{"podcast":{"title":"Verdict with Ted Cruz","slug":"verdict-with-ted-cruz-108306","podcast_index_feed_id":108306,"rss_url":"https://www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/2bee9419-43de-46ce-8996-af2a01167517/84cf551f-a33b-41d8-b112-af2a01167541/podcast.rss","website_url":"https://www.iheart.com/podcast/867-verdict-with-ted-cruz-56253661/","image_url":"https://www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/2bee9419-43de-46ce-8996-af2a01167517/84cf551f-a33b-41d8-b112-af2a01167541/image.jpg?t=1665530564&size=Large","author":"iHeartPodcasts","episode_count":1184,"summary":"Join Senator Ted Cruz and co-host Ben Ferguson as they break down the most important news stories of the day and reveal what they mean for you. On \"Verdict with Ted Cruz,” you will go behind the scenes of the political debates that define our country. \"Verdict with Ted Cruz\" is being brought to you by Jobs, Freedom, and Security PAC, a political action committee dedicated to supporting conservative causes, organizations, and candidates across the country. In 2022, Jobs, Freedom, and Security PAC plans to donate to conservative candidates running for Congress and help the Republican Party across the nation.","last_synced_at":"2026-08-01T14:23:23.174064+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/verdict-with-ted-cruz-108306"},"episode":{"title":"Surging Support to Save College Sports, plus Mollie Hemingway on the Great Justice Sam Alito","slug":"surging-support-to-save-college-sports-plus-mollie-hemingway-on-the-great-justice-sam-alito","published_at":"2026-06-05T07:40:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/verdict-with-ted-cruz-108306/surging-support-to-save-college-sports-plus-mollie-hemingway-on-the-great-justice-sam-alito","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/verdict-with-ted-cruz-108306","url":"https://omny.fm/shows/verdict-with-ted-cruz-1/surging-support-to-save-college-sports-plus-mollie-hemingway-on-the-great-justice-sam-alito","audio_url":"https://podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/arttrk.com/p/D5CA5/mgln.ai/e/28/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/2bee9419-43de-46ce-8996-af2a01167517/826ac934-8fb9-4bbe-8869-b4460063dd1a/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=84cf551f-a33b-41d8-b112-af2a01167541","summary":"1. 🏈 College Sports Crisis & Proposed Legislation Core Argument The NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) system An unregulated transfer portal Escalating player compensation costs Financial losses across athletic programs Key Problems Identified Athletes transferring multiple times with little restriction Older players (mid-to-late 20s) still competing Universities losing millions or tens of millions of dollars Non-revenue sports (e.g., tennis, Olympic sports) being cut Risk of college sports shrinking to mostly football and basketball Proposed Solution A bipartisan bill called the “Protect College Sports Act.” Supported by both Republicans and Democrats Backed by universities, conferences, and athletic leaders Intended to: Stabilize college athletics Limit financial chaos Preserve broad participation across sports Broader Significance Provide education access to hundreds of thousands of students Offer life opportunities , especially for low-income athletes Serve as a cultural unifier in a divided country 2. ⚖️ Supreme Court Discussion & Justice Samuel Alito Guest Segment Key Discussion Points A. Justice Alito’s Role Portrayed as a major figure (“giant”) on the Supreme Court Known for a distinct form of originalism (interpreting the Constitution as originally understood) Seen as influential in shaping modern constitutional law B. Dobbs Decision & Leak Controversy The leak investigation was poorly conducted The leak damaged trust within the Court It may have endangered justices (mentions threats and an assassination attempt) The unprecedented nature of the leak The political consequences surrounding abortion and the Court C. 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