Welcome to the podcast! I’m Karen Weaver, and today we’re tackling the evolving world of college athletics with my guest, the legendary John Canzano, reporter, owner of the substack site Bald Faced Truth and radio host.

John’s career has given him a front-row seat to the conversations happening at the highest levels of college sports, with university presidents. We’re digging into the major shifts—like the move from an academic-driven model to a business-focused approach powered by massive TV deals.

 We’ll also explore the potential split between football and basketball, the impact on Olympic sports, athlete unionization, and the challenges university leaders face in balancing financial pressures with their academic missions.

This is a conversation you won’t want to miss!