Dallas sportscaster delivers powerful monologue, says anthem protests not about disrespecting flag

DALLAS – The Dallas Cowboys, along with owner Jerry Jones, took a knee before the national anthem on Monday night. Now, a sportscaster in Dallas is getting national attention for his commentary on the anthem and the NFL.

Dale Hansen has spent the last 34 years at WFAA, the ABC affiliate in Dallas. He has earned several awards -- but he is more recently known for his commentaries.

Hansen has spoken out on gun control, racism, and homosexuality. His most recent "Hansen Unplugged" segment deals with national anthem protests.



Here are some excerpts from his segment on Monday night: