On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses the Cubs’ hitting struggles, and explains why it’s time to consider moving on from their trusty core. Jon also catches up with Professor Allen Sanderson, University of Chicago Professor, noted sports economist, and Chicago Life columnist (21:24)! They discuss the current NCAA Supreme […]
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Cubs & White Sox Opening Weekend Update, Professor Allen Sanderson Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 4-6-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses MLB opening weekend, and breaks down the Cubs’ and White Sox’s first games of 2021. Jon also catches up with Professor Allen Sanderson, University of Chicago Professor, noted sports economist, and Chicago Life columnist (18:17)! They discuss the current NCAA Supreme Court showdown, […]
Mark Vargas Talks Freeing Blagojevic, 2020 Election, and Career in Politics! (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 7-14-20)
On today’s show, I catch up with Mark Vargas, Republican political strategist, tech entrepreneur, and contributor to Newsmax TV and the Washington Examiner. We discuss his take on the Roger Stone commutation, and the true reasoning behind his initial prison sentence. We also talk about the 2020 Presidential Election, President […]
Professor John List Talks Current Economy, Sports Economics, and Career! (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-19-20)
On today’s show, I catch up with Professor John List, Economics Professor at The University of Chicago, and former Senior Economist on the President’s Council of Economic Advisers! We discuss the current state of the U.S. economy, and predict when it can return to normal. We also talk about his […]
MLB’s New Safety Protocols, John Stossel Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-19-20)
On today’s show, I examine the MLB’s new safety protocols to combat the spread of COVID-19 throughout the 2020 season. Although caution is necessary, these proposed rules are simply unrealistic. Instead of drastically changing the game, while imprisoning players in the process, the MLB should not have a 2020 season, […]
Professor Allen Sanderson Returns to Talk NCAA “Pay to Play,” Astros’ Scandal, NFL Scoring System, and More!
Professor Allen Sanderson, Sports Economist and Senior Lecturer at The University of Chicago, returns to the show! We discussed the latest developments regarding NCAA athletes, and their fight to be paid, plus debated new-age alternatives to the standard pipeline between collegiate athletics and professional sports leagues. We also talked about […]
Sports Economist Allen Sanderson Talks March Madness, Cubs Baseball, and More!
Professor Allen Sanderson, Sports Economist and Senior Lecturer at The University of Chicago, joins today’s show! We discuss NCAA March Madness, and the current controversy involving the lack of pay for college athletes. We also touch on the Cubs, and the reasoning behind their quiet offseason. Later in the interview, […]