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May 2024
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The $13M College QB Suing Boosters & Fas...

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Episode 328: Neal and Toby look into the lawsuit that could shake up the NIL landscape in college athletics. Then, Japan wants to prevent overtourism of its iconic sites by literally blocking its view. Next, fast casual dining has become a lunch favorite while fast-food is falling behind. Plus, destructive hail weather is threatening to cause billions of dol ... Show More
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