For many, higher costs to stay warm this winter
Summary
Heating oil prices have surged alongside diesel due to Middle East and Ukraine conflicts, threatening to push winter bills to $6,000 for northeastern households. The episode also examines college football compensation, revealing a massive spending gap where top programs pay rosters over $50 million while others spend as little as $8 million. Guest Sam Kahn Jr. from The Athletic discusses how schools bypass direct pay caps using third-party NIL deals, creating a competitive advantage for wealthier programs. Finally, the segment analyzes the proposed Protect College Sports Act, debating wheth…
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Rising heating oil costs due to war and winter
Sponsor: Pega AI platform efficiency
Sponsor: Hard Lessons podcast from Morgan Stanley
Sponsor: Odu all-in-one business software
Introduction to college football player spending report
Explaining NIL and direct revenue sharing caps
Impact of spending disparity on championship chances
Analysis of the Protect College Sports Act bill
Criticism regarding athlete voice and collective bargaining
Marketplace Morning Report sign-off
Fall campaign and donation appeal
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