The 49ers faithful are gearing up for another Super Bowl appearance facing the Kansas City Chiefs – a rematch from 2019 when the Chiefs won. The stakes are high for San Francisco which hasn’t claimed a Super Bowl win in 29 years. Meanwhile, Kansas City wants to clinch dynasty status with a third victory in five years. And, somehow amid all the usual talk of strategy and quarterbacks, pop princess Taylor Swift has become a central player in this game off the field. We’ll talk about what this game means for the Bay and how the faithful plan to show up for their team. And, we want to hear from Niner fans: what does this Super Bowl mean to you?
49ers Head to Super Bowl 58
Stacy Samuels, aka Banjo Man, poses with a 49ers fan outside Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara on Jan. 28, 2024, before an NFC Championship Game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Detroit Lions. Samuels is well known amongst 49ers fans, and has attended games since 1981. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)
Guests:
Ann Killion, sports columnist, San Francisco Chronicle
Joel Anderson, staff writer, Slate - where he also hosts the Slow Burn and Hang Up and Listen podcasts. Former reporter on sports, culture, and politics for ESPN and BuzzFeed News.
Paul Nyakatura, announcer, KCUR - lifelong Kansas City Chiefs fan
Nisa Khan, Audience Engagement Reporter, KQED
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