College Sports
Discover key takeaways from 15 podcast episodes about this topic.

FAMU Funding Fight Explodes. DeSantis Maps Stand. Fisk Data Center Backlash
Roland Martin and his panel dissect systemic underfunding of HBCUs, the fight for Black political power, media's capitulation to Trump, and local community resistance to a data center at Fisk University.

PBS News Hour full episode, June 9, 2026
This episode covers escalating US-Iran tensions after a helicopter downing, the contentious Maine Senate primary, the critical debate over FISA surveillance powers, and the deepening humanitarian crisis in Sudan.

The Pat McAfee Show Live | Thursday June 4th 2026
The Pat McAfee Show dives into the Knicks' dominant NBA Finals Game 1 win, major NFL contract news, and the ongoing debate over NIL and a potential college football 'super league', all while integrating DraftKings betting insights.

The Pat McAfee Show Live | Tuesday June 2nd 2026
This episode dives into the monumental NFL trades of Miles Garrett and AJ Brown, previews the Stanley Cup Finals with a 'good vs. evil' narrative, and explores the ongoing MLB labor dispute and record-breaking NFLPA licensing deals.

Big Cat Is Planning His Entire Summer Around Hamburgers And Sunglasses | The Yak 6-1-26
The Yak crew returns from a chaotic week to discuss a wholesome Oakley forum, internal Barstool drama, a shocking NFL trade, and Connor Griffin's infamous 'lesbian volleyball league'.

George Floyd 6 Years Later. Redistricting War i The South. Talarico Senate Campaign
This episode dissects the ongoing legislative battles for policing reform and voting rights, highlighting the critical fight against racial gerrymandering and the NAACP's call for Black athletes to leverage their economic power against discriminatory state policies.

Tensions Flare As Dana Beers And Lucas Fight For A Spot In Barstool Mini Golf Open | The Yak 4-8-26
The Barstool Mini Golf Open's team selection devolves into chaos as a producer's controversial inclusion sparks a 'producer vote' and a high-stakes challenge, while hosts dissect an NFL cheating scandal and offer dating advice.

“Chocolate C*KE!” - Ex-FBI Most Wanted Kingpin on Sicarios, Smuggling & Power | Owen Hanson • 405
Former USC athlete Owen Hanson recounts his transformation from a rule-abiding kid to an international drug kingpin, his decade in federal prison, and his current path to redemption through legitimate business.

Unc, Ocho & Iso Joe react to Arkansas and Houston FALLING, Isiah Thomas shades MJ AGAIN | Nightcap
The hosts dissect major NCAA tournament upsets, debate the impact of NIL and the transfer portal on college sports, and revisit Isiah Thomas's enduring animosity towards Michael Jordan.

Woman arrested for death of 2 Black girls. Explosives thrown at Mamdani. Growin' Good In The Hood.
This episode unpacks critical news headlines, from legal battles over Temporary Protected Status to a mother's murder charges, alongside inspiring stories of community healing through gardening and entrepreneurship in the luxury watch market.

SPORTS CENTER | ENGLISH MAJORS | SEASON 3 | EP 06
The hosts deliver a raw, comedic take on modern sports, dissecting everything from gambling's impact on fan behavior and the controversial NIL deals in college to the provocative idea of 'drug leagues' and the decline of athlete activism.

Over 2 Hours Of The Most Toxic Moments From The Pat McAfee Show | Toxic Moments #43
The Pat McAfee Show crew delivers a rapid-fire barrage of strong opinions, personal anecdotes, and comedic rants, from pasta preferences to celebrity death hoaxes and vigilante justice for stolen Halloween decorations.

DHS Shutdown Imminent | David Dayen | TMR
David Dayen reveals Democrats' strategic offer to fund DHS while defunding ICE, exposes APAC's covert election influence, details the dismantling of federal antitrust enforcement, and frames sports as a critical lens for understanding broader economic inequality and corruption.

PBS News Hour full episode, Jan. 16, 2026
This episode dissects the complex geopolitical landscape, from the U.S.'s controversial engagement with Venezuela's interim government and Iran's brutal crackdown, to domestic tensions over federal immigration actions and the evolving, 'lawless' economics of college sports, alongside practical insights on habit formation.

PBS News Hour full episode, Jan. 1, 2026
This episode unpacks critical shifts in political influence by billionaires, the 'Wild West' of college sports, global human migration, and the shrinking market for affordable cars, alongside a deep dive into the concept of hygge and the impactful work of Temple Grandin.