We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.