What is the Protect College Sports Act?

During many college sports events recently, ads have run encouraging people to call their congressmembers to support the Protect College Sports Act. But what exactly would be protected, and how would it impact athletes? We explain the legislation, and why Congress is showing interest in regulating college sports.

This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, congressional reporter Eric McDaniel, and sports correspondent Becky Sullivan.

This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs.

Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

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