In a historic move, the Dartmouth men’s basketball team has voted to unionize, just ahead of the NCAA’s March Madness tournament. It’s part of a larger movement of student-athletes seeking better pay and conditions, possibly transforming college sports.
Nov 24
You can avoid overspending on the holidays. Here’s how.
<p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">It’s the most wonderful time of the year and, if you’re not careful, it could be the most expensive. The day after Thanksgiving has historically been the official start of the holiday shopping season, but we’ve ... Show More
22m 49s
Nov 22
Could you give up your smartphone for a month?
<p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A group in D.C. ditched their smartphones for a month. Washington Post reporter Brittany Shammas joined them. Here’s what she learned.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0) ... Show More
23m 11s
Jul 2021
A New Era in College Sports
<p>Throughout its 115-year history, the N.C.A.A.’s bedrock principle has been that student-athletes should be amateurs and not allowed to profit off their fame.</p><p>This week, after years of agitation and legislation, the rule was changed.</p><p>What will this new era of colleg ... Show More
30m 28s
Jan 2024
The Wild World of Money in College Football
<p>Tonight, millions of Americans are expected to tune in to watch one of the biggest sports events of the year, college football’s national championship game. On the field, the game will be determined by the skill of the players and coaches, but behind the scenes, secretive grou ... Show More
31m 16s
Aug 2021
158 Jeremy Martin & Kevin Dwan - NIL & The Changing Face of College Athletics
<p class="p1">For years, student athletes competing at colleges and universities governed by the NCAA were considered to be "amateur athletes." That amateur status meant they were prohibited from making money using their name, image, and likeness. Well that changed recently thank ... Show More
24m 18s
Aug 2021
NCAA Baylor, Robin Williams, Franklin County Schools, Max Homa Interview, Cancel or Consequence, Best of Social Media
Subscribe, Rate & Review the Wrighster or Wrong podcast right hereOn Wednesday's episode of the Wrighster or Wrong Podcast, George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden take a moment to remember Robin Williams on the seventh anniversary of his passing. The biggest news story of the day is t ... Show More
1h 39m