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Can Washington Actually Fix College Sports?

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Sep 2, 202643:52

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Industry consultant Marc Ganis, a member of President Trump’s College Sports Council, joins John to break down the bipartisan Senate bill aimed at saving college athletics from itself. The two dig into runaway transfer chaos, the Lakers’ $12.5 billion sale, why the Seahawks fetched over $9 billion, Lachlan Murdoch’s risky bet on NFL media rights, the league’s flag football and international expansion push, and the never-ending saga of the Bears’ stadium search.

Join us at In the Arena on Oct. 1 in NYC. Tickets here: https://puck.events/inthearena/

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When was this episode published?: September 2, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 43 min.
What podcast is this from?: The Varsity. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: The Varsity covers general sports. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

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Industry consultant Marc Ganis, a member of President Trump’s College Sports Council, joins John to break down the bipartisan Senate bill aimed at saving college athletics from itself. The two dig into runaway transfer chaos, the Lakers’ $12.5 billion sale, why the Seahawks fetched over $9 billion, Lachlan Murdoch’s risky bet on NFL media rights, the league’s flag football and international expansion push, and the never-ending saga of the Bears’ stadium search.

Join us at In the Arena on Oct. 1 in NYC. Tickets here: https://puck.events/inthearena/

Next listen

All from The Varsity →

Next listen

The NFL’s Ratings Slump & PGA Tour’s New Swing

Yesterday43:44

Related Podcasts

Pardon My Take

Barstool Sports

General Sports

The Bill Simmons Podcast

The Ringer

General Sports

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Fantasy Football

General Sports

The Dan Le Batard Show

Dan Le Batard

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The Athletic

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Listen guide

How do I listen to this episode of The Varsity?

"Can Washington Actually Fix College Sports?" is an episode of The Varsity. Runtime 43 min. Published September 2, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.

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Open Spot Sports. Get the free Spot Sports app for background play, lock-screen controls, and offline downloads.
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Or subscribe in any podcast app. The Varsity ships on a standard RSS feed, so Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, and Pocket Casts all work too.

Quick FAQ

When was this episode published?: September 2, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 43 min.
What podcast is this from?: The Varsity. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: The Varsity covers general sports. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.