"Reforming College Athletics" with Senator Cory Booker

Real Sports Podcast host Max Gershberg breaks down the ongoing controversy surrounding the NCAA’s treatment of student-athletes with U.S. Senator from New Jersey Cory Booker, who recently introduced a sweeping NCAA reform bill. Senator Booker delves into the problems he sees within the current amateurism system and explains how he believes athletes should be compensated beyond their scholarships. Gershberg and Senator Booker also reflect on several past ‘Real Sports’ reports, which further exemplify the issues that have arisen from the NCAA’s practices over the years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Go even deeper into the award-winning coverage of Real Sports with exclusive conversations with correspondents, sports figures and experts on the Real Sports Podcast. This bi-weekly series is hosted by Real Sports producer Max Gershberg. The podcast offers an insider look at stories from the latest episode of the show. It also takes a look back at pieces from across the archive, revisiting the show’s biggest interviews and stories.   The podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts, including HBO Max. And watch new episodes of Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel, every month on HBO Max.