E148: From Student-Athlete to Influencer-Athlete: The Future of College Sports
Graham Hillard, editor at the James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal, discusses the rapid professionalization of college sports under NIL, the legal chaos reshaping athletics, and the uncertain f...
9 Aug 20251h 18min
E147: Let Colleges Fail! 84-Year-Old Professor Exposes the Truth
Economist Richard Vedder argues that U.S. colleges are bloated, inefficient, and increasingly out of touch with students and the job market. He explains why creative destruction is necessary—and inevi...
6 Aug 202557min
E146: Can Dementia Actually Be Reversed? Neurologist Explains
Neurologist Dr. Robert P. Friedland discusses how lifestyle choices influence aging and Alzheimer's risk.Guest Bio:Dr. Robert P. Friedland is a neurologist at the University of Louisville, specializin...
2 Aug 202555min
E145: How Survivor Explains Office Politics — Former Marlins President David Samson Explains
Former Marlins president and Survivor contestant David Samson breaks down how the game mirrors office politics, alliances, and power dynamics in everyday life and the workplace.👤 Guest Bio:David Sams...
29 Jul 202531min
E144: Tequila’s Kingpin: The José Cuervo Story - w/ Ted Genoways
Journalist Ted Genoways reveals the untold, action-packed history behind Jose Cuervo and the birth of Mexico’s tequila industry—and how it became the country’s first cartel.👤 Guest Bio:Ted Genoways i...
23 Jul 20251h 7min
E143: From Student-Athlete to Employee: The NCAA’s New Era
Indiana University professor John T. Holden explains how lawsuits, NIL deals, and direct payments are transforming college sports—and why athletes may soon be recognized as employees.👤 Guest BioJohn ...
16 Jul 202553min
E142: How to Lie With Research (Even If You’re Not Trying) - Alex Edmans
Finance professor Alex Edmans joins to expose how research, statistics, and stories are often weaponized to mislead us—and what we can do to resist confirmation bias in a post-truth world.👤 Guest Bio...
11 Jul 202534min
E141: Alcohol Is Good for You – And Science Backs It
Tony Edwards, author of The Good News About Booze, argues that moderate alcohol consumption—especially wine—offers significant health benefits that public health authorities deliberately downplay.Gues...
1 Jul 202554min
