With March Madness in full swing, this week's host Tim Boyum looks at the turmoil in college athletics. The NCAA is working to realign its conferences to accommodate name, image and likeness (NIL) laws and athlete lawsuits.
These are turbulent but fascinating times, and politics are also playing a big role, with Congress considering intervention. Tim will be joined by former North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Bob Orr and UNC Law Professor Barbara Osborn for discussion.
Orr, who has represented multiple athletes, has frequently been at odds with the NCAA. In his research, Osborn delved into this issue and investigated several interrelated subjects.
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