As UW-Eau Claire plans to expand its sports program, lawmakers around the country are considering legislation that would allow college athletes to receive compensation in addition to scholarships. We discuss UW-Eau Claire’s expansion and then the boarder debate over pay in college sports. But first, an update on the impeachment hearings with a political scientist.
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Analysis Of House Judiciary Committee Impeachment Hearings
Staff attorneys for both Republican and Democratic lawmakers testified yesterday in the ongoing impeachment hearings into President Donald Trump. A political scientist joins us to break down the case for, and against, impeachment.
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UW-Eau Claire Adds New Sports
UW-Eau Claire recently announced plans to grow its athletic program by reinstating men’s baseball and by adding women’s lacrosse and men’s soccer. We talk with the school’s director of athletics to learn more.
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Paying College Athletes: States Consider New Legislation
The NCAA’s governing board recently took a step toward allowing college athletes to be paid. Following the decision, California lawmakers passed the Fair Pay to Play Act. Now, Wisconsin lawmakers are considering a similar bill. A professor shares her research on amateur sports and the mechanics of compensation.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Jana Rose Schleis Producer
- Courtney Everett Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Alisa Von Hagel Guest
- Dan Schumacher Guest
- Ellen Staurowsky Guest
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