50th anniversary of Title IX, Lobbying hits record levels

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Wisconsin women's volleyball players celebrate after winning the NCAA title.
Wisconsin reacts after defeating Nebraska in the championship match of the NCAA women’s college volleyball tournament Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. Jeff Dean/AP Photo

More money was spent on lobbying Congress in 2021 than in any other year on record. We look at how lobbying works and how last year’s numbers fit into broader trends. We also talk with an historian on Title IX on the impact it’s had on women’s sports in the last five decades.

Featured in this Show

  • A look at women's sports on the 50th anniversary of Title IX

    This weekend Minneapolis hosts the NCAA women’s basketball “Final Four” games to determine this season’s national champion. Our guest argues we wouldn’t be anywhere near this level of competition and attention if it weren’t for the landmark Title IX legislation.

  • A record-breaking year for lobbying in 2021

    Spending on lobbying broke records last year, but efforts to reform the industry have slipped from the headlines. We hear about why and where reform efforts stand today from an expert on interest groups and lobbying.

Episode Credits

  • Molly Stentz Host
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Mary Jo Kane Guest
  • James Thurber Guest